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... Use of shielded cable is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to ... WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. These limits are designed to disconnect the plug in a residential...
... Use of shielded cable is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to ... WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. These limits are designed to disconnect the plug in a residential...
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... required when the apparatus has been damaged in confined narrow spaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate...
... required when the apparatus has been damaged in confined narrow spaces. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to rain or moisture, does not operate...
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... special moments in your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Decoration (0 97) You can ...is set to your life with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video...
... special moments in your movies by adding text, stamps or oven freehand illustrations. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Decoration (0 97) You can ...is set to your life with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder's full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video...
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Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. You get spectacular ...recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip ...
Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. You get spectacular ...recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip ...
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...the type of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4. In such case, play back the recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your ...Recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 Depending on the device used . Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. High Definition ...
...the type of the device compatible with an SD memory card slot4. In such case, play back the recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your ...Recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 Depending on the device used . Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to the Web. High Definition ...
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...21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 29 Using the Touch Screen 30 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 ...Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone 36 Using a Memory Card 36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 40 Relay Recording of Movies 41 Initializing the Memory 10 ...
...21 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 27 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 29 Using the Touch Screen 30 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 ...Changing the Language 35 Changing the Time Zone 36 Using a Memory Card 36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 40 Relay Recording of Movies 41 Initializing the Memory 10 ...
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... Deleting Photos 107 Additional Functions 107 Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode 108 Selecting Photo Size 109 Slideshow External Connections 111 Terminals on the Camcorder 112 Connection Diagrams 114 Playback on a TV Screen 116 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 116 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 119 Saving Recordings on a Computer...
... Deleting Photos 107 Additional Functions 107 Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode 108 Selecting Photo Size 109 Slideshow External Connections 111 Terminals on the Camcorder 112 Connection Diagrams 114 Playback on a TV Screen 116 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 116 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 119 Saving Recordings on a Computer...
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Panel 136 Setup Menus 147 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Trouble? 152 Troubleshooting 159 List of Messages 166 Do's and Don'ts 166 Handling Precautions 170 Maintenance/Others 171 Using the Camcorder Abroad 172 General Information 172 Accessories 173 Optional Accessories 176 Product Codes 177 Specifications 182 Index Table of contents 13 Additional Information 132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 132 FUNC.
Panel 136 Setup Menus 147 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Trouble? 152 Troubleshooting 159 List of Messages 166 Do's and Don'ts 166 Handling Precautions 170 Maintenance/Others 171 Using the Camcorder Abroad 172 General Information 172 Accessories 173 Optional Accessories 176 Product Codes 177 Specifications 182 Index Table of contents 13 Additional Information 132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 132 FUNC.
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... indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the LCD screen. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button...
... indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the LCD screen. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button...
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... to Operating Modes (0 30). Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Turning off the self timer. For example z. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). The...will touch on the screen. Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on the screen. The countdown appears on the screen and to turn off the...
... to Operating Modes (0 30). Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when recording photos). - Turning off the self timer. For example z. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). The...will touch on the screen. Brackets [ ]are indicated within a "button" frame. For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation on the screen. The countdown appears on the screen and to turn off the...
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-110 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable Quick GuideW XStylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. 16 Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-110 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW Yellow • Red • White plugs XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable Quick GuideW XStylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. 16 Introduction
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... Data CD-ROM (referred to mix with live video for the image mix function. 1 The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players.... - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA's software - Music data - Music files that can be played back...
... Data CD-ROM (referred to mix with live video for the image mix function. 1 The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players.... - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA's software - Music data - Music files that can be played back...
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Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on the camcorder's terminal ( ). For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and... IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. Preparations 21 When connecting the compact power adapter's cable to the camcorder, make sure to help you have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time, fully charge it and then use the...
Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on the camcorder's terminal ( ). For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and... IN terminal 1 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet. Preparations 21 When connecting the compact power adapter's cable to the camcorder, make sure to help you have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time, fully charge it and then use the...
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After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152). 5 22 Preparations The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out ... into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 5 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the...
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 152). 5 22 Preparations The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out ... into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 5 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the...
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...itself is outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). NOTES... • The battery pack will not start . After pressing x to turn off the camcorder before connecting or plugging the compact power adapter again. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open...
...itself is outside the temperature range of approximately 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). NOTES... • The battery pack will not start . After pressing x to turn off the camcorder before connecting or plugging the compact power adapter again. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open...
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... padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the... camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 24 Preparations Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt Fasten the ...
... padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to discharge naturally. Adjust the grip belt so that you can power the... camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 24 Preparations Preparing the Accessories Grip Belt Fasten the ...
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Stylus Pen Straps To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. Preparations 25 You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
Stylus Pen Straps To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. Preparations 25 You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
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... dimmer and return the LCD screen to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance. 28 Preparations With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect...
... dimmer and return the LCD screen to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can be a nuisance. 28 Preparations With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect...
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...the intuitive touch screen interface you are performing. Drag While applying pressure, swipe your finger or the supplied stylus pen. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Press firmly... when using your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the...
...the intuitive touch screen interface you are performing. Drag While applying pressure, swipe your finger or the supplied stylus pen. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Press firmly... when using your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the...
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...photos (0 43). Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to perform touch operations correctly. - • In the following cases, you can... or gloved hands or using your prefer- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Operating the touch screen with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you just prefer not to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. In either mode...
...photos (0 43). Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode and press the button again to switch back to perform touch operations correctly. - • In the following cases, you can... or gloved hands or using your prefer- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Operating the touch screen with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( ) mode, which lets you just prefer not to the optimal mode selected by pressing j. In either mode...