VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Programs 46 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 47 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 48 Self Timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Digital Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54...
... Programs 46 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 47 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 48 Self Timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Digital Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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.../size ( 62) Instant AF ( 94), MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) Number of available photos On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 94) Camcorder shake warning ( 94) Focus and exposure lock ( 61) Flash ( 66) Histogram... ( 67) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 98) Protected photo mark ( 70) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 49) File size Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 62)...
.../size ( 62) Instant AF ( 94), MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) Number of available photos On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 94) Camcorder shake warning ( 94) Focus and exposure lock ( 61) Flash ( 66) Histogram... ( 67) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 98) Protected photo mark ( 70) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 49) File size Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 62)...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen. - The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. Shutter speed guidelines Note that on the screen. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks] - Use faster shutter speeds to obtain the optimal exposure for...
... recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen. - The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. Shutter speed guidelines Note that on the screen. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks] - Use faster shutter speeds to obtain the optimal exposure for...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...the backlight correction. "MF" appears. 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to autofocus. 49 to automatic exposure. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • ... guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to verify if the image is focused. Press BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to help you start the procedure. 1 Press guide....
...the backlight correction. "MF" appears. 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to autofocus. 49 to automatic exposure. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • ... guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [Next] to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to verify if the image is focused. Press BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to help you start the procedure. 1 Press guide....
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... press FUNC. FUNC. [ Automatic] Desired option* FUNC. * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in your recordings. White Balance The white balance function helps you to manual focus. and continue instead with the following procedure. Instead of step 2 in shaded...
... press FUNC. FUNC. [ Automatic] Desired option* FUNC. * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in your recordings. White Balance The white balance function helps you to manual focus. and continue instead with the following procedure. Instead of step 2 in shaded...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...recording media for details on the wireless controller, the photo is recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked. 4 Press PHOTO fully. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). • When the subject is on or flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter. 61 You can ... card slot cover. - taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. By default, photos are recorded on the camcorder. Failing to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not change the position of the mode dial. The ACCESS indicator will appear. • When ...
...recording media for details on the wireless controller, the photo is recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked. 4 Press PHOTO fully. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). • When the subject is on or flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter. 61 You can ... card slot cover. - taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. By default, photos are recorded on the camcorder. Failing to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not change the position of the mode dial. The ACCESS indicator will appear. • When ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...8226; Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ( 48) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 52) 71 Failing to do ... switch on the memory card is not enough space on or flashing. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following functions... NOTES • If there is set and use the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator...
...8226; Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ( 48) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( 49) • White balance ( 50) • Image effects ( 51) • Digital effects ( 52) 71 Failing to do ... switch on the memory card is not enough space on or flashing. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT Observe the following functions... NOTES • If there is set and use the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... White Up to the normal display. / Camera Setup 2 Menu item [Digital Zoom] [ [Zoom Speed] [ [ [AF Mode] [ [Focus Priority] [ [Image Stabilizer] [ [Auto Slow Shutter] [ [Wind Screen] [ [Microphone Attenuator] [ Setting options Off], [ 40x], [...the center of the indicator indicates the zoom. • When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in . Use the ...zz - -z- zz - they will not affect the recordings - [Focus Assist Functions]: When the focus assist functions are emphasized to display a photo after it has been recorded...
... White Up to the normal display. / Camera Setup 2 Menu item [Digital Zoom] [ [Zoom Speed] [ [ [AF Mode] [ [Focus Priority] [ [Image Stabilizer] [ [Auto Slow Shutter] [ [Wind Screen] [ [Microphone Attenuator] [ Setting options Off], [ 40x], [...the center of the indicator indicates the zoom. • When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in . Use the ...zz - -z- zz - they will not affect the recordings - [Focus Assist Functions]: When the focus assist functions are emphasized to display a photo after it has been recorded...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... ( 99) is not a malfunction. If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations, move to clean the lens. 120). The camcorder will not start of scenes, some space. - This is active ( appears). - When the media contains a large number of recording... takes longer than usual. The recording media is not a malfunction. The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. - Turn off and use . - Focus manually ( 49). - Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual. When a subject crosses very quickly in a warmer location. Back up your recordings ...
... ( 99) is not a malfunction. If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations, move to clean the lens. 120). The camcorder will not start of scenes, some space. - This is active ( appears). - When the media contains a large number of recording... takes longer than usual. The recording media is not a malfunction. The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording. - Turn off and use . - Focus manually ( 49). - Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual. When a subject crosses very quickly in a warmer location. Back up your recordings ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...connecting to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus Filter Diameter 37 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 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 Image Stabilizer 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). XP+ mode: 10 hr. 50 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording...
...connecting to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus Filter Diameter 37 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 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 Image Stabilizer 1 This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). XP+ mode: 10 hr. 50 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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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...Drop sensor 99 DVD authoring 82 E EASY mode 27 Error messages 107 Exposure 48 F Fireworks (recording program 45 Flash 66 Flexible recording 27 Focus Assist functions 49 Focus priority 94 Manual 49 Frame rate 47, 92 FUNC. menu 28, 90 H Hard disk precautions 8 HDMI OUT terminal 79, 81 HDMI-CEC 98 Headphones ...
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...Drop sensor 99 DVD authoring 82 E EASY mode 27 Error messages 107 Exposure 48 F Fireworks (recording program 45 Flash 66 Flexible recording 27 Focus Assist functions 49 Focus priority 94 Manual 49 Frame rate 47, 92 FUNC. menu 28, 90 H Hard disk precautions 8 HDMI OUT terminal 79, 81 HDMI-CEC 98 Headphones ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Programs 46 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 47 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 48 Self Timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Digital Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54...
... Programs 46 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture 47 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 48 Self Timer 48 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Digital Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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.../size ( 62) Instant AF ( 94), MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) Number of available photos On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 94) Camcorder shake warning ( 94) Focus and exposure lock ( 61) Flash ( 66) Histogram... ( 67) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 98) Protected photo mark ( 70) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 49) File size Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 62)...
.../size ( 62) Instant AF ( 94), MF Manual focus ( 49) Remaining battery time ( 22) Number of available photos On the hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) Self timer ( 48) AF frame ( 94) Camcorder shake warning ( 94) Focus and exposure lock ( 61) Flash ( 66) Histogram... ( 67) Current photo / Total number of photos Photo number ( 98) Protected photo mark ( 70) Date and time of recording Manual focus ( 49) File size Manual exposure ( 48) Photo size ( 62)...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...the screen, press to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture value to record subjects moving quickly; The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. The picture may become overexposed on the screen. - Check the image on screen only the ...Autofocus may appear on cloudy days or in other modes. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks] - Use faster shutter speeds to ...
...the screen, press to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture value to record subjects moving quickly; The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. The picture may become overexposed on the screen. - Check the image on screen only the ...Autofocus may appear on cloudy days or in other modes. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. [ Aperture-Priority AE] Set the aperture value. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks] - Use faster shutter speeds to ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to turn off the backlight correction. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change to white and the exposure will be locked. • During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 49 "MF" appears. 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to verify...
... BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to turn off the backlight correction. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change to white and the exposure will be locked. • During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [Focus] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 49 "MF" appears. 3 Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) once to verify...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...] Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. FUNC. [ Automatic] Desired option* FUNC. * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. to accurately reproduce colors under colored lighting. Use this function when you wish to manual focus. White Balance The white balance function helps you... operate the zoom or joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to focus on . and continue instead with the following procedure. When ...
...] Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. FUNC. [ Automatic] Desired option* FUNC. * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. to accurately reproduce colors under colored lighting. Use this function when you wish to manual focus. White Balance The white balance function helps you... operate the zoom or joystick ( ), changes to "MF" and the camcorder returns to focus on . and continue instead with the following procedure. When ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... can press to copy photos that were not recorded with a checkmark). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - The following functions and features of the mode dial. IMPORTANT Observe the following functions... Copying Photos from the Index Screen ...position of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in the "Video" section. • Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ( 48) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( ...
... can press to copy photos that were not recorded with a checkmark). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - The following functions and features of the mode dial. IMPORTANT Observe the following functions... Copying Photos from the Index Screen ...position of the camcorder can also use them was already explained in the "Video" section. • Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ( 48) • Manual exposure adjustment and automatic backlight correction ( 48) • Manual focus adjustment ( ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 4 hr. 10 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min. By connecting to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus Filter Diameter 37 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 ...35 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min. Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 2 Recordings made with DPOF Image compression: JPEG (Super...
... 4 hr. 10 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min. By connecting to [Instant AF]) or Manual focus Filter Diameter 37 mm Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 ...35 min. XP+ mode: 5 hr. 45 min. Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 2 Recordings made with DPOF Image compression: JPEG (Super...