Canon VIXIA HF20 User manual

canon

VIXIA

HF20

VIXIA

HF200

Important

Usage

Instructions

WARNING!

REDUCE

THE

RISK

FIRE

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

PRODUCT

RAIN

MOISTURE.

WARNING!

REDUCE

THE

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AND

REDUCE

ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE,

USE

THE

RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES

ONLY.

WARNING:

Unauthorized

recording

copyrighted

materials

may

infringe

the

rights

owners

and

contrary

laws.

Camcorder,

VIXIA

HF20

VIXIA

HF200

systems

This

device

complies

with

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

Operation

subject

the

following

two

conditions:

(1)

This

device

may

not

cause

harmful

interference,

and

(2)

this

device

must

any

interference

received,

including

interference

that

may

cause

undesired

operation.

Note:

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency

energy

and,

not

installed

and

use

accordance

with

the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications.

However,

there

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

•

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

•

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

•

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

circuit

different

from

that

which

the

receiver

connected.

•

Consult

the

dealer

experienced

radion'V

technician

for

help.

The

cable

with

the

ferrite

core

provided

with

the

digital

video

camcorder

must

used

with

this

equipment

order

comply

with

Class

limits

SUbpart

Part

the

FCC

rules.

not

make

any

changes

modifications

the

equipment

unless

otherwise

specified

the

manual.

such

changes

modifications

should

made,

you

could

required

stop

operation

the

equipment.

Canon

U.S.A.,

Inc.

One

Canon

Plaza,

Lake

Success,

11042,

U.S.A.

Tel

No.

(516)328-5600

CAUTION:

PREVENT

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

MATCH

WIDE

BLADE

PLUG

WIDE

SLOT,

FULLY

INSERT.

The

Mains

plug

used

the

disconnect

device.

The

Mains

plug

shall

remain

readily

operable

disconnect

the

plug

case

accident.

CAUTION:

•

Danger

explosion

the

wrong

type

battery

pack

attached.

Use

only

the

same

type

battery

pack.

•

not

expose

battery

pack

excessive

heat

such

the

inside

car

under

direct

sunlight,

fire,

etc.

Important

Warning

CAUTION

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION:

REDUCE THE

RISK

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT

REMOVE COVER

(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The

lightning

flash

with

arrowhead

symbol,

within

equilateral

triangle,

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

"dangerous

voltage"

within

the

product's

enclosure,

that

may

sufficient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electric

shock

persons.

The

exclamation

point,

within

equilateral

triangle,

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

literature

accompanying

the

product.

these

safety

instructions

the

word

"product"

refers

the

Canon

Camcorder

VIXIA

HF20

VIXIA

HF200

and

all

its

accessories.

Read

these

instructions.

Keep

these

instructions.

Heed

all

warnings.

all

instructions.

not

use

this

apparatus

near

water.

Clean

only

with

dry

cloth.

not

install

near

any

heat

sources

such

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

other

apparatus

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

the

polarized

grounding-type

plug.

polarized

plug

has

two

blades

with

one

wider

than

the

other.

grounding

type

plug

has

two

blades

and

third

grounding

prong.

The

wide

blade

the

third

prong

are

provided

for

your

safety.

the

provided

plug

does

not

fit

into

your

outlet,

consult

electrician

for

replacement

the

obsolete

outlet.

Protect

the

power

cord

from

being

walked

pinched

particularly

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

apparatus.

Only

use

attachments/accessories

specified

the

manufacturer.

Unplug

this

apparatus

during

lightning

storms

when

unused

for

long

periods

time.

Refer

all

servicing

qualified

service

personnel.

Servicing

required

when

the

apparatus

has

been

damaged

any

way,

such

power-supply

cord

plug

damaged,

liquid

has

been

spilled

objects

have

fallen

into

the

apparatus,

the

apparatus

has

been

exposed

rain

moisture,

does

not

operate

normally,

has

been

dropped.

Read

Instructions

All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

read

before

the

product

operated.

Retain

Instructions

The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

retained

for

future

reference.

Heed

Warnings

All

warnings

the

product

and

the

operating

instructions

should

atlheretl

to.

Instructions

All

operating

and

maintenance

instructions

should

followed.

Cleaning

Unplug

this

product

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

not

use

liquid

aerosol

cleaners.

The

product

should

cleaned

only

recommended

this

manual.

Accessories

not

use

accessories

not

recommended

this

manual

they

may

hazardous.

Avoid

magnetic

electric

fields

not

use

the

camera

transmitters,

portable

communication

devices

other

sources

electric

magnetic

radiation.

They

may

cause

picture

interference,

permanently

damage

the

camera.

Water

and

Moisture

Hazard

electric

shock

not

use

this

product

near

water

rainy/moist

situations.

ANTENNA

LEAD

WIRE

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC

SECTION

810-21)

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

GROUND

CLAMPS

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC

ART

250.

PART

NEC

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

Fig. 1

EXAMPLE

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

Placing

Moving

not

place

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket

table.

The

product

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

child

adult,

and

serious

damage

the

product.

product

and

cart

combination

should

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

product

and

cart

combination

overturn.

Power

Sources

The

CA-570

Compact

Power

Adapter

should

operated

only

from

the

type

power

source

indicated

the

marking

label.

you

are

not

sure

the

type

power

supply

your

home,

consult

your

product

dealer

local

power

company.

Regarding

other

power

sources

such

battery

power,

refer

instructions

this

manual.

Polarization

The

CA-570

Compact

Power

Adapter

equipped

with

polarized

2-prong

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other).

The

2-prong

polarized

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

safety

feature.

you

are

unable

insert

the

plug

fUlly

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

the

plug

still

fails

fit,

contact

your

electrician

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

the

polarized

plug.

Power

Cord

Protection

Power

cords

should

routed

that

they

are

not

likely

walked

pinched

items

placed

upon

against

them.

Pay

particular

attention

plugs

and

the

point

from

which

the

cords

exit

the

product.

Outdoor

Antenna

Grounding

outside

antenna

connected

the

product,

sure

the

antenna

grounded

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

bUilt-up

static

charges.

Section

810

the

National

Electrical

Code,

ANSI

NFPA

No.

70-1984,

provides

information

with

respect

proper

grounding

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

the

lead-in

wire

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

grounding

"Conductors,

location

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

figure

Lightning

For

added

protection

this

product

during

lightning

storm,

when

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

time,

disconnect

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna.

This

will

prevent

damage

the

product

due

lightning

and

power-

line

surges.

Overloading

not

overload

wall

outlets

and

extension

cords

this

can

result

risk

fire

electric

shock.

Objects

and

liquid

Entry

Never

push

objects

any

kind

into

this

product

through

openings

they

may

touch

dangerous

voltage

points

short

out

parts

that

could

result

fire

electric

shock.

careful

not

spill

liquid

any

kind

onto

the

product.

Servicing

not

attempt

service

this

product

yourself

opening

removing

covers

may

expose

you

dangerous

voltage

other

hazards.

Refer

all

servicing

qualified

service

personnel.

Damage

Requiring

Service

Disconnect

this

product

from

the

wall

outlet

and

all

power

sources

including

battery,

and

refer

servicing

qualified

service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

When

the

power-supply

cord

plug

damaged.

any

liquid

has

been

spilled

onto,

objects

have

fallen

into,

the

product.

the

product

has

been

exposed

rain

water.

the

product

does

not

operate

normally

even

you

the

operating

instructions.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

the

operation

instructions.

Improper

adjustment

other

controls

may

result

damage

and

will

often

require

extensive

work

qualified

technician

restore

the

product

its

normal

operation.

the

product

has

been

dropped

the

cabinet

has

be,en

damaged.

When

the

product

exhibits

a'distinct

change

performance.

This

indicates

need

for

service.

Replacement

Parts

When

replacement

parts

are

required,

sure

the

service

technician·

has

used

replacement

parts

that

are

specified

Canon

that

have

the

same

characteristics

the

original

part.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

fire,

electric

shock

other

hazards.

Safety

Check

Upon

completion

any

service

repairs

this

product,

ask

the

service

technician

perform

safety

checks

determine

that

the

product

safe

operating

order.

Heat

The

product

should

situated

away

from

heat

sources

such

radiators,

heat

registers,

stoves,

other

products

(including

amplifiers)

that

produce

heat.

When

replacement

the

power

supply

required,

please

return

the

responsible

nearest

Canon

Service

Center

and

please

replace

with

the

same

type

number

CA-570.

The

Adapter

can

used

with

power

supply

between

100

and

240

AC.

For

areas

where

120

power

not

used,

you

will

need

special

plug

adapter.

Contact

your

nearest

Canon

Service

Center

for

further

information.

This

Class

digital

apparatus

complies

with

Canadian

ICES-003.

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HF200 A

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and

High-Definition

Multimedia

Interface

are

trademarks

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Licensing

LLC.

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and

the

"AVCHD"

logo

are

trademarks

Panasonic

Corporation

and

Sony

Corporation.

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under

license

from

Dolby

Laboratories.

"Dolby"

and

the

double-D

symbol

are

trademarks

Dolby

Laboratories.

•

Other

names

and

products

not

mentioned

above

may

trademarks

registered

trademarks

their

respective

companies.

•

This

product

licensed

under

AT&T

patents

for

the

MPEG-4

standard

and

may

used

for

encoding

MPEG-4

compliant

video

and/or

decoding

MPEG-4

compliant

video

that

was

encoded

only

(1)

for

personal

and

non-

commercial

purpose

(2)

video

provider

licensed

under

the

AT&T

patents

provide

MPEG-4

compliant

video.

license

granted

implied

for

any

other

use

for

MPEG-4

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light.

Enjoying

High-Definition

Video

with

your

Camcorder

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery

cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition

video recordings

aquality second only to actually being there.

What

High-Definition

Video?

1,080

lines

Capture

the

finest

detail,

the

movement

shine

single

strand

hair

Your camcorder features afull high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS)

that captures video at aresolution of 1,920 x1,080 pixels1.This results

video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid

colors.

How does full high definition compare with standard-definition

broadcasts?

Approximately 6times the number of pixels.

More than twice the number

scanning lines.

"Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with

high-definition video composed

1,080 vertical pixels

(scanning lines).

1Video

recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode

set to MXP or

FXP

mode.

other recording modes, the picture

recorded at 1,440 x1,080

pixels.

What

are

the

advantages

flash

memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded

the built-in memory (GJII!) only) or

on commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2using AVCHD

specifications3.Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving

parts

the recorder unit

the camcorder.

you, it means acamcorder

that is smaller, lighter and faster.

fact, using the Quick Start function

(OJ

48)

you can open the LCD panel and start recording within

approximately one second.

Any

New

Functions?

Pre-recording When pre-recording (OJ

68)

is activated, the camcorder

starts recording video continuously into atemporary 3-second memory.

When you press the [START/STOP] button, the scene recorded will have

started 3seconds before you started shooting. This

especially useful

when it is difficult to predict when

start recording.

Face Detection With face detection

(CD

72),

have the camcorder

automatically detect people's faces and use this information to adjust the

focus and set the best exposure for beautiful videos and photos.

Video Snapshot Discover anew fun way to shoot video with video

snapshot scenes (OJ 66). Shoot short (approx. 4-second) scenes and

arrange them into avideo clip set to your favorite background music. I

Cinema Mode Give your recordings acinematic look by using the

[ltJ Cine Mode] recording program (OJ 65) with the 24 fps progressive

frame rate.

2For details

about

memory

cards

that

can

used

with

this

camcorder

refer

Using aMemory Card (OJ 41).

3AVCHD

the

new

standard

for

recording high-definition video. With AVCHD

specifications,

the

video signal

recorded using

MPEG-4

AVC/H.264

compres-

sion and

the

audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.

Can

play

back

high-definition

video

other

devices?

Needless to

say,

you

can connect your camcorder to

HDTV

to enjoy your

recordings with family

and

friends

([IJ

120).

You

also have the following

options:

•

You

can easily play back video recorded on the memory card by

inserting the memory card directly into AVCHD-compatible TV sets

and HOD

DVD

recorders that feature an SD/SDHC memory card

slot4.For details, refer

the instruction manual

your TV

digital

video recorder.

•

You

can play back AVCHD discs

your recordings created using the

optional DW-100 DVD Burner

([IJ

122) on the DVD Burner itself

AVCHD-compatible DVD players

Blu-ray Disc players5.

4Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the

device

AVCHD-compatible.

such case, play back the recordings on the

memory card using the camcorder.

5AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded

MXP mode cannot be created with

the optional DW-100

DVD

burner. Use the software on the supplied

Video

Tools

CD-ROM

back up such scenes.

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