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...video provider licensed 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 IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA... standard and may be 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 marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. •...
...video provider licensed 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 IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA... standard and may be 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 marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. •...
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...Manual Exposure Adjustment 104 Manual Focus Adjustment 106 Tele Macro 107 White Balance 108 Self Timer 109 Audio Recording Level 111 Using Headphones 112 Using an External Microphone 113 Audio Mix 114 Capturing Video Snapshot 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 on a Computer 136 &/% Memory Save...
...Manual Exposure Adjustment 104 Manual Focus Adjustment 106 Tele Macro 107 White Balance 108 Self Timer 109 Audio Recording Level 111 Using Headphones 112 Using an External Microphone 113 Audio Mix 114 Capturing Video Snapshot 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 on a Computer 136 &/% Memory Save...
VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual
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... pause the recording. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF...
... pause the recording. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF...
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... applying pressure, swipe your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject 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. Touch Press firmly on an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you are performing...
... applying pressure, swipe your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject 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. Touch Press firmly on an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you are performing...
VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual
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... modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the memory card slot. 2 Press . 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for relay recording. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Preparations 41 Opening the memory card slot cover. - Changing the memory used for Movies] > [&] > [Relay Recording] > [%]* > [X] * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in memory becomes full while recording movies, the recording will deactivate the relay recording function: - Turning off the camcorder...
... modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the memory card slot. 2 Press . 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other Settings] > r > [Rec Media for relay recording. Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Preparations 41 Opening the memory card slot cover. - Changing the memory used for Movies] > [&] > [Relay Recording] > [%]* > [X] * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in memory becomes full while recording movies, the recording will deactivate the relay recording function: - Turning off the camcorder...
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... settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best set- Touch & Track (A 101) to one of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. To take photos Touch [PHOTO]. • You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie. • A green icon ( ) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Close the lens...
... settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best set- Touch & Track (A 101) to one of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. To take photos Touch [PHOTO]. • You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie. • A green icon ( ) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Close the lens...
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Jump to the beginning of the scene. Adjusting the volume for MP4 movies. ** Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approxi- Video 55 Use the s > [Data Code] setting to turn this on and off. * Not available for AVCHD movies 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Touch [Ý], drag your finger along the [Speaker Volume]* bar to adjust the volume and touch [K]. * When q > [AV/Headphones] is...
Jump to the beginning of the scene. Adjusting the volume for MP4 movies. ** Touch several times to increase the playback speed to approxi- Video 55 Use the s > [Data Code] setting to turn this on and off. * Not available for AVCHD movies 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Touch [Ý], drag your finger along the [Speaker Volume]* bar to adjust the volume and touch [K]. * When q > [AV/Headphones] is...
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... the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Touch [Ý], drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust the background music balance as desired. 6 Touch [X] and then touch a story or scene to delete. [ ] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to follow applicable laws when using music files. 84 Video...
... the screen to display the playback controls. 2 Touch [Ý], drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust the background music balance as desired. 6 Touch [X] and then touch a story or scene to delete. [ ] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to follow applicable laws when using music files. 84 Video...
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... after setting the camcorder to AUTO Mode (A 44). • Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is on or flashing. NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without switching to the memory. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 146). Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Video Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon...
... after setting the camcorder to AUTO Mode (A 44). • Photos cannot be recorded while the digital zoom is on or flashing. NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without switching to the memory. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 146). Operating modes: [FUNC.] > [v Review Recording] 90 Video Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon...
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... you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the supplied software ImageBrowser EX. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Always use the recordings on your recordings on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved video files to the camcorder. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the specifications/settings of...
... you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having to install the supplied software ImageBrowser EX. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Always use the recordings on your recordings on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved video files to the camcorder. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the specifications/settings of...
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... digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you want to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. * Make sure the external device is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen. Recording Details will permanently erase all the data on the hard drive (including your movies in advance important data to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other device. Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to a computer or other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable...
... digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you want to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. * Make sure the external device is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen. Recording Details will permanently erase all the data on the hard drive (including your movies in advance important data to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other device. Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to a computer or other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable...
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... that q > [AV/Headphones] is set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 125). Refer to the VCR using Connection ". Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to [Ò AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy appears; External Connections 141 Video output will be in standard...
... that q > [AV/Headphones] is set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Connecting Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 125). Refer to the VCR using Connection ". Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and set to [Ò AV]. 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy appears; External Connections 141 Video output will be in standard...
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... Uploading your computer. Installation Install the software before you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to create video podcasts, make photo albums and more. * This service may not be available in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide (PDF file). 148 External Connections Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. The software is compatible with computers running Windows or Mac OS operating...
... Uploading your computer. Installation Install the software before you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to create video podcasts, make photo albums and more. * This service may not be available in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide (PDF file). 148 External Connections Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. The software is compatible with computers running Windows or Mac OS operating...
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... manually change the settings. Once set up up to three connection points for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 88). 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up , you will be easy and all automatic. For setup using a PIN code, you can set up a new connection point. [ Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Network Setup] > Desired connection point ([ 1] to [ 3]) > [Set Up New]* > [WPS: Button] or [WPS: PIN Code] * To replace the settings...
... manually change the settings. Once set up up to three connection points for the various settings, use the virtual keyboard (A 88). 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up , you will be easy and all automatic. For setup using a PIN code, you can set up a new connection point. [ Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Network Setup] > Desired connection point ([ 1] to [ 3]) > [Set Up New]* > [WPS: Button] or [WPS: PIN Code] * To replace the settings...
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... Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder. • When using Wi-Fi functions, wireless communication with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. Enter the access point's SSID > [OK] > [OK] > Enter the authentication/encryption method* and, if applicable, the encryption key of the connection point. [Yes] > [OK]* > [X] * After touching [OK], you can review the network settings. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Check...
... Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder. • When using Wi-Fi functions, wireless communication with an Eye-Fi card is not possible. Enter the access point's SSID > [OK] > [OK] > Enter the authentication/encryption method* and, if applicable, the encryption key of the connection point. [Yes] > [OK]* > [X] * After touching [OK], you can review the network settings. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Check...
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... setup (A 151) and file transfer destination setup (A 156) in the notification area). General requirements • A computer correctly connected to Facebook using the supplied software Network Utility running ( is in advance. Network Utility will be uploaded to Facebook only. 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then open the index screen that contains the recordings you want to upload. 2 Select the service you install VideoBrowser. Operating modes: * * Photos can upload movies to YouTube and movies...
... setup (A 151) and file transfer destination setup (A 156) in the notification area). General requirements • A computer correctly connected to Facebook using the supplied software Network Utility running ( is in advance. Network Utility will be uploaded to Facebook only. 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then open the index screen that contains the recordings you want to upload. 2 Select the service you install VideoBrowser. Operating modes: * * Photos can upload movies to YouTube and movies...
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[ Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in the p menu. mode, you will not be able to access p Camera Setup Menu item Setting options [Self Timer] [i On
[ Other Settings] Menus When the camcorder is in the p menu. mode, you will not be able to access p Camera Setup Menu item Setting options [Self Timer] [i On
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... can use the up/down/left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV's remote control to play back movies or photos ( or mode only). • If set to [i On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable. [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you cannot use for HDMI] to [j Off] and operate the camcorder directly. • The remote control of the camcorder's firmware, which is the software that controls the camcorder.
... can use the up/down/left/right buttons and the OK or SET button on the TV's remote control to play back movies or photos ( or mode only). • If set to [i On], when the camcorder is connected to a compatible HDTV using the supplied HDMI cable. [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you cannot use for HDMI] to [j Off] and operate the camcorder directly. • The remote control of the camcorder's firmware, which is the software that controls the camcorder.
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... camcorder does not operate properly. - Activate the microphone attenuator (A 173) or adjust the audio recording level manually (A 109). There are brief stops in speaker. - The picture is displayed correctly but there is exhausted. Additional Information 191 An error occurred when trying to access control data on screen. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. Video noise appears on the Eye-Fi card. This is set to headphone output. When recording...
... camcorder does not operate properly. - Activate the microphone attenuator (A 173) or adjust the audio recording level manually (A 109). There are brief stops in speaker. - The picture is displayed correctly but there is exhausted. Additional Information 191 An error occurred when trying to access control data on screen. - Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. Video noise appears on the Eye-Fi card. This is set to headphone output. When recording...
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... P P (recording program 95 Playback Movies 53, 79 Photos 118 Portrait (recording program 95 Power saving 48 Powered IS 98 Pre-recording 98 Q Quick Start 51 R Rating scenes 81 Recording Movies 44, 70, 89 Photos 44, 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95 Recording standard (AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 41 Resetting all camcorder settings 191 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 128 Transferring to a computer . . 131 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 58 for recording 40 Self timer 108 Serial number...
... P P (recording program 95 Playback Movies 53, 79 Photos 118 Portrait (recording program 95 Power saving 48 Powered IS 98 Pre-recording 98 Q Quick Start 51 R Rating scenes 81 Recording Movies 44, 70, 89 Photos 44, 89 Recording mode 91 Recording programs 95 Recording standard (AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 41 Resetting all camcorder settings 191 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 128 Transferring to a computer . . 131 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 58 for recording 40 Self timer 108 Serial number...