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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB. DIE-0383-000 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
  • Page 3 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: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
  • Page 5 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. •...

  • Page 6: Exciting Features And New Functions

    (0 36). “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode.
  • Page 7 Smart AUTO 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. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.
  • Page 8 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 114) Use an Eye-Fi card (0 130) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition AVCHD Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 125).

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes...
  • Page 11 Smart AUTO Mode Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode Zooming Quick Start Function Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen Deleting Scenes Advanced Functions Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode...
  • Page 12 Onscreen Displays and Data Code Rating Scenes Gallery and Scene Operations Managing Stories Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie Dividing Scenes Decorating Scenes Photos 103 Basic Playback Viewing Photos Deleting Photos 107 Additional Functions Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode Selecting Photo Size Slideshow External Connections...
  • Page 13 Additional Information 132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel Setup Menus 147 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Trouble? Troubleshooting List of Messages 166 Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Maintenance/Others Using the Camcorder Abroad 172 General Information Accessories Optional Accessories Product Codes Specifications Index...

  • Page 14: About This Manual

    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).
  • Page 15 indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is not available. For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 30). Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] [A On n] • appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. For movies: In record pause mode, press g.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know The Camcorder

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. Introduction CA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-110 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs HTC-100/S HDMI Cable Quick Guide Stylus Pen...
  • Page 17 The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM software - PIXELA’s Transfer Utility - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM - PIXELA’s VideoBrowser - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies.

  • Page 18: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Introduction 1 RESET button (0 156) button (0 30)/ button (0 125) 3 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 68) 5 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 87)/ BATT.
  • Page 19 Front view Top view LCD panel A k Stereo microphone (0 75) A l Zoom lever (0 47) S q PHOTO button (0 43, 107) S a ACCESS indicator (0 43, 58, 107) S s POWER button S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green –...
  • Page 20 Back view Bottom view Introduction S g Speaker (0 52) S h START/STOP button (0 43, 58) S j Tripod socket (0 167) S k Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. S l Battery compartment cover (0 21) D q Battery compartment (0 21)

  • Page 21: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the com- pact power adapter.
  • Page 22 3 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 4 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 5 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. 6 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.
  • Page 23 To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 2 Raise the edge of the battery pack in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery pack. 3 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Accessories

    • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con- sumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge.
  • Page 25 Stylus Pen Straps To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the cam- corder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
  • Page 26 To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Preparations...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Position And Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful when you wish to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
  • Page 28 With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright). [LCD Screen Dimmer] is set to [A On], pressing h for • If 6 more than 2 seconds will turn off the screen dimmer and return the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. You can easily operate the touch screen using your finger or the supplied stylus pen.

  • Page 30: Operating Modes

    • In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using your fingernails or other hard-tipped objects other than the stylus pen, such as ballpoint pens. - Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.
  • Page 31 Playback Press the S (camera/play) button to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Operating Onscreen mode icon NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.

  • Page 32: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. In not be accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to their default values. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 132).
  • Page 33 The Setup Menus mode only: Touch [FUNC.] 2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus. 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.

  • Page 34: First Time Settings

    First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the cam- corder’s clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected.

  • Page 35: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Operating modes: [FUNC.]* [MENU] Desired language * Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.

  • Page 36: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. However, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies. Refer to the table below. As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
  • Page 37 SDXC Memory Cards Use SDXC memory cards only with SDXC-compatible devices, such as SDXC-compatible digital recorders, computers and card readers. The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating system, as of October 2010. For the latest information, however, contact the computer, operating system or memory card manufacturer.

  • Page 38: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (0 41) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) is off. 2 Open the double memory card slot cover.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Memory For The Recordings

    Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory ) or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory ( Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK •...

  • Page 40: Relay Recording Of Movies

    Relay Recording of Movies You can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue auto- matically on a memory card. When recording on memory card X, you can use memory card Y for relay recording (497).

  • Page 41: Initializing The Memory

    Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a memory card or the built-in memory only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre- initialized and contains music files for use as background music during playback.
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 116). • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music and image files you may have transferred to the card.

  • Page 43: Smart Auto Mode

    Smart AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in Smart AUTO mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to the relevant chapters for video (0 58) and photos (0 107).
  • Page 44 To record video 3 Press Press To take photos 3 Press halfway. If the subject is not in focus, h will flash in yellow. Adjust the camcorder's position and press j halfway again. Once the focus is automatically adjusted, h will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.
  • Page 45 • When shooting in detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. The Smart AUTO mode icon will change to one of the following icons.
  • Page 46 - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 116), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, pho- tos will be uploaded automatically when the camcorder is in playback mode if you are within the range of a configured network.

  • Page 47: Zooming

    Zooming Operating modes: The camcorder offers three types of zoom - optical, advanced and dig- ital. For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. For advanced zoom, the camcorder processes the image beyond the range of the optical zoom to obtain a larger zoom without any deterioration in image quality.
  • Page 48 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. [FUNC.] • The zoom controls appear on the left side of the screen. 2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. Touch anywhere within the Q area to zoom out or anywhere within the P area to zoom in.

  • Page 49: Quick Start Function

    Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.

  • Page 50: Video

    Video This chapter covers functions related to movies, including play- back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and scene oper- ations. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (0 43). Basic Playback Playing Back the Video To play back scenes based on their rating, see Playing Back Scenes by Rating (0 89).
  • Page 51 A Memory being read. B Recording date. C Drag your finger left for the next index page*. D Drag your finger right for the previous index page*. E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (0 54). F 3D Flip View (0 54) G [Edit] panel H Timeline (0 80)
  • Page 52 During playback: A Stop the playback. B Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. C Pause the playback. D Touch to show volume and audio balance controls. Drag your finger left and right along the bar to adjust. For [Music Balance], adjust toward [c] to increase the level of the original audio;...
  • Page 53 During playback pause: A Resume playback. B Slow playback backward*. C Slow playback forward*. D Decorate scenes (0 97). * Touch repeatedly to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. During slow playback, touch anywhere on the screen to return to playback pause.

  • Page 54: 3D Flip View

    3D Flip View 3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date. In the date index screen, touch [ To return to the date index screen, touch [Q]. A Drag your finger up and down to browse through the scenes recorded in the displayed date.
  • Page 55 In any index screen, touch [b]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory B Touch a control button to select the content you want to play back.

  • Page 56: Date Index Screen And Gallery Screen

    Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen From the index selection screen, you can choose two methods to display scenes. Touch [1 Date] to display the date index screen, which groups scenes by recording date. Touch [ play the gallery screen, which organizes scenes by various groups, or “stories”.
  • Page 57 3 Touch the desired option. If you selected [Select], touch the scenes to delete and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected scenes. Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark. You can also touch [Remove All] to remove all checkmarks. 4 Touch [Yes] [OK].

  • Page 58: Advanced Functions

    Advanced Functions Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode When the camcorder is in enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your preference. The camcorder can even help you with the settings, for example, when you use Special Scene recording programs (0 61).

  • Page 59: Selecting The Video Quality (Recording Mode)

    • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 116), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. NOTES • The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in AUTO Mode (0 43).

  • Page 60: Selecting The Frame Rate

    Approximate recording times Recording mode → Memory ↓ 4 GB Memory card 8 GB Memory card/ Built-in memory 16 GB Memory card 32 GB Memory card/ Built-in memory Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution. At the time of purchase, the built-in memory contains about 70 MB of music files and 5 MB of image files.

  • Page 61: Special Scene Recording Programs And Programmed Ae

    Options ( Default value) [C 60i (Standard)] default setting and is suitable for most situations. [o PF30] 30 frames per second, progressive. Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web. Using this frame rate, video is recorded as 60i. [E PF24] 24 frames per second, progressive.
  • Page 62 Options ( Default value) Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aper- ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Night Scene] lower noise. Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.

  • Page 63: Cinema Mode: Giving A Cinematic Look To Your Recordings

    Fireworks] NOTES • [F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (P). • [I Snow]/[J Beach]: The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places.

  • Page 64: Image Stabilization

    Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam- corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image sta- bilization mode according to the shooting conditions. In this function is set to [Q Standard] and cannot be changed. Operating modes: * Available for movies only.

  • Page 65: Pre-Recording

    Pre-Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni- ties. This is especially useful when it is difficult to predict when to start recording. Operating modes: 1 Activate the pre-recording function. [FUNC.] •...

  • Page 66: Face Detection

    Face Detection The camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos and pho- tos. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [q Night Scene], [p Low Light] or [M Fireworks].

  • Page 67: Touch & Track

    • Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24]) or when the digi- tal zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom. • When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [E PF24]).

  • Page 68: Video Snapshot

    Video Snapshot Record a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music (0 82) to create your own fun music video. You will be surprised how by changing the background music, you can give your scenes an entirely new feel.

  • Page 69: Digital Effects

    Digital Effects Operating modes: [FUNC.] [O Digital Effects] * You can preview the digital effect on the screen. • The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are applied immediately. To fade in/out Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade in.

  • Page 70: Manual Exposure Adjustment

    • Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub- jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overex- posed).

  • Page 71: Manual Focus Adjustment

    NOTES • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam- corder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7 rection] setting.

  • Page 72: Tele-Macro

    3 Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the 7 Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed will change as you adjust the focus. You can change the units used for the distance display with the [Distance Units] setting.

  • Page 73: White Balance

    NOTES • Any of the following actions will deactivate tele-macro. - Turning off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode. - Zooming out toward wide angle. - Setting the recording program to [M Fireworks]. • Tele-macro cannot be activated or deactivated while recording. •...

  • Page 74: Self Timer

    Options ( Default value) [Y Automatic] ance for natural looking colors. [a Daylight] To record outdoors. [d Tungsten] To record under tungsten and tungsten-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [g Custom WB] white subjects appear white under colored lighting. NOTES • When you select the custom white balance: - Set 7 [Zoom Type] to a setting other than [Digital].

  • Page 75: Audio Recording Level

    For photos: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.
  • Page 76 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary. • As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark only occasionally. •...

  • Page 77: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record- ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output.
  • Page 78 IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro- priate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing.
  • Page 79 Using other microphones Connect the external microphone to the MIC terminal. Use commercially available con- denser microphones with their own power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio record- ing levels may vary. Selecting the Type of Audio Input Perform the following after connecting the external microphone or audio device to the MIC terminal.

  • Page 80: Selecting The Playback Starting Point

    NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z]. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, turn on the microphone attenuator with the 7 ting or adjust the audio recording level manually (0 75).
  • Page 81 A Touch twice to return to the index screen. B Previous/next scene. C Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames. D Current scene / Total number of scenes. E Scene's recording mode and length. F Recording date and time.

  • Page 82: Playing Back Scenes Or Slideshow Set To Background Music

    Playing Back Scenes or Slideshow Set to Background Music You can play back scenes in the date index screen, stories in the gal- lery and photo slideshows set to background music. You can use one of the supplied music tracks or connect an external audio player to use your favorite songs as background music.
  • Page 83 A Select the desired music track. B Adjust toward [1] to increase the level of the original audio; adjust toward [b] to increase the level of back- ground music. Set the level in the middle for an equal mix of both. C Delete the music track selected.
  • Page 84 4 Play back the scenes with a particular rating. [Story Details] marker corresponding to the rating of the scenes to play back To play back a slideshow from the photo index screen 3 Touch a photo to go to single photo view and continue with the slideshow procedure (0 109).
  • Page 85 4 Adjust the audio input as necessary. • Start the music playback on the external player and adjust its volume according to the onscreen indications. When the audio input is in the correct range, stop the music playback and touch [a] on the camcorder.
  • Page 86 NOTES • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred to the card. ( come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initial- ized.) - Windows users: Use the supplied software PIXELA's Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized.

  • Page 87: Onscreen Displays And Data Code

    Onscreen Displays and Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes: Repeatedly press h to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following sequence: mode: • All displays on • Most displays off* modes**: • Only data code on •...
  • Page 88 Operating modes: [FUNC.] [MENU] [Rate Scenes (Recording)] • Select [B Off] to deactivate rating scenes after recording. After you finish recording a scene, you can select one of the following rating marks for the scene. ], [ ], [ [ • • • ]: Rating Scenes in the Gallery Operating modes: 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scenes...
  • Page 89 Rating Scenes During Playback 1 Play back from the gallery the story that contains the scenes you want to rate. 2 During playback of a scene you want to rate, pause the playback and rate the scene. Touch the screen rating 3 Touch [A] to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the same way or touch [B] to return to the gallery.

  • Page 90: Gallery And Scene Operations

    Gallery and Scene Operations Managing Stories The gallery initially contains two groups, [Unsorted] for your regular scenes and [Video Snapshot] for your video snapshot scenes. In addi- tion, you can create new groups, or “stories”, which contain scenes of your choosing, arranged in an order to your liking. For example, you can create a story that is a collection of scenes from a particular event or trip.
  • Page 91 To delete individual scenes 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scene to delete. 2 Delete the scene. [Scene List] the desired scene • The scene is deleted and the gallery screen appears. To delete scenes by rating You can delete all the scenes in a story with a particular rating.
  • Page 92 To delete a story You can delete new stories that you have created. 1 From the gallery screen, select the story to delete. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front. 2 Delete the story. [Story Details] [OK] * Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
  • Page 93 4 Touch [Move] or [Copy]. Thumbnails of each story (except for [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]) will appear. 5 Touch the thumbnail of the story where you want to move or copy the scenes. If you are moving or copying scenes to an empty story, skip to step 7. 6 Drag your finger up and down to select the desired position and then touch [Set].

  • Page 94: Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes And Photos From A

    4 Move the scenes. [Set] Thumbnail of the story where you want to move scenes [Yes] • The scenes are moved and the gallery screen of the source story appears. IMPORTANT • You cannot move or copy scenes to [Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot]. Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously recorded scene.
  • Page 95 • The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene. • In the gallery screen, a captured video snapshot scene is saved in [Video Snapshot] as the last scene. • Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of scenes.

  • Page 96: Dividing Scenes

    NOTES • The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene. • Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be blurred. • Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos. Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.

  • Page 97: Decorating Scenes

    NOTES • When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval between frames is about 0.5 seconds. • If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play- back, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene. •...
  • Page 98 [FUNC.] • You can open the decoration screen when the LCD panel is stowed with the LCD screen facing away from the camcorder. In such case, make sure 6 A Canvas: This is the area on which you will draw and see your decorations in action.
  • Page 99 2 Use a tool from the toolbar. See below for an explanation of each tool. 3 Press g to record. The onscreen decorations will be included in the recording. To use ([Pens and Stamps]) 1 Touch [ ]. The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools].
  • Page 100 To load a [Pens and Stamps] decoration 1 While the canvas is displayed, touch [ ]. 2 Touch [Load] The [Pens and Stamps] decorations saved to the memory are loaded and appear on the canvas. To use ([Animated Stamps]) 1 Touch [ The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear.
  • Page 101 Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video You can use images you make on your computer for the image mix (Chroma Key) function. Make sure that the image you want to use has a blue or green area, which will be replaced by the live video using Chroma Key mixing.
  • Page 102 To use (freeze screen) 1 Touch [ The control button will change to [ 2 Decorate the screen using the other tools in the palette. 3 Touch [ The screen will return to normal. NOTES • If the memory that contains the canvas is initialized, the canvas will be deleted.

  • Page 103: Basic Playback

    Photos Refer to this chapter for details on taking and viewing photos. For details about basic photo shooting, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (0 43). Basic Playback Viewing Photos Operating modes: 1 Press S. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen. 3 Look for the photo you want to play back.
  • Page 104 A Memory being read. B Index screen currently displayed. C Drag your finger left for the next index page. D Drag your finger right for the previous index page. E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (0 54).

  • Page 105: Deleting Photos

    IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
  • Page 106 Deleting Photos from the Index Screen From the index screen, you can delete selected photos or all photos. 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. [Photos] 2 Select the photos to delete. [Edit] [Delete] If you selected [Select], touch the photos to delete and then touch [OK].

  • Page 107: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode Operating modes: 1 Turn on the camcorder. • By default, photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can set the memory card as the recording media for photos (0 39). • Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 108) before using an Eye-Fi card.

  • Page 108: Selecting Photo Size

    IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

  • Page 109: Slideshow

    NOTES • The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam- corder to mode. • When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.
  • Page 110 To change the slideshow’s transition effects [MENU] [B Off], [i Dissolve] or [j Slide Image] r Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos You can also use the following functions... The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos.

  • Page 111: External Connections

    External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the Camcorder * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the cable so the tri- angle mark on the connector is facing up.

  • Page 112: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an example of terminals on a connected device. Connection A Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal.
  • Page 113 Connection B Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change [AV/Headphones] to [H AV] STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Connection C Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: - y/z [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV...

  • Page 114: Playback On A Tv Screen

    Connection D Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save your recordings. NOTES • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in the follow- ing cases.
  • Page 115 NOTES • To correctly play back movies recorded with x.v.Color (0 140) on an HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

  • Page 116: Saving And Sharing Your Recordings

    Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card You can copy your recordings to a memory card but only to memory card Y. For built-in memory or on memory card X. For must be on memory card X. From the date index screen, you can choose to copy all the scenes recorded on a particular date, individual scenes or all the scenes.
  • Page 117 If you selected [Select], touch the scenes to copy and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected scenes. Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark. You can also touch [Remove All] to remove all checkmarks. 3 Touch [Yes] [OK].
  • Page 118 Copying Photos from the Index Screen From the index screen, you can copy selected photos or all photos. Operating modes: 1 Open the photo index screen. After pressing [b], select the f tab to copy photos from the built- in memory ( memory card X.

  • Page 119: Saving Recordings On A Computer

    NOTES • In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card: - If the double memory card slot cover is open. - If the LOCK switch on memory card Y is set to prevent writing. - If there is no memory card in memory card slot Y.
  • Page 120 Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card in the camcorder.
  • Page 121 1 Install the supplied Photo Application software following the instructions in the software’s instruction manual. r Refer to Installing Photo Application. 2 Start the software and follow the onscreen instructions. r Refer to Starting CameraWindow. Using the software 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camcorder to 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

  • Page 122: Saving Movies Onto Standard-Definition Discs (Dvd)

    • If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. NOTES • Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual. • Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your cam- corder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cable, without having...

  • Page 123: Copying Recordings To An External Video Recorder

    Using the software See ‘PIXELA’s VideoBrowser Software Guide’ (PDF file). Operating modes: Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHD- compatible digital video recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition.
  • Page 124 In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi- nition. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C.

  • Page 125: Uploading Movies To Video Sharing Web Sites

    Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites You can convert your high-definition video recordings into standard definition in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web site. You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the camcorder and then use the supplied PIXELA’s software to upload your videos to the Web.
  • Page 126 • To convert all the scenes recorded on a specific date, select the index page that contains scenes from that date. • From this index page, you can proceed to step 4 or press Z and skip to step 6. 4 Touch [Edit] and then [Convert HD9SD].
  • Page 127 To select the bit rate Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con- verted scenes, while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads. [Bit Rate (Quality)] To automatically divide the scene If you are converting a long scene, you can have the camcorder divide it into 10-minute scenes, which can make uploading easier.
  • Page 128 8 Convert the scenes. [Edit] [Convert HDUSD (f97)] or [Convert HDUSD (497)] • Alternatively, you can press Z. • If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch [OK] if you agree. 9 Follow the procedure starting from step 6 from Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen (0 126).
  • Page 129 Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in slot Y with sufficient available space. 3 Play back the scene or story that you want to partially convert. Check that you have selected a scene recorded in the built-in memory or on memory card X.
  • Page 130 IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
  • Page 131 IMPORTANT Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (includ- ing wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions.

  • Page 132: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes- sages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 32). For details about each function, see the reference page.
  • Page 133 Control Button [e Exposure] [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on or off, Touch AE frame [ZOOM] Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control, Tele-macro: Toggle on or off [c Mic. Level]* [z Automatic], [y Manual] [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off [Image Stabilizer]* [P Dynamic], [Q Standard], [j Off] [O Digital Effects]...
  • Page 134 Setup Menus Edit Panel - Mode Control Button <date>, [Select], [Copy (f97)]* [All Scenes] [Copy (497)]* <date>, [Select], [Convert HDUSD [All Scenes] (f97)]* [Convert HDUSD (497)]* [Delete] <date>, [Select], [All Scenes] [Divide] * Not available for recordings on memory card B (7 tab). Additional Information Date Index [SD Movies]...
  • Page 135 In the gallery: [Edit Story] in Control Button [Story Details] <by scene rating> [Copy (f97)] [Copy (497)] <by scene rating> [Convert HDUSD (f97)] [Convert HDUSD (497)] [Delete] or [d] <by scene rating> [This Scene] [Delete Story] [Move Story] <by scene rating> [Copy] [Move] [Divide]...

  • Page 136: Setup Menus

    Setup Menus 7 Camera Setup Menu item [Zoom Type] [Optical], [Advanced], [Digital]* [Zoom Speed] [I Variable], [J Speed 3], [K Speed 2], [L Speed 1] [Focus Assistance]* [A On], [B Off] [A On o], [B Off] [Face Detection & Tracking] [Auto Backlight [A On], [B Off] Correction]*...
  • Page 137 [Auto Slow Shutter]: speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [E PF24]; 1/15 when it is set to [ • The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro- gram is set to [A Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to •...
  • Page 138 y / z Playback Setup Menu item [Select Music] [B Off], [A On] When [A On] - list of music tracks and [Music Balance] bar [External Audio Input] [B Off], [A On When [A On] - [External Player Link]: Toggle on (x) or off (w) [Data Code] [B Off], [I Date], [J Time], [K Date and Time], [L Camera Data]...
  • Page 139 8 Recording & Connections Setup Menu item [A On n], [B Off] [Self Timer] [Video Snapshot [i 2 sec], [j 4 sec], Length]* [l 8 sec] [Rate Scenes [A On], [B Off] (Recording)]* [Rec Media for Movies]* [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) [Relay Recording]: [B] (off),...
  • Page 140 Menu item [Photo Aspect Ratio] [F 2016x1512], [G 1920x1080] [Memory Info] [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) [A On F], [B Off] [x.v.Color]* [Photo Numbering] [a Reset], [b Continuous] * Not available for photos.
  • Page 141 [Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned consecutive num- bers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 pho- tos. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [a Reset]: Photo numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 142: System Setup

    6 System Setup In this table, 4 and 3 refer to movies and photos in Menu item [Output Onscreen [A On], [B Off] Displays] [Language a] [English], [Español], [Français], [Italiano], [Magyar], [Melayu], [Nederlands], [Norsk], [Polski], [Português], [ [Svenska], [Türkçe], [ [LCD Brightness] [LCD Screen [A On], [B Off]...
  • Page 143 Menu item [P Built-in Mem.], [Initialize] [4 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off [4 Mem. Card A], [7 Mem. Card B] [Initialize] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off [Time Zone/DST] [S] (home time zone) or [V] (travel time zone): [New York], list of world time zones [U] (DST adjustment)
  • Page 144 [Output Onscreen Displays]: onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor con- nected to the camcorder. [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright- ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a [LCD Screen Dimmer]: Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD’s...
  • Page 145 • You can set Quick Start to [B Off], for example, if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( back time (...
  • Page 146 [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 147: Appendix: Onscreen Icons And Displays

    Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Smart AUTO mode) 1 Control button: Open the FUNC. panel (0 32) 2 Smart AUTO mode (0 43) 3 Onscreen zoom controls (0 48) 4 Operating mode (0 30) 5 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 6 Memory operation (0 151) 7 Image stabilizer (0 64)
  • Page 148 Recording Movies (in Flexible Recording mode) Top row of icons during record pause mode A g Recording program (0 61, 63) A h Manual exposure (0 70) A j N Autofocus, MF Manual focus (0 71) A k Face detection (0 66) A l White balance (0 73) S q Audio level indicator (0 75) S a Control button: Last function used...
  • Page 149 Recording Photos (in Flexible Recording mode) D d Self timer (0 74) D f Number of available photos On memory card X or Y In the built-in memory Playing Movies (during playback) D j Playback control buttons (0 50) D k Control button: Open the Edit panel (0 135) D l External audio input (0 84) F q Eye-Fi wireless communication...
  • Page 150 Viewing Photos F g Control button: Open the setup menus (0 136) F h Current photo / Total number of photos F j Photo number (0 141) Additional Information F k Photo jump (0 104) F l Slideshow (0 109) G q Switch to [Photos] index screen (0 103)

  • Page 151: Memory Operation

    6 Memory operation N Record, M Record pause, A Playback, C Playback pause, I Fast playback, J Fast reverse playback, G Slow playback, H Slow reverse playback, E Frame advance*, F Frame reverse*. * Available only when dividing scenes. 7 Remaining battery time •...

  • Page 152: Troubleshooting

    - This can occur when attaching and attempting to charge a battery pack that is not recom- mended by Canon. - When using a battery pack recommended by Canon, there may be a problem with the battery pack or camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center.
  • Page 153 - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Cen- ter.
  • Page 154 Playback Cannot create a story. - A memory can contain a maximum of 98 stories (not including [Unsorted] and [Video Snap- shot]). Delete some stories (0 90) or select a different memory that contains less than 98 stories. Cannot add scenes to a story. - In most cases, a story can contain a maximum of 999 scenes.
  • Page 155 The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( intervals). - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con- sult a Canon Service Center. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( second intervals).
  • Page 156 o appears on the screen - The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. - An error occurred when trying to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Turn the camcorder off then on again.
  • Page 157 Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert Cannot record on the memory card. - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 105) to free some space or replace the memory card.
  • Page 158 Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen. - When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV. Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.

  • Page 159: List Of Messages

    Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack.
  • Page 160 LOCK switch on the memory card. - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 119) and initialize the built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 41).
  • Page 161 - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory - There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 119) and initialize the built-in memory using the [Complete Initialization] option (0 41).
  • Page 162 - You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended memory card (0 36). - If after the message disappears, 4 / 7 appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder and remove and reinsert the memory card. If 4 / 7 turns back to green you can resume recording/playback.
  • Page 163 Memory card is full - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 105) to free some space or replace the memory card. Memory card is write-protected - The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi- tion of the LOCK switch.
  • Page 164 Some scenes could not be converted - Among the scenes selected for conversion to SD there are scenes recorded with another device. When converting scenes to SD, leave out scenes recorded using another device. - Scenes recorded with another device cannot be converted. Those scenes were not converted but the other scenes selected for conversion were converted.
  • Page 165 - If a dialog box appeared on the computer screen, close it. Disconnect the USB cable, and restore the connection after a short while. Total play time is too long - The story cannot be converted when its total playback time exceeds 2 hours and 30 minutes. Reduce the number of scenes to convert.

  • Page 166: Do's And Don'ts

    (0 116) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
  • Page 167 • Do not insert the supplied stylus pen into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. • Handle the supplied stylus pen with extreme care and keep it out of the reach of children. If mishandled, the stylus pen can present a risk of severe eye injury and even blindness.
  • Page 168 Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs • For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-110 Battery Charger.
  • Page 169 • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a mem- ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem- ory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. •...

  • Page 170: Maintenance/Others

    Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens • If the lens surface is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. •...

  • Page 171: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

  • Page 172: General Information

    General Information Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) TV/HDTV Digital video recorder Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap Stylus Pen CA-110 Compact Power Adapter IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable* Memory card * Supplied with the camcorder;...

  • Page 173: Optional Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dam- age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or...
  • Page 174 Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi- mate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
  • Page 175 This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

  • Page 176: Product Codes

    Product Codes Provided Accessories CA-110 Compact Power Adapter BP-110 Battery Pack STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Optional Accessories CG-110 Battery Charger TL-H34 II Tele-converter WD-H34 II Wide-converter WM-V1 Wireless Microphone HTC-100 HDMI Cable CTC-100 Component Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable SS-650 Shoulder Strap SS-600 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case...

  • Page 177: Specifications

    Specifications VIXIA HF R21 / VIXIA HF R20 / VIXIA HF R200 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
  • Page 178 • LCD Touch Screen: 3.0 in., wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots , touch operation • Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone • Lens f=3.0 – 60 mm, F/1.8 – 3.6, 20x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent : Movies: 49 – 980 mm (optical zoom, [Dynamic] IS mode) 41.2 –...
  • Page 179 Terminals • AV OUT/X Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm minijack; output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced Video: Audio: –10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less • USB Terminal: mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) •...
  • Page 180 CA-110 Compact Power Adapter • Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz • Rated output / consumption: • Operating temperature : • Dimensions : 49 x 27 x 79 mm (1.9 x 1.1 x 3.1 in.) • Weight : 110 g (3.9 oz.) BP-110 Battery Pack •...
  • Page 181 File type: Baseline JPEG Color sampling: 4:2:2, 4:2:0 The music data (WAV) and image files (JPG) are saved in the mem- ory under the following folder structure. In the built-in memory: CANON MY_MUSIC MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99.WAV MY_PICT MIX_01.JPG to MIX_99.JPG...

  • Page 182: Index

    Index ....54 3D Flip View Abroad, using the camcorder Aspect ratio of a connected TV ....138 (TV type) .
  • Page 183 ....35 Language ... 144 LCD screen dimmer ..27, 29 LCD touch screen Low light (recording program) .
  • Page 184 ....68 Video snapshot ....52, 77 Volume ....73 White balance .
  • Page 185 B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;...
  • Page 186 THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
  • Page 187 Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
  • Page 188 CANADA CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, ON L5T 1P7 ❖ If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free (in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). ❖ Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement).

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