Canon VIXIA HF R80 Parts list manual

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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFER-
ENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESONLY.
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•WPSasused on the camcorder’ssettings, onscreen displaysand in thismanual signifiesWi-Fi Pro-
tected Setup.
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About thisManual and Camcorder
Thankyou for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R82 / VIXIA HF R80 /
VIXIA HF R800. Please read thismanual carefully before you use the
camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to
operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A226).
ConventionsUsed in thisManual
• The following termsare used in thismanual:
bWhen not specified as“memory card” or “built-in mem-
ory”, the term “memory” by itself refersto both.
“Scene” refersto one movie unit recorded with a single recording
operation.
Important precautionsrelated to the camcorder’sopera-
tion.
Additional notesand topicsthat complement the basic
operating procedures.
Restrictions, requirementsor preconditionsregarding the
function described.
AReference page number within thismanual.
bText that appliesonly to the model(s) shown in the icon.
>Thisarrow isused to abbreviate menu selections. For a
detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus(A41).

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•Brackets[ ] are used to refer to onscreen controlsyou need to touch
(menus, buttons, etc.) and to messagesasthey are displayed on the
screen.
•Thephotosincluded in thismanual are simulated picturestaken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrationsand menu
iconsrefer to the ^.
•Illustrationsof the camcorder’sscreen or a computer’sscreen
included in thismanual may show only relevant partsof the screen.
•Navigation buttons:The navigation bar at the bottom of the page
offersup to four buttonsto let you get quickly to the information you
want to find.
Jump to the general table of contents.
Go to a list of select functionsgrouped by their usesin real-
life situations. Thisalternative index can be very useful for
beginnerswho encounter a particular challenge but are not
sure of what function to use.
Jump to the alphabetical index.
The button with a number in it will take you to the beginning
of the current chapter, where you will find an overview of the
information and related functionscovered in that chapter.
Note that the icon itself will change depending on the chapter
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•Observe the following precautionswhile the camcorder’s
ACCESS indicator ison or flashing. Failing to do so may result
in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
-Donotdisconnect the power source or turn off the cam-
corder.
- Do not change the camcorder’sshooting mode.
-Donotpress the ^button.
-WhenaUSB cable isconnected to the camcorder, do not
disconnect the USB cable.

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Table of Contents
Important Usage Instructions................................................2
About thisManual and Camcorder .......................................4
The Camcorder’sFunctionsin Real-Life Situations............12
Unique functionsfor special cases......................................12
Getting the lookyou want ...................................................13
Challenging subjectsand shooting conditions.....................14
Playback, editing and others...............................................15
bWireless functions..............................................16
Getting to Know the Camcorder..........................................18
Supplied Accessories.........................................................18
Namesof Parts...................................................................19
Preparations................................................................ 24
Charging the Battery Pack...................................................25
Using a Memory Card..........................................................30
Memory CardsCompatible for Use with the Camcorder .....30
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card .............................31
First Time Settings...............................................................34
Basic Setup........................................................................34
Changing the Time Zone.....................................................37
Initializing the Memory.........................................................38

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder......................................40
Using the Touch Screen .....................................................40
Using the Menus.................................................................41
Operating Modes................................................................46
Basic Recording and Playback .................................. 47
Basic Recording ..................................................................48
Recording Video .................................................................48
Taking Photos....................................................................52
AUTO Mode .......................................................................54
Zooming .............................................................................57
Basic Playback....................................................................62
Playing BackVideo.............................................................62
Viewing Photos...................................................................67
Deleting Scenesand Photos...............................................69
Advanced Recording Functions................................. 73
Recording Settingsand Shooting Modes............................74
Selecting the Video Quality .................................................74
bSelecting the Memory
(Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for Recordings..................75
bDual Recording and Relay Recording.................76
Selecting the Shooting Mode..............................................77
Highlight Priority Mode........................................................79
Cinema Mode and Cinema-LookFilters..............................80
Special Scene Modes.........................................................82
Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settingsto
Match Your Needs..............................................................85

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Convenient Functions..........................................................86
Slow & Fast Motion Recording............................................86
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch.................................92
Video Snapshot ..................................................................99
Face Detection and Tracking ............................................100
Faders..............................................................................103
When You Want More Control...........................................105
Exposure ..........................................................................105
Focus...............................................................................107
White Balance ..................................................................109
Frame Rate.......................................................................111
Tele Macro .......................................................................112
Recording Audio ................................................................113
Audio Scenes...................................................................113
Using Headphones...........................................................114
Using an External Microphone ..........................................117
Advanced Playback and Editing Functions............. 118
Advanced PlaybackFunctions..........................................119
Grabbing Still Framesfrom a Movie ..................................119
bPlaybackwith Background Music ....................120
Photo Slideshow ..............................................................122
Editing Functions...............................................................124
Trimming Scenes..............................................................124
bCopying Recordingsto a Memory Card ...........125
Converting Moviesto MP4 Format (Resizing Scenes) .......128
bConverting Moviesinto Fast Motion Scenes.....131

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External Connections................................................ 134
Terminals on the Camcorder .............................................135
Connection Diagrams .......................................................136
Playback on a TV Screen...................................................139
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings................................141
Saving Recordings on a Computer ...................................142
Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect
Station (USB)....................................................................146
bMemory Save: Saving an Entire
Memory onto an External Hard Drive ................................147
bWi-Fi Functions......................................... 152
Overview of the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions..................153
The Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions.....................................157
Using an iOS or Android Device as a Remote Control.......157
Saving Recordings Using an iOS/Android Device..............169
Saving Recordings on the Optional CS100 Connect
Station (NFC+Wi-Fi) ..........................................................172
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY........174
Wi-Fi Connection and Settings..........................................180
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point ..........................180
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings................................186
Additional Information............................................... 190
Appendix: Menu Options Lists ..........................................191
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays...........................216

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Trouble?.............................................................................226
Troubleshooting................................................................226
List of Messages...............................................................237
Do’sand Don’ts.................................................................255
Safety Instructionsand Handling Precautions...................255
Maintenance/Others..........................................................263
Cleaning ...........................................................................263
Condensation ...................................................................263
Using the Camcorder Abroad ...........................................264
General Information ...........................................................266
Optional Accessories........................................................266
Specifications...................................................................270
Reference Tables...............................................................275
Index ..................................................................................279

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The Camcorder’s Functions in
Real-Life Situations
Unique functionsfor special cases
Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check your
golf swing.
Slow & Fast Motion Recording (A86)
Decorate movieswith graphicsand stamps.
Decoration (A92)
Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.
Video Snapshot (A99)
Record the best sound possible according to your
shooting situation, such aswhen attending a speech or
musical performance.
Audio Scenes(A113)

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Getting the look you want
Let the camcorder select the best
settingsaccording to the shooting
scene to get beautiful video and photos.
Nmode (A54)
Make the image brighter or darker
than the exposure set by the
camcorder.
Exposure (A105)
Get more life-like detail when shooting a
scene with very bright areas.
Highlight Priority Mode (A79)
[ Highlight Priority]
shooting mode

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Change how smooth or natural
movement looksin your videos.
Frame Rate (A111)
Give your recordingsa professional
cinematic look.
Cinema Mode and Cinema-LookFilters
(A80)
Challenging subjectsand shooting conditions
Shoot great video of special scene situationswith minimal
settings.
Shooting Modes(A77)
Obtain natural-looking colorseven under special lighting
conditions.
White Balance (A109)
Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the
screen.
Tou c h AE ( A106)
Keep the subject in focusand the exposure optimized while shooting
a moving subject.
Face Detection and Tracking (A100)
Cinema-lookfilter
[FILTER 2] (Vivid)

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Playback, editing and others
Save partsof your video asimage files.
Grabbing Still Frames(A119)
Convert scenesinto a smaller file size to upload to the Web.
Converting Moviesto MP4 Format (A128)
bConvert scenesinto interesting time-lapse scenes.
Converting Moviesinto Fast Motion Scenes(A131)
bSave all the recordingsin a memory directly onto an
external hard disk, even without a computer.
Memory Save (A147)
Lock your filesto avoid inadvertently deleting or changing them.
Locking Filesfrom Editing (A65)
bPlay back scenesor a slideshow of photoswith
background music.
Playbackwith Background Music (A120)
Enjoy your recordingson a TV.
HDMI Connection (A136)
Playback(A139)
Save recordingson your computer.
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Save your recordingseffortlessly on the optional CS100 Connect
Station.
CS100 Connect Station (A146, 172)
bWireless functions
Use your smartphone or tablet asa remote control while
recording.
CameraAccess plus(A157)

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Use an app to wirelessly save recordings to your smartphone/
tablet and upload them to the Web.
Camera Connect (A169)
Share your recordings with Web albums using CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY.
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A174)
Use the NFC function to effortlessly connect your camcorder to
your NFC-enabled Android device.
NFC (A158, 163)
Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly
stream your recordings.
Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A180)
Review and change Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users).
Wi-Fi Settings (A186)

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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
The following accessoriesare supplied with the camcorder:
* CA-110E, including power cord, in Asia.
CA-110 Compact Power
Adapter*
BP-727 Battery Pack
IFC-300PCU/SUSB Cable
HTC-100/SS High Speed
HDMI Cable
QuickGuide
• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it isshaken
(A231).

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Namesof Parts
Left side view
1^(playbackmode) button (A46)
2ON/OFF button
3Memory card slot cover (A31)
4Memory card slot (A31)
5MIC (microphone) terminal (A117)
6AV OUT terminal (A135, 137)/×(headphones) terminal (A114)
7HDMI OUT terminal (A135, 136)
8USB terminal (A135, 138)
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Right side view
1START/STOP button (A48)
2DC IN terminal (A25)
3Grip belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom
lever with your index finger, and the Y
button with your thumb.
4Lenscover switch
Move the lenscover switch down to to open the
lenscover.
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