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PUB. DIE-0412-000A
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. 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 a
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FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 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. Th
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 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
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Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPhone, iTunes, Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
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Exciting Features and New Functions &/% Story Creator (A 67) Wi-Fi Functions (A 149) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi Transform your movies into functions by making your compelling video stories just by camcorder an active part of your recording video following simple Wi-Fi home network or by pre-scripted suggestions, conveniently accessing Wi-Fi optimized for various scenarios. hotspots to upload your videos wherever you may be. • You can save your recordings Cinema-Look Filters wirelessly t
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Smart AUTO (A 46) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot Face Detection (A 72) (A 99) Shoot or capture short scenes The camcorder automatically and arrange them into a video detects people’s faces and clip set to your favorite adjusts the focus and other background music. settings accordingly for beautiful results. &/% Image Stabilization Memory Save
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Eye-Fi Connect the camcorder Use an Eye-Fi card Upload your AVCHD to an HDTV (A 127) (A 146) to wirelessly movies* (A 142) or upload recordings to MP4 movies your computer or a video (A 148) to the Web. sharing Web site. MP4 Upload MP4 movies to Save your recordings. your computer (A 133). You can also create discs from your recordings.* Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (A 131). AVCHD MPEG-2 High Definition Standard Definition Upload AVCHD
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&/% Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Play video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-compatible HDTVs and other devices connected to the network (A 164). LAN cable Join a Wi-Fi Transfer your recordings network by first wirelessly from the connecting to an camcorder to a computer or access point FTP server (A 156). (A 151). Wirelessly connect to a Wi-Fi-enabled iOS Upload your recordings wirelessly device like an iPhone to upload your to You
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Exciting Features and New Functions 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 18 Names of Parts Preparations 20 Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery Pack 23 Using the Grip Belt 24 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Using the Touch Screen 27 Using the Menus 31 Operating Modes 34 First Time Settings 34 Setting the Date and Time 35 Changing the Language 36 Ch
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AUTO Mode 44 Basic Recording 44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 46 About the Smart AUTO function 48 Intelligent IS 49 Zooming 51 Quick Start Video 53 Basic Playback 53 Playing Back Video 57 3D Flip View 58 The [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 60 Deleting Scenes and Stories 64 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 66 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 67 Video Stories and Cinema Style 67 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 70 Cinema Mode and
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101 Touch & Track 102 Faders 103 Manual Exposure Adjustment 104 Manual Focus Adjustment 106 Tele Macro 107 White Balance 108 Self Timer 109 Audio Recording Level 111 Using Headphones 112 Using an External Microphone 113 Audio Mix 114 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 116 Dividing Scenes Photos 118 Viewing Photos 120 Deleting Photos 122 Slideshow External Connections 123 Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 127 Playback on a TV Screen 128 Saving and Sharing
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&/% Wi-Fi Functions 149 Introduction to Wi-Fi 151 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 156 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server 160 Uploading Recordings to YouTube and Facebook 161 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 164 Wireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible Device Additional Information 168 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 168 [Main Functions] Panel 172 [Other Settings] Menus 182 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 187 Trouble? 187 Troubleshooting 194 List of Messages 205 Do’s and Don’ts 2
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 187). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirement
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indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to operating mode indicated and indicates control buttons and menu options that the function is not available. The operating you will touch on the screen and to mode icons are divided into three groups: the other onscreen messages and first three icons represent the camera mode, displays. the second three icons represent the recording standard, and the last two represent playback modes. For a detailed explanatio
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA -110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-709 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI Cable Qu ick Guide Wi- Fi Basic Setup Guide** Stylus Pen * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. **&/% only. 16 Introduction C OP Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA CD-ROM -&/% You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back AVCHD movies, and Network Utility when transferring recordings wirelessly to a computer. -' Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring AVCHD movies and music files you can use as background music. - A printed Startup Guide for PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer to this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software. • Ca
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Names of Parts 1U (camera/play) button (A 33) Left side view 2 HOME button (A 27) 123 4 5 3 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 72) 4 ACCESS indicator (A 44) 5 Memory card slot cover 6 MIC terminal (A 112) 7 AV OUT terminal (A 123, 125)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 111) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (A 123, 124) 678 9 9 USB terminal (A 123, 125, 136, 140) Aq Aq Memory card slot (A 39) Aa START/STOP button (A 44) sA DC IN terminal (A 20) Right side view dA Grip belt (A 23) Aa fA Wi-Fi antenna (&/% only)
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jA Speaker (A 55) Top view Ak Zoom lever (A 49) Aj Ak Al LCD touch screen (A 24, 26) qS POWER button Sa ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – On Orange – Standby (A 51) Red – Charging (A 20) Ss Battery attachment unit (A 20) Sd Serial number LCD panel Al Sf Tripod socket (A 206) Back view Sg BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) SqSa Ss Bottom view SdSfSg Introduction 19 C OP Y
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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 213). 1 Plug the power cord into a p
