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ImportantUsageInstructions WARNING! TOREDUCE THE RISKOFFIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DONOTEXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TORAINORMOISTURE. WARNING! TOREDUCE THE RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCKANDTOREDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USETHERECOMMENDED 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, VIXIAHF $20 A / VIXIAHF $21 A / VIXIAHF $200 A systems Thisdevicecomplieswith Partt 5 ofthe FCCRules.Ope
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plug as plug readily operable The Mainsisused the disconnectdevice. The Mains shall remain to disconnectthe plug in case of anaccident. CAUTION: • Dangerof explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Useonly the same type of batteries. • Donet exposebatteries or product to excessive heat such asthe inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Important Warning CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER
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In these safety instructions the word "product" refersto the CanonHDCamcorder VIXIAHF$20 A / ViXiAHF $21 A / VIXIAHF $200 A and all its accessories. 1 Readthese instructions, 2 Keepthese instructions. 3 Heedall warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not usethis apparatusnear water. 6 Cleanonly with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat. 8 Do not defeatthe safety purposeof the polar
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21 Placing or Moving --Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury toachild or adult, and serious damage tothe product. Aproduct and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination tooverturn. 22 Power Sources --The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type ofpower source indicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not
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30Damage Requiring Service --Disconnect this product from the wail outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing toqualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power-supply cord or plug isdamaged. b. Ifany liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. Ifthe product has been exposed torain or water. d. Ifthe product does not operate normally even ifyou follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that ar
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Trademark Acknowledgements • The SO logo is a trademark.TheSDHC logois a trademark. • Microsoft andWindows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the UnitedStates and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OSare trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • "x.v.Color" andthe "x.v,Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI,the HDMIlogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interfaceare DOLBY trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMILicensing LLC. • "AVC
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ExcitingFeatures andNewFunctions _1 _ High-Definiti0nVideo Your camcorder's full high-definition T image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures / video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 1,080 pixels 2. Videos are then recorded in the lines memory in high definition, using AVCHD specifications 3. 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! RelayRecording _ b_i_ _ Dual Flash 9® Memory You can record in the
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SmartSmart AUTO (_ 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 VideoSnapshot |J ([_] 69) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. "_" FaceDetection(q3 67) ImageStabilization DYNAMIC The camcorder automatically Dynamic IS (C
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Enjoyingyour Recordingson OtherDevices AVCHD discs4 PhotoDVDs Connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Connect the camcorder Burner (_ 135, 140) to an HDTV ([_ 128) AVCHE} computer or a videosharingWebsite. ® Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE (_ 133, 146). High Definition Standard Definition Standard OVDs ConvertyourHDmovies,inthe camcorderitself,to standarddefinition files (_ 140, 146). 4 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW--
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Tableof contents • Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 19 Names of Parts • Preparations 22 Getting Started 22 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories 26 Adjusting the LCD Screen and (lll"_]IR only) Using the Viewfinder 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 Changi
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• Dual Shot Mode 42 Basic Recording 42 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode 43 About the Smart AUTO mode 46 Zooming 47 Quick Start Function • Video 49 Basic Playback 49 Playing Back the Video 53 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 55 3D Flip View 56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 57 Deleting Scenes 59 Advanced Functions 59 Shooting Video in M Manual Mode 60 Selecting the Video Quality _Recording Mode_ 61 Special Scene Recording Progra
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85 Using Headphones 86 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 87 Using an External Microphone 89 Using the Custom Key and Dial 90 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 91 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 93 Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music 97 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 98 Playlist and Scene Operations 98 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 100 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 102 Dividing Scenes • Photos 104 Basic Playback 104 Viewing Photos
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• External Connections 125 Terminals on the Camcorder 126 Connection Diagrams 128 Playback on a TV Screen 130 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 130 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 133 Saving Recordings on a Computer 135 Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) 140 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) 144 Saving Photos on Photo DVDs 145 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 146 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites • Additional Information
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF S21 /VIXIA HF S20 / VlXlA HF S200. 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 ([_ 175). Conventions UsedinthisManual ° O IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • (_ NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. ° O POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirement
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indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [] are used to refer to control operating mode indicated and + indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed touch on the screen and to other explanation refer to Operating Modes (_ 30). onscreen messages and displays. * @ appears + Repeat, selecting I_ Oft], to turn o/1 the self time1: ii_ _] mode: In record pause mode, press sl//Ri sropi. The _} arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. T
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Supplied Accessoriesand CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Compact PowerAdapter (incl. powercord) BP-808 Battery _WL-D89 Wireless Controller ) (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250NStereoVideoCable< Yellow • Red • White plugs >CTC-IOO/SComponentCable Red • Green• Blue plugs IFC-3OOPCU USBCable< _J The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications' Installation Guide - ImageMix
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Names of Parts Left side view (il) Stereo microphone (L) (_ 83) ® ,'2_Speaker (_ 51) _) "J, -%13E] (camera/play) button ([._ 31) r4_ VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (_ 69) _5_DISR (onscreen display) button (_ 97)/ BATT. INFO button (_ 174) r6; Double memory card slot cover f_ CUSTOM dial (l_[_l89) %" Terminal cover Jg] COMPONENT OUT terminal ([.Z_1125,127) :t0_AV OUT terminal (_ 125,127)/ (headphones) terminal (_ 85) Right side view 31) REMOTE (zoom remote controller) terminal ([.Z_I90) ,t_ M
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@ Mini advanced shoe ([_ 86) Top view @ Zoom lever (1_[_146) ®@@ '27_PHOTO button (_ 42, 108) @ ACCESS indicator (_ 42, 59, 108) @ Pop-up flash (1_ 111) and mini video light ([.Z_I82) @ POWER button @ ON/OFF (CHG} (charge) indicator: Green - ON Orange - Standby (_ 47) Red - Charging (_ 22) 132; Remote sensor (_ 25) I_ LCD touch screen (_ 26, 29) @ POWERED IS button (ILI_I65)/ WEB button (_ 146) @ @ DC IN terminal (_ 22) @ Viewfinder* (_ 28) LCD panel @ START/STOP button (1_[_142,59) @ @ Serial n
