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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
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LCD Backlight
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Operating Modes Recording
Playback
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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
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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
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Zooming
Approximate recording times
Operating modes:
Recording mode
Memory 64 GB Built-in memory
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15x Optical Zoom
Quick Start Function
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Basic Playback
Playing Back the Video
Special playback modes
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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
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Changes in the Scenes Main Subject
Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
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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
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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)
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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
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Selecting the Print Settings
Printing after Changing the Print Settings
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Trimming Settings
Print Orders
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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
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Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Connecting
Recording
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
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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
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Using the Camcorder Abroad
Accessories
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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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Index
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CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
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