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PUB. DIE-0383-000
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 R21 A / VIXIA HF R20 A / VIXIA HF R200 A systems This devic
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CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose 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 COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, wi
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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 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) that produce heat
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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 U.S. and other countries. • “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in t
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder’s full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 1,080 2 pixels . Videos are then recorded in the lines memory in high definition, using AVCHD 3 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 Decoration (0 97) Flash Memory You can record in the
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Smart AUTO (0 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode 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 (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. Face Detection (0 66) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically Dynamic IS (0 64) de
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and Play video directly digital recorders with an SD 4 from your recorded memory card slot . memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to the Web. Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 119, 125). Standard High Definition Definition AVCHD MPEG-2 Convert your HD movies, in the camcor
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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 Lang
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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 an
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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 S
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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 C OP Y
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200. 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 (0 152). 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 requirement
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indicates that a function is available in Brackets [ ]are used to refer to control the operating mode indicated and buttons and menu options you will indicates that the function is not available. For touch on the screen and to other a detailed explanation refer to Operating onscreen messages and displays. Modes (0 30). 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 the self timer. For movies: In record p
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA -110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-110 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs H TC-100/S HDMI Cable Quick Guide Stylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. 16 Introduction C OP Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: 1 • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM and Installation Guide for PIXELA’s software - PIXELA’s Transfer Utility - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. 1 • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM - PIXELA’s VideoBrowser - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. 1 •Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35 /Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred to in this ma
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Names of Parts Left side view 1 RESET button (0 156) 2 button (0 30)/ / WEB button (0 125) 32 (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) qA Memory card slot Y (0 38) Aa Double memory card slot cover Right side view sA Terminal cover dA DC IN terminal (0 21) fA COMPONENT OUT terminal (0
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kA Stereo microphone (0 75) Front view lA Zoom lever (0 47) Sq PHOTO button (0 43, 107) aS ACCESS indicator (0 43, 58, 107) sS POWER button dS ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON Orange – Standby (0 49) Red – Charging (0 21) Sf LCD touch screen (0 27, 29) Top view LCD panel Introduction 19 C OP Y
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Back view Sg Speaker (0 52) Sh START/STOP button (0 43, 58) Sj Tripod socket (0 167) Sk Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. Bottom view Sl Battery compartment cover (0 21) Dq Battery compartment (0 21) 20 Introduction C OP Y
