Instruction Manual
Important Usage Instructions
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder
What is High-DefinitionVideo
How does full high definition compare with standard-definitionTV broadcasts
6Approximately 6 times the number of pixels
2More than twice the number of scanning lines
What are the advantages of flash memory
Any New Functions
Pre-recording
Face Detection
Video Snapshot
Can I play back my high-definitionvideo on other devices
•You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the
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„Introduction
18Getting to Know the Camcorder
„Preparations
27Getting Started
34Basic Operation of the Camcorder
„Video
45Basic Recording
50 Basic Playback
61 Advanced Functions
83Playlist and Scene Operations
„Photos
90Basic Recording
93Basic Playback
97Additional Functions
108 Printing Photos
„External Connections
116Terminals on the Camcorder
121Saving Your Recordings
„Additional Information
133Appendix: Menu Options Lists
DVSD
Introduction Š
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
18 Š Introduction
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Left side view
Right side view
Front view
20 Š Introduction
Top view
LCD panel
Back view
Wireless Controller WL-D88
Recording Movies
Recording Photos
24 Š Introduction
Viewing Photos
Memory operation
Record
Playback
Playback pause
Slow reverse playback
Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack
Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
Accessories
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the L D Panel
LCD Backlight
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Operating Modes
Playback
Joystick and Joystick Guide
Using the Menus
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
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Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Initializing the Built-inMemory (only) or Memory Card
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Video
Shooting Video
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
Zooming
15x Optical Zoom
Quick Start Function
2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel
•The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes
function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting ( 143)
Playing Back the Video
Special playback modes
Selecting what Recordings to Play Back
Searching for Scenes
Selecting from the alendar Screen
Selecting from the List of Recordings
Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected
Selecting the Playback Starting oint
Movie Timeline
Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject
Pre-selectingRecordings from the Index Screen
Deleting Scenes
[All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes
[All Scenes (this date)]
[This Scene] Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selection frame
[Selected Scenes]
Pre-selecting
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Special Scene Recording Programs
Portrait]
Sports]
Night]
Snow]
Beach]
Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
[1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] To record in low-lightsituations
To record in
low-light
situations
[1/60] To record under most ordinary conditions
Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
Mini Video Light
Using an External Video Light
Video Snapshot
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes
Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music
To delete a music track
Pre-recordingFunction
Self Timer
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Automatic Backlight Correction
Manual Focus Adjustment
Face Detection
White Balance
Automatic]
[Daylight] To record outdoors on a bright day
[Shade] To record in shaded places
[Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day
Tungsten]
Image Effects
Digital Effects
Applying the Selected Digital Effect
On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code
Audio Recording Level
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level
Using Headphones
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using an External Microphone
Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
Using other microphones
Dividing Scenes
Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music
Copying Scenes
Copying Original Movies
Copying the Entire Playlist
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Photos
Taking Photos
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
Viewing Photos
Photo Jump Function
Deleting Photos
Deleting a Single Photo
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Flash
Using the VFL-2Video Flash Light
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
[ Single] Records a single photo
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold
Auto Exposure Bracketing]
FUNC. [ Single] Desired option FUNC
Continuous Shooting/Hi-SpeedContinuous Shooting
Light Metering Mode
Slideshow
Rotating Photos
Histogram Display
Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene
Protecting Photos
Protecting Single Photos
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
Copying Photos
Copying a Single Photo
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
You can also use the following functions
Printing Photos (Direct Print)
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
Printing with the
(Print/Share) Button
Selecting the Print Settings
[Paper Size]* Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model
[Paper Type]* Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Default]
Page Layout]
] (Date print)
] (Print effect)
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
Trimming Settings
Print Orders
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders
External Connections
Connection Diagrams
the camcorder:
AV]
hange the following settings on the camcorder:
- [AV/headphones] to [ AV] (141)
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1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV
2Connect the camcorder to the TV
Connection Diagrams
3Turn on the connected TV
4Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode (50) or mode (93)
Saving Your Recordings on a Computer
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Saving your Recordings without a Computer
Authoring High-Definition(AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
Preparations on the Camcorder
Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
When the data requires multiple discs
To create an additional copy of the same disc
-Do not disconnect the USB cable
Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner
For important information on handling your discs, refer to
Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Connecting
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
Preparations
Transferring Photos
Automatic Transfer Options
All Photos]
New Photos]
Manual Transfer Options
Select and Transfer]
Transfer Orders
Marking Single Photos with Transfer rders
Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen
Transferming photos marked with transfer orders
Additional Information
FUNC. Menu
Digital Effect Off]
Digital Effect Off], [ Black & White]
Single]
[Standard Play 7 Mbps]
Simultaneous Recording Off]
FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes
[Select]
[Individual Scenes]
[Remove All Selections]
[Individual Photos]
Setup Menus
[Auto Rotate]:
[AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate
With
When the optional
[Focus Priority]:
• When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is auto
[Wind Screen]:
Some
screen to [ Off ]
[Microphone Attenuator]:
Set the microphone attenuator to
[Photo Review Time]:
Playback Setup
[Data Code]:
[USB Connection Type]:
System Setup
[Font Size]
Small]
[Output Onscreen
Displays]
When the screen dimmer is set to
[Component Output]:
[480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition)
[1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification
[TV Type]:
Control]
High Volume]
Low Volume]
30 min]
[Initialize
[Control for HDMI]:
If set to
•The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or
[Photo Numbering]:
•We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting
Language and Date/Time Setup
[Language
[TÜRKÇE]
COPY
Information Screens
[Battery Info]:
[HDMI Status]:
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power supply
Playback
Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode
Power source
148 Š Additional Information
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
150 Š Additional Information
Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
List of Messages
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154 Š Additional Information
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156 Š Additional Information
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Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner
Direct Print Related Messages
160 Š Additional Information
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Camcorder
Long-termstorage
Battery Pack
Remaining battery time
Regarding the use of non-Canonbattery packs
Memory Card
Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Cleaning
Condensation
Using the Camcorder Abroad
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
SS-600/SS-650Shoulder Strap
SD/SDHC memory card
WS-30Wrist Strap
WL-D88Wireless Controller
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Battery Packs
When you use battery packs bearing the
CG-800Battery harger
Charging Times
Battery pack→
BP-809
BP-819
BP-827
Using a memory card
TL-H37 Tele-converter
The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the
When the
172 Š Additional Information
WD-H37ll Wide-converter
FS-H37UFilter Set
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
DM-100Directional Stereo
Microphone
VFL-2Video Flash Light
HTC-100HDMI Cable
174 Š Additional Information
Product Codes
VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200
Terminals
Power/Others
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
BP-809Battery Pack
About the music files
AVCHD specifications
180 Š Additional Information
Light metering mode
Photo size
Quick Start function
Movies
Photos
Tripod
Troubleshooting
USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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