Instruction Manual
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...of this manual signifies Wi-Fi Pro- REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, USA Model ID0032: VIXIA mini Trademark Acknowledgements • microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are ...device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with the contacts listed at the end of Cisco in the U.S. For details on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this instruction manual (A 253). REGIONS OF USE The VIXIA mini is in compliance (as used...
...of this manual signifies Wi-Fi Pro- REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., South Korea, USA Model ID0032: VIXIA mini Trademark Acknowledgements • microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are ...device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with the contacts listed at the end of Cisco in the U.S. For details on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this instruction manual (A 253). REGIONS OF USE The VIXIA mini is in compliance (as used...
Instruction Manual
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... you touch [Ñ] to stop recording. • Brackets [ ] are displayed on how to abbreviate menu selections. Conventions Used in this manual carefully before you need to touch (menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are used to use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA mini. Please read this Manual Important precautions related to Troubleshooting (A 199). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the...
... you touch [Ñ] to stop recording. • Brackets [ ] are displayed on how to abbreviate menu selections. Conventions Used in this manual carefully before you need to touch (menus, buttons, etc.) and to messages as they are used to use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA mini. Please read this Manual Important precautions related to Troubleshooting (A 199). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the...
Instruction Manual
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Save parts of your photos. X Saving Recordings (ImageBrowser EX) (A 131) 16 X Converting and Resizing Movies (A 128) Play a slideshow of your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the Web. X Slideshow (A 84) Enjoy your computer and upload them to the Web. X HDMI Connection (A 125) X Playback (A 127) Save recordings on your recordings on a TV. X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 120) Convert your video as photos or short video snapshot scenes.
Save parts of your photos. X Saving Recordings (ImageBrowser EX) (A 131) 16 X Converting and Resizing Movies (A 128) Play a slideshow of your scenes into a smaller file size to upload to the Web. X Slideshow (A 84) Enjoy your computer and upload them to the Web. X HDMI Connection (A 125) X Playback (A 127) Save recordings on your recordings on a TV. X Capturing Photos/Video Snapshot Scenes (A 120) Convert your video as photos or short video snapshot scenes.
Instruction Manual
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Deleting scenes allows you want to delete (A 65). 2 Pause the playback. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} ■ Deleting a Single Scene 1 Play back the scene you also to display the playback controls > [Ý] 3 Delete the scene. [Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes] > [OK] 76 Basic Playback Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Touch the screen to free up space on the memory card.
Deleting scenes allows you want to delete (A 65). 2 Pause the playback. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} ■ Deleting a Single Scene 1 Play back the scene you also to display the playback controls > [Ý] 3 Delete the scene. [Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes] > [OK] 76 Basic Playback Deleting Scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Touch the screen to free up space on the memory card.
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... Shooting Modes Video Quality and Shooting Modes Selecting the Video Quality The camcorder offers three video quality options (bit rates*) for longer recording times or smaller file sizes. The table following the procedure (A 88) gives approximate recording times. * Bit rate (measured in Mbps) indicates how much information is recorded in 1 second of video and therefore affects also the recording time available on the memory card. select 4 Mbps for recording movies. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 0 > [1 Other Settings] > p > [Video...
... Shooting Modes Video Quality and Shooting Modes Selecting the Video Quality The camcorder offers three video quality options (bit rates*) for longer recording times or smaller file sizes. The table following the procedure (A 88) gives approximate recording times. * Bit rate (measured in Mbps) indicates how much information is recorded in 1 second of video and therefore affects also the recording time available on the memory card. select 4 Mbps for recording movies. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 0 > [1 Other Settings] > p > [Video...
Instruction Manual
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... a single time-lapse scene that captures the passage of video or a photo at fixed intervals from 5 seconds to com- plete the operation. • Insert a fully charged battery pack or use the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter. 2 Activate interval recording. 0 > [Special Rec Modes] > [ > [OK] Interval Recording] • The default recording interval is not recorded in this special recording mode. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 1 Make sure the camcorder has sufficient power to 10 minutes. Sound is...
... a single time-lapse scene that captures the passage of video or a photo at fixed intervals from 5 seconds to com- plete the operation. • Insert a fully charged battery pack or use the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter. 2 Activate interval recording. 0 > [Special Rec Modes] > [ > [OK] Interval Recording] • The default recording interval is not recorded in this special recording mode. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 1 Make sure the camcorder has sufficient power to 10 minutes. Sound is...
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...] instead. The index screen will continue recording interval scenes or photos at the set interval. Photos: Press the photo button, first halfway, then fully. • The camcorder will appear, displaying the folder where the interval scenes are saved. 6 Touch [OK]. 95 If you were recording a series of photos, the rest of the procedure is in progress. val recording mode. • Interval recording mode will appear on...
...] instead. The index screen will continue recording interval scenes or photos at the set interval. Photos: Press the photo button, first halfway, then fully. • The camcorder will appear, displaying the folder where the interval scenes are saved. 6 Touch [OK]. 95 If you were recording a series of photos, the rest of the procedure is in progress. val recording mode. • Interval recording mode will appear on...
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... if the frame rate was set to 24P, it will change the playback speed while activating slow/fast motion (from the [ Slow Motion]/[ Fast Motion] selection screen) or from the record standby screen after slow/fast motion is activated. [w] > Desired speed > [K] • Using the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter, the maximum continuous recording time using slow motion is 6 hours ([x1/2] speed) or 3 hours ([x1/4] speed). Special Recording Modes 2 Touch [Ü]/[Ñ] to 30P when recording using slow/fast motion. 99
... if the frame rate was set to 24P, it will change the playback speed while activating slow/fast motion (from the [ Slow Motion]/[ Fast Motion] selection screen) or from the record standby screen after slow/fast motion is activated. [w] > Desired speed > [K] • Using the optional CA-110 Compact Power Adapter, the maximum continuous recording time using slow motion is 6 hours ([x1/2] speed) or 3 hours ([x1/4] speed). Special Recording Modes 2 Touch [Ü]/[Ñ] to 30P when recording using slow/fast motion. 99
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The auto-update function of ImageBrowser EX on your recordings on a computer on a regular basis. Slow motion scenes recorded using a USB connection and the supplied software ImageBrowser EX. Saving Recordings on a computer using 3 Mbps video quality ([x1/4] speed). - Installation Install the software before you have a different version of the software may make available to save your recordings on a Computer Make sure to you features optimized for this camcorder. 131 Refer to the computer for...
The auto-update function of ImageBrowser EX on your recordings on a computer on a regular basis. Slow motion scenes recorded using a USB connection and the supplied software ImageBrowser EX. Saving Recordings on a computer using 3 Mbps video quality ([x1/4] speed). - Installation Install the software before you have a different version of the software may make available to save your recordings on a Computer Make sure to you features optimized for this camcorder. 131 Refer to the computer for...
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Saving and Sharing Your Recordings The 'ImageBrowser EX User Guide' will vary depending on your computer is connected to the Internet. 1 Insert the VIXIA mini CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive. 2 Windows: Use Windows Explorer to select your area (continent), country/region and language. • Available options will also be installed with the software. • Before installing the software, make sure your country/ region. 6 In the main installer panel...
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings The 'ImageBrowser EX User Guide' will vary depending on your computer is connected to the Internet. 1 Insert the VIXIA mini CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive. 2 Windows: Use Windows Explorer to select your area (continent), country/region and language. • Available options will also be installed with the software. • Before installing the software, make sure your country/ region. 6 In the main installer panel...
Instruction Manual
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... to open the main screen. • Mac OS: CameraWindow will automatically start and the main screen will appear. 4 Computer: Click Camera Settings > Set Up Web Ser- Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 126). 3 Computer: Start CameraWindow. • Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Downloads Images From Canon Camera to use. Refer to the computer using the software. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 1 Camcorder: Open any index screen (A 65, 72). 2 Connect the camcorder to 'CameraWindow User Guide' for...
... to open the main screen. • Mac OS: CameraWindow will automatically start and the main screen will appear. 4 Computer: Click Camera Settings > Set Up Web Ser- Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 126). 3 Computer: Start CameraWindow. • Windows: If the AutoPlay dialog box appears, click Downloads Images From Canon Camera to use. Refer to the computer using the software. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 1 Camcorder: Open any index screen (A 65, 72). 2 Connect the camcorder to 'CameraWindow User Guide' for...
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You will need the account information (user name, password, etc.) to register some services. • CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and all other selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu screen will not be updated from time to time. For the latest details about available services and terms of use, visit your local CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web site. • If the date set in the camcorder is correct...
You will need the account information (user name, password, etc.) to register some services. • CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and all other selected Web services will be set in the camcorder and the CameraWindow menu screen will not be updated from time to time. For the latest details about available services and terms of use, visit your local CANON iMAGE GATEWAY Web site. • If the date set in the camcorder is correct...
Instruction Manual
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Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to use. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 1 From any index screen, open the [Check Current Con- Wi-Fi] > [w Check/Edit Settings] > [OK] To view the connection settings for iOS/Android devices 1 Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings]. • The camcorder's SSID and password will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of the Wi-Fi network you want to a Wi-Fi-enabled...
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to use. Shooting mode N IJLK Playback 'y} 1 From any index screen, open the [Check Current Con- Wi-Fi] > [w Check/Edit Settings] > [OK] To view the connection settings for iOS/Android devices 1 Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings]. • The camcorder's SSID and password will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of the Wi-Fi network you want to a Wi-Fi-enabled...
Instruction Manual
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... and Displays 7 Mirror image recording (A 108) 8 White balance (A 112) 9 Memory card operation (A 198) 10 User-selected main subject frame (A 117) 11 Self timer and countdown (A 102) 12 Frame rate (A 182) 13 Remaining battery charge (A 198) 14 Memory card 15 Remaining video recording time (A 198) 16 Video quality (A 87) 17 Remaining available number of photos (A 198) 18 Audio scene (A 110) 19 Photo size (A 89) 20 16:9 area marker (A 185) 21 [0] button: Open the 0 (Home) menu (A 46...
... and Displays 7 Mirror image recording (A 108) 8 White balance (A 112) 9 Memory card operation (A 198) 10 User-selected main subject frame (A 117) 11 Self timer and countdown (A 102) 12 Frame rate (A 182) 13 Remaining battery charge (A 198) 14 Memory card 15 Remaining video recording time (A 198) 16 Video quality (A 87) 17 Remaining available number of photos (A 198) 18 Audio scene (A 110) 19 Photo size (A 89) 20 16:9 area marker (A 185) 21 [0] button: Open the 0 (Home) menu (A 46...
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... battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying . 15 Remaining video recording time When there is no more free space on this screen is [9999]. 198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 9 Memory card operation Ü Record, Ñ Record standby, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 13 Remaining battery charge ` ` ` (in red) on the screen and the recording will be displayed...
... battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying . 15 Remaining video recording time When there is no more free space on this screen is [9999]. 198 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 9 Memory card operation Ü Record, Ñ Record standby, Ð Playback, Ý Playback pause, × Fast playback, Ø Fast reverse playback, Õ Slow playback, Ö Slow reverse playback, Ó Frame advance, Ô Frame reverse. 13 Remaining battery charge ` ` ` (in red) on the screen and the recording will be displayed...
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Turn off . - Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to [Reset] and delete all the movies (A 76) and photos (A 81) on the screen. - The scene is full. The LCD screen was dimmed. Replace or charge the battery pack. 204 Set 1 > q> [File Numbering] to normal. This is exhausted. The battery pack is not a malfunction. A memory card error occurred. The memory card is being recorded on and off repeatedly. - Trouble? and [End...
Turn off . - Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to [Reset] and delete all the movies (A 76) and photos (A 81) on the screen. - The scene is full. The LCD screen was dimmed. Replace or charge the battery pack. 204 Set 1 > q> [File Numbering] to normal. This is exhausted. The battery pack is not a malfunction. A memory card error occurred. The memory card is being recorded on and off repeatedly. - Trouble? and [End...
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... be able to use [Long Play] video quality. - Disconnect the USB cable. - The camcorder is recommended to record movies using a video quality option other devices or image files created or edited on the computer screen, close it is updating the memory card. Task in progress. Wait until the operation ends and do not remove the battery pack. To record video on the memory card to recover data - Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while...
... be able to use [Long Play] video quality. - Disconnect the USB cable. - The camcorder is recommended to record movies using a video quality option other devices or image files created or edited on the computer screen, close it is updating the memory card. Task in progress. Wait until the operation ends and do not remove the battery pack. To record video on the memory card to recover data - Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while...
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... settings in a location farther away from such appliances. - After a short while, turn them on again and perform the WiFi network setup again. Make sure the camcorder and access point are not correctly configured. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Check the connection point, SSID and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using the camcorder in the camcorder are using MAC...
... settings in a location farther away from such appliances. - After a short while, turn them on again and perform the WiFi network setup again. Make sure the camcorder and access point are not correctly configured. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Check the connection point, SSID and other appliances may interfere with the wireless signal. Try using the camcorder in the camcorder are using MAC...
Getting Started Guide
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... download on the computer. 2. Touch the desired language for easy access. 2 Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Charge the supplied battery pack in Asia) ¨ IFC-400PCU USB Cable [] ¨ WS-DC11 Wrist Strap [] ¨ : VIXIA mini CD-ROM 1 Installing the Camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF File) This guide only introduces the most up-to open the drive into the computer's disc drive. 3. Touch [Ñ] to record a photo. Photos: Press the photo button to stop recording...
... download on the computer. 2. Touch the desired language for easy access. 2 Charging and Installing the Battery Pack Charge the supplied battery pack in Asia) ¨ IFC-400PCU USB Cable [] ¨ WS-DC11 Wrist Strap [] ¨ : VIXIA mini CD-ROM 1 Installing the Camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF File) This guide only introduces the most up-to open the drive into the computer's disc drive. 3. Touch [Ñ] to record a photo. Photos: Press the photo button to stop recording...
Getting Started Guide
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... 2013) with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Important Usage Instructions COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may result in permanent data loss or damage to be co-located or operated in conjunction with Part 15 of this page. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA mini systems This device complies with any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free (in Canada...
... 2013) with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Important Usage Instructions COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may result in permanent data loss or damage to be co-located or operated in conjunction with Part 15 of this page. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA mini systems This device complies with any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free (in Canada...