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...and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above ...Canon product on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will keep the model number and date of purchase of their respective companies. • This product is a trademark. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the camcorder. Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20...
...and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Other names and products not mentioned above ...Canon product on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will keep the model number and date of purchase of their respective companies. • This product is a trademark. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the camcorder. Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20...
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... ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB HDD) of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is the new standard for more high-definition videos and... photos. • You can easily play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in unused space on the recording media so you want to Using a Memory Card ( 31...
... ( 120 GB HDD) or 5.5 hours ( 60 GB HDD) of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the device is the new standard for more high-definition videos and... photos. • You can easily play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in unused space on the recording media so you want to Using a Memory Card ( 31...
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... Printing Photos 72 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 73 Selecting the Print Settings 75 Trimming Settings 76 Print Orders External Connections 78 Terminals on the Camcorder 79 Connection Diagrams 81 Playback on a TV Screen 82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 82 Authoring High...
... Printing Photos 72 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 73 Selecting the Print Settings 75 Trimming Settings 76 Print Orders External Connections 78 Terminals on the Camcorder 79 Connection Diagrams 81 Playback on a TV Screen 82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 82 Authoring High...
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...LP mode for better movie quality; Press VIEWFINDER to mode. 35 Select MXP or FXP mode for longer recording times. NOTES • AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in very loud places (such as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. * The brightness setting is not a malfunction.... Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will change the brightness of the LCD screen* ( 26) ...
...LP mode for better movie quality; Press VIEWFINDER to mode. 35 Select MXP or FXP mode for longer recording times. NOTES • AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in very loud places (such as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. * The brightness setting is not a malfunction.... Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will change the brightness of the LCD screen* ( 26) ...
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... computer and restore the backup files to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your Recordings without a Computer The following options are saved on a regular basis. definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your photos that you can...Always back up on your movies onto a computer on the hard disk or memory card. IMPORTANT When the camcorder is limited, make sure to save standard- Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can play back with the relevant sections in the highest video quality available. ...
... computer and restore the backup files to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your Recordings without a Computer The following options are saved on a regular basis. definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your photos that you can...Always back up on your movies onto a computer on the hard disk or memory card. IMPORTANT When the camcorder is limited, make sure to save standard- Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can play back with the relevant sections in the highest video quality available. ...
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...an information screen will display the type of the disc), press , select [Yes] and press again. 83 DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to Disc] Desired option FUNC. Connecting to the disc. Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode) [All Photos] Add all the scenes to the disc(s). [... contains the recordings you want to add to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD Burner. Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode) [All Scenes] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc. [Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders (...
...an information screen will display the type of the disc), press , select [Yes] and press again. 83 DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to Disc] Desired option FUNC. Connecting to the disc. Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode) [All Photos] Add all the scenes to the disc(s). [... contains the recordings you want to add to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD Burner. Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode) [All Scenes] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc. [Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders (...
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... will appear. Failing to do so may not be able to eject the disc. 84 Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner. - WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS After a disc is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray and ... in advance the scenes you may result in MXP mode cannot be created with AVCHD-compatible devices, add to DW-100 Cautions on handling. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes. • While the camcorder is connected to vibrations or strong impacts. - External Connections 4 Press the start ...
... will appear. Failing to do so may not be able to eject the disc. 84 Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner. - WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS After a disc is finished, insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray and ... in advance the scenes you may result in MXP mode cannot be created with AVCHD-compatible devices, add to DW-100 Cautions on handling. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes. • While the camcorder is connected to vibrations or strong impacts. - External Connections 4 Press the start ...
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...to play back your discs even in one disc, it to Disc Playback mode. IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not remove the memory card. NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be divided and continue on a TV. Playing Back... can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you want to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on the next disc. NOTES If a scene does not fit entirely in a location where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available. 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV. This is very convenient, for disc playback.
...to play back your discs even in one disc, it to Disc Playback mode. IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not remove the memory card. NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be divided and continue on a TV. Playing Back... can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you want to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on the next disc. NOTES If a scene does not fit entirely in a location where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available. 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV. This is very convenient, for disc playback.
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not available as an optional accessory. 122 Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to this camcorder. compatible printers * Accessories that are compatible with the camcorder; Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. ** Supplied with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached... Case * DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone * VL-5 Video Light STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable SD/SDHC memory card Card reader/writer AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer PictBridge-
not available as an optional accessory. 122 Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to this camcorder. compatible printers * Accessories that are compatible with the camcorder; Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. ** Supplied with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached... Case * DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone * VL-5 Video Light STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable SD/SDHC memory card Card reader/writer AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer PictBridge-
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...external distance sensor when set to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at 1/30) Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). FXP mode: 15 ...MXP mode: 5 hr. 30 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. FXP mode: 7 hr. 50 min. XP...
...external distance sensor when set to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at 1/30) Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical-Shift Image Stabilizer 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). FXP mode: 15 ...MXP mode: 5 hr. 30 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. FXP mode: 7 hr. 50 min. XP...
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Additional Information Index 24F progressive frame rate 22, 92 24p Cinema Mode 47 A Abroad, using the camcorder 121 Aperture (f number 46 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 97 Audio recording level 53 Auto exposure bracketing 67 Auto slow shutter 94... Autofocus (AF) AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . 94 Instant AF/Normal AF 94 Av (recording program 46 AV OUT/ terminal 54, 78 AVCHD specifications 6 B Backing up recordings 82 Backlight correction 49 Battery pack Battery information 22 Charging 23 Remaining charge indicator 22 Beach (recording program 45 Built-in...
Additional Information Index 24F progressive frame rate 22, 92 24p Cinema Mode 47 A Abroad, using the camcorder 121 Aperture (f number 46 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 97 Audio recording level 53 Auto exposure bracketing 67 Auto slow shutter 94... Autofocus (AF) AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . 94 Instant AF/Normal AF 94 Av (recording program 46 AV OUT/ terminal 54, 78 AVCHD specifications 6 B Backing up recordings 82 Backlight correction 49 Battery pack Battery information 22 Charging 23 Remaining charge indicator 22 Beach (recording program 45 Built-in...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Write down the number and other ...your product We will send you refer to aid identification in case of the camcorder. Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. The serial number of this book as loss or theft... Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. Customers only.
...and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Write down the number and other ...your product We will send you refer to aid identification in case of the camcorder. Receive information on Canon new products and promotions. The serial number of this book as loss or theft... Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. Customers only.
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... ( 81). You also have the following options: • You can easily play back AVCHD discs of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in unused space on the recording media so you can easily manage ...hard disk or commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using AVCHD specifications3. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 5 Discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be used with this camcorder refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital...
... ( 81). You also have the following options: • You can easily play back AVCHD discs of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in unused space on the recording media so you can easily manage ...hard disk or commercially available SD/SDHC memory cards2 using AVCHD specifications3. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 5 Discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be used with this camcorder refer to the instruction manual of your TV or digital...
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... Printing Photos 72 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 73 Selecting the Print Settings 75 Trimming Settings 76 Print Orders External Connections 78 Terminals on the Camcorder 79 Connection Diagrams 81 Playback on a TV Screen 82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 82 Authoring High...
... Printing Photos 72 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 73 Selecting the Print Settings 75 Trimming Settings 76 Print Orders External Connections 78 Terminals on the Camcorder 79 Connection Diagrams 81 Playback on a TV Screen 82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings 82 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 82 Authoring High...
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...; You can pull out the viewfinder if it may be difficult to the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. select LP mode for better movie quality; In such case, change the recording time available. The table on page 36 gives ... and pull it out until it may not be recorded at the actual levels. • When recording in MXP mode cannot be played back on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players (as of June 2008). Using the Viewfinder When recording in bright places it clicks. • Adjust ...
...; You can pull out the viewfinder if it may be difficult to the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. select LP mode for better movie quality; In such case, change the recording time available. The table on page 36 gives ... and pull it out until it may not be recorded at the actual levels. • When recording in MXP mode cannot be played back on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players (as of June 2008). Using the Viewfinder When recording in bright places it clicks. • Adjust ...
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... and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are also available: • Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos ( 82). • Connect the...hard disk. For details about installing the software refer to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can be restored back to the camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3. Always back up your recordings to the computer ...
... and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are also available: • Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos ( 82). • Connect the...hard disk. For details about installing the software refer to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can be restored back to the camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3. Always back up your recordings to the computer ...
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...discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the compact power adapter. • Select in the playlist ( 58...the previous content of discs it to mode to Disc] Desired option FUNC. Preparations on the Camcorder 1 Turn on the DVD Burner. FUNC. [ Menu] or [Add Recordings to create high- Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode) [All Scenes] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc you...
...discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the compact power adapter. • Select in the playlist ( 58...the previous content of discs it to mode to Disc] Desired option FUNC. Preparations on the Camcorder 1 Turn on the DVD Burner. FUNC. [ Menu] or [Add Recordings to create high- Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode) [All Scenes] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc you...
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...brand new disc, close the disc tray and repeat the operation. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner. - Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner Type of external player → Disc content ↓ Discs containing scenes ...LP) DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players compatible with AVCHD DVD players not compatible with AVCHD* Cannot be played back (as you may result in MXP mode. Then, select the [Playlist] option to create the disc. • While the camcorder is connected to DW-100 Cautions on handling. Do ...
...brand new disc, close the disc tray and repeat the operation. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner. - Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner Type of external player → Disc content ↓ Discs containing scenes ...LP) DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players compatible with AVCHD DVD players not compatible with AVCHD* Cannot be played back (as you may result in MXP mode. Then, select the [Playlist] option to create the disc. • While the camcorder is connected to DW-100 Cautions on handling. Do ...
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...PHOTO DVDS Photo DVDs are created using the DW-100 DVD Burner. 85 NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back the slideshow as a DVD and you want to play back your discs...standard DVD players. If your Photo DVDs using the DVD Burner. • The FUNC. DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs. 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams ( 79). Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner You can be played back using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). NOTES If a scene does...
...PHOTO DVDS Photo DVDs are created using the DW-100 DVD Burner. 85 NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back the slideshow as a DVD and you want to play back your discs...standard DVD players. If your Photo DVDs using the DVD Burner. • The FUNC. DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs. 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams ( 79). Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner You can be played back using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). NOTES If a scene does...
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Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. ** Supplied with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to ... Case * DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone * VL-5 Video Light STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable SD/SDHC memory card Card reader/writer AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer PictBridge- not available as an optional accessory. 122 compatible printers * Accessories that are compatible with the...
Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. ** Supplied with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to ... Case * DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone * VL-5 Video Light STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-400PCU USB Cable SD/SDHC memory card Card reader/writer AVCHD discs/ Photo DVDs Computer PictBridge- not available as an optional accessory. 122 compatible printers * Accessories that are compatible with the...