Canon Vixia HF R20 User manual

Canon
VIXIA
HFR20
VIXIA
HF R21
VIXIA
HF R200
NTSC

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.
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COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R21 A/ VIXIA HF R20 A/ VIXIA HF R200 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) 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, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
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, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. [phone]
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
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 COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure,
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
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In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder
VIXIA HF R21 A/ VIXIA HF R20 A/ VIXIA HF R200 A and all its accessories.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
9 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally. or has been dropped.
CA-110 identification plate is located on the bottom.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of
cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-DD3.

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STEREO CREATOR
Trademark Acknowledgements
• so, SOHC and SOXC Logos are trademarks of SO-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks.
• HOMI, the HDMIIogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation
and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES
WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY
PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO,
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding
MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a
personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to
provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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Package contents
•CA-11 0 Compact Power Adapter
1
[(1)]
•BP-110Battery Pack
•STV-250N Stereo Video Cable [@]
•HTC-1 OOIS HOMI Cable [@]
• IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable [@]
•Stylus Pen [@]
• 3 Software
CD-ROMs
-PIXELA'sTransfer Utility CD-ROM
2
-PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM
2
- ~ Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.3S3/Music Datal
Image Mix Data CD-ROM
Contains the full-version Instruction Manual of the camcorder (PDF file).
See the explanation on next page.
1CA-11 OE including power cord, in Asia.
2The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (PDF file). A
printed Installation Guide for PIXELA's software
is also supplied. Refer to this
Installation Guide for details about the supplied software.
3The CD-ROM includes the Photo Application instruction manual (PDF file). See
also SaVing Photos ( ~ PlJf) 120) for details.
CD ®® ®
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Table of Contents
6Package Content
9Names
of Parts and On screen Displays
17 Charging the Battery Pack
20 Operating Modes of the Camcorder
25 Getting Ready to Start Recording
28 Basic Recording: Shooting Video and Taking Photos
36 Basic Playback: Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos
39 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
40 Playback
on a TV Screen
43 Abridged Specifications
About the Camcorder's PDF Instruction Manual
This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic
functions of your camcorder to shoot video, take photos and play back your
recordings (using the camcorder or connecting
it to your TV). To learn more
about the more advanced functions of your camcorder, to read important
handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section
if an error
message
is displayed, be sure to read the full-version Instruction Manual
(PDF file*). In this Quick Guide, the ~PDF) mark indicates reference page
numbers
in the PDF file.
*Adobe® Reader® 6 or later is required to view the PDF Instruction Manual.
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Installing the camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF file)
1Turn on the computer.
2Insert the ~ Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35/
Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM into the computer's
disc drive.
3Windows: Open the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM
using Windows Explorer.
Mac OS: Click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
4Click/Double-click the Disc_Setup.exe icon.
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In the installer panel, click [Instruction Manual of the
Camcorder] and select your language.
6When the installation
is complete, click [OK], then [Exit].
•The installer will save the camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF file)
on the computer and will create ashortcut icon on the desktop for
easy access.
•To uninstall the camcorder's Instruction Manual, refer
to Uninstalling
the camcorder's Instruction Manual
in the 'Photo Application'
Instruction Manual (PDF
file).

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ames of Parts
Left side view
CD RESET button: Reset the camcorder's
settings. (Q)
PQE} 156)
® m!mJ button: Activate Smart AUTO mode
to let the camcorder select the best
settings for your subject.
(~PP.f) 30)/
mmII/_ WEB button: Convert your HD
movies
to standard-definition videos
ready
to be easily shared on YouTube.
(Q)
~DJ_) 125)
® ."~[B (camera/play) button (CD 21)
@ VIDEO SNAP button: Shoot short videos (a
few seconds in length) and arrange them
into avideo clip set
to your favorite
background music.
(~PDf) 68)
® DISP. (on screen display) button: Change the
camcorder's onscreen displays.
( ~ PJ!E) 87)/
BAIT. INFO button: Press when the
camcorder
is off to check the battery
pack's charge status and its remaining
usage time.
(~PPf) 151)
@ MIC terminal: Connect an external
microphone.
(~ PDF) 79)
(J) USB terminal: Connectthe camcorder to a
computer.
C~PQf) 111, 114)
® HDMI OUT terminal: Connect the
camcorder
to an HOW with an HDMI™
input for the best all-digital quality.
(~ PDf) 111, 112)
®Memory card slot m (~ PDF) 38)
@Memory card slot m (~'pDF_) 38)
@Double memory card slot cover
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Names of Parts
Right side view
@ @ Q3) @
m
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Front view
Top view
@Terminal cover
@ DC IN terminal ((IJ 17)
@ COMPONENT OUT terminal: Connect the
camcorder to an H01V with component
video inputs. (.~ PDF) 111, 11 3)
@ AV OUT terminal: Connect the camcorder
to astandard definition 1V. (~_egI) 111 ,
113)/0 (headphone) terminal
(~PDF) 77)
® Strap mount: Attach an optional shoulder
strap for convenience
and portability.
(~PDF) 25)
@ Grip belt: Adjust for acomfortable and
secure grip.
(~ PDF) 24)
@Stereo microphone
® Zoom lever ((IJ 29)
®PHOTO button (CD 28)
@ACCESS (memory access) indicator
((IJ 28)
@POWER button
@ ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green -
ON
Orange - Standby (OJ 32)
Red -Charging
(QJ 17)
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