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PUB. DIM-0931-000
HD Camcorder HD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual Inst struction Manual
Caméscope HD
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C O P Y
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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 HF21 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Ru
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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 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 COVE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF21 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. 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose
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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 to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those contr
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Online product registration for USA Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new prod- ucts and promotions. The serial number of this product can be found at t
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) 1 that captures video at a resolution
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What are the advantages of flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory or on 2 commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards using AVCHD 3 specifications . Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 48) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second. Any New Functions
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Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices? Needless to say, you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends ( 124). You also have the following options: • You can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets and HDD or DVD recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card 4 slot . For details, refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital video recorder.
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11 C O P Y
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts 23 Screen Displays Preparations 27 Getting Started 27 Charging the Battery Pack 29 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 31 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 34 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 34 Operating Modes 36 Joystick and Joystick Guide 36 Using the Menus 39 First
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Video 45 Basic Recording 45 Shooting Video 46 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 47 Zooming 48 Quick Start Function 50 Basic Playback 50 Playing Back the Video 52 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back 53 Searching for Scenes 55 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 57 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 58 Deleting Scenes 61 Advanced Functions 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 64 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 66 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Rec
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87 Playlist and Scene Operations 87 Dividing Scenes 88 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back 92 Copying Scenes Photos 94 Basic Recording 94 Taking Photos 95 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 96 Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It 97 Basic Playback 97 Viewing Photos 98 Deleting Photos 100 Magnifying Photos during Playback 101 Additional Functions 101 Flash 103 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 104 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simult
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External Connections 120 Terminals on the Camcorder 121 Connection Diagrams 124 Playback on a TV Screen 125 Saving Your Recordings 125 Saving Your Recordings on a Computer 126 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 130 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 131 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 135 Transfer Orders Additional Information 137 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 137 FUNC. Menu 140 Setup Menus 152 Trouble? 152 Troubleshooting 158 List of
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF21. 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 ( 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 requirements regarding the function describe
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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select MXP or FXP 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. [ Standard Play 7 Mbps] Desired recording mode menu options as they are FUNC. displayed on screen. NOTES • AVCHD dis
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-809 Battery Pack WL-D88 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-400PCU USB Cable WS-30 Wrist Strap 18 Introduction C O P Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utility – Software for saving and transferring movies. - Music Transfer Utility – Software for transferring to the camcorder music data for video snapshot playback. • PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools – Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • DIGITAL VIDEO Solutio
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Names of Parts Left side view RESET button ( 155) VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (67)/ (print/share) button ( 113, 133) DISP. (on-screen display) button (80)/ BATT. INFO button ( 26) Speaker ( 50) Memory card slot cover Memory card slot ( 42) AV OUT terminal ( 120, 122)/ (headphones) terminal ( 82) Camera mode dial ( 34) Right side view Strap mount ( 30) USB terminal ( 120, 123) HDMI OUT terminal ( 120, 121) Grip belt ( 30) Instant AF sensor ( 142) Stereo microphone ( 81) Mini video lig
