Canon VIXIA HF200 User manual

Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
Please use this unit in the Dual Shot Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the first position on the camera mode dial.
This mode will provide the greatest ease of use.
While the Dual Shot Mode will allow you to take still photographs as well as video, this
camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take digital still
photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much higher
quality pictures.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE LCD SCREEN.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Eye-Fi MEMORY CARDS.
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Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
This camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take
digital still photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much
higher quality pictures.
Please use this unit in the Video Only Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the center position on the camera mode
dial.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. Do not attempt to clean the LCD screen.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Wi-Fi MEMORY CARDS.

Memory Card Issues
IMPORTANT! WARNING!
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHILE THE ACCESS INDICATOR
LIGHT IS ON OR FLASHING, OR WHEN THE POWER TO THE CAMERA IS
TURNED ON. FAILING TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MEMORY
CARD AND THE CAMCORDER. THE ACCESS INDICATOR LIGHT IS LOCATED ON
THE REAR OF THE CAMCORDER ABOVE AND TO THE LEFT OF THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT.
1. NEVER OPEN THE MEMORY CARD SLOT COVER OR ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD.
2. NEVER DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE OR TURN OFF THE
CAMCORDER.
3. NEVER CHANGE THE CAMCORDER’S OPERATING MODE.
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Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
This camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take
digital still photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much
higher quality pictures.
Please use this unit in the Video Only Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the center position on the camera mode
dial.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. Do not attempt to clean the LCD screen.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Wi-Fi MEMORY CARDS.

Batteries and Using the AC Power/Charger
Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack
1. To attach the battery pack to the camcorder,
press the battery pack softly into the battery
compartment and slide it up until it clicks
into place.
2. To remove the battery pack:
a. Hold onto the battery pack and slide the
Battery Release Switch in the
direction of the arrow.
b. Slide the battery pack down and remove it
from the battery compartment .
Using the AC Power Adapter to Operate the Camcorder and Charge the Battery
1. Make sure the camcorder power is turned off
before connecting or disconnecting the AC
power adapter.
2. If you are attempting to charge the camcorder
battery while it is on the camera using the AC
power supply, the battery will only be charged
when the camcorder is turned off.
3. When fully charged, the supplied battery
should provide approximately 130 minutes of
recording time.
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Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
This camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take
digital still photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much
higher quality pictures.
Please use this unit in the Video Only Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the center position on the camera mode
dial.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. Do not attempt to clean the LCD screen.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Wi-Fi MEMORY CARDS.

Basic Recording
Overview
CAUTION: Please do not alter any of the menu settings on the camcorder or this
may result in your not getting your video to record properly.
1. With the power on the camcorder turned off, insert the memory card into the
memory card slot. Always insert the memory card straight into the slot
with the label facing up and the angled corner end facing in.
2. Select the Video Only Mode on the camera mode dial.
3. Turn the camera on.
4. Push the START/STOP button when you want to begin and
end recording.
WARNING: Make sure the ACCESS INDICATOR LIGHT is off or not blinking before
you turn off the camera. Failure to do this may result in the loss of the video you
recorded.
Basic Playback
1. To go into playback mode push the CAMERA/PLAY button on the bottom right-
hand side of the LCD Monitor Window.
2. Using the JOYSTICK, navigate ()to the video file wish to play.
3. Play the file by hitting the START/STOP button on the lower left-hand side of the
LCD Monitor Window. Hitting the START/STOP button again will PAUSE the
video.
4. To stop playback and return to the video files window hit the button labeled W.
5. To return to video recording mode hit the CAMERA/PLAY button again.
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Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
This camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take
digital still photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much
higher quality pictures.
Please use this unit in the Video Only Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the center position on the camera mode
dial.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. Do not attempt to clean the LCD screen.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Wi-Fi MEMORY CARDS.

Adjusting Volume During Playback
1. During playback push up ()on the JOYSTICK.
2. Move the JOYSTICK up or down () to reach the top
row with the speaker icon.
3. Adjust the volume up or down by pushing the JOYSTICK left or right ().
Advanced Playback
Fast Forward/Rewind
1. Select a video file using the JOYSTICK,and play it by hitting the START/STOP
button.
2. During normal playback push up ()on the JOYSTICK.
3. Using the JOYSTICK select the middle window with this
icon.
4. Push the JOYSTICK left or right () toward the  or  icons.
5. Repeat to increase the playback to approximately 5x 15x60x each time the
JOYSTICK is cycled.
Skipping Scenes
1. Select a video file using the JOYSTICK,and play it by hitting the START/STOP
button.
2. During normal playback push up ()on the JOYSTICK.
3. Using the JOYSTICK select the middle window with this
icon.
4. Push the JOYSTICK left or right () toward to skip to the beginning of the
current scene or to skip to the next scene.
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Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
This camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take
digital still photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much
higher quality pictures.
Please use this unit in the Video Only Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the center position on the camera mode
dial.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. Do not attempt to clean the LCD screen.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Wi-Fi MEMORY CARDS.

Deleting Media From the SDHC Memory Card
Overview
We do not recommend that you delete any video files from the memory card. We
believe that is better to save all the files as method of having archived or backup media.
Should you decide that you need to delete the video files from the memory card follow
the instructions below.
1. With the memory card installed in the camera, turn on the
camera.
2. Go into playback mode by pushing the CAMERA/PLAY button.
3. Using the JOYSTICK, navigate ()to the video file you think you wish to
delete.
4. Play the file to be sure it is the one you want to delete by hitting
the START/STOP button.
5. To stop playback and return to the video files window hit the
button labeled W.
6. Push the Function button. It is labeled FUNC.
7. Using the JOYSTICK navigate to the trash can icon and push
in the SET button.
8. Using the JOYSTICK, navigate ()to the menu item you
wish to use.
9. Push the SET button and use the JOYSTICK ()to select
YES and the push the SET button again.
10. You will get an on screen prompt that the file(s) have been deleted. Push the
SET button again to return the screen with you video files.
11. Hit the FUNC. button to exit the delete file mode.
WARNING: PLEASE BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHEN DELETING VIDEO FILES
AS ONCE A FILE IS DELETED, IT CANNOT BE RECOVERED.
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Canon VIXIA HF200 Quick Start Guide
Overview
This camcorder should not be used for taking still photographs. If you wish to take
digital still photos, our department has digital still cameras for loan that will yield much
higher quality pictures.
Please use this unit in the Video Only Mode which is the movie
camera icon located in the center position on the camera mode
dial.
Important Operational Notes:
Handling Precautions
1. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel.
2. Do not leave the camcorder in places of high heat or humidity.
3. Do not use camcorder near strong magnetic fields such as TV’s, or plasma
screens.
4. Do not subject the camcorder to shock or vibration.
5. When mounting the camcorder to a tripod, remove the tripod plate from the tripod
and attach it to the camera first then attach the camcorder and plate to the tripod.
6. Do not point or leave the camcorder pointed at bright light sources.
7. Do not attempt to clean the LCD screen.
SDHC Memory Cards Needed for Recording Video
1. Media Services does not supply the SDHC memory cards that you will need to
record your video.
2. The cards must have a speed rating of at least class 4 or 6. These can be
purchased at the university’s bookstore or at most locations that sell consumer
electronics or office supplies.
3. Only purchase SDHC memory cards from the following manufacturers:
SanDisk, Panasonic or Toshiba.Use of other manufacturer’s memory cards
may result in the loss of the recorded video.
4. A 4GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes of
recording time. An 8 GB SD or SDHC card will yield approximately 2 hours and
20 minutes of recording time.
5. CAUTION: DO NOT USE Wi-Fi MEMORY CARDS.