Canon Vixia HF R20 User manual

importantUsageinstructions
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PRODUCTTORAINORMOISTURE,
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iNTERFERENCE,USETHERECOMMENDEDACCESSORIESONLY.
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HD Camcorder, VIXIAHFR21 A/VIXlAHFR20 A/VIXIAHF R200A systems
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany interference
received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Note:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith thelimitsfor classBdigitaldevice,
_ursuantto Part15 oftheFCCRules.Theselimits aredesignedto providereasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferenceina residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnot installedanduseinaccordancewiththe instructions,may
causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereis noguaranteethat interference
will notoccurina particularinstallation.If thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
televisionreception,whichcan bedeterminedbyturningthe equipmentoffandon,theuseris
encouragedtotryto correctthe interferencebyoneor moreofthe followingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
° Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceivel:
* Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
° Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
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TheMainsplug is usedas the disconnectdevice.The Mainsplugshall remain readily operable
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Dangerofexplosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Useonly the same type of
batteries.
Donot exposebatteries or product to excessive heat such asthe inside ef a car under
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(OR BACK}. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
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Inthese safetyinstructions the word "product" refers tothe CanonHD Camcorder
VIXIAHFR21A/VIXIAHFR20A/VIXIAHFR200A andall itsaccessories.
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 as radiators,heat registers, stoves,or other
apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produceheat.
8 Protectthe power cord frombeing walked on or pinchedparticularly at plugs,convenience
receptacles,andthe pointwhere they exit fromthe apparatus.
9 Onlyuse attachments/accessoriesspecified bythe manufacturer.
10 Unplugthis apparatusduring lightning storms orwhen unused for longperiods oftime.
11 Referall servicing to qualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicing is requiredwhen theapparatus
has beendamagedin any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has
beenspilled or objectshavefallen into the apparatus,the apparatushas beenexposedto
rain or moisture,doesnot operate normally,or has beendropped.
I CA-110identificationplateislocatedonthebottom. ]
Whileusingthecompactpoweradapter,donotwrapit or coverit witha pieceofcloth,
anddonotplaceit in confinednarrowspaces.
I ThisClassBdigitalapparatuscomplieswith CanadianICES-003. ]

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ExcitingFeaturesand New Functions
_1 _ High-DefinitionVideo
Your camcorder's full high-definition
image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures
video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080
1,080 pixels 2. Videos are then recorded in the
lines memory in high definition, using AVCHD
specifications 3.
With your new HD camcorder, capturing
the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike
vibrant colors is easy and fun!
b(_ l]l]_[_l]llllBg Dual
FlashMemory
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards ([_] 36).
Decoration(q397) /_
You can add flare to your movies
by adding text, stamps or oven
freehand illustrations.
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 at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
PXP 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.

SmartSmart AUTO(_ 43)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best
scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings
every time without worrying about settings.
VideoSnapshot
____J(C[368)
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
"_" FaceDetection(q3 66)
The camcorder automatically
detects people's faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
ImageStabilization
Dynamic IS (C[_ 64)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking.

EnjoyingyourRecordingson OtherDevices
Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV(C[_ 114) Z',VCHD
__T AVCHD-compatible HDTVs__and
digital recorders with an SD
f memory card slot4.
i'_J_" _ _ Save or upload to
Use an Eye-Ficard ([_ 130) to _ _ the Web.
®
® wirelessly upload recordings to your _
@ computer or a video sharing Web site.
@
@ Usethe supplied PIXELA'ssoftware
@ (C]_ 119, 125).
@ Standard
High Definition Definition
A _
Convert your HD movies, in the
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files (C[_ 125).
4 Refer to the instruction manual of the device compatible with the type of card
memory used. Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be pos-
sible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the record-
ings on the memory card using the camcorder.

Tableof contents
Iintroduction
6 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
I Preparations
21 Getting Started
21 Charging the Battery Pack
24 Preparing the Accessories
27 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
29 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
29 Using the Touch Screen
30 Operating Modes
32 Using the Menus
34 First Time Settings
34 Setting the Date and Time
35 Changing the Language
35 Changing the Time Zone
36 Using aMemory Card
36 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
38 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
39 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
40 Relay Recording of Movies
41 Initializing the Memory
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ISmart AUTOMode
43 Basic Recording
43 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode
47 Zooming
49 Quick Start Function
=Video
50 Basic Playback
50 Playing Back the Video
54 3D Flip View
54 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
Back
56 Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen
56 Deleting Scenes
58 Advanced Functions
58 Shooting Video in Flexible Recording Mode
59 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
60 Selecting the Frame Rate
61 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE
63 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your
Recordings
64 Image Stabilization
65 Pre-Recording
66 Face Detection
67 Touch &Track
68 Video Snapshot
69 Digital Effects
70 Manual Exposure Adjustment
71 Manual Focus Adjustment
72 Tele-macro
73 White Balance
74 Self Timer
75 Audio Recording Level
77 Using Headphones
80 Selecting the Playback Starting Point
82 Playing Back Scenes or Slideshow Set to Background
Music
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m
87 Onscreen Displays and Data Code
87 Rating Scenes
90 Gallery and Scene Operations
90 Managing Stories
94 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a
Movie
96 Dividing Scenes
97 Decorating Scenes
Photos
103 Basic Playback
103 Viewing Photos
105 Deleting Photos
107 Additional Functions
107 Taking Photos in Flexible Recording k4ode
108 Selecting Photo Size
109 Slideshow
IExternalConnections
111 Terminals on the Camcorder
112 Connection Diagrams
114 Playback on a TV Screen
116 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
116 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
119 Saving Recordings on a Computer
122 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD)
123 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
125 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
12 *Tabe of contents

IAdditionalinformation
132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
132 FUNC. Panel
136 Setup Menus
147 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
152 Trouble?
152 Troubleshooting
159 List of Messages
166 Do's and Don'ts
166 Handling Precautions
170 Maintenance/Others
171 Using the Camcorder Abroad
172 General Information
172 Accessories
173 Optional Accessories
176 Product Codes
177 Specifications
182 Index
Table of contents *13

About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R21 /VIXIA HF R20 /
VlXIA 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 ([_ 152).
ConventionsUsedinthis Manual
• O 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.
• [_: Reference page number within this manual.
• _/_: Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.
• When you see the _ icon, you will need to refer also to the
'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the
supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc, to complete the operation.
• 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.
"Screen" refers to the LCD screen.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
[_rAR_iS_lSi 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 _.
14 * Introd _ct on

[T_'_j 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 ([Z[} 30).
Brackets []are used to refer to control
buttons and menu options you will
touch on the screen and to other
onscreen messages and displays.
* @ appears
* Repeat, selecting [_ Oft], to turn off the self t_mer
For movies: In record pause mode, press [_A_ki_5#}.
The names of physical buttons
and switches on the
camcorder are indicated within
a "button" frame.
For example yII[_E_N_P .
The _} arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus ([:_ 32). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (C[3 132).
Introd _ct or_ * 15

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
pact PowerAdapter*
0BatteryPac,
BPt
t_,IFC-3OOPCU/BUBBCable
BTV-250NStereo VideoCabe,4
Yellow ,,Red,, Whiteplugs
BTC-tOO,S,BMICab,eouickGaiOe
_*StylusPen
* CA-1 10E including power cord, in Asia.
16*Introd_cton

The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
• PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM 1and Installation Guide for PIXELA's
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 1
- PIXELA's VideoBrowser - Software for managing, editing, and playing
back movies.
• _ Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.351/Music Data/
Image Mix 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
PIXELA's software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.
- Image mix data - Image files that can be used to mix with live video for
the image mix function.
1The CD-ROMincludesthe instructionmanualof thesoftware (on PDFfile).
Int od _ct or_ * 17

Names of Parts
Left side view
©--
@--
Right side view
@ @ @ @
_} RESET button (C[_ 156)
_) _ button ([_ 30)/_/lllF_ WEB
button (_ 125)
_3} _,l,_i]E_ (camera]play) button ([_ 31)
@ VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(CEI 68)
@ DISP. (onscreen display) button
(C[_ 87)/
BAlq-. INFO button (_ 151)
_ MIC terminal (_ 79)
CZ}USB terminal (_ 111,114)
_} HDMI OUT terminal (_ 111, 112)
@ Memory card slot _ (_ 38)
1C0}Memory card slot Q (C[3 38)
10} Double memory card slot cover
1_ Terminal cover
1C3}DO IN terminal (C[[] 21)
1@COMPONENT OUT terminal
(C[3 111,113)
1C-_AV OUT terminal (_ 111, 113)/
(headphones) terminal (_ 77)
1C#Strap mount (C[_ 25)
1C_Grip belt (_ 24)
® @
18 * Introd _ct on

Front view
@
Topview @@@
@ Stereo microphone (l_[] 75)
@ Zoom lever (El] 47)
@ PHOTO button (_ 43,107)
_# ACCESS indicator (_ 43, 58, 107)
@) POWER button
@) ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green - ON
Orange - Standby (_ 49)
Red - Charging (I]_ 21)
@ LCD touch screen (_ 27, 29)
LCDpanel @
@@
Int od _ct on * 19

@ @@
@ Speaker ([_ 52)
_ START/STOP button ([_[_ 43, 58)
_t} Tripod socket ([_ 167)
@Serial number
The serial number label is located on
the battery compartment cover.
@ Battery compartment cover ([_ 21)
<_#Battery compartment (_ 21)
®
20 *Introd _ct on