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Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Less than 2 seconds. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. To include yourself in the following cases: - This has ... picture when recording with more than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. - Repeat this action to normal or bright. LCD Backlight You can monitor the LCD screen...
Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Less than 2 seconds. pressed down for more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. To include yourself in the following cases: - This has ... picture when recording with more than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. - Repeat this action to normal or bright. LCD Backlight You can monitor the LCD screen...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... use slower shutter speeds to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen. - Use low aperture values (larger lens opening ) to get a wider depth of the background increases the more you select [ Shutter-Priority AE] or [ Aperture-Priority AE], a...to the desired value. use a tripod especially in mode, as in shaded places. The picture may become overexposed on the screen. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. Video - Desired TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE...
... use slower shutter speeds to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen. - Use low aperture values (larger lens opening ) to get a wider depth of the background increases the more you select [ Shutter-Priority AE] or [ Aperture-Priority AE], a...to the desired value. use a tripod especially in mode, as in shaded places. The picture may become overexposed on the screen. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. Video - Desired TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...drop protection mechanism ( 99) is set to avoid rapid temperature changes. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - The lens or Instant AF sensor is not a malfunction. Back up your recordings ( ... )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual. - This is dirty. The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( appears). When the media contains a large number of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - Cannot record a photo. - There is activated. 102 ...
...drop protection mechanism ( 99) is set to avoid rapid temperature changes. The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Autofocus does not work on or flashing). - The lens or Instant AF sensor is not a malfunction. Back up your recordings ( ... )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual. - This is dirty. The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( appears). When the media contains a large number of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - Cannot record a photo. - There is activated. 102 ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...is full. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The LOCK switch on the camcorder but there is set to the camcorder, disconnect it. In such case, appears. The internal lens fixture can be captured from the playback scene when [TV Type] is no image on the ...memory card. - Photos cannot be heard from the built-in speaker. - When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using...
...is full. Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - The LOCK switch on the camcorder but there is set to the camcorder, disconnect it. In such case, appears. The internal lens fixture can be captured from the playback scene when [TV Type] is no image on the ...memory card. - Photos cannot be heard from the built-in speaker. - When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using...
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... more than 1,000 photos). Check the disc. - Additional Information The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off , then on again. - The lens cover did not open . If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. The lens cover is not fully closed. Turn the camcorder off , then on again. - If the problem persists, contact...
... more than 1,000 photos). Check the disc. - Additional Information The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off , then on again. - The lens cover did not open . If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. The lens cover is not fully closed. Turn the camcorder off , then on again. - If the problem persists, contact...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... hard disk damage. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. • Do not leave the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. If any of the above should this may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of heat generated by the LCD panel or the viewfinder ( only). ...Do not leave the camcorder pointed at altitudes higher than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). If you initialize the hard ...
... hard disk damage. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. • Do not leave the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. If any of the above should this may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of heat generated by the LCD panel or the viewfinder ( only). ...Do not leave the camcorder pointed at altitudes higher than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.). If you initialize the hard ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...a soft dry cloth. 120 Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to another person, initialize the built-in hard disk or memory card using the same option. Lens, Viewfinder ( only) and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is ...non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Wipe it again using the [Complete Initialization] option ( 33). If giving the camcorder to clean the camcorder body. Take the necessary precautions when you delete movies or initialize ...
...a soft dry cloth. 120 Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to another person, initialize the built-in hard disk or memory card using the same option. Lens, Viewfinder ( only) and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is ...non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Wipe it again using the [Complete Initialization] option ( 33). If giving the camcorder to clean the camcorder body. Take the necessary precautions when you delete movies or initialize ...
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HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you to record brightly in color even in dark places. WD-H37 II Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide ... cable sends both video and audio signals. It attaches 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. •...
HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you to record brightly in color even in dark places. WD-H37 II Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide ... cable sends both video and audio signals. It attaches 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. •...
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...: 12 hr. 15 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. Built-in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements)...color, approx. 211,000 dots Viewfinder 0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 dots Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f=4.8-57.6 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 12x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent: Movies: 42.9 - 514.8 mm Photos (LW): Photos (L, M, S): 42.9 - 514.8...
...: 12 hr. 15 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. Built-in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements)...color, approx. 211,000 dots Viewfinder 0.27 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 123,000 dots Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f=4.8-57.6 mm, F/1.8-3.0, 12x optical zoom 35 mm equivalent: Movies: 42.9 - 514.8 mm Photos (LW): Photos (L, M, S): 42.9 - 514.8...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. - Less than 0.01% of the battery pack. 26 This has no effect on the recorded ... more than 99.99% of both the LCD and viewfinder* screen. * only. 90° 180° Subject can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Repeat this action to specification. Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees...
Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can set the brightness of the screen to normal or bright. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder. - Less than 0.01% of the battery pack. 26 This has no effect on the recorded ... more than 99.99% of both the LCD and viewfinder* screen. * only. 90° 180° Subject can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Repeat this action to specification. Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...of 1/250 second, etc. 46 Check the image on cloudy days or in a portrait; To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening ) to softly blur the background in shaded places. Video - The blur effect of field, giving... a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. White points may not appear smooth ...
...of 1/250 second, etc. 46 Check the image on cloudy days or in a portrait; To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening ) to softly blur the background in shaded places. Video - The blur effect of field, giving... a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. White points may not appear smooth ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... the actual start recording. - menu is set to clean the lens. 120). Turn it off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use it already contains the maximum number of the camcorder, the image may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism ... sure to another location. - The point where Start/Stop was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Cannot record a photo. - The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. ...
... the actual start recording. - menu is set to clean the lens. 120). Turn it off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use it already contains the maximum number of the camcorder, the image may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism ... sure to another location. - The point where Start/Stop was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the lens, the image appears slightly bent. - The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Cannot record a photo. - The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. ...
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... 68). - Change the setting to [Reset] ( 98) and insert a new memory card. - Set it . Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - The internal lens fixture can be captured from the playback scene when [TV Type] is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. This is not a malfunction....Cannot insert the memory card. - Delete some recordings ( 44, 65) to [Wide TV] ( 97). Set [Wireless Remote Control] to the camcorder, disconnect it to free some space or replace the memory card. - The memory card is no sound from the built-in speaker. - Speaker volume...
... 68). - Change the setting to [Reset] ( 98) and insert a new memory card. - Set it . Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - The internal lens fixture can be captured from the playback scene when [TV Type] is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. This is not a malfunction....Cannot insert the memory card. - Delete some recordings ( 44, 65) to [Wide TV] ( 97). Set [Wireless Remote Control] to the camcorder, disconnect it to free some space or replace the memory card. - The memory card is no sound from the built-in speaker. - Speaker volume...
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... Optional DW-100 DVD Burner If an error message appears while the camcorder is open completely when you set more than 1,000 photos). If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card ... DVD disc or a brand new DVD disc is not fully open. Check the disc. - The lens cover is inserted. Protected photos ( ) cannot be deleted - You transferred data to the camcorder. Unable to write onto it and then reconnect the USB cable. There was an error when reading ...
... Optional DW-100 DVD Burner If an error message appears while the camcorder is open completely when you set more than 1,000 photos). If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. If the problem persists, contact a Canon Service Center. Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card ... DVD disc or a brand new DVD disc is not fully open. Check the disc. - The lens cover is inserted. Protected photos ( ) cannot be deleted - You transferred data to the camcorder. Unable to write onto it and then reconnect the USB cable. There was an error when reading ...
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... take a rest break as necessary. 117 As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of heat generated by the LCD panel or the viewfinder ( only). Be careful when closing the LCD panel. •...; Do not leave the camcorder in order to shocks or vibrations as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder ( only) at a bright subject. • Do not use of a car ...
... take a rest break as necessary. 117 As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. • Be careful of heat generated by the LCD panel or the viewfinder ( only). Be careful when closing the LCD panel. •...; Do not leave the camcorder in order to shocks or vibrations as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder ( only) at a bright subject. • Do not use of a car ...
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...; Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Additional Information Disposal Maintenance/Others When you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of the screen...
...; Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Additional Information Disposal Maintenance/Others When you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of the screen...
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... by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for cable-free operation. 125 HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you to record brightly in color even in the picture when you use the flash.... 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. • The minimum...
... by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for cable-free operation. 125 HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an all-digital connection, allowing you to record brightly in color even in the picture when you use the flash.... 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. • The minimum...
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Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; XP+ mode: 21 hr. 40 min. FXP mode: 7 hr. 50 min. XP+ mode: 10 ...: Movies: 42.9 - 514.8 mm Photos (LW): Photos (L, M, S): 42.9 - 514.8 mm 39.3 - 471.6 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements) AF System Autofocus (TTL + 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...
Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; XP+ mode: 21 hr. 40 min. FXP mode: 7 hr. 50 min. XP+ mode: 10 ...: Movies: 42.9 - 514.8 mm Photos (LW): Photos (L, M, S): 42.9 - 514.8 mm 39.3 - 471.6 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups (2 aspheric elements) AF System Autofocus (TTL + 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...