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...(2) this device must accept any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO ... cause undesired operation. Use of shielded cable is required to which the receiver is used as the disconnect device. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of the equipment. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to...
...(2) this device must accept any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in accordance with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO ... cause undesired operation. Use of shielded cable is required to which the receiver is used as the disconnect device. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This device complies with class B limits in case of the equipment. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to...
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to excessive heat such as the inside of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to excessive heat such as the inside of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of ...
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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 normally, ...
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 normally, ...
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Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other countries. • "x.v.Color...
Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other countries. • "x.v.Color...
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... HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. Decoration (0 97) You can add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 6 With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can...
... HD CMOS) captures 1,080 lines video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. Decoration (0 97) You can add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 6 With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Memory You can...
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Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for beautiful results. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for your subject ...
Dynamic IS (0 64) compensates for beautiful results. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you want to your favorite background music. Video Snapshot (0 68) Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for the scene you shoot video while walking. 7 You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for your subject ...
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AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used . Save or upload to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD ...
AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125). 4 Refer to the instruction manual of card memory used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used . Save or upload to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 8 High Definition Standard Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD ...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 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 ...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 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 ...
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Smart AUTO Mode 43 Basic Recording 43 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode 47 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 50 Basic Playback 50 Playing Back the Video 54 3D Flip View 54 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 56 Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Selecting the Frame Rate 61 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to...
Smart AUTO Mode 43 Basic Recording 43 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode 47 Zooming 49 Quick Start Function Video 50 Basic Playback 50 Playing Back the Video 54 3D Flip View 54 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 56 Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Advanced Functions 58 Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode 59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 60 Selecting the Frame Rate 61 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to...
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87 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Rating Scenes 90 Gallery and Scene Operations 90 Managing Stories 94 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 96 Dividing Scenes 97 Decorating Scenes Photos 103 Basic Playback 103 Viewing Photos 105 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 ...
87 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Rating Scenes 90 Gallery and Scene Operations 90 Managing Stories 94 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 96 Dividing Scenes 97 Decorating Scenes Photos 103 Basic Playback 103 Viewing Photos 105 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 ...
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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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... fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 14 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model...
... fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 14 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only to the model...
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For photos: Press j, first halfway to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to activate the autofocus and then fully. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off...
For photos: Press j, first halfway to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132). NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. Setting the camcorder to standb mode The names of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - For a concise summary of all available menu options and settings, refer to activate the autofocus and then fully. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off...
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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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Software for PIXELA's software - Photo Application - Introduction 17 The following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with live video for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Software for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.351/Music Data/ Image Mix ...
Software for PIXELA's software - Photo Application - Introduction 17 The following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use with live video for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Software for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1 - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.351/Music Data/ Image Mix ...
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Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 1 RESET button (0 156) 2 button (0 30)/ / button (0 125) WEB 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 68) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87)/ BATT. INFO button (0 151) 6 MIC terminal (0 79) 7 USB terminal (0 111, 114) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 111, 112) 9 Memory card slot X (0 38) A q Memory card slot Y (0 38) A a Double memory card slot cover A s Terminal cover A d DC IN terminal (0 21) A f COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 111, 113) A g AV OUT terminal (0 111, 113)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 77) A h ...
Names of Parts Left side view Right side view 1 RESET button (0 156) 2 button (0 30)/ / button (0 125) WEB 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 68) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87)/ BATT. INFO button (0 151) 6 MIC terminal (0 79) 7 USB terminal (0 111, 114) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 111, 112) 9 Memory card slot X (0 38) A q Memory card slot Y (0 38) A a Double memory card slot cover A s Terminal cover A d DC IN terminal (0 21) A f COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 111, 113) A g AV OUT terminal (0 111, 113)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 77) A h ...
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Standby (0 49) Red - ON Orange - Charging (0 21) S f LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) LCD panel Introduction 19 Front view Top view A k Stereo microphone (0 75) A l Zoom lever (0 47) S q PHOTO button (0 43, 107) S a ACCESS indicator (0 43, 58, 107) S s POWER button S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
Standby (0 49) Red - ON Orange - Charging (0 21) S f LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) LCD panel Introduction 19 Front view Top view A k Stereo microphone (0 75) A l Zoom lever (0 47) S q PHOTO button (0 43, 107) S a ACCESS indicator (0 43, 58, 107) S s POWER button S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green -
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S l Battery compartment cover (0 21) D q Battery compartment (0 21) 20 Introduction Back view Bottom view S g Speaker (0 52) S h START/STOP button (0 43, 58) S j Tripod socket (0 167) S k Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover.
S l Battery compartment cover (0 21) D q Battery compartment (0 21) 20 Introduction Back view Bottom view S g Speaker (0 52) S h START/STOP button (0 43, 58) S j Tripod socket (0 167) S k Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover.
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pletely exhausted. Preparations 21 The first time you use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. 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 ( ). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on page 173. For ...
pletely exhausted. Preparations 21 The first time you use a battery pack or if you learn more about your camcorder. 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 ( ). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator pact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on page 173. For ...
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After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder. The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 3 4 Insert the battery pack all the way 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 fully ...
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder. The red ON/ 4 OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you hear a click. 6 Charging will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 3 4 Insert the battery pack all the way 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 fully ...