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              Important Usage Instructions
HD Camcorder, VIXIAHF21 A systems            
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              IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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              Enjoying High-Definition Video with  your Camcorder
What is High-Definition Video?                
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              What are the advantages of flash memory?
Any New Functions?                
Pre-recording 
Face Detection                  
Video Snapshot  
              Can I play back my high-definition video on  other devices?
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              Table of contents
Introduction                
Preparations
              Video
45 Basic Recording                
50 Basic Playback
61 Advanced Functions                
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              Photos
94 Basic Recording                
97 Basic Playback
101 Additional Functions                
112 Printing Photos
              External Connections
Additional Information              
About this Manual
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              Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:            
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              Names of Parts
              Introduction  21
LCD panel                
Back view
Top vie w              
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Wireless Controller WL-D88                
Introduction  23
              Screen Displays
 Recording Movies            
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              Introduction  25
 Viewing Photos              
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              Preparations
Getting Started                
Charging the Battery Pack
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              Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
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Accessories              
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel
              32    
LCD Backlight            
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes Recording              
Playback
              36    
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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              First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time              
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Changing the Language                
Changing the Time Zone
              Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder              
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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card                
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
              Initializing the Built-in Memory or Memory Card
[Quick Initialization]                  
[Complete Initialization]  
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              Video
Basic Recording                
Shooting Video
              46    
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)                
Video  47
              Zooming
Approximate recording times                  
Operating modes:
Recording mode                 
Memory  64 GB Built-in memory
              48    
15x Optical Zoom                
Quick Start Function
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Basic Playback
Playing Back the Video              
Special playback modes
              52    
Selecting what Recordings to Play Back              
Searching for Scenes
Selecting from the Calendar Screen              
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Selecting from the List of Recordings              
Selecting Only Scenes in which Peoples Faces Were Detected
Selecting the Playback Starting Point                
Movie Timeline
              56    
Changes in the Scenes Main Subject              
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
              58    
Deleting Scenes              
[All Scenes]   [All Scenes (this date)]  
[This Scene]                  
[Selected Scenes]  
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              Advanced Functions
Special Scene Recording Programs              
[    Low Light]   [ Spotlight]  [ Fireworks]  [U  n  d  e  r  w  a  t  e  r  ]
[   Surface]             
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Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture                
[    Programmed AE]
[    Shutter-Priority AE]                  
[    Aperture-Priority AE]  
              [1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30]   [1/60]  [1/100]  [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000]**  
[1/2000]**               
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Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings                
Mini Video Light
              Using an External Video Light
Video Snapshot                
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes
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Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie              
Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music
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              Pre-recording Function
Self Timer              
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Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction              
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Automatic Backlight Correction              
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Manual Focus Adjustment              
Face Detection
              76    
White Balance                
[ Automatic]
[ Daylight]  [   Shade]  [C  l  o  u  d  y  ] [   T  ungsten]                 
[ Fluorescent] 
              Image Effects
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              Digital Effects
Applying the Selected Digital Effect                
[    Digital Effect Off]
[ F  a  d  e   T  r  i  g  g  e  r  ]                 
[    Black & White]
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On-Screen Displays and Data Code              
Audio Recording Level
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level              
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Using Headphones            
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Using the Mini Advanced Shoe              
Using an External Microphone
Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone                
Using other microphones
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Using a Zoom Remote Controller
               
              Playlist and Scene Operations
Dividing Scenes              
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Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back                
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
[All Scenes (this date)]                  
[This Scene]  
              Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
[All Scenes]   [This Scene]                
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Moving Scenes in the Playlist              
Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music 
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Copying Scenes                
Copying Original Movies
[All Scenes]   [All Scenes (this date)]                  
[This Scene]  
              Copying the Entire Playlist
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Photos
Basic Recording                
Taking Photos
              Selecting Photo Size and Quality
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Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It              
Basic Playback
Viewing Photos              
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Photo Jump Function                
Deleting Photos
Deleting a Single Photo              
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
[All Photos]   [This Photo]                  
[Selected Photos]  
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Magnifying Photos during Playback              
Additional Functions
Flash                
 (auto)
 (red-eye reduction, auto)                  
 (flash on)    (flash off)  
              102    
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light              
Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
[Single]                
[ Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting]
[   Auto Exposure Bracketing]                
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Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)              
Light Metering Mode
[ Evaluative]                
Slideshow
[    Center-Weighted Average]                  
[ S  p  o  t  ]
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Rotating Photos               
Histogram Display
Capturing Photos from a Movie              
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Protecting Photos                
Protecting Single Photos
              Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
Copying Photos                
[Individual Photos]  
[Remove All]                  
[Selected Photos]  
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Copying a Single Photo                
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
[All Photos]   [This Photo]                  
[Selected Photos]  
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Printing Photos
Printing Photos (Direct Print)                
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
              Printing with the   (Print/Share) Button
              114    
Selecting the Print Settings              
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
              116    
Trimming Settings              
Print Orders
              118    
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders                
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 
[Individual Photos]                  
[Selected Photos (1 copy each)] Sets a print order of 1 copy of 
              Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders
              External Connections
Terminals on the Camcorder              
Connection Diagrams
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              Playback on a TV Screen
              Saving Your Recordings
Saving Your Recordings on a Computer                
PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
Saving your Recordings without a Computer              
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Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs                
Preparations on the Camcorder
[All Scenes]*   [Remaining Scenes]*                  
[Playlist] 
              Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
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              Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
              130    
Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder              
Connecting
Recording                
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
              132    
Preparations              
Transferring Photos
              [ A  l  l   P  h  o  t  o  s  ] [ N  e  w   P  h  o  t  o  s  ]
[    Photos w  ith Transfer Orders]                  
[    Select and Transfer]   [    Set as Desktop Wallpaper]  
              Transfer Orders
Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders              
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Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen                
Transferming photos marked with transfer orders
[Individual Photos]                  
[Selected Photos]  
              Additional Information
Appendix: Menu Options Lists                
FUNC. Menu
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              FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes
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Setup Menus                
[Frame Rate]:
[x.v.Color]:              
[Auto Rotate]:
[Digital Zoom]:              
[AF Mode]:
[Focus Priority]:                
[Image Stabilizer]:
              [Auto Slow Shutter]:
[Wind Screen]:                
[Microphone Attenuator]: 
              [Focus Assist Functions]:
[Onscreen Markers]:                
[Photo Review Time]:
              [Data Code]:
[USB Connection Type]:              
[Font Size]:
[Output Onscreen Displays]                
[LCD Brightness]:
              [LCD Screen Dimmer]:
[Component Output]:                
[TV Type]:
[Speaker Volume]:                
[Demo Mode]:
              [Wireless Remote Control]:
[Notification Sounds]:                
[Power Saving Mode]:
[Quick Start]:              
[Control for HDMI]:
[Photo Numbering]:                
[Firmware]:
 Language and Date/Time Setup              
[Date Format]:
plays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos.                
[Calendar Start Day]:
endar display ( 53).              
[Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]:
[Battery Info]:                
[HDMI Status]:
              Troubleshooting
              Recording
              Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays              
Picture and Sound
              Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices            
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                 List of Messages
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Messages Related to the Optional DW100 DVD Burner              
Direct Print Related Messages
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Handling Precautions
Camcorder              
Long-term storage 
Battery Pack              
Long-term storage 
Remaining battery time              
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Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs                
Memory Card
              Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery            
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              Maintenance/Others
Cleaning                
Condensation
              174    
Using the Camcorder Abroad              
Accessories
              176    
Optional Accessories            
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              Product Codes
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Specifications
VIXIA HF21                
System
               Term ina ls
Power/Others              
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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter                
BP-809 Battery Pack
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