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PUB. DIE-0342-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A systems This devic
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. � Do not expo se batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COV
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) t
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20 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product. 21 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 22 Power Sources — The CA-590 C
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The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information. The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded. The serial number of this product can be found on the battery compart- ment cover of the camcorder. Write down the
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder’s high-definition image sensor (HD CMOS) captures video at a 2 resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels . Videos 1,080 are then recorded in the memory in high lines 3 definition, using AVCHD specifications . With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! / Dual Flash Pre-recording Memory ( 59) You can record in the built-in
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Smart AUTO (27) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject Video Snapshot (58) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. Face Detection Image Stabilization (62) ( 133) The camcorder automatically Dynamic IS compensates
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD discs Photo DVDs Connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Connect the camcorder Burner ( 113, 116) to an HDTV ( 110) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with an SD * Play video directly memory card slot from your recorded memory card Save or upload Eye-Fi to the Web Use an Eye-Fi card ( 128) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE ( 111, 1
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Table of contents Introduction 7 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 25 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 Operating Modes 30 Joystick and Joystick Guide 31 Using the Menus 33 First Time Settings 33 Setting the Date and Time 34 Changing th
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Video 40 Basic Recording 40 Shooting Video 41 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 42 Zooming 43 Quick Start Function 45 Basic Playback 45 Playing Back the Video 47 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back 49 Searching for Scenes 52 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 53 Deleting Scenes 55 Advanced Functions 55 Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs 57 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to Your Recordings 58 Video Snapshot 59 Pre-recording Function 59 Self Timer
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Photos 86 Basic Recording 86 Taking Photos 87 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 89 Basic Playback 89 Viewing Photos 90 Deleting Photos 92 Magnifying Photos during Playback 93 Additional Functions 93 Slideshow 94 Rotating Photos 95 Histogram Display 95 Capturing Photos from a Movie 96 Protecting Photos 97 / Copying Photos to a Memory Card 100 Printing Photos 100 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 103 Print Orders External Connections 106 Terminals on the Camcorder 107 Connection Diagrams 110 Playbac
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Additional Information 130 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 130 FUNC. Menu 132 Setup Menus 143 Onscreen Icons and Displays 147 Trouble? 147 Troubleshooting 153 List of Messages 163 Do’s and Don’ts 163 Handling Precautions 167 Maintenance/Others 168 Using the Camcorder Abroad 169 General Information 169 Accessories 170 Optional Accessories 173 Product Codes 174 Specifications 178 Index Table of contents 13
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R11 / VIXIA HF R10 / VIXIA HF R100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 147). Conventions Used in this Manual � IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. �NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. �POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements r
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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select FXP or XP+ mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times. Operating modes: Brackets [ ] are used to refer to FUNC. menu options as they are [ Standard Play 7 Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. displayed on screen. NOTES � The camcord
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-590 Compact Power Adapter* BP-2L5 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow � Red � White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red � Green � Blue plugs Quick Guide * CA-590E including power cord, in Asia. 16 Introduction
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: � PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. � PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. � Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to in th
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Names of Parts Left side view 1 (camera/play) button ( 29) Right side view 2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (58) 3 / WEB button ( 124) 4 button ( 27)/ / INDEX SEL. (index selection) button ( 47)/ PLAYLIST button ( 47) 5 DISP. (on-screen display) button (67) 6 ACCESS indicator ( 40, 86) 7 Strap mount ( 24) 8 Speaker ( 45) 9 Grip belt ( 24) Front view Aq Stereo microphone ( 68) Aa Instant AF sensor ( 133) 18 Introduction
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Top view sA Zoom lever ( 42) Ad PHOTO button ( 86) Af POWER button gA ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – On Orange – Standby ( 43) Red – Charging ( 21) hA LCD screen ( 25) Aj Joystick (30) Ak FUNC. button ( 31, 130) Al USB terminal ( 106, 109) Sq HDMI OUT terminal ( 106, 107) LCD panel Sa COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 106, 108) Ss MIC terminal ( 70) Sd AV OUT terminal ( 106, 108)/ (headphones) terminal ( 69) Sf DC IN terminal ( 21) gS START/STOP button ( 40) Back view Introduction 19
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Bottom view Sh Tripod socket ( 163) Sj Memory card slot (36) Sk Battery compartment Sl Battery release latch Dq Battery compartment cover/Memory card slot cover Da Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. 20 Introduction
