Canon VIXIA HF R10, VIXIA HF R11, VIXIA HF R100 Quick Guide

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving anten na.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w hich the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio /TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

CAUTION:

• Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries.

• Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc.

mportant Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within a n equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerou s voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral trian gle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainten ance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” or “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A and all its accessories.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 9 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 10 Read instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the

product is operated. 11 Retain instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future

reference. 12 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should

be adhered to. 13 Follow instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 14 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or

aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. 15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters,

portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They

may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 16 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or

in rainy/moist situations. 17 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.

The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the

product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to

overturn. 18 Power Sources — The product should be operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power

sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 19 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a

risk of fire or electric shock.

20 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.

21 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

22 Power Sources — The CA-590 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the

type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual.

23 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is

left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

24 Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a

risk of fire or electric shock.

25 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power

sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need

for service.

26 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

27 Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.

This product is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.

When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-590.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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The adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information. The adapter is not intended to be serviced. Should the product cease to function in its intended manner, it should be returned to the manufacturer or be discarded.

The serial number of this product can be found on the battery compartment cover of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

Model Name: VIXIA HF R11 A / VIXIA HF R10 A / VIXIA HF R100 A Date of Purchase: Serial No.: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.:

Trademark Acknowledgements

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• “x.v.Color” and the x.v.Colour logo are trademarks.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

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Package contents

• CA-590 Compact Power Adapter* [1]

• BP-2L5 Battery Pack

• STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (yellow, red, white plugs) [2]

• CTC-100/S Component Cable (red, green, blue plugs) [3]

• IFC-300PCU USB Cable [4]

• 3 Software CD-ROMs

- PIXELA Application - Disc 1** and Disc 2

‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide also included.

Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data

CD-ROM Contains the full-version Instruction Manual of the camcorder (PDF file). See the explanation on the next page.

* CA-590E including power cord, in Asia. **The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (PDF file).

See

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs

supplied software applications and their uses.

( 16) for details about the

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Package contents

About the Camcorder’s PDF Instruction Manual

This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic functions of your camcorder to shoot video, take photos and play back your recordings (using the camcorder or connecting it to your TV). To learn more about the more advanced functions of your camcorder, to read important handling precautions and to consult the troubleshooting section if an error message is displayed, be sure to read the full instruction manual, included as a PDF* file in the Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0/ Music Data CD-ROM.

1 Turn on the computer.

2 Insert the Instruction Manual/Photo Applications

Ver.34.0*/Music Data CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive.

3 Open [My Computer].

Windows Vista/Windows 7 users: Open [Computer] instead.

4 Right-click the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM and

select [Open].

5 Open the [MANUALS_ENGLISH] folder.

The folder contains the instruction manual of the camcorder and that of the supplied software Photo Application. For easy access later, you can copy the PDF files to your computer’s desktop.

*Adobe® Reader® 6 or later is required to view the PDF Instruction Manual.

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Table of Contents

08 Package Contents

11 Names of Parts and Icons

18 Charging the Battery Pack

22 Operating Modes of the Camcorder

26 Getting Ready to Start Recording

29 Basic Recording: Shooting Video and Taking Photos

37 Basic Playback: Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos

41 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings

42 Playback on a TV Screen

45 Abridged Specifications

Conventions Used in the Quick Guide

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• : Reference page number in this Quick Guide.

: Reference page number in the camcorder’s full version

Instruction Manual (PDF file).

• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

• Brackets [ ] are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen.

• The names of most buttons and switches are indicated within a “button” frame.

• The arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. For a detailed explanation refer to

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

Using the Menus

( 31).

introduction

Names of Parts and Icons

Left side view

1 (camera/play) button ( 22)

Right side view

2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button: Shoot

short videos (a few seconds in length) and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. ( 58)

/ WEB button: Convert your

HD movies to standard-definition videos ready to be easily shared on YouTube. (124)

button: Activate Smart AUTO mode

to let the camcorder select the best settings for your subject. ( 27)/

/ INDEX SEL. button: Press to

switch to the playlist or other content. (47)/ PLAYLIST button: Press to switch to the playlist. (47)

5 DISP. (on-screen display) button: Display a

scene’s timeline screen ( 71) and change the camcorder’s onscreen displays. ( 67)

6 ACCESS (memory access) indicator

( 40, 86)

7 Strap mount: Attach an optional wrist or

shoulder strap for convenience and portability. ( 24)

8 Speaker ( 45) 9 Grip belt: Adjust for a comfortable and

secure grip. ( 24)

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Names of Parts and Icons

Front view

Top view

LCD panel

Aq Stereo microphone Aa Instant AF sensor ( 133) As Zoom lever ( 30) Ad PHOTO button ( 29) Af POWER button Ag ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:

Green – ON Orange – Standby ( 33) Red – Charging ( 18)

Ah LCD screen ( 28) Aj Joystick ( 23) Ak FUNC. button: Press to access the FUNC.

menu and setup menus. (When recording, the menus are accessible only in flexible recording mode.) ( 31,

130)

Names of Parts and Icons

Back view

Bottom view

Al USB terminal: Connect the camcorder to a

computer or printer. ( 106, 109)

Sq HDMI OUT terminal: Connect the camcorder

to an HDTV with an HDMI™ input for the best all-digital quality. ( 42)

Sa COMPONENT OUT terminal: Connect the

camcorder to an HDTV with component video inputs. ( 42)

Ss MIC terminal: Connect an external

microphone. ( 70)

Sd AV OUT terminal: Connect the camcorder

to a standard definition TV ( 42)/

(headphones) terminal ( 69)

Sf DC IN terminal ( 18) Sg START/STOP button ( 29) Sh Tripod socket: Mount the camcorder on a

tripod for steadier shots. ( 163)

Sj Memory card slot ( 26) Sk Battery compartment Sl Battery release latch Dq Battery compartment cover/Memory

card slot cover

Da Serial number

The serial number label is located on the

battery compartment cover.

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introduction

Onscreen Displays and Icons

Recording movies

1 Operating mode ( 22) 2 Recording program: Recording programs allow you to change various

picture-related settings to your preference, or to use a Special Scene recording program to apply the camcorder settings most appropriate for a variety of situations. ( 55, 57)

3 White balance: Change the setting so different lighting conditions do not

affect the colors in your recordings and white objects look truly white. ( 63)

4 Image effect: Try using various image effects to change the look of your

recordings. ( 65)

5 Digital effect: The camcorder offers various transition effects (faders) for

movies and digital effects to add some flavor to your recordings. ( 65)

6 Recording mode ( 35) 7 Flicker reduction ( 133) 8 Pre-recording: The camcorder will start recording video 3 seconds before

you press , so you do not miss important shooting opportunities. ( 59)

9 Memory operation ( 146) Aq Instant AF ( 133); MF Manual focus ( 61) Aa Eye-Fi wireless communication: Using an Eye-Fi card, you can upload your

recordings wirelessly. Important restrictions apply so be sure to refer to

Using an Eye-Fi card

START/STOP

(128).

As Remaining battery time

- in red: Battery pack is almost empty. Replace with a fully charged battery pack.

Ad While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes :

seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes

Af Remaining recording time

On the memory card;

- When there is no more free space on the memory, [ End] (built-in memory, the recording will stop.

Ag Image stabilizer: The stabilizer will compensate for varying degrees of

camcorder shake so you can get beautiful, steady recordings. ( 133)

Ah 24F progressive frame rate: Select the 24F progressive frame rate to give

your recordings a cinematic look. ( 57)

Aj Face detection: You can have the camcorder automatically detect people’s

faces and use this information to adjust the focus and set the best exposure and color control settings for beautiful videos and photos. (62)

Ak Wind screen off: Wind screen removes the background sound of wind when

recording outdoors. You may want to turn it off when recording indoors in very quiet surroundings. ( 135)

Al x.v.Color: The camcorder uses a color space with an extended gamut to

achieve deeper colors, closer to real life. ( 133)

Sq Audio level indicator: Manually adjust the audio recording level. ( 68) Sa Microphone attenuator: Use the attenuator to avoid audio distortions when

the sound is too loud. ( 135)

Ss Headphone output ( 69) Sd Level marker: Display onscreen markers to check your composition and

make sure horizontal or vertical lines do not appear crooked in your recordings. ( 135)

Sf Joystick guide ( 30)

/ ) or [ End] (memory card) will be displayed and

100% 75% 50% 25% 0%

/ In the built-in memory

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