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wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. 2 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 3
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R32 / VIXIA HF R30 / VIXIA HF R300 with the instructions, may unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications that any health problems are associated with using frequency (RF) Exposure rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 4
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 of time. 11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 5
the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • DLNA, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, licensed from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 6
Functions &/% Wi-Fi Functions (A 149) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder an active part of your Wi-Fi home network or by conveniently accessing Wi-Fi hotspots to upload your videos wherever you may be. • You can save your recordings wirelessly to a computer in your home - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 7
-in memory or a memory card onto an external hard drive connected directly to the camcorder. With no need for a computer, this is a very convenient way to save backup copies of your recordings. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 97) compensates for camcorder shake when you shoot video while walking - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 8
Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 127) Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (A 146) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Upload your AVCHD movies* (A 142) or MP4 movies (A 148) to the Web. MP4 Upload MP4 movies to your - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 9
&/% 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 network by first connecting to an - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 10
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 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 11
86 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 87 Changing a Story's Title 89 Advanced Functions 89 Recording in Manual Mode 91 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 94 Selecting the Frame Rate 95 Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE 97 Advanced Image Stabilization 98 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 12
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 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 13
182 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 187 Trouble? 187 Troubleshooting 194 List of Messages 205 Do's and Don'ts 205 Handling Precautions 209 Maintenance/Others 210 Using the Camcorder Abroad 211 General Information 211 Accessories 212 Optional Accessories 216 Specifications 220 Index Table of - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 14
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 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 15
self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example Y. The > arrow is used to abbreviate - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 16
Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-709 Battery PackW XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S HDMI CableW XQuick Guide XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide** * CA-110E including power cord, in - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 17
for PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer to this Startup Guide for details about the supplied software. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components. - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - ImageBrowser EX - This CD-ROM contains - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 18
(camera/play) button (A 33) 2 HOME button (A 27) 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) 9 USB terminal (A 123, 125, 136 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 19
(A 24, 26) S q POWER button S a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - On Orange - Standby (A 51) Red - Charging (A 20) S s Battery attachment unit (A 20) S d Serial number Back view Sq Sa S f Tripod socket (A 206) S g BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) Ss Bottom view Sd Sf Sg Introduction 19 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 20
before plugging the power cord into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 21
off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will turn on in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/OFF ᕅ (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 190). To remove the battery pack 1 Slide - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 22
use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. • Optional battery packs for this camcorder can display the remaining battery time. The first time you use an optional battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 23
the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 24
90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful to allow the camcorder to include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. 180° 180° 90° Subject can monitor the LCD screen 24 Preparations - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 25
techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. • For details about how to take - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 26
to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as the main subject of the scene, etc. Drag While or to adjust slider controls like the volume. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 27
168). HOME Menu Operating modes: The HOME menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder's functions and settings. After you press , the HOME menu will appear and you can select ] menus, which gives you access to settings such as the video quality (recording mode) and LCD brightness. Preparations 27 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 28
on how to set the camera mode, refer to Recording (A 31). • [ Recording Standard] - This camcorder can record movies in either the AVCHD or MP4 recording standard. Use this menu to select the standard that best suits your needs. You can also use Story Creator mode (A 67) when choosing to record - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 29
In mode Touch to scroll up or down Touch the control button of the desired function Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to display the rest of the panel You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 30
[Other Settings] Menus Operating modes: * * In mode, access to functions is limited. 1 Press menu. to open the HOME 2 Touch [ Other Settings] to open the [ Other Settings] menus. 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down to bring the setting you want to change into - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 31
of the settings while you concentrate on recording (A 44). Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual mode) Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced functions (A 89). Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 32
AVCHD using Story Creator (A 67), which allows you to create compelling video stories. Because Story Creator mode records in AVCHD, your movies will look or sharing on the Web. NOTES • You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting. • Some portable devices may not - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 33
) mode and playback mode. You can press T when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Playback mode Operation Playing back movies (A 53). Viewing photos (A 118). NOTES • &/% When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 34
. NOTES • You can adjust the date and time later on with the q > [Date/Time] setting. • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 35
Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Select the desired language. [ Other Settings] > q > [Language !] > Desired language > [OK] > [X] NOTES • - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 36
Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. Operating modes: 1 Press . 2 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen. [ Other Settings] > q > [Time Zone/DST] 3 Touch ["] to set the home time zone, or [#] to set the time zone of your destination when - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 37
cards with this camcorder. As of December 2011, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made Canon Web site. Memory card type: . SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory card SD Speed Class*: Capacity: 128 MB or larger**. * When using an SD memory - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 38
Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is compatible with SDXC cards. The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating system, as - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 39
Card Make sure to initialize (A 42) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. ᕃ Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card at a slight angle, with the label facing toward the lens, all the way - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 40
front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3. &/% Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for the Recordings You can select to record - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 41
the relay recording so if the built-in memory becomes full while recording movies, the recording will continue uninterrupted on the memory card. Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the memory card slot. 2 Press . 3 Activate the relay recording. [ Other - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 42
contains. &/% At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes preinitialized and contains music files for use as background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames). Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 43
transferred to the card. (&/% The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card: - Windows users: Use the supplied software VideoBrowser (&/ % only - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 44
Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to Recording in Manual Mode (A 89). Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode With mode, you can take great-looking videos and photos by let- ting the camcorder automatically adjust settings based - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 45
the camcorder. • &/% By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in ᕄ memory. You can select the ᕃ memory that camcorder to mode. [ Camera Mode] > [N] > [OK] To record video Press Y to begin recording. • Press Y again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will flash - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 46
momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is recorded. However, if you the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. 4 Close the lens best settings to record them. - Story Creator (A 67) to transform your movies into compelling video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 47
Smart AUTO icons Background → (color of the icon) Subject ↓ Bright* (gray) Blue skies* (light blue) Vivid colors* Sunsets (green/red) (orange) People (stationary) ( ) ( ) ( )- People (moving) ( ) ( ) ( )- Subjects other than people, such as landscapes ( ) ( ) ( ) Close objects / - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 48
camcorder. • 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 On], the camcorder will shut off automatically to save power when it is powered by a battery pack and is - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 49
(1920x1080) and quality cannot be changed. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can hold approximately 670 photos. However, the actual number of photos that two ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. You can also select - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 50
center for a slow zoom; touch closer to the V/U icons for faster zooms. 3 Touch [X] to hide the zoom controls. Selecting the Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom - optical, advanced and digital. Operating modes: * * In mode, [Zoom Type] will be set to [ Optical]. [FUNC.] > [Zoom - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 51
tele macro (A 106), you can focus on a subject as close as 50 cm (1.6 ft.) at full telephoto. • In or mode, you can also set p > [Zoom Speed] to one of a battery pack. Additionally, when you open the LCD panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 52
LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while the HOME menu or menus contained therein (not including the [ Main Functions] panel) are being displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 53
to movies, including playback, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functions. For details about basic video shooting, refer to AUTO Mode (A 44). Basic Playback Playing Back Video You can use the s > [Data Code] setting to choose whether to display the recording date (and other - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 54
per page; move it toward S to show 6 scenes per page. ! Open the index selection screen. " Memory at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you have a large number of scenes For AVCHD movies, the camcorder will play back the scene selected and For MP4 movies, the camcorder will play back only - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 55
along the [Speaker Volume]* bar to adjust the volume and touch [K]. * When q > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ó Headphones], adjust the [Head- phone Volume] bar instead. Video 55 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 56
following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • You may not be able to - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 57
the [ Movies] index screen. & Current scene / Total number of scenes recorded on the selected date. ' Touch the scene in the front to play it back. Video 57 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 58
date or by story, or photos, for example). &/% You can also select the memory from which you want to play back your recordings. Operating modes: In any index screen ! &/% Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in memory or memory card. " Touch a control button to select the content you want to play - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 59
[ Photos] Photos' index screen. [z SD Movies] (&/% only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to order. In the gallery, you can find your scenes grouped as video stories. If you record movies using the Story Creator function (A 67 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 60
and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the memory. Deleting a Single Scene Operating modes: 1 Play back the scene you wish to delete. When playing back while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless. 60 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 61
select the scene you want to delete. 3 Touch the orange [ ] icon on the left to open the [Edit Scene] screen. 4 Delete the scene. [ ] > [Yes] > [OK] > [K] Video 61 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 62
. 4 Delete all applicable scenes. [Set] > [Yes]* > [OK] > [K] * Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. Some scenes may be deleted nevertheless. 62 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 63
The two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot], cannot be deleted. 1 Open the flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 64
may prefer to initialize the memory (A 42). Selecting the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals. 3 Touch the desired frame - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 65
recording mode and length. % Recording date and time. & Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous 5 frames. ' Current scene / Total number of scenes. ( Currently selected interval between frames. To change the interval between frames [6 sec] > Desired interval > [K] Video 65 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 66
Onscreen Displays and Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. For AVCHD movies, the data code includes date/time of recording, ] > Desired option > [X] NOTES • The data code will appear when the screen is touched, regardless of the selected option. 66 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 67
Compelling Stories Story Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions for typical scenes in a number of situations. With Story Creator, creating interesting video stories is as easy as selecting one of the story themes, such as [Travel], [Party] or [Kids & Pets], and following the suggested - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 68
[OK]. • A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record pause mode. The selected story scene category be recorded under the story and story scene currently selected. • You can also record video snapshot scenes (A 72). ! Shooting tip for the current category. " Recommended length of - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 69
To exit Story Creator mode 1 Press . 2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then select a different recording standard. NOTES • When recording video snapshot scenes, you can have the camcorder automatically link the length of video snapshot scenes to the recommended length of story scenes with the r - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 70
Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters In (cinema) mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings to give your recordings a cine- matic look. In • The selected cinema-look filter will be applied and its number will appear on the control button. 70 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 71
Options ( Default value) The camcorder offers 7 cinemalook filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen. [1: Cinema Standard] [2: Vivid] [3: $ Brief description (onscreen guidance) NOTES • Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode. Video 71 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 72
seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. NOTES • Changing the camcorder to playback mode will deactivate the video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 73
in the following procedures. 3 Press Y to record movies with your decorations. You can add decorations even while recording a scene. 4 Touch [X] to exit the decoration screen. Video 73 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 74
be included in the recording. & [Ü]** (Image Mix) Choose one of 27 different frames to add onto the canvas. Image mix can be used in combination with the pens . ' [Ý]** In recording mode: pause the live video. Touch [Ý] again to restore the live video. You can add decorations to and record the frozen - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 75
the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. 3 Select white or black from [Colors]. Alternatively, you can touch [Ö] and select a color memory (&/ % only) or on a memory card (' only). To load a previously saved canvas In the decoration screen: [Ó] > [&Load]* or [* Load]* > [Yes] > [K] * The camcorder - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 76
to select a different image mix frame. &/% You can touch one of the memory icons at the bottom of the screen to read image mix frames saved on a different memory (only when recording on or playing back scenes from a memory card). 3 Touch [K] to mix the selected frame with the live video. 76 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 77
use has a blue or green area, which will be replaced by the live video using Chroma Key mixing. Refer to About the image files for the Image Mix an image used for Chroma Key Blue/Green area that will be replaced by the live video To use the Chroma Key function 1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 78
When r > [Rec Media for Movies] is set to [&] (the built-in memory), you will not be able to select image mix frames saved on a memory card. • Image mix cannot be selected during playback or while converting a scene to gallery. For MP4 movies, decorations will not appear in thumbnails. 78 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 79
from the Gallery You can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back as a single compelling video story following the order of the story's script. Regular scenes and video snapshot scenes recorded without using Story Creator, will appear in the gallery under the [Unsorted] or - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 80
camcorder will return to the gallery. • During the playback of a story other than [Unsorted] or [Video flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 81
a scene, touch [X] and then touch [Off]. This will also leave the current the scene unrated. Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Operating modes: 1 Press . Video 81 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 82
. Playback with Background Music You can play back movies (or a photo slideshow) using one of the supplied music tracks as background music. Operating modes: 82 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 83
The supplied VIXIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. &/%: The music files come pre-installed in the built-in memory. You can mix the original audio and the background music and . % Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (Ñ) to stop the playback. Video 83 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 84
, touch [Í] or [Î] to select the track you want to delete. [ ] > [Yes] IMPORTANT • If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyright may not be used without permission from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under applicable laws - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 85
details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to About left to open the [Edit Scene] screen and touch [Copy] or [Move]. Video 85 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 86
a scene. NOTES • You cannot copy or move scenes to the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]. Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image Initially, the image used as the story's thumbnail is the first frame of the first scene in the story. You can set your favorite scene as the thumbnail - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 87
the screen (A 55). Use any special playback modes (fast/slow playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired image. 5 Touch [Set] are limited). The title of the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot] cannot be changed. Operating modes: 1 Open the gallery. [G] > - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 88
the supplied stylus pen to enter characters. • &/% When you import files with the supplied software VideoBrowser using the option to join and import music and video files from the gallery, some special characters in the story's title will be changed to an underscore (_) in the file name. 88 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 89
Advanced Functions Recording in Manual Mode When the camcorder is set to mode, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your preference. Even in this mode, though, the camcorder can help you with - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 90
not recording movies and when you are not using the camcorder. • 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 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 91
another operation such as opening a menu. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes for recording AVCHD movies and 2 for MP4 movies. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. For AVCHD movies, select MXP or FXP mode - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 92
be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray discs. &/% Alternatively, you can use the supplied software VideoBrowser to create AVCHD discs*. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 93
-in memory contains about 70 MB of music files (background music), 5 MB of image files (image mix frames) and about 2 MB of file management data. 2 A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording. Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 94
per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals. [· PF30] Shooting at 30 frames per second, progressive*. Use this frame 24 frames per second, progressive*. Using this frame rate frames per second, progressive. [» 24P] 24 frames per second, progressive. NOTES • The frame - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 95
in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as procedure is not necessary. Options ( Default value) [ú SCN: Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aperture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while subject being underexposed. Video 95 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 96
other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. 96 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 97
tripod. Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) so you can get nice, stable is more effective as the zoom approaches full wide angle. [ Standard] Compensates for a lower degree of camcorder shake, such as when shooting while - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 98
setting the IS mode to [ Dynamic] or [ Standard]. Pre-Recording The camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press Y, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities. This is [X] • z will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [OFF], to turn off pre-recording. 98 Video - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 99
memory will start 3 seconds before Y was pressed. NOTES • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing Y if the button was pressed within 3 seconds The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful videos - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 100
camcorder will automatically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24] or [» 24P]) or when the digital zoom - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 101
Face detection is always activated in mode. 2 Point the camcorder at a moving subject and touch the subject on the touch screen. • A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves . - Fast moving subjects. - When shooting indoors with insufficient lighting. Video 101 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 102
Faders The camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in - When recording scenes with decorations. - When recording video snapshot scenes. - While pre-recording is activated. • You can select whether to fade to/from a black screen or a white screen with the p > [Fader - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 103
subject that appears inside the y frame. • The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0. • Touch [n] again to return the camcorder Video 103 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 104
NOTES • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam- corder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight*. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 105
frame. • The Touch AF mark (I) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually will be displayed for about 2 seconds. You can change the units used - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 106
camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the subject at full you zoom in to full telephoto and bring the camcorder up close to the tele macro function. • The camcorder will automatically adjust the zoom to off the camcorder. - Pressing T. - Setting the camcorder to - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 107
white balance Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen, and touch [Set WB]. When the adjustment is completed, Å stops flashing and disappears. The camcorder will retain the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. Video 107 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 108
change. - Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [Ã Automatic]. the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press Y. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen. Photos: In record pause - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 109
. - Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode. Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Operating modes: Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 110
activating the manual adjustment of the audio Mic. Level] > [m] (automatic) > [Audio Level Indicator] > [X] NOTES • When you are using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal including the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone activate the microphone attenuator with the p > [Microphone Attenuator] setting - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 111
check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/× terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 112
function of the AV OUT/× terminal will return automatically to AV output when you turn off the camcorder. Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 113
the MIC terminal, the audio level indicator will be displayed automatically. • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, p > [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [j Off à]. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 114
(more of the sound from the built-in microphone) or [EXT] (more of the sound from the external microphone) or drag your finger along the audio mix video snapshot scene. 2 Press Y to capture the video snapshot scene. The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds (the blue frame - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 115
to the same memory that contains the source scene. • Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of scenes. - Scenes shorter than 1 second - &/% Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder. • When the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 116
be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos. Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point. 5 Divide the scene. [µ Divide] > [Yes] • The video from the division - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 117
scenes cannot be divided: - Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than 3 seconds). - &/% Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder. • Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 118
screen, if it is not displayed. [G] > [ Photos] 3 Look for the photo you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward T to show 15 photos per page; move it toward S to show 6 photos - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 119
[G Index Selection] screen (A 58). " Memory being read. # Drag your finger left/right for the next/previous index page*. $ Display the next/previous index page. * While browsing through index pages, a larger scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the screen for a few seconds. When you have a large - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 120
precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • The following image files may not - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 121
the photos. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered. • Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder. Photos 121 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 122
Slideshow You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music. Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. [G] > [ Photos] 2 Select the music track to use during the photo slideshow. Refer to steps 3 and 4 of Playback with Background Music (A 83). 3 Touch the photo that - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 123
video in a single convenient cable. This terminal is an HDMI mini receptacle. When using a commercially available HDMI cable, make sure the HDMI the camcorder an external hard drive or similar storage device with a standard-A cable (&/ % only). * When connecting an HDMI cable to the camcorder, make - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 124
and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 125
definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: - compatible digital video recorder to copy your recordings, or to an external hard drive to easily save a perfect copy of an entire memory (&/% only). - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 126
files from the supplied VIXIA Disc to a memory card in the camcorder in order to use them as background music. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA's software. - To save your recordings on a computer. - To save a memory onto an external hard drive. • Sound from - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 127
the aspect ratio of the TV manually. * Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. External Connections 127 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 128
1 Open the [ Movies] or [ Movies] index screen. • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. • For AVCHD movies, to copy all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right ] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. 128 External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 129
story to the front. [G] > [ Gallery] > Desired story • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Select the rating of the stories you want to copy. [Story Details] > [Select by Rating] > want to copy. 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. External Connections 129 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 130
Screen Operating modes: 1 Open the [ Photos] index screen. Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Copy the photos. [Edit] > [Copy (&'*)] > Desired option* > [Yes]** > [OK] [Select] Select individual photos to copy. [All Photos] Copy all the photos. 130 External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 131
or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's -Fi Functions (A 149) for details on saving your recordings wirelessly. External Connections 131 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 132
the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to the camcorder and music files cannot be transferred from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Open the [ Movies] or [ Gallery] index screen. 3 Connect the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 133
Core™ Duo, 2.00 GHz Memory 1 GB (for 32-bit) 2 GB (for 64-bit) 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the available to you features optimized for this camcorder. The 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide will also be installed with the software. - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 134
instructions Start Menu, All Programs > Canon Utilities > ImageBrowser EX Mac OS Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen. 4 Save the recordings onto the computer. Refer to relevant sections in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide. 134 External - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 135
video files to the camcorder. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory a single video file. • Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is equipped - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 136
function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. &/% Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard Drive You can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded onto - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 137
it with this cam- corder for the first time. • You cannot select both the built-in memory and memory card to save them simultaneously. • You cannot use the following types of external hard drives. - USB-powered portable hard drives - Hard drives with a capacity over 2 TB - USB flash drives or media - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 138
> [Safely Remove Hard Drive] > [Yes] To delete a memory save folder With the external hard drive connected to the camcorder: 1 Select the memory save folder you want to delete. 2 Press . 3 Delete the memory save folder. [ Other Settings] > q > [Delete Memory Save Folder] > [Yes] > [OK] 138 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 139
hard drive's access indicator is on or flashing. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not disconnect the camcorder or the external hard drive. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Initializing the External Hard Drive 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 140
definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. * Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 141
pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene. 4 Camcorder: Resume playback. By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change this using the q > [Output Onscreen Displays] setting. 5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you wish to - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 142
the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA's software. Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the [ Screen Movies] Index Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in the memory card - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 143
5 Review the conversion settings and touch [Next]. • If a copyright notice appears, read it , touch [OK]. To select the bit rate (step 5) Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the converted scenes, while a lower bit rate will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads. - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 144
long scene, you can have the camcorder divide it into 10-minute SD movies story • Check that you have selected the & (built-in memory) tab. 2 Select the rating of the stories you want [K] 3 Touch [Edit Story] > [Convert HD'SD (%)] and continue the conversion to standard External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 145
, click to open the Software Guide (PDF file). IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory cards. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 146
Fi card, you can automatically upload movies to your favorite video sharing Web site. You will need to have installed the software supplied with your Eye-Fi card and completed all the required configuration setup in advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi card. Also, note that not all - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 147
the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. - While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be disabled. • While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 148
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to create video podcasts, make photo albums and more. * This service may not be available in all countries/regions. Installation Install the software before you connect the camcorder the relevant sections in the 'ImageBrowser EX' User Guide (PDF file). 148 External Connections - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 149
camcorder, starting with the Wi-Fi network setup needed to add your camcorder to an existing Wi-Fi network. Introduction to Wi-Fi The camcorder . You can wirelessly connect the camcorder to a Wi-Fi network ( Wi-Fi connection Infrastructure mode Connect the camcorder to an access point on a Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 150
and Facebook on the go (A 160). iOS device Wi-Fi connection Infrastructure mode Connect the camcorder to an access point on a Wi-Fi network (A 151). Use this connection if you plan to play back videos on a DLNA-compatible TV (A 164) connected to the network using a LAN cable. LAN cable Access - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 151
does not support WPS or you wish to manually configure settings, refer to Manual Setup (A 153). Refer also to the instruction manual of your involved. Wi-Fi antenna • When using the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions, do not cover the right side of the camcorder with your hand or other object. The Wi - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 152
Some wireless routers that support WPS do not have camcorder's screen, enter it into your wireless router's setup screen. In most cases, the wireless router's setup screen is accessed using your Web browser. For details about how to activate the Wi-Fi protected setup, refer to the instruction manual - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 153
> [OK]* > [X] * After touching [OK], you can review the network settings. Touch [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Check Current Manual Setup Perform this procedure to wirelessly connect the camcorder to the wireless router (using infrastructure mode) if your router does not support WPS, you wish to manually - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 154
a stealth function that do not broadcast their network name will not be detected by the camcorder. To use such an access point, touch [Enter Manually] and perform the procedure described in To manually enter a wireless access point (A 155). • If the desired access point is protected, the C icon will - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 155
manually, touch [Manual] and perform the procedure in To manually assign an IP address (A 153). • A screen to test the settings will appear. 6 Select whether to test the settings. • You can touch [Check Current Configuration] to review -V1 Wireless Microphone is attached to the camcorder. • When using - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 156
: • A computer correctly connected to the same network as the camcorder with the supplied software Network Utility correctly installed, configured and running refer to the 'Network Utility Software Guide' (PDF file on the PIXELA disc in the folder \Network Utility\Manual\English). For FTP servers: • - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 157
4; otherwise, skip to step 5. 4 Touch [Í] or [Î] to select the specific computer you want to use for transferring files wirelessly from the camcorder and then touch [OK]. 5 When the confirmation screen appears, save the settings of the connection point. [Yes] > [OK] > [X] File Transfer Destination - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 158
], you can touch [Check Current Configuration] to review the network settings. Transferring Recordings 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect wirelessly and touch [OK]. • You can select more than one memory. • Touch [All files] to transfer all the recordings, or - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 159
power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camera mode. - Do not connect the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone. • If the file transfer is AVCHD movies transferred using Network Utility will be saved in the Videos folder on the computer by default. If you start VideoBrowser after - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 160
For details about the software, refer to the 'Network Utility Software Guide' (PDF file on the PIXELA disc in the folder \Network Utility\Manual\English). Operating modes: * * Photos can be uploaded to Facebook only. 1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then open the index screen that contains - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 161
5 Touch [OK]. NOTES • Depending on the wireless router's settings and capability, it can take some time to upload video files. Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device You can connect the camcorder to an iOS device* to upload your recordings to YouTube and Facebook even when you are away from your home - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 162
camcorder to playback mode and then press . 2 Set up a new connection point. [ Wi-Fi] > [Wi-Fi Setup] > [Network Setup] > [ ] > [Set Up New]* * To replace the current settings, touch [Edit] instead and then manually touch [Check Current Configuration] to review the network settings. 6 Save the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 163
. For details about the Movie Uploader app, visit http://www.pixela.co.jp/oem/canon/e/movieuploader/ (English only) 7 Camcorder: When you have finished, touch [End] to end the Wi-Fi connection. IMPORTANT • Do not open the memory card slot cover during the wireless connec- tion. Wi-Fi Functions 163 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 164
take some time to upload video files. • The procedure above search for recordings in the camcorder and play them back. * Many DLNA players do not support playback of MP4 movies. the instruction manual of the HDTV for details on connecting it to the network. Operating modes: 1 Set the camcorder to - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 165
. • The ACCESS indicator blinks during the connection. • Refer to the DLNA device's instruction manual for details on the procedure. 5 Play back the videos in the folder that appears (built-in memory or memory card). 6 Camcorder: When you have finished playing back, touch [End] to end the Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 166
access point to IEEE802.11n and activate channel bonding. Refer to its instruction manual for details. If these do not improve playback, the cause may be due to conditions unique to the surrounding area. Use the supplied HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to the device. 166 Wi-Fi Functions - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 167
access point (WAP) is a device that allows wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the IP Address Exclusive number assigned to each device connected to the network. SSID Service Set Identifier. This is simply the public name of a Wi-Fi - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 168
Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and WB] - z z 107 [< Focus] [D] (manual focus): Toggle on or off, Touch - z z 104 AF frame [y Exposure] [n] (manual exposure): Toggle on or off, Touch AE frame - z z 103 [È Powered [ON], [OFF - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 169
[ Optical], [ Advanced], [ Digital] - z z 50 [ä Mic. Level] [m] (automatic), [n] (manual) [Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off - z z 109 Toggle on or off, [Ý] (pause live video) zz - [ß] (minimize toolbar) zzz [z Pre REC] [ON], [OFF] - z z 98 [v Review Recording] - - z z 90 1 The - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 170
[Edit] Panel - Mode Control Button &/% From the built-in memory: [Copy (%)] &/% From the built-in memory: [Convert HD'SD (%)] [Delete] [Divide] &/% [ Network Utility] [ Movies] Index Screen [ [zSD Movies] Movies] Index Screen Index Screen Playback Pause A , [Select], - [Select], - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 171
by scene rating> - - 129 &/% - From the built-in memory: [Convert HD'SD (%)] - 144 [Delete] or [ ] [This Scene] stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]. [Edit] Panel - Mode Control Button &/% From the built-in memory: [Copy (%)] [Delete] - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 172
Menus When the camcorder is in the p [j Off], [: 50 Hz], [; 60 Hz] [Fader Setting]* [° Black Screen], [± White Screen] [Onscreen Markers] [j Off], [3 Level (White [Microphone Attenuator]* [k Automatic], [i On å] [Audio Mix]* [j Off], [i On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 173
be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you start recording. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. • Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [¹ PF24 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 174
used when recording the scene or photo. [TV Type]: When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting according to the type of TV in order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio. [+ 4:3 TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 175
Long Play 5 Mbps] z - - - 91 [ 9 Mbps], [ 4 Mbps] -z- - [Frame Rate]1 [´ 60i (Standard)], [· PF30], [¹ PF24] z - - - 94 [ 30P], [» 24P] -z- - &/% [Rec Media for Photos] [&] (built-in memory), [*] (memory card) z z z2 - 40 [Video Snapshot Length]1 [C 2 sec], [D 4 sec], [F 8 sec] z - z2 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 176
when an external hard drive is connected to the camcorder. [ extended gamut to achieve deeper colors, closer to real life. • Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your recordings on an HDTV compatible with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 177
be assigned a number one higher than that of the last file on the memory card. • We recommend using the [n Continuous] setting. • The file camcorder is connected to an external hard drive, this setting displays information about the hard drive. q System Setup Menu item Setting options [Output - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 178
Type], [ä Mic. Level], [R Faders], [Ò Decoration], [z Pre REC], [v Review Recording] [i On z 42 &/% - [Initialize ]2 &/% - [Delete Memory Save Folder]2 [Time Zone/DST] ["] (home time z z 138 z z z z 36 [Date/Time] [Battery Info]3 [Date/Time]: - [Date Format]: [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y], [D.M.Y] (Y- - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 179
Menu item [Control for HDMI]1 [HDMI Status]1 [Distance Units]1 [Demo Mode]1 [Firmware external hard drive to the camcorder. 3 Option available only when using the optional BP-718 or BP-727 Battery Pack. 4 Option available only after having inserted an Eye-Fi card into the memory card slot. [Output - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 180
power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off] will appear. Operating any of the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 181
set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If you cannot use the remote control of - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 182
& Track frame (A 101) 5 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a photo (A 44, 89, 115) 6 Control button [?]: Displays a shooting tip for the current story scene 7 Memory operation (A 186) 8 Intelligent IS (A 48) 9 Remaining battery level; also remaining battery time when using an optional battery pack (A 186 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 183
: seconds) ; < Self timer (A 108) S f Image stabilizer (A 97) S g Tele macro (A 106) S h Remaining recording time * On the memory card & In the built-in memory* ( Relay recording* (A 41) * &/% only. S j Frame rate (A 94) S k Fader (A 102) S l Microphone attenuator (A 173) D q Headphone output - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 184
Playing Movies (during playback) AVCHD movies: MP4 movies: D k Eye-Fi wireless communication (A 146) D l Scene number F q Playback control buttons (A 55) F a Data code (A 66, 174) F s Volume and background music balance controls (A 55, 84) F d File number (A 176) F f Volume controls (A 56) 184 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 185
Viewing Photos gF Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit panel (A 171) hF Current photo / Total number of photos F j Control button [h]: Photo jump (A 119) F k Control button [Ð]: Slideshow (A 122) F l Control button [f]: Return to the [ Photos] index screen (A 118) Additional Information 185 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 186
percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. • When the battery charge becomes low, will appear in yellow. When the battery pack is exhausted, will appear in red. Replace or charge the battery pack. Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery charge may - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 187
" box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply • Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con- nected to the camcorder? (A 20) Recording • Did you turn the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 188
the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack. Recording Pressing Y will not start recording. - You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished. - The memory is full or it - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 189
short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. Cannot create a new story. - A memory can contain a maximum of 98 ) and initialize the memory (A 42). Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie. - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 190
does not go off. - The scene is being recorded in the memory. This is not a malfunction. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)). Remove the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 191
problem still persists, remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources from the camcorder. Then, reset all the camcorder's settings to default values (A 179). Video actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator (A 173) or adjust the audio recording level manually (A 109). There - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 192
Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it. Cannot record on the memory card. - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (A 60, 120) to free some space or replace the memory card. - - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 193
the TV. - Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of functions available differs depend- ing on the type of TV. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. The computer does not recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly. - Disconnect the USB cable - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 194
HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to camcorder during the Wi-Fi network setup. Perform the setup manually camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly. &/% Built-in memory error - The built-in memory could not be read. Contact a Canon Service - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 195
pack. Continue using this battery pack? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack. Consult a Canon Service - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 196
Initialize the memory card with this camcorder (A 42). Cannot record - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center. &/% Cannot - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 197
and initialize the memory (A 42). Change the battery pack - Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. Check the memory card - Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted correctly. - A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 198
a video configuration that is not supported (PAL or SECAM). Play back the recordings in the memory card with the device originally used to record them. Memory card cover is open - After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover. Memory card is full - The memory card is full. Delete - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 199
prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. No memory card - Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder (A 39). - The memory card may not be inserted correctly. Insert the memory card all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks. &/% Not enough available space - Delete - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 200
recorded with another device using 24p frame rate. When converting scenes to camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation ends and do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack a computer. To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use a - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 201
the wireless signal. Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances. - Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and try to send the data again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Additional Information 201 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 202
. - Increase the FTP server's available space. Cannot transfer files to the computer (Network Utility) - Make sure Network Utility is running properly. If the problem persists turn off the camcorder and computer. After a short while, turn them on again. Check the Wi-Fi settings. - Make sure the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 203
, turn it on again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. Unable to complete WPS. - Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and try again. If the problem persists, perform the Wi-Fi network setup manually (A 153). Unable to complete WPS - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 204
signal. Try using the camcorder in a location farther away from such appliances. - Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and perform the Wi-Fi network setup again. If the problem persists contact a Canon Service Center. 204 Additional Information - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 205
to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (A 128) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your important recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 206
careful of heat generated by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. • Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage. • When mounting - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 207
may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth. Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86 °F). • To extend the battery life of the battery pack, discharge it completely before storing it - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 208
as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card's content. To write-protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position. LOCK switch Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 209
cloth. • Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temper- ature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces. Stop using the - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 210
expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem- perature. • Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 211
* 8 IFC-300PCU/S* or IFC-400PCU USB 2 CA-110 Compact Power Adapter Cable 3 BP-709 Battery Pack* Aq HTC-100/S* or HTC-100 HDMI Cable 7 Memory card Aa STV-250N Stereo Video Cable * Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. ** &/% only. Additional Information 211 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 212
non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. 4 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-718 or BP-727. When you use optional battery packs bearing the Intelligent System mark, the camcorder will communicate - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 213
battery pack. Battery pack→ Charging conditions↓ BP-709 BP-718 BP-727 Using the camcorder 170 min. 310 min. 450 min. Using the CG-700 Battery Charger recording mode. &/% Recording AVCHD movies using the built-in memory Battery pack BP-709 BP-718 Recording mode MXP FXP XP+ SP LP MXP FXP - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 214
memory card Battery Recording pack mode Recording (maximum) Recording (typical)* Playback MXP 50 min. 25 min. 75 min. FXP 50 min. 25 min. 75 min. BP-709 XP min. 95 min. 255 min. FXP 175 min. 100 min. 255 min. BP-727 XP+ 180 min. 100 min. 270 min. SP 185 min. 100 min. - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 215
memory onto the device. Check in advance the USB cable supplied with your external hard drive. A s SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 216
prints. • Video Signal Configuration AVCHD: 1080/60i* MP4: 720P * Recordings made with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i. • Recording Media - &/% Built-in memory: & 32 GB, % 8 GB - SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 217
only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kΩ load) / 3 kΩ or less • USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB • HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini connector; output only; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color Additional Information 217 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 218
50/60 Hz • Rated output / consumption: 5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 VA (100 V) - 23 VA (240 V) • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) • Dimensions: 49 x 27 x 79 mm (1.9 x 1.1 x 3.1 in.) • Weight: 110 g (3.9 oz.) BP-709 Battery Pack • Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery • Rated voltage - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 219
files compatible with the camcorder are as follows. Audio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File type: WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders. &/% In the built-in memory: \CANON\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV to MUSIC_99 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 220
85, 86 Error messages 194 External microphone 112 Eye-Fi card 146 F Face detection 99 Facebook 160 Faders 102 File numbers 176 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 96 Flicker reduction 173 Frame rate 94 G Gallery 59, 79 H HD to SD conversion* . . . . . 142, 144 HDMI OUT terminal 123, 124 - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 221
(AVCHD/MP4 31 Recording time 93 Relay recording 41 Resetting all camcorder settings 191 Reviewing recordings 90 S Saving recordings 128 Transferring to a computer . . 131 Using external video recorders 140 Selecting the memory* for playback 58 for recording 40 Self timer 108 Serial number - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 222
V Video snapshot 72 Volume 55 W White balance 107 Wide angle 49 Wi-Fi functions 149 Wind screen 173 Y YouTube 160 Z Zoom 49 Advanced zoom 49 Zoom speed 49, 172 * &/% only. 222 Additional Information - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 223
follow operating instructions; B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities; D) If - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 224
OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU).THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 225
the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility - Canon VIXIA HF R300 | VIXIA HF R30 / HF R32 / HF R300 Instruction Manual - Page 226
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