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Canon HF21, VIXIA HF21 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing, Options, POINTS TO CHECK, Operating modes:, Auto Exposure Bracketing, Auto Exposure Bracketing]

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•We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing

Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the best.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than [ Fireworks].

Options ( Default value)

[	Single] Records a single photo.
[	Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting]

Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PHOTO pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed set- tings: normal (approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed (approx. 5 photos/second).

[ Auto Exposure Bracketing] The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the photo you like the best.

FUNC. [ Single] Desired option FUNC.

Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting

1Press PHOTO halfway to activate the autofocus.

2 Press PHOTO fully and hold it pressed down.

Auto Exposure Bracketing

Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the 3 photos.

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Contents

Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF21 A systems Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Date of Purchase: Purchased From: 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 Page „Introduction 18Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 27Getting Started Operation „Video 45Basic Recording 50 Basic Playback 61 Advanced Functions 87Playlist and Scene Operations „Photos 94Basic Recording 97Basic Playback 101Additional Functions 112 Printing Photos „External Connections 120Terminals on the Camcorder 125Saving Your Recordings „Additional Information 137Appendix: Menu Options Lists DVSD Introduction Š The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 18 Š Introduction Page 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 Playing Movies (During Playback) 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 Page Operating Modes Playback Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 PressFUNC Page 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 or Memory Card Page Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (RecordingLPMode) Zooming 15x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function 1With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel 2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel •The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes Changing function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting Playing Back the Video Special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Searching for Scenes Selecting from the Calendar 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 Page Special Scene Recording Programs [Low Light] To record in low-lightsituations [Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes [Fireworks] To record fireworks [Underwater] To record underwater scenes in natural colors Surface] •[ Fireworks]: •[Underwater] and [Surface]: The -To switch the recording mode between [Underwater] and When making recordings underwater with the 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 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music 70 Š Video Pre-recordingFunction Self Timer Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight orrection Manual Focus Adjustment Face Detection White Balance Image Effects Image Effect Off] Records with no image enhancing effects [Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation [Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation [Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines Soft Skin Detail] Digital Effects Applying the Selected Digital Effect On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Using Headphones To adjust the volume of the headphones mode, adjust ( ) the volume of the headphones with the [Headphone Volume] setting mode, and in mode during Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Using a Zoom Remote Controller 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 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 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) Light Metering Mode Slideshow Rotating Photos Histogram Display Capturing Photos from a Movie 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 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: high definition) AV] Quality: Standard definition Output only hange the following settings on the camcorder: Page 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 or mode. Play back the movies or photos 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 effects Fade Trigger] Wipe] Sepia] Art] 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 •When recording movies with the optional Wide-converteror Tele-con verter, set the image stabilizer to [ Standard] Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to •The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro gram is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even [Focus Assist Level (Gray)] Grid (Gray)] [Audio Level Off] Playback Setup [USB onnection Type]: System Setup [Font Size] Small] [Output Onscreen Displays] [Component Output]: [480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition) [1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification [TV Type]: [Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio [Wireless Remote ontrol]: [Notification Sounds]: [Power Saving Mode]: [Quick Start]: [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 ], [DEUTSCH] ], [ENGLISH] [TÜRKÇE] Information Screens [Memory Info] [Battery Info] [HDMI Status] [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Recording one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (42) Does it contain any recordings Other Page Indicators and Onscreen Displays 154 Š Additional Information Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices 156 Š Additional Information Page List of Messages Page 160 Š Additional Information Page 162 Š Additional Information Page Messages Related to the Optional DW100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages 166 Š Additional Information Page 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 Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories CG-800Battery Charger Charging Times Charging conditions Battery pack Using the camcorder Using a memory card TL-H37 Tele-converter The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the When the WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37UFilter Set SC-2000Soft Carrying Case DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone VL-5Video Light RA-V1Remote Control Adapter HTC-100HDMI Cable WP-V1Waterproof Case This mark identifies genuine anon video accessories When you use Product Codes VIXIA HF21 Terminals CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-809Battery Pack About the music files AVCHD specifications 186 Š Additional Information Movies Photos Playlist Quick Start function Volume Telephoto Transfer order Movies Photos CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY