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... type of power source indicated on the product and in the operating instructions should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Pay particular attention to the product. Do not use the camera close to lightning and power-line surges. 15 Overloading - Regarding other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection...
... type of power source indicated on the product and in the operating instructions should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Pay particular attention to the product. Do not use the camera close to lightning and power-line surges. 15 Overloading - Regarding other sources of antenna discharge unit, connection...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... video. Use the DVD Burner to enjoy your TV or digital video recorder. • You can shoot approximately 11 hours ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB HDD) of June 2008). In such case, play back AVCHD discs of a hard disk? This Double Media recording system gives you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to play back my high-definition video on the recording media so you need not worry about memory cards...
... video. Use the DVD Burner to enjoy your TV or digital video recorder. • You can shoot approximately 11 hours ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB HDD) of June 2008). In such case, play back AVCHD discs of a hard disk? This Double Media recording system gives you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to play back my high-definition video on the recording media so you need not worry about memory cards...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback) 20 Operating mode Recording program ( 45, 46) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 52) Recording mode ( 35) Photo quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 68) Remote sensor off ( 98) Hard disk/memory card operation ( 22) Instant AF ( 94), MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) Record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording time On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F ...
Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback) 20 Operating mode Recording program ( 45, 46) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effect ( 52) Recording mode ( 35) Photo quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 68) Remote sensor off ( 98) Hard disk/memory card operation ( 22) Instant AF ( 94), MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : seconds) Record pause mode: Total number of scenes Remaining recording time On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F ...
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... Intelligent System will be displayed. You can be recorded • When viewing the photos, the display will always be in green. • Depending on the recording media, " END" (built-in hard disk) or " END" (memory card) will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. Introduction Hard disk/memory card operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse , Remaining battery time 100% 75% 50% 25...
... Intelligent System will be displayed. You can be recorded • When viewing the photos, the display will always be in green. • Depending on the recording media, " END" (built-in hard disk) or " END" (memory card) will display the charge status (as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. Introduction Hard disk/memory card operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse , Remaining battery time 100% 75% 50% 25...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... the camcorder to toggle between the normal and bright settings. NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD...
... the camcorder to toggle between the normal and bright settings. NOTES • This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD...
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... access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - All settings under the setup menu's , and tabs. EASY MODE Press the button to enter the mode (the button's blue light will be used in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to your preference. Basic Operation of the Camcorder The Button: Flexible Recording Mode or The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: mode...
... access the menus but you can change the following settings in advance, before setting the camcorder to mode. - All settings under the setup menu's , and tabs. EASY MODE Press the button to enter the mode (the button's blue light will be used in flexible recording mode, the camcorder can access the menus and change the camcorder's settings to your preference. Basic Operation of the Camcorder The Button: Flexible Recording Mode or The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or photos: mode...
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... playback modes, you want to display the joystick guide. 2 Adjust ( ) the volume. Press again to increase the playback speed to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not subject the camcorder to approximately 5x → 15x → 60x the normal speed. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Hold the button pressed for playback. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1 During playback, press to use the buttons on the recording conditions, you close the LCD panel. Use...
... playback modes, you want to display the joystick guide. 2 Adjust ( ) the volume. Press again to increase the playback speed to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not subject the camcorder to approximately 5x → 15x → 60x the normal speed. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Hold the button pressed for playback. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1 During playback, press to use the buttons on the recording conditions, you close the LCD panel. Use...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to capture. 3 Press PHOTO fully. The size of the screen. Use this function ( 97). POINTS TO CHECK Set [TV Type] to [ Wide TV] before using this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the captured photo will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene. • A photo captured from the entire...
Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to capture. 3 Press PHOTO fully. The size of the screen. Use this function ( 97). POINTS TO CHECK Set [TV Type] to [ Wide TV] before using this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the captured photo will reflect the date and time of recording of the original scene. • A photo captured from the entire...
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... changes to . • The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will not work when the hard disk or memory card contains 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. IMPORTANT • If continues to any PictBridge-compatible printer. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the printer. Removing all photos - Deleting all transfer...
... changes to . • The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will not work when the hard disk or memory card contains 1,800 photos or more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. IMPORTANT • If continues to any PictBridge-compatible printer. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the printer. Removing all photos - Deleting all transfer...
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... not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is connected to eject the disc. 84 Insert the next disc and close the disc tray. Do not change the position of external player → Disc content ↓ Discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode Discs containing only scenes recorded in MXP mode. TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE SAME DISC After the operation...
... not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is connected to eject the disc. 84 Insert the next disc and close the disc tray. Do not change the position of external player → Disc content ↓ Discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode Discs containing only scenes recorded in MXP mode. TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE SAME DISC After the operation...
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... copy appears. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the compact power adapter. • By default, on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM you want to transfer. • Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view. 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Preparations Install the software before the scene. 3 Camcorder: Resume playback. 4 External device: Begin recording...
... copy appears. NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection . Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the compact power adapter. • By default, on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM you want to transfer. • Select the (hard disk) or (memory card) tab ( 40) and move the zoom lever toward T to return to single photo view. 4 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . Preparations Install the software before the scene. 3 Camcorder: Resume playback. 4 External device: Begin recording...
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... powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more ; • If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and press . • The direct transfer menu appears on the software and the specifications/settings...
... powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual. • Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Macintosh: 1,000 photos or more ; • If the device type selection screen appears, select [Computer/Printer] and press . • The direct transfer menu appears on the software and the specifications/settings...
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... memory card. [ Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from 0101 to 9900, and stored in a recording mode ( 37) and the length of the TV can control the camcorder's playback using the [ Continuous] setting. 98 Additional Information [Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. [Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. [Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder...
... memory card. [ Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from 0101 to 9900, and stored in a recording mode ( 37) and the length of the TV can control the camcorder's playback using the [ Continuous] setting. 98 Additional Information [Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. [Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. [Power Saving Mode]: In order to save power when the camcorder...
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... the recording media ( 33). Delete some space. - The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. - In mode: You cannot take longer than usual. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk/memory card (while the ACCESS indicator is on the subject. The lens or Instant AF sensor is a slight interval between recording ( )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual. - Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( use . Recording...
... the recording media ( 33). Delete some space. - The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. - In mode: You cannot take longer than usual. You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk/memory card (while the ACCESS indicator is on the subject. The lens or Instant AF sensor is a slight interval between recording ( )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual. - Adjust the viewfinder with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( use . Recording...
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... a new memory card. - Change the position of the wireless controller. There is not a malfunction. Open the LCD panel. - Cannot record on the TV screen. - Set [Photo Numbering] to [On]. - In such case, appears. Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - When using the white and red plugs of the TV. When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect also the audio connections using the camcorder in the...
... a new memory card. - Change the position of the wireless controller. There is not a malfunction. Open the LCD panel. - Cannot record on the TV screen. - Set [Photo Numbering] to [On]. - In such case, appears. Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - When using the white and red plugs of the TV. When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect also the audio connections using the camcorder in the...
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... camcorder to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM). Remove the protection ( 70). If a dialog box appeared on again. - This message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted. - Close the memory card slot cover - Connect the compact power adapter - Disc access failure. The lens cover is open . This photo could not be displayed - You transferred data to a playback mode. Unable to set the camcorder...
... camcorder to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM). Remove the protection ( 70). If a dialog box appeared on again. - This message can appear when a commercially available DVD disc (a DVD disc containing movies, software, etc.) or an 8 cm mini DVD disc is inserted. - Close the memory card slot cover - Connect the compact power adapter - Disc access failure. The lens cover is open . This photo could not be displayed - You transferred data to a playback mode. Unable to set the camcorder...
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... order settings to set more than 998 photos in the printer or the print head is out of the camcorder conflict with a print order. You attempted to print X photos that may require repairs. (Canon PIXMA printers: the printer's green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.) - Check the printer status. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with a battery, it to replace the...
... order settings to set more than 998 photos in the printer or the print head is out of the camcorder conflict with a print order. You attempted to print X photos that may require repairs. (Canon PIXMA printers: the printer's green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.) - Check the printer status. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with a battery, it to replace the...
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...], Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at the time of Photos Television System mode: 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording: 1920 x 1080, 848 x 480 pixels 1080/60i2 Recording Media Built-in hard disk: 120 GB, SD or SDHC memory card (not included) 60 GB Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Built-in hard disk: MXP mode: 5 hr. 30 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video...
...], Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at the time of Photos Television System mode: 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording: 1920 x 1080, 848 x 480 pixels 1080/60i2 Recording Media Built-in hard disk: 120 GB, SD or SDHC memory card (not included) 60 GB Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Built-in hard disk: MXP mode: 5 hr. 30 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video...
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... battery 119 C Calendar display 41 Capturing photos from video 69 Cine Mode (recording program 47 COMPONENT OUT terminal 79 Condensation 121 Connections to external devices . . . . . 79 Continuous shooting 67 Copying Movies 60 Photos 70 D Data code 53, 95 Date and time 30 Date format 99 Daylight saving time 31 Time zone 31 Deleting Movies 37, 44, 59 Photos 63, 65 Digital effects 52 Direct print 72 Direct transfer 86 Dividing scenes 57 Drive mode 67 Drop sensor 99 DVD authoring 82 E EASY mode 27 Error messages...
... battery 119 C Calendar display 41 Capturing photos from video 69 Cine Mode (recording program 47 COMPONENT OUT terminal 79 Condensation 121 Connections to external devices . . . . . 79 Continuous shooting 67 Copying Movies 60 Photos 70 D Data code 53, 95 Date and time 30 Date format 99 Daylight saving time 31 Time zone 31 Deleting Movies 37, 44, 59 Photos 63, 65 Digital effects 52 Direct print 72 Direct transfer 86 Dividing scenes 57 Drive mode 67 Drop sensor 99 DVD authoring 82 E EASY mode 27 Error messages...
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... Power save 34 Print order 76 Print/share button 73, 87 Printing photos 72 Protecting photos 70 Q Quick Start function 37 R Recording Movies 34 Photos 61 Recording mode 35 Recording programs 45, 46 Recording time 36 Remote sensor 25 RESET 104 Reviewing Movies (Record review 37 Photos 93 S Screen icons 20 SD/SDHC memory card 31 Searching scenes by date 41 Selecting recordings 43 Selecting the media for playback 40 for recording 33 Self timer 48 Serial number 18 Setup menus 29, 92 Shutter speed...
... Power save 34 Print order 76 Print/share button 73, 87 Printing photos 72 Protecting photos 70 Q Quick Start function 37 R Recording Movies 34 Photos 61 Recording mode 35 Recording programs 45, 46 Recording time 36 Remote sensor 25 RESET 104 Reviewing Movies (Record review 37 Photos 93 S Screen icons 20 SD/SDHC memory card 31 Searching scenes by date 41 Selecting recordings 43 Selecting the media for playback 40 for recording 33 Self timer 48 Serial number 18 Setup menus 29, 92 Shutter speed...