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.... This model has been tested and found any changes or modifications to comply with using low-power wireless devices. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 systems This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer...
.... This model has been tested and found any changes or modifications to comply with using low-power wireless devices. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 systems This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer...
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...as power-supply cord or plug is located on the bottom. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea Model ID0002: VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R32 4 For details on other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 9...instructions. 5 Do not use this instruction manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all ...
...as power-supply cord or plug is located on the bottom. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea Model ID0002: VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R32 4 For details on other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Protect the power cord from the apparatus. 9...instructions. 5 Do not use this instruction manual. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all ...
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...Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service...• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE ...
...Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service...• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE ...
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AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 31) Record movies in AVCHD and play back the recordings in your camcorder from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 160). • You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 156... to your home network (A 164). Exciting Features and New Functions &/% Wi-Fi Functions (A 149) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of your Wi-Fi home network or by recording video following simple pre-scripted suggestions, optimized for uploading to the Web and...
AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 31) Record movies in AVCHD and play back the recordings in your camcorder from your camcorder to YouTube and Facebook (A 160). • You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your home network using the supplied software Network Utility (A 156... to your home network (A 164). Exciting Features and New Functions &/% Wi-Fi Functions (A 149) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of your Wi-Fi home network or by recording video following simple pre-scripted suggestions, optimized for uploading to the Web and...
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...Video Snapshot (A 72) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your recordings. Face Detection (A 99) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. &/% Memory Save (A 136) Easily save backup copies of ...your favorite background music. Intelligent IS (A 48) selects the type of image stabilization for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. With no need for the scene you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external ...
...Video Snapshot (A 72) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your recordings. Face Detection (A 99) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. &/% Memory Save (A 136) Easily save backup copies of ...your favorite background music. Intelligent IS (A 48) selects the type of image stabilization for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking. With no need for the scene you zoom in memory or a memory card onto an external ...
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...) before uploading. * &/% only. 8 You can also choose to convert your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA's software (A 131). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 127) Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (A 146) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer (A 133).
...) before uploading. * &/% only. 8 You can also choose to convert your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA's software (A 131). Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 127) Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (A 146) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer (A 133).
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...-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to an access point (A 151). LAN cable Join a Wi-Fi network by first connecting to a computer or FTP server (A 156). Transfer your home network, you ...
...-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the camcorder to an access point (A 151). LAN cable Join a Wi-Fi network by first connecting to a computer or FTP server (A 156). Transfer your home network, you ...
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...Charging the Battery Pack 23 Using the Grip Belt 24 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Using the Menus 31 Operating Modes 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing... the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 &/% Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings 41 &/% Relay Recording 42 ...
...Charging the Battery Pack 23 Using the Grip Belt 24 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Using the Menus 31 Operating Modes 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing... the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 40 &/% Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for the Recordings 41 &/% Relay Recording 42 ...
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... Scenes and Photos from a Movie 116 Dividing Scenes Photos 118 Viewing Photos 120 Deleting Photos 122 Slideshow External Connections 123 Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 127 Playback on a TV Screen 128 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 128 &/% Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 131 Saving Recordings...
... Scenes and Photos from a Movie 116 Dividing Scenes Photos 118 Viewing Photos 120 Deleting Photos 122 Slideshow External Connections 123 Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 127 Playback on a TV Screen 128 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 128 &/% Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 131 Saving Recordings...
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... Icons and Displays 187 Trouble? 187 Troubleshooting 194 List of Messages 205 Do's and Don'ts 205 Handling Precautions 209 Maintenance/Others 210 Using the Camcorder Abroad 211 General Information 211 Accessories 212 Optional Accessories 216 Specifications 220 Index Table of contents 13
... Icons and Displays 187 Trouble? 187 Troubleshooting 194 List of Messages 205 Do's and Don'ts 205 Handling Precautions 209 Maintenance/Others 210 Using the Camcorder Abroad 211 General Information 211 Accessories 212 Optional Accessories 216 Specifications 220 Index Table of contents 13
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... Troubleshooting (A 187). About this manual are used in this manual carefully before you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the &. 14 Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the..."memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300. Please read this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in the icon. • The...
... Troubleshooting (A 187). About this manual are used in this manual carefully before you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the &. 14 Introduction Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the..."memory" by itself refers to pause the recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300. Please read this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in the icon. • The...
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... used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will appear on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 27). The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Introduction 15 For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the...
... used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will appear on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus (A 27). The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. Introduction 15 For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on 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-709 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** &/% only. Stylus PenW 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-709 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** &/% only. Stylus PenW 16 Introduction
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... The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Instruction Manual - Music files that can be played back on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that can use VideoBrowser... Guide for PIXELA's software is required for installation. - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - &/% You can be available in all countries/regions. This service may not be used as background music...
... The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Instruction Manual - Music files that can be played back on PDF file). **CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that can use VideoBrowser... Guide for PIXELA's software is required for installation. - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM - &/% You can be available in all countries/regions. This service may not be used as background music...
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... the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide ...describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to help you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch ...
... the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide ...describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to help you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch ...
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.... Preparations 21 Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in ...the memory. After pressing P to Troubleshooting (A 190). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will ...
.... Preparations 21 Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is turned off. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in ...the memory. After pressing P to Troubleshooting (A 190). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator • If the camcorder was on in red (battery pack charging). After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will ...
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...polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than usual. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is completely exhausted. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and...supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to recycle this camcorder can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge ...
...polymer battery that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than usual. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is completely exhausted. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and...supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to recycle this camcorder can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge ...
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You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. Using the Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift 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 the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can attach the supplied stylus pen to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. ᕄ ᕆ ᕃ ᕅ Preparations 23
You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. Using the Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift 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 the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can attach the supplied stylus pen to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. ᕄ ᕆ ᕃ ᕅ Preparations 23
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Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Before you start recording, open the lens cover. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to open the lens cover. Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can monitor the LCD screen 24 Preparations Move the lens cover switch down to to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. 180° 180° 90° Subject can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens.
Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Before you start recording, open the lens cover. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to open the lens cover. Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can monitor the LCD screen 24 Preparations Move the lens cover switch down to to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. 180° 180° 90° Subject can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens.
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...touch screen with wet or gloved hands. - With the intuitive touch screen interface you may not be able to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - Drag While applying pressure, swipe your fingertips. Press firmly when using touch operations. • In the ...the touch screen's surface. 26 Preparations You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Basic Operation of the scene, etc. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to ...
...touch screen with wet or gloved hands. - With the intuitive touch screen interface you may not be able to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - Drag While applying pressure, swipe your fingertips. Press firmly when using touch operations. • In the ...the touch screen's surface. 26 Preparations You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Basic Operation of the scene, etc. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to ...