Canon VIXIA HF R11 User manual

ImportantUsageInstructions
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PRODUCTTORAINORMOISTURE,
WARNING! TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCKANDTOREDUCEANNOYING
INTERFERENCE,USETHERECOMMENDEDACCESSORIESONLY,
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Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
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HD Camcorder, VIXIAHFR11 A/VIXIAHFR10 A/VIXIAHF R1O0A systems
This device complies with Part 15 ofthe FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(t) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device,
_ursuantto Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorientor relocate the receivingantenna.
• Increasethe separation between the equipment andreceiver.
• Connectthe equipment intoan outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
• Consultthe dealer or an experiencedradio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Suhpart B of Part 15 of FCCRules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
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, NY11042, U.S.A.
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CAUTION:
TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLYINSERT,
WARNING:
Toreducethe risk of electric shock, do not exposethis product to dripping or splashing,

TheMainsisusedthedisconnectdevice.The Mains shallremain
plug as plug readily operable
to disconnectthe plug in case of anaccident.
CAUTION:
• Dangerof explosion if thewrong type of batteries are attached. Useonly the same type of
batteries.
• Donot 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 SERVICING
TO QUAL F ED SERV CE PERSONNEL.
Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol,withinanequilateraltriangle,isintendedtoalertthe
usertothepresenceofunineulated"dangerousvoltage"withintheproduct'senclosure,thatmay
beofsufficientmagnitudetoconstituteariskofelectricshocktopersons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateraltriangle, is intendedto alert the user tothe presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.

In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" or "product" refers to the Canon HD
Camcorder VIXIA HF R11 A /VIXIA HF RIO A /VlXIA HF R1O0A and all its
accessories.
1 Readthese instructions.
2 Keepthese instructions.
3 Heedallwarnings.
4 Followall instructions.
5 Do not usethis apparatus nearwater.
6 Cleanonlywith dry cloth.
7 Do not install nearany heat sourcessuch asradiators,heat registers, stoves,or other
apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produceheat.
8 Protectthe power cord frombeing walked on orpinchedparticularly at plugs,convenience
receptacles,andthe pointwhere they exit fromthe apparatus.
9 Unplugthis apparatusduring lightning storms orwhen unused for longperiods oftime.
10 Readinstructions--All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould be readbeforethe
productis operated.
11 Retaininstructions -- The safetyandoperatinginstructions should beretained for future
reference.
12 HeedWarnings-- All warnings on the productandin the operating instructionsshould be
adheredto.
13 Followinstructions -- All operatingandmaintenanceinstructions should befollowed.
14 Cleaning-- Unplugthis product fromthe wall outlet beforecleaning.Donot use liquid or
aerosolcleaners.The productshould be cleanedonlyasrecommended in this manual.
15 Avoidmagneticor electricfields -- Donot usethe cameraclosetoTVtransmitters, portable
communication devicesor other sourcesof electric or magneticradiation. Theymay cause
picture interference,or permanentlydamagethe camera.
16 WaterandMoisture-- Hazardofelectric shock-- Donot use this productnearwater orin
rainy/moist situations.
17 Placingor Moving -- Donot place onan unstablecart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product mayfall, causing seriousinjury to a child oradult, andseriousdamage tothe
product. Aproduct andcartcombinationshould be movedwith care.Quickstops, excessive
force, andunevensurfaces may causethe product andcart combinationto overturn.
18 PowerSources-- Theproductshould be operated onlyfrom the type ofpower source
indicatedon the marking label. Ifyou are notsure of the typeof power supplytoyour home,
consultyour productdealer orlocal powercompany.Regardingother powersourcessuch as
battery power,referto instructions in this manual.
19 Overloading-- Donot overloadwall outlets andextensioncords asthis canresult in arisk of
fire or electric shock.

20ObjectsandLiquidEntry--Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthrough
openingsastheymaytouchdangerousvoltagepointsorshortoutpartsthatcouldresultina
fireorelectricshock.Becarefulnottospillliquidofanykindontotheproduct.
21Servicing--Donotattempttoservicethisproductyourselfasopeningorremovingcovers
mayexposeyoutodangerousvoltageorotherhazards.Referallservicingtoqualified
servicepersonnel.
22PowerSources--TheCA-590CompactPowerAdaptershouldbeoperatedonlyfromthe
typeofpowersourceindicatedonthemarkinglabel.Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpower
supplytoyourhome,consultyourproductdealerorlocalpowercompany.Regardingother
powersourcessuchasbatterypower,refertoinstructionsinthismanual.
23Lightning--Foraddedprotectionofthisproductduringalightningstorm,orwhenitisleft
unattendedandunusedforlongperiodsoftime,disconnectitfromthewalloutletand
disconnecttheantenna.Thiswillpreventdamagetotheproductduetolightningandpower-
linesurges.
24Overloading--Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncordsasthiscanresultinariskof
fireorelectricshock.
25DamageRequiringService--Disconnectthisproductfromthewalloutletandallpower
sourcesincludingbattery,andreferservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnelunderthe
followingconditions:
a.Whentheplugisdamaged.
b.Ifanyliquidhasbeenspilledonto,orobjectshavefalleninto,theproduct.
c. Iftheproducthasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
d.Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallyevenifyoufollowtheoperatinginstructions.
Adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbytheoperationinstructions.Improper
adjustmentofothercontrolsmayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensivework
byaqualifiedtechniciantorestoretheproducttoitsnormaloperation.
e.Iftheproducthasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged.
f. Whentheproductexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance.Thisindicatesaneedfor
service.
26ReplacementParts--Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,besuretheservicetechnician
hasusedreplacementpartsthatarespecifiedbyCanonorthathavethesame
characteristicsastheoriginalpart.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmayresultinfire,electric
shockorotherhazards.
27SafetyCheck--Uponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairstothisproduct,asktheservice
techniciantoperformsafetycheckstodeterminethattheproductisinsafeoperatingorder.
Thisproductisnotintendedtobeserviced.Shouldtheproductceasetofunctioninits
intendedmanner,itshouldbereturnedtothemanufacturerorbediscarded.
Whenreplacementofthepowersupplyisrequired,pleasereturnittotheresponsible]
nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-590. J
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03. ]

Theadaptercanbeusedwith apowersupplybetween100and240VAC.Forareas
where120VACpoweris notused,youwillneeda specialplugadapter.Contactyour
nearestCanonServiceCenterforfurtherinformation.
Theadapteris notintendedtobeserviced.Shouldtheproductceasetofunctionin its
intendedmanner,it shouldbereturnedtothemanufacturerorbediscarded.
The serial number of this product can be found on the battery compart-
ment cover of the camcorder. Write down the number and other infor-
mation here and retain this book as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Model Name: VlXIA HF R11 A /VlXIA HF R10 A /VlXIA HF R100 A
Date of Purchase: Serial No.:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
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•The SD logo is a trademark. TbeSDHClogois a trademark.
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• "AVCHD"and the "AVCHD"logo aretrademarks of PanasonicCorporation DIGITAL I
and Sony Corporation. STEREO CREATOR I
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• Othernames and products not mentioned above may betrademarks or registered trademarks oftheir
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFATtechnology licensed from Microsoft.
• ANYUSEOF THISPRODUCTOTHERTHANCONSUMERPERSONALUSEINANYMANNERTHATCOMPLIESWITH
THEMPEG-2STANDARDFORENCODINGVIDEOINFORMATIONFORPACKAGEDMEDIAISEXPRESSLY
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• This product is licensedunder AT&T patentsfor theMPEG-4standard and maybe used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4compliant videothat was encodedonly (1)for a personaland non-
commercial purposeor (2)by a video provider licensed under theAT&Tpatents to provide MPEG-4compliant
video. No license is granted or implied for anyother usefor MPEG-4standard.

ExcitingFeaturesandNewFunctions
High-Definiti0nVideo
Your camcorder's high-definition image
sensor (HD CMOS) captures video at a
1,080 resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels 2.Videos
lines are then recorded in the 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!
[_Tl_ ¢_[liD/¢:_ DualFlash
"_-_ Memory
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards (L.T_.J37).
Pre-rec0rding
(C._ 59)
When pre-recording is activated,
the camcorder starts recording
video continuously into a
temporary 3-second memory.
When you press the STARi_YSTOI5
button, the scene recorded will
have started 3 seconds before you
started shooting.
1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high--definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
2 Video is recorded al this resolution only when the recording mode is set to FXP
mode. in other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels.
3 AVCHD is a standard for recording high--definition video. With AVCHD specifica--
tions, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and
the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.

SmartSmartAUTO
([__.J27)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best
settings for the scene you want to shoot.
You get spectacular recordings every time
without worrying about settings.
VideoSnapshot
(L_58)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Just point the camcorder
and it will automatically
select the best settings for
your subject
°L ° FaceDetection
(_ 62)
The camcorder automatically
detects people's faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
IAte_6E
_r_,,,z_.ImageStabilization
(CC] 133)
Dynamic IS compensates for
camcorder shake when you
shoot video while walking. This
gives you more freedom and
mobility when recording movies.

EnjoyingyourRecordingson OtherDevices
Connectthecamcorder
toan HDTV(_ 110)
Connectthecamcorderto
theoptionalDW-IO0DVD
Burner(_ 113,116)
AVCHDdiscs
PhotoDVDs
AVCHD
AVCHD-compatible HDTVsand
digital recorders with an SD
memory card slot
Save or upload
to the Web
®
®
®
®
®
High Definition
Convert your HD movies, in the
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files (C[3 117, 125)
Use an Eye-Fi card (C[3 128)to
wirelessly upload recordings to your
computer or a video sharing Website Use the supplied software
ImageMixer 3 SE(E_ 111, 124)
StandardDefinition
Standard DVDs
* Refer to the instruction manual of the device, Depending on the device used, cor-
rect playback may not be possible even ifthe device is AVCHD--compatible, In
such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder,
9

Tableof 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 the Language
34 Changing the Time Zone
35 Using a Memory Card
35 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
36 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
37 _iD/_ Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
38 Initializing the Built-in Memory (_J_iD/I]]_]# onlyj or
Memory Card
10 *Table of contents

•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 Pro-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 Pro-recording Function
59 Self Timer
60 Manual Exposure Adjustment
61 Manual Focus Adjustment
62 Face Detection
63 White Balance
65 Image Effects
65 Digital Effects
67 On-Screen Displays and Data Code
68 Audio Recording Level
69 Using Headphones
70 Using an External Microphone
71 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
74 Scene and Playlist Operations
74 Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music
78 Dividing Scenes
79 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and
Playing Back
82 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie
83 _QiD/€_[_ Copying Scenes to a Memory Card
Table of contents * 11

•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 _l_]fJ/_ Copying Photos to a Memory Card
100 Printing Photos
100 Printing Photos (Direct Print)
103 Print Orders
•ExternalConnections
106 Terminals on the Camcorder
107 Connection Diagrams
110 Playback on a TV Screen
111 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
111 Saving Recordings on a Computer
113 Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs
(AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs)
116 _iD/_i]_ Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition
Discs (DVD)
121 Creating Photo DVDs
122 Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
123 Copying Your Recordings to an External Video
Recorder
124 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
12 *Table of contents

• 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

About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R11 /VIXIA HF RIO/
VlXlA HF RIO0. 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 (E:_ 147).
ConventionsUsedinthisManual
" 0 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 described.
*QZI: Reference page number within this manual.
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
Refer to the 'Photo Application' instruction manual,
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-IO0
DVD Burner.
• !_!_iD: Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term
"memory" by itself refers to both.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
[START/STOP' button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the I_i]l.
14 * Introduction

SelectingtheVideoQuality(RecordingMode)
The camcorder offe_ 4 recording mode. Changing the recordh_g
mode wi]] chaf_ge the recording time available on the memory. Select
FXP or XP+ mode for belier movie quality; select LP mode for Iof_ger
recordh_g time. The following tame giv_ approximate recording
time.
Brackets [] are used to refer to Ope_ting I _.--
%
1
menu options as they are r--t_L_0_/_#I[SP StandardPlay 7 Mbps]l@Desiredrecording
I 7uNcJ
displayed on screen. ....
I ¢
The names of most buttons and -J .Th÷ camcorderusesavariablebitrate(VBR)to encodevideosothe
actualrecordingtimeswillvaB,deperldingonthecontentofthescen_
switches are indicated within a ,Thecamcorderletainsthelastsettingusedevenifyousetthecan
cotter o ji_/_z e
"button" frame. _t_ _ __
For examp e _UN_ _ _..
The @_ arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed __
explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Using the Menus
(1_ 31). For a concise summary of all available menu options and
settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists ([.._ 130).
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 (LT..] 27).
Introduction * 15

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
C0mpactP0wer
Adapter*
_IFC-3OOPCUUSBCable
STV-250NStereoVideoCable4
Yellow • Red• White plugs
>CTC-IO0/SComponentCable
Red• Green• Blueplugs
Quick Guide4
* CA--590E including power cord, in Asia,
16 * Introduction

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.
• q_ Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data
CD-ROM (referred to in this manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc")
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing
photos.
- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during
playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied
software ImageMixer 3 SE. The disc cannot be played back on CD
players. For more details, refer to 'lmageMixer 3 SE Software Guide'.
* The CD+ROM includes the inelruction manual of the software (on PDF file),
htroduction + 17

Names of Parts
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
@
,% _=,=[] (camera/play) button ([::_ 29)
(_) VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(_ 58)
!][_l_/l]_ WEB button ([:_ 124)
:4) _ button (EIJ 27)/
_]i_il/_ INDEX SEL. (index
selection) button (L_ 47)/
PLAYLIST button (1::_ 47)
_5) DISR (on-screen display) button
([::_ 67)
(6_ACCESS indicator (E_ 40, 86)
(7) Strap mount ([:Z-] 24)
(8) Speaker ([:_ 45)
(_ Grip belt (E]ZI24)
,,10_Stereo microphone ([:_ 68)
,,1_1)Instant AF sensor ([:_ 133)
18 * Introduction

Topview _;_ _
@®
LCB panel
',f12_Zoom lever (_ 42)
@ PHOTO button ([:_ 86)
@ POWER button
@ ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green - On
Orange - Standby (EZ343)
Red -Charging (Q_l 21)
',16LCD screen (CC}25)
,,flT_Joystick (_T_330)
,,18)FUNC. button (L_ 31,130)
',19_USB termina} (I:_1 106, 109)
_ HDMI OUT terminal (EZ3106,107)
_1)COMPONENT OUT terminal
(C]:] 106, 108)
_2) MIC terminal (L_ 70)
_3)AV OUT terminal ([_ 106, 108)/
(headphones) terminal (LT,369)
_ DO IN terminal (C[:321)
_5)START/STOP button (F__ 40)
@®
Back view
@
introduction * 19

Bottom view
®
,_ Tripod socket (C[3 163)
St Memory card slot (_ 36)
@ Battery compartment
,2_ Battery release latch
@ Battery compartment cover/Memory
card slot cover
@ Serial number
The serial number label is located on
the battery compartment cover.
@
20 + Hntroduction