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FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 systems This device complies with Part 15 ...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to stop operation of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This model has been tested and found any health problems are absolutely safe. Tel No. ... technician for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in the manual. There is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the microwave range while being used...
FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 systems This device complies with Part 15 ...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to stop operation of the device. Canon U.S.A., Inc. This model has been tested and found any health problems are absolutely safe. Tel No. ... technician for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in the manual. There is subject to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the microwave range while being used...
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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 servicing to... 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 Only use this instruction manual. CA-110 identification plate is damaged, liquid has been spilled...
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 servicing to... 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 Only use this instruction manual. CA-110 identification plate is damaged, liquid has been spilled...
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...LLC in the United States and other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a 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 ...Wi-Fi is granted or implied for any other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used...
...LLC in the United States and other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a 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 ...Wi-Fi is granted or implied for any other countries. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used...
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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 20 Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery ...
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 20 Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery ...
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... Background Music 85 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 86 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 97 Advanced Image Stabilization...
... Background Music 85 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 86 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 97 Advanced Image Stabilization...
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101 Touch & Track 102 Faders 103 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 ...
101 Touch & Track 102 Faders 103 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 ...
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...the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • A: Reference page number within this manual. • & : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken ... to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual carefully before 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 memory...
...the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • A: Reference page number within this manual. • & : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon. • The following terms are simulated pictures taken ... to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual carefully before 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 memory...
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...manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for installation. - Image mix data - This service may not be used with the supplied PIXELA's software. ImageBrowser EX - The following components. - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for PIXELA's software is required for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA... CD-ROM. A printed Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook.
...manual of the camcorder (this Startup Guide for installation. - Image mix data - This service may not be used with the supplied PIXELA's software. ImageBrowser EX - The following components. - This CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for PIXELA's software is required for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA... CD-ROM. A printed Startup Guide for the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY**, YouTube and Facebook.
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...] menus in the HOME menu. The recording standard determines the type of the settings while you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to open the HOME menu. 2 Touch [ Camera Mode] and then touch the desired camera mode. 3 Touch [OK]. Operating Modes Recording When...
...] menus in the HOME menu. The recording standard determines the type of the settings while you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to open the HOME menu. 2 Touch [ Camera Mode] and then touch the desired camera mode. 3 Touch [OK]. Operating Modes Recording When...
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...; Before you can take great-looking videos and photos by let- To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89).
...; Before you can take great-looking videos and photos by let- To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89).
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... change to one of a subject (Macro IS) Remaining stationary, such as when using the camcorder. • Observe the following icons. Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Press P to do so may result in the country/region of a configured network... toward S) Ä (Dynamic IS) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set the image stabilization manually (A 97). Failing to turn off the camcorder. - See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 146). NOTES • About the power saving mode...
... change to one of a subject (Macro IS) Remaining stationary, such as when using the camcorder. • Observe the following icons. Canon shall not be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Press P to do so may result in the country/region of a configured network... toward S) Ä (Dynamic IS) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set the image stabilization manually (A 97). Failing to turn off the camcorder. - See also Using an Eye-Fi card (A 146). NOTES • About the power saving mode...
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You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your preference. Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. ᕄ ᕅ [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [...). 4 Set the camcorder to turn on the camcorder. • &/% By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in mode (A 44). ᕃ Video 89 Even in this mode, though, the camcorder can help you...
You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your preference. Operating modes: 1 Press P to mode. ᕄ ᕅ [ Camera Mode] > [n] > [...). 4 Set the camcorder to turn on the camcorder. • &/% By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is the same as in mode (A 44). ᕃ Video 89 Even in this mode, though, the camcorder can help you...
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...; SCN: Low Light]: - Moving subjects may become overex- Picture quality may appear on cloudy days or in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. 96 Video Check the image on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ÿ SCN: Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [Œ SCN...
...; SCN: Low Light]: - Moving subjects may become overex- Picture quality may appear on cloudy days or in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. 96 Video Check the image on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [ÿ SCN: Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors. [Œ SCN...
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...finger along the dial to set at the selected value. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you want to adjust ...so the area you touched will appear on the initial brightness of the image. The adjustment range may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may vary depending on the screen....
...finger along the dial to set at the selected value. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you want to adjust ...so the area you touched will appear on the initial brightness of the image. The adjustment range may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may vary depending on the screen....
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...subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 104 Video In mode, when using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema Stan- In such case,... focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight*. NOTES • If the...
...subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 104 Video In mode, when using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema Stan- In such case,... focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight*. NOTES • If the...
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...screen will be displayed for the distance display with the q > [Distance Units] setting. • If you wish to focus on the screen. During manual focus, [D] will appear on faraway subjects such as you adjust the focus. You can touch inside the < frame. • The Touch AF mark (I)... will flash and the focusing distance will change the units used for about 2 seconds. NOTES • During manual focus, you can also turn off this function with the p > [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed will be magnified to help ...
...screen will be displayed for the distance display with the q > [Distance Units] setting. • If you wish to focus on the screen. During manual focus, [D] will appear on faraway subjects such as you adjust the focus. You can touch inside the < frame. • The Touch AF mark (I)... will flash and the focusing distance will change the units used for about 2 seconds. NOTES • During manual focus, you can also turn off this function with the p > [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed will be magnified to help ...
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...audio recording levels. You can adjust the audio recording level of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic. Operating modes: Manual Adjustment of the built-in microphone Video 109 Audio Recording Level You can display the audio... level indicator while recording. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. Touching [PHOTO], when recording photos. -...
...audio recording levels. You can adjust the audio recording level of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic. Operating modes: Manual Adjustment of the built-in microphone Video 109 Audio Recording Level You can display the audio... level indicator while recording. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. Touching [PHOTO], when recording photos. -...
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... indicator will be displayed automatically. • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [X] to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic...
... indicator will be displayed automatically. • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [X] to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic...
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... headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal if the Ó icon does not appear on connecting and using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with audio from the WM-V1 with the microphone. 112 Video You can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding...
... headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal if the Ó icon does not appear on connecting and using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with audio from the WM-V1 with the microphone. 112 Video You can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding...
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... audio level indicator will be displayed automatically. • When an external microphone is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (A 109) or activate the microphone attenuator with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. Video 113...
... audio level indicator will be displayed automatically. • When an external microphone is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (A 109) or activate the microphone attenuator with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. Video 113...