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... for any other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. •..., we will keep the model number and date of purchase of the camcorder. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of your product We...registered trademarks 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 licensed under license from...new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions.
... for any other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. •..., we will keep the model number and date of purchase of the camcorder. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of your product We...registered trademarks 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 licensed under license from...new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions.
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... a quality second only to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being there. Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 47). In other recording modes, the picture is detailed enough to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. Even in video recordings of...
... a quality second only to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being there. Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 47). In other recording modes, the picture is detailed enough to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. Even in video recordings of...
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... the video signal is recorded using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. You also have the following options: • You can easily play back my high-definition video on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or ...Blu-ray Disc players5. 2 For details about accidentally recording over important videos. • You can immediately access the scenes you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to the instruction manual of ...
... the video signal is recorded using the camcorder. 5 AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. You also have the following options: • You can easily play back my high-definition video on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or ...Blu-ray Disc players5. 2 For details about accidentally recording over important videos. • You can immediately access the scenes you can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to the instruction manual of ...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 8 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the ...Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 26 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording 28 Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 8 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the ...Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 26 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording 28 Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30...
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... 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-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 86 Copying your Recordings to an External Video...
... 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-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 86 Copying your Recordings to an External Video...
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... (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] to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with an HDMI input terminal. Change the...White Red AUDIO L R 79 Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals.
... (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] to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with an HDMI input terminal. Change the...White Red AUDIO L R 79 Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals.
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... to the TV. About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is connected to an HDTV using connection , there will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to mode ( 38) or mode ( 63). Correct ... Start the playback of the TV manually. Depending on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to DVI monitors. - Try one of the high-definition connections will be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to enjoy your 16:9 movies on the connected TV. Playback on the HDTV, ...
... to the TV. About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is connected to an HDTV using connection , there will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to mode ( 38) or mode ( 63). Correct ... Start the playback of the TV manually. Depending on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to DVI monitors. - Try one of the high-definition connections will be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to enjoy your 16:9 movies on the connected TV. Playback on the HDTV, ...
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...Connections Saving 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 ... on a regular basis. Refer to the camcorder. definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your photos that you can be restored back to this may result in the instruction manual of the DW-100. 82 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can...
...Connections Saving 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 ... on a regular basis. Refer to the camcorder. definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your photos that you can be restored back to this may result in the instruction manual of the DW-100. 82 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can...
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... display the type of discs it to mode to create high- definition discs of your movies or mode to the DVD Burner using the compact power adapter. • Select in the playlist ( 58). DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to create Photo DVDs of the disc), press , select... [Yes] and press again. 83 To overwrite the data (erasing the previous content of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . FUNC. [ Menu] or [Add Recordings to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn ...
... display the type of discs it to mode to create high- definition discs of your movies or mode to the DVD Burner using the compact power adapter. • Select in the playlist ( 58). DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to create Photo DVDs of the disc), press , select... [Yes] and press again. 83 To overwrite the data (erasing the previous content of your photos. • Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. • Connection . FUNC. [ Menu] or [Add Recordings to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn ...
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... insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes. • While the camcorder is connected to the playlist in MXP mode cannot be ejected automatically and a message will appear. Failing to vibrations or strong impacts. - WHEN..., [Task completed] will be displayed. Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with AVCHD-compatible devices, add to the DVD Burner, do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on the screen. • After pressing the...
... insert a brand new disc, close the disc tray. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes. • While the camcorder is connected to the playlist in MXP mode cannot be ejected automatically and a message will appear. Failing to vibrations or strong impacts. - WHEN..., [Task completed] will be displayed. Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with AVCHD-compatible devices, add to the DVD Burner, do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on the screen. • After pressing the...
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...modes ( 39) can be divided and continue on a TV. This is not available. 1 Connect the camcorder to Disc Playback mode. DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs. 3 Connect the camcorder to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on the next disc. Refer to begin the playback. menu and setup menus cannot be ...accessed while the camcorder is connected to open the memory card slot cover and do not remove...
...modes ( 39) can be divided and continue on a TV. This is not available. 1 Connect the camcorder to Disc Playback mode. DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs. 3 Connect the camcorder to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on the next disc. Refer to begin the playback. menu and setup menus cannot be ...accessed while the camcorder is connected to open the memory card slot cover and do not remove...
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... the computer using Connection . Refer also to a VCR or a digital video device. Stop recording when copying is complete. 5 Camcorder: Stop playback. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition. External Connections Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) You can...
... the computer using Connection . Refer also to a VCR or a digital video device. Stop recording when copying is complete. 5 Camcorder: Stop playback. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition. External Connections Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) You can...
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...only) or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. [Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the HDMI cable. [Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens. • When the ...font size is connected to an HDTV using the component video connection. [ 480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification. 96 zz - - - Some screens cannot be displayed in shortened form (icons only, etc.). z -
...only) or the brightness of the playback image on a TV. [Component Output]: You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the HDMI cable. [Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens. • When the ...font size is connected to an HDTV using the component video connection. [ 480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification. 96 zz - - - Some screens cannot be displayed in shortened form (icons only, etc.). z -
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...and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby ...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in case of the camcorder...the event 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 licensed under AT&T patents...
...and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under the AT&T patents to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby ...High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in case of the camcorder...the event 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 licensed under AT&T patents...
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... x 1,080 pixels before being there. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 47).... PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. 1 Video is recorded at a resolution of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that case, the picture captured is set to MXP or FXP mode. This results in...
... x 1,080 pixels before being there. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder Preserve your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program ( 47).... PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. 1 Video is recorded at a resolution of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that case, the picture captured is set to MXP or FXP mode. This results in...
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...you longer recording times for recording high-definition video. In such case, play back AVCHD discs of your recordings with family and friends ( 81). For details, refer to enjoy your TV or digital video recorder. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to the instruction...mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in Dolby Digital. 4 Depending on the device used with this camcorder refer to play back my high-definition video on the recording media so you need not worry about memory cards ...
...you longer recording times for recording high-definition video. In such case, play back AVCHD discs of your recordings with family and friends ( 81). For details, refer to enjoy your TV or digital video recorder. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to the instruction...mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in Dolby Digital. 4 Depending on the device used with this camcorder refer to play back my high-definition video on the recording media so you need not worry about memory cards ...
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Table of contents Introduction 6 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 8 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the ...Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 26 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording 28 Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30...
Table of contents Introduction 6 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder 8 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive 14 About this Manual 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the ...Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 26 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 27 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording 28 Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30...
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... 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-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 86 Copying your Recordings to an External Video...
... 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-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 86 Copying your Recordings to an External Video...
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...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] to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr Red Blue Pb... to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. 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.
...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] to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr Red Blue Pb... to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. 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.
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... you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using connection , there will be no video output from other connections. - About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is connected to widescreen mode if it is for your TV. 3 Turn on...
... you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - NOTES • We recommend powering the camcorder using connection , there will be no video output from other connections. - About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is connected to widescreen mode if it is for your TV. 3 Turn on...