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Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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.
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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 4 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
22 23 24 25 26 27 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. 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.
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.
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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).
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).
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.
introduction Names of Parts and Icons Left side view En Fr Es Right side view 1 (camera/play) button ( 22) 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 3 HD movies to standard-definition videos ready to be easily shared on YouTube. ( 124) button: Activate Smart AUTO mode 4 to let the camcorder select the best settings for your subject. ( 27)/ / INDEX SEL.
Names of Parts and Icons Front view Top view LCD panel 12 Stereo microphone Instant AF sensor ( 133) Zoom lever ( 30) PHOTO button ( 29) POWER button ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON Orange – Standby ( 33) Red – Charging ( 18) h LCD screen ( A 28) j Joystick ( A 23) k FUNC. button: Press to access the FUNC. A menu and setup menus. (When recording, the menus are accessible only in flexible recording mode.
Names of Parts and Icons En Fr Bottom view l USB terminal: Connect the camcorder to a A computer or printer. ( 106, 109) q HDMI OUT terminal: Connect the camcorder S to an HDTV with an HDMI™ input for the best all-digital quality. ( 42) a COMPONENT OUT terminal: Connect the S camcorder to an HDTV with component video inputs. ( 42) s MIC terminal: Connect an external S microphone.
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.
Es Fr En s Remaining battery time A 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% in red: Battery pack is almost empty. Replace with a fully charged battery pack. d While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : A seconds) In record pause mode: Total number of scenes f Remaining recording time A / In the built-in memory On the memory card; - When there is no more free space on the memory, [ End] (built-in memory, / ) or [ End] (memory card) will be displayed and the recording will stop.
Onscreen Displays and Icons Recording photos S g h S j S k S l S D q a D s D Zoom ( 29), Exposure ( 60) Photo quality/size ( 36) Self timer ( 59) Number of available photos On the memory card; / In the built-in memory in red: Cannot record any more photos. in red: No memory card in the camcorder. Camcorder shake warning: When this icon appears on-screen, you may need to stabilize the camcorder using a tripod.
Onscreen Displays and Icons d Data code: In addition to the date and time of recording, you can choose D to display information related to the camcorder settings like the shutter speed or aperture value used. ( 67) f Scene number D g External audio input ( D 75) Viewing photos Es Fr En h Histogram: Gives you a graphic indication about a photo’s exposure so you D can confirm that it is not too dark or too bright.
getting started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. When you use the compact power adapter, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed. Charge the battery pack before use. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 1 Connect the compact power adapter. Plug into a power outlet. 2 Connect the camcorder. • Plug into the DC IN terminal.
Charging the Battery Pack 3 Insert softly into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. En 4 Close the battery compartment cover. Fr Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.
Charging the Battery Pack Charging times Charging the supplied BP-2L5 Battery Pack will take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. A fully charged battery pack will allow for the following operations (movies in FXP mode): Typical recording * Memory card Built-in memory* 45 min. 45 min. / Playback 1 hr. 50 min. only All given times are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. See Charging Times ( ( 171) for details.
Charging the Battery Pack NOTES Es Fr En • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F), charging will not start. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally.
basic operation Operating Modes of the Camcorder Smart AUTO Take it easy and leave all the settings to the camcorder. Flexible recording mode Use the flexible recording mode to access the menus and advanced functions and to change various settings up to your preferences. In either mode, press START/STOP to shoot movies or press PHOTO to take photos. See Advanced Functions ( Additional Functions ( 55), 93) for details. Camera/Play button Toggle between camera (recording) mode and playback mode.
Operating Modes of the Camcorder Joystick During playback, use the joystick to select the tab corresponding to the type of recoding you want to play back (movies or photos) and the memory where they were recorded (built-in memory or memory card; / only). The joystick serves also to navigate the menus and change settings. Original movies 1 Photos 2 2 2 Built-in memory Memory card Selecting what recordings to play back Es Fr En 1 Select ( ) the tabs at the top of the screen.
first time settings Setting the Date/Time and Language When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need to set the date and time before using the camcorder. You can also change the date format and time zone. (For your convenience, you can do so after changing the language to your preference.) See Changing the Time Zone ( 34) for details. 1 1 Press POWER . T When the internal clock is not set, the [Date/Time] screen will appear.
Setting the Date/Time and Language 4 Select the language used for menus and on-screen displays. You can select one of 22 languages to display the camcorder’s menus and on-screen displays. Select the language of your preference using the menu. See Using the Menus ( FUNC. [ Menu] Desired language 31) for details. [Language ] FUNC. English is the default language NOTES Es Fr En • If you changed the language by mistake, look for the menu option with the mark.
getting ready to start recording Using a Memory Card Use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards to record movies and photos. While you can record photos on almost all types of memory cards, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies. See Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder ( 35) for details. Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to refer to Using an EyeFi card ( 128). 2 1 Turn off the camcorder.
Using a Memory Card Recording in the built-in memory or on the memory card / only) ( You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card. The built-in memory is the default memory for recording both, but you can select the recording memory independently for movies and for photos. See Selecting the Memory for the Recordings ( 37) for details. Before using an Eye-Fi card, be sure to refer to Using an Eye-Fi card ( 128).
getting ready to start recording Fitting the Camcorder to You Adjust the grip belt and other accessories beforehand for a comfortable and secure grip while using the camcorder. Familiarize yourself with the different positions of the LCD panel to find the best angle for any recording situation. You can also turn on the LCD screen’s backlight or adjust its brightness.
basic recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos With Smart AUTO you can easily record movies and photos. You do not need to worry about any settings or menu options - the camcorder will select the most appropriate settings automatically. 2 1 Set the camcorder to Smart AUTO. 1 Press 2 Press 2 . . Start recording movies. AF frames 3 En 1 Press START/STOP to start recording. Press again to pause the recording and record the video on the memory as one scene.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos Use the zoom to frame the subject Use the zoom lever to zoom out and in. To zoom out, zoom toward the W (wide angle) end. To zoom in, zoom toward the T (telephoto) end. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos • About the flexible recording mode: Use the flexible recording mode to access the menus and advanced functions and to change various settings up to your preferences. Press again to switch back to the flexible recording mode. 40) and all through Advanced Functions, and See Shooting Video ( Taking Photos ( 86) and all through Additional Functions for details. • When recording photos, if the camcorder cannot focus on the subject automatically, turns yellow.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos When you have finished recording Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off. 1 Check that the indicator is off. 2 Press POWER . 3 Close the LCD panel.
basic recording Quick Start Function While recording, instead of leaving the camcorder in record pause mode, you can simply close the LCD panel to set the camcorder in standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to start recording right away.
Quick Start Function IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange). NOTES • If you close the LCD panel under some circumstances (for example while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is too low), the camcorder may not enter the standby mode. Check that the indicator changes to orange. • The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes.
basic recording Selecting the Quality of Video The camcorder offers 4 recording modes (or levels of video quality). Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select FXP or XP+ mode for better movie quality or LP mode for longer recording times. See Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) ( approximate recording times. 41) for You need to access the FUNC.
basic recording Selecting the Size and Quality of Photos The camcorder offers 3 photo sizes and 3 levels of photo quality. As a general rule, select a larger photo size for higher quality. Select the [LW 1920x1080] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9. See Selecting Photo Size and Quality ( 87) for the approximate number of photos that can be recorded on a memory card and the print size recommended for each photo size. You need to access the FUNC.
basic playback Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos The basic playback screen is the index screen. Using the tabs at the top of the index screen you can select what recordings to playback (movies or photos) and what memory to play back (built-in memory or memory / only). card, See Playing Back the Video ( details. 45), Viewing Photos ( 1 89) for Press to set the camcorder to playback mode. If a single photo appears, move the zoom lever toward W.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos 4 Press to play back. Movies: The selected scene is played back. Playback continues until the end of the last scene recorded. 1 Select ( ) the (pause) icon and press Press again to resume. 2 Select ( ) the (stop) icon and press and return to the index screen. to pause the playback. to stop the playback Photos: The selected photo is displayed. 1 Move ( 2 Select ( screen. ) to the previous/next photo.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos - Do not change the operating mode - do not press the button or button. • You may not be able to play back with another device the movies you recorded on the memory card with this camcorder. In such case, play back the movies on the memory card using this camcorder. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded using another device. • When viewing photos, the following images may not be displayed correctly.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos Photo Jump When you have recorded a large number of photos, you may find it easier to jump 10 or 100 images at a time instead of browsing them one by one. From single photo view: 1 Select ( 2 Select ( 3 Jump ( 4 Press ) the (photo jump) icon and press . ) to jump 10 photos or 100 photos. ) the number of photos selected back/forward. to return to single photo view.
external connections Saving and Sharing Your Recordings It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings on a computer. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to save, manage and edit your movies. Use the supplied software Photo Application to save, manage and edit your photos. Video-related software - See the ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide for details about installing the supplied PIXELA applications.
basic playback Playback on a TV Screen Connect your camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. 1 2 3 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV. 3 Turn on the camcorder. 4 Play back your movies or photos as described in the previous pages. Select the most appropriate connection according to the input terminals on your TV. In decreasing order of picture quality, the connections are: 1 HDMI, 2 Component video, 3 Composite video.
Playback on a TV Screen 1 HDMI connection: All digital, high-definition connection. See About the HDMITM connection ( (HDMI miniconnector) 107) for details. HTC-100 HDMI Cable (optional) (standard HDMI connector) 2 Component video connection: Analog, high-definition connection. See Connection Diagrams - Connection 2 ( additional settings.
Playback on a TV Screen NOTES • The illustrations are for reference only. The layout of terminals on your TV may be different. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Cable is connected to the camcorder. • Adjust the volume using the TV.
specifications Abridged Specifications The specifications given here are an abridged version of the full specifications of the camcorder. Be sure to read the full version of the instruction manual for the complete information. See Specifications ( 174) for details. Recording media Built-in flash memory, 32 GB Built-in flash memory, 8 GB - SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card (not included) Maximum recording time (approximate figures) 32 GB built-in memory: FXP mode: 4 hr. 10 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr.
Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop it or subject it to shocks. • Do not get it wet. Canon offers a variety of optional accessories for your camcorder. See Optional Accessories ( 170) for details. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
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