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...HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in case of this information in the United States and/or other information here and retain this book as loss or theft. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Receive information on Canon... will keep the model number and date of purchase of the camcorder. Date of their respective companies. • This product is ... of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark...
...HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in case of this information in the United States and/or other information here and retain this book as loss or theft. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Receive information on Canon... will keep the model number and date of purchase of the camcorder. Date of their respective companies. • This product is ... of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Model Name: VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark...
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INFO button ( 22) Speaker ( 39) Memory card slot ( 32) USB terminal ( 80) HDMI OUT terminal ( 79, 81) AV OUT/ terminal ( 79) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 79) MIC terminal ( 56) Strap mount ( 25) Grip belt Instant AF sensor ( 94) Flash ( 66) Stereo microphone Front view 17 Components Guide Left side view Right side view button ( 27)/ (print/share) button ( 73, 86) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 42, 53)/ BATT.
INFO button ( 22) Speaker ( 39) Memory card slot ( 32) USB terminal ( 80) HDMI OUT terminal ( 79, 81) AV OUT/ terminal ( 79) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 79) MIC terminal ( 56) Strap mount ( 25) Grip belt Instant AF sensor ( 94) Flash ( 66) Stereo microphone Front view 17 Components Guide Left side view Right side view button ( 27)/ (print/share) button ( 73, 86) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 42, 53)/ BATT.
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... the LCD panel. * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the Camcorder HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the rear terminal cover. Terminals on the camcorder's terminal ( ). 78 External Connections This chapter explains how to... connect your camcorder to the camcorder. When you use connection do not forget the ...
... the LCD panel. * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the Camcorder HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the rear terminal cover. Terminals on the camcorder's terminal ( ). 78 External Connections This chapter explains how to... connect your camcorder to the camcorder. When you use connection do not forget the ...
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...] to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with an HDMI input terminal. Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr Red Blue Pb/Cb...
...] to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with an HDMI input terminal. Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr Red Blue Pb/Cb...
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... TV. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on the camcorder and set will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the instruction manual of the other terminals. 81 While the camcorder is for both video and audio. When...switch automatically to widescreen mode if it to an HDTV using a single cable for output only. Playback on the camcorder is connected to mode ( 38) or mode ( 63). The HDMI OUT terminal on an HDTV using the compact power adapter. • Connection : When you can enjoy video ...
... TV. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on the camcorder and set will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the instruction manual of the other terminals. 81 While the camcorder is for both video and audio. When...switch automatically to widescreen mode if it to an HDTV using a single cable for output only. Playback on the camcorder is connected to mode ( 38) or mode ( 63). The HDMI OUT terminal on an HDTV using the compact power adapter. • Connection : When you can enjoy video ...
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... -z- - zz - - - * Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable. [Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the... menu and other screens. • When the font size is set to [ Large], some information may be displayed using the larger font size. [Output Onscreen Displays] • When set to [ On], the camcorder...TV. [Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component video connection. [ 480i]: To use ...
... -z- - zz - - - * Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the HDMI cable. [Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the... menu and other screens. • When the font size is set to [ Large], some information may be displayed using the larger font size. [Output Onscreen Displays] • When set to [ On], the camcorder...TV. [Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the component video connection. [ 480i]: To use ...
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... for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. You can also adjust the volume using the HDMI cable. 2 Option available only from the playback scene ( 69). z z z2 z 33 [Quick Initialization], [Complete Initialization], [Cancel] [Photo Numbering] [ Reset], [ Continuous] zzzz...
... for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. You can also adjust the volume using the HDMI cable. 2 Option available only from the playback scene ( 69). z z z2 z 33 [Quick Initialization], [Complete Initialization], [Cancel] [Photo Numbering] [ Reset], [ Continuous] zzzz...
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...already contains a photo with a larger number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the TV can control the camcorder's playback using an HDMI cable, you can only be used to play back your recordings. • Depending on the TV set to mode, depending on the TV ...continue from 0101 to 9900, and stored in a recording mode ( 37) and the length of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is recording at the time. [Photo Numbering]: Select the photo ...
...already contains a photo with a larger number, a new photo will be assigned a number one higher than that of the TV can control the camcorder's playback using an HDMI cable, you can only be used to play back your recordings. • Depending on the TV set to mode, depending on the TV ...continue from 0101 to 9900, and stored in a recording mode ( 37) and the length of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be guaranteed even when connecting the camcorder to compatible TV sets. If the camcorder is connected to the TV while it is recording at the time. [Photo Numbering]: Select the photo ...
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...drop sensor to help prevent hard disk damage. Information Screens Menu item [HDD Info] - [Memory Card Info] - [Battery Info] - [HDMI Status] - zzzz - This menu option is set to [ On] in red on the screen and playback/recording may stop . • Keep...], [Monday] z z z z 31 z z z z 30 zzzz - - -z- - [Date Format]: Select the date format to [ On], recording/playback may stop when the camcorder approaches a weightless state, which the week starts for recording. • Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and...
...drop sensor to help prevent hard disk damage. Information Screens Menu item [HDD Info] - [Memory Card Info] - [Battery Info] - [HDMI Status] - zzzz - This menu option is set to [ On] in red on the screen and playback/recording may stop . • Keep...], [Monday] z z z z 31 z z z z 30 zzzz - - -z- - [Date Format]: Select the date format to [ On], recording/playback may stop when the camcorder approaches a weightless state, which the week starts for recording. • Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and...
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Additional Information [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. 100
Additional Information [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal. 100
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...the connection. - [Control for HDMI] is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not work (cannot play back using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is not activated on again. After a short while, turn the camcorder off the camcorder and the TV. Set it ...USB port on again and restore the connection. - Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of the connected TV. Connect the camcorder to [Connect and Set] ( 95). 106 Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn it is set to [Connect and Set...
...the connection. - [Control for HDMI] is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but HDMI-CEC does not work (cannot play back using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is not activated on again. After a short while, turn the camcorder off the camcorder and the TV. Set it ...USB port on again and restore the connection. - Even with TV sets compatible with HDMI-CEC the range of the connected TV. Connect the camcorder to [Connect and Set] ( 95). 106 Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn it is set to [Connect and Set...
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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... BP-819, BP-827 Battery Pack WD-H37 II Wide-converter CA-570 Compact Power Adapter TL-H37 Tele-converter HTC-100 HDMI Cable DTC-100 D Terminal Cable TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder FS-H37U Filter Set CTC-100 Component Cable CTC-100/S** Component ...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... BP-819, BP-827 Battery Pack WD-H37 II Wide-converter CA-570 Compact Power Adapter TL-H37 Tele-converter HTC-100 HDMI Cable DTC-100 D Terminal Cable TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder FS-H37U Filter Set CTC-100 Component Cable CTC-100/S** Component ...not available as an optional accessory. 122 Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to this camcorder.
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... and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. TL-H37 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in... brightly in color even in the picture when you use the flash. HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe for indoor shots or panoramic views. • When the Wide...
... and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. TL-H37 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in... brightly in color even in the picture when you use the flash. HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you to the camcorder's mini advanced shoe for indoor shots or panoramic views. • When the Wide...
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... Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37 II Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set HTC-100 HDMI Cable SS-650 Shoulder Strap SS-600 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 8468A002AA D85-1792-000 D83-0770-000...
... Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37 II Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set HTC-100 HDMI Cable SS-650 Shoulder Strap SS-600 Shoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 8468A002AA D85-1792-000 D83-0770-000...
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...the hard disk) 3.5 W (viewfinder, normal brightness, recording on ) Operating temperature Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt) Weight (camcorder body only) ∅ 3.5 mm minijack; Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced...compatible; Output only; Subject to change without notice. 129 Output only HDMI mini connector; The information in .) 49 g (1.7 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. compatible with HDMI-CEC ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with Intelligent ...
...the hard disk) 3.5 W (viewfinder, normal brightness, recording on ) Operating temperature Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt) Weight (camcorder body only) ∅ 3.5 mm minijack; Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced...compatible; Output only; Subject to change without notice. 129 Output only HDMI mini connector; The information in .) 49 g (1.7 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. compatible with HDMI-CEC ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with Intelligent ...
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menu 28, 90 H Hard disk precautions 8 HDMI OUT terminal 79, 81 HDMI-CEC 98 Headphones 54 130 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...
menu 28, 90 H Hard disk precautions 8 HDMI OUT terminal 79, 81 HDMI-CEC 98 Headphones 54 130 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...
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...Canon new products and promotions. and other information here and retain this book as loss or theft. Customers only. Write down the number and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...be trademarks or registered trademarks of the camcorder. "Dolby" and the double-D ...VIXIA HG20 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is licensed under license from Dolby Laboratories. Date of this information in case of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your new Canon...
...Canon new products and promotions. and other information here and retain this book as loss or theft. Customers only. Write down the number and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...be trademarks or registered trademarks of the camcorder. "Dolby" and the double-D ...VIXIA HG20 A Serial No.: Trademark Acknowledgements • The SD logo is licensed under license from Dolby Laboratories. Date of this information in case of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of your new Canon...
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Components Guide Left side view Right side view button ( 27)/ (print/share) button ( 73, 86) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 42, 53)/ BATT. INFO button ( 22) Speaker ( 39) Memory card slot ( 32) USB terminal ( 80) HDMI OUT terminal ( 79, 81) AV OUT/ terminal ( 79) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 79) MIC terminal ( 56) Strap mount ( 25) Grip belt Instant AF sensor ( 94) Flash ( 66) Stereo microphone Front view 17
Components Guide Left side view Right side view button ( 27)/ (print/share) button ( 73, 86) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 42, 53)/ BATT. INFO button ( 22) Speaker ( 39) Memory card slot ( 32) USB terminal ( 80) HDMI OUT terminal ( 79, 81) AV OUT/ terminal ( 79) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 79) MIC terminal ( 56) Strap mount ( 25) Grip belt Instant AF sensor ( 94) Flash ( 66) Stereo microphone Front view 17
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... an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the camcorder's terminal ( ). 78 AV OUT/ Terminal Access: Open the front terminal cover. Sound from the built-in a single convenient cable. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in speaker...use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal. External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the Camcorder HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the rear terminal cover.
... an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the camcorder's terminal ( ). 78 AV OUT/ Terminal Access: Open the front terminal cover. Sound from the built-in a single convenient cable. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in speaker...use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal. External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the Camcorder HDMI OUT Terminal* Access: Open the rear terminal cover.
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Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr Red Blue Pb/Cb CTC-100/S Component Cable Y (supplied) Green STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) White Red ... Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with an HDMI input terminal. HDMI IN (HDMI mini-connector) HTC-100 HDMI Cable (optional) (standard HDMI connector) Connection Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the camcorder: - [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition) ( 96) - [AV/Headphones...
Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr Red Blue Pb/Cb CTC-100/S Component Cable Y (supplied) Green STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) White Red ... Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with an HDMI input terminal. HDMI IN (HDMI mini-connector) HTC-100 HDMI Cable (optional) (standard HDMI connector) Connection Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the camcorder: - [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition) ( 96) - [AV/Headphones...