Brand: CANON
Category: Camera
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Available Languages: EN , ES
Manual for VIXIA HF20 / VIXIA HF200
Uploaded: Aug. 10, 2025, 12:27 a.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2009-01-01
Warranty Information
One-year limited warranty for parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship under normal use.
- Getting Started: Charge the battery pack, prepare accessories, adjust LCD screen.
- Basic Operation: Select operating modes, use the joystick, navigate menus.
- First Time Settings: Set date/time, language, and time zone.
- Using a Memory Card: Insert/remove memory cards, select memory for recordings, initialize memory.
- Basic Recording: Shoot video, select video quality, zoom, use Quick Start function.
- Basic Playback: Play back video, select recordings, search for scenes, delete scenes.
- Advanced Functions: Explore special scene programs, change shutter speed/aperture, use Cinema Mode, Video Snapshot, Pre-recording, Face Detection, etc.
- Photos: Take and playback photos, use flash, adjust drive mode, etc.
- External Connections: Connect to terminals, save recordings to computer, author discs, transfer photos.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No power | Battery pack not loaded correctly. | Load the battery pack correctly. |
| Cannot record | Memory card is full or not inserted. | Insert a memory card or delete unwanted recordings. |
| Picture is blurry | Lens is dirty or focus is not set. | Clean the lens or set focus appropriately. |
| Sound is distorted | Microphone is blocked or input level is too high. | Unblock the microphone or adjust input level. |
| Cannot connect to TV | Connection cable is not properly connected. | Check cable connections. |