Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.31 Instruction Manual
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... control the status. Using Various Functions 65 Adding Sound to a Still Image • To add sound to Trash] from the [File] menu. Depending on the camcorder. 1 In the Browser Area, select a still image and select [Sound] [Record] from the [File] menu. Check if your computer settings allow recording. • The sound... recording function. The recording window appears. disappears and the copied sound file will be copied in AIFF type (extension ".AIF") to the same folder as microphones.
... control the status. Using Various Functions 65 Adding Sound to a Still Image • To add sound to Trash] from the [File] menu. Depending on the camcorder. 1 In the Browser Area, select a still image and select [Sound] [Record] from the [File] menu. Check if your computer settings allow recording. • The sound... recording function. The recording window appears. disappears and the copied sound file will be copied in AIFF type (extension ".AIF") to the same folder as microphones.
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations 57 Dividing Scenes 58 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes 60 Copying Scenes...
... Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations 57 Dividing Scenes 58 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes 60 Copying Scenes...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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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
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F progressive frame rate ( 22) Backlight correction ( 49) Drop sensor off ( 99) Audio level indicator ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 95) Mini advanced shoe ( 55) Headphone output ( 54) Wind screen off ( 94) Level marker ( 93) Scene number Data code ( 53)
... hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F progressive frame rate ( 22) Backlight correction ( 49) Drop sensor off ( 99) Audio level indicator ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 95) Mini advanced shoe ( 55) Headphone output ( 54) Wind screen off ( 94) Level marker ( 93) Scene number Data code ( 53)
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... the audio recording level of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In mode, this information is locked (in or an external microphone. to turn most on-screen displays on -screen displays are turned off . mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to ... Code] setting ( 95). You can select the information to record the photo. About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built-in mode), screen markers (both recording modes). Audio Recording Level Repeatedly press DISP. mode: ...
... the audio recording level of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In mode, this information is locked (in or an external microphone. to turn most on-screen displays on -screen displays are turned off . mode: Activate the selected effect and then press PHOTO to ... Code] setting ( 95). You can select the information to record the photo. About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built-in mode), screen markers (both recording modes). Audio Recording Level Repeatedly press DISP. mode: ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...and the manual adjustment bar (orange) will be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95). • We recommend using headphones ( 54) to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. • The audio level selected...The headphones are connected to (headphones) output. You can choose to display it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [ MIC] to return the camcorder to automatic audio adjustment. 54 TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER Usually, the audio level indicator will appear below to change the function of the...
...and the manual adjustment bar (orange) will be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95). • We recommend using headphones ( 54) to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. • The audio level selected...The headphones are connected to (headphones) output. You can choose to display it . 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward [ MIC] to return the camcorder to automatic audio adjustment. 54 TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER Usually, the audio level indicator will appear below to change the function of the...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... THE HEADPHONES In mode, adjust ( ) the volume of the each accessory. * * Only the optional VL-5 Video Light can attach an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone or an optional VL-5 Video Light. In mode, adjust the headphones volume the same way you change the operating mode, the [AV/Headphones] setting in...
... THE HEADPHONES In mode, adjust ( ) the volume of the each accessory. * * Only the optional VL-5 Video Light can attach an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone or an optional VL-5 Video Light. In mode, adjust the headphones volume the same way you change the operating mode, the [AV/Headphones] setting in...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. appears. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. For details about using an external microphone. You can also use commercially available microphones. Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the MIC terminal. Look for the...
... Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. appears. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. For details about using an external microphone. You can also use commercially available microphones. Attach the optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone to the MIC terminal. Look for the...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 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], [ 200x] Variable], [ Speed 1] Speed 3], [ Speed 2], Instant AF], [ Normal AF] AiAF Frames], [ Center Frame], [ Off] On ], [...blue 12x - 40x 40x 200x 93 The color of the indicator indicates the zoom. • When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in . while reviewing a photo it has been recorded on the...
... 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], [ 200x] Variable], [ Speed 1] Speed 3], [ Speed 2], Instant AF], [ Normal AF] AiAF Frames], [ Center Frame], [ Off] On ], [...blue 12x - 40x 40x 200x 93 The color of the indicator indicates the zoom. • When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to digital zoom when you zoom in . while reviewing a photo it has been recorded on the...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene. [USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable. [ DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. [... options [Rec Media for Photos] [HDD], [Mem. zz - [Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels. • Set the microphone attenuator to the external device. 95 When the microphone attenuator is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted. Card] [...
...aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene. [USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the supplied USB cable. [ DVD Burner]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. [... options [Rec Media for Photos] [HDD], [Mem. zz - [Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels. • Set the microphone attenuator to the external device. 95 When the microphone attenuator is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted. Card] [...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...is below 40 °C (104 °F). - Consult a Canon Service Center. Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is not a malfunction. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular ...all settings. Video noise appears on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - To reduce the symptoms set the camcorder to activate the viewfinder ( 35). Viewfinder picture is exhausted. Activate the microphone attenuator ( 95) or adjust the audio recording level manually...
...is below 40 °C (104 °F). - Consult a Canon Service Center. Charging will start once the battery pack temperature is not a malfunction. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular ...all settings. Video noise appears on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - To reduce the symptoms set the camcorder to activate the viewfinder ( 35). Viewfinder picture is exhausted. Activate the microphone attenuator ( 95) or adjust the audio recording level manually...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. ** Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. 122 Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) SS-600/SS... Set CTC-100 Component Cable CTC-100/S** Component Cable DW-100 DVD Burner SC-2000 Soft Carrying 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...
...Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. ** Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. 122 Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) SS-600/SS... Set CTC-100 Component Cable CTC-100/S** Component Cable DW-100 DVD Burner SC-2000 Soft Carrying 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...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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..., we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 126 This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. It can attach a shoulder strap for accessories. Shoulder Strap You can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. Additional Information DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the camcorder's mini...
..., we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 126 This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. It can attach a shoulder strap for accessories. Shoulder Strap You can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. Additional Information DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the camcorder's mini...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 2,760,000 LCD Screen 2.7 in., wide, TFT 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...mode: 2 hr. 55 min. Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;
... 2,760,000 LCD Screen 2.7 in., wide, TFT 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...mode: 2 hr. 55 min. Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...ohms; The information in .) 49 g (1.7 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. compatible with HDMI-CEC ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with 600 ohm microphone) / 5 kohms or more 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 3.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on the hard disk...recording on 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; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): ±350 mV 1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible;
...ohms; The information in .) 49 g (1.7 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate. compatible with HDMI-CEC ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with 600 ohm microphone) / 5 kohms or more 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 3.8 W (LCD screen, normal brightness, recording on the hard disk...recording on 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; Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): ±350 mV 1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible;
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 30 LCD screen 26 Light metering mode 69 M Magnifying photos 65 Maintenance 120 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Markers 93 Memory card 118 MIC terminal 56 Microphone 56 Microphone attenuator 95 Mini advanced shoe 55 N Night (recording program 45 Notification sounds 98 O Onscreen display selection 53 Original recordings 58 P P (recording program 46 Photo...
... 30 LCD screen 26 Light metering mode 69 M Magnifying photos 65 Maintenance 120 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Markers 93 Memory card 118 MIC terminal 56 Microphone 56 Microphone attenuator 95 Mini advanced shoe 55 N Night (recording program 45 Notification sounds 98 O Onscreen display selection 53 Original recordings 58 P P (recording program 46 Photo...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations 57 Dividing Scenes 58 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes 60 Copying Scenes...
... Effects 53 On-Screen Displays and Data Code 53 Audio Recording Level 54 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations 57 Dividing Scenes 58 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes 60 Copying Scenes...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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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
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F progressive frame rate ( 22) Backlight correction ( 49) Drop sensor off ( 99) Audio level indicator ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 95) Mini advanced shoe ( 55) Headphone output ( 54) Wind screen off ( 94) Level marker ( 93) Scene number Data code ( 53)
... hard disk On the memory card Image stabilizer ( 94) 24F progressive frame rate ( 22) Backlight correction ( 49) Drop sensor off ( 99) Audio level indicator ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 95) Mini advanced shoe ( 55) Headphone output ( 54) Wind screen off ( 94) Level marker ( 93) Scene number Data code ( 53)
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... effect, the sound will be displayed with the [Data Code] setting ( 95). About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built-in record pause mode. Audio Recording Level Repeatedly press DISP. NOTES • When you turn.... You can select the information to record the photo. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in or an external microphone. mode: • All displays on • Data code only • All displays off mode: • All displays on • Regular displays only...
... effect, the sound will be displayed with the [Data Code] setting ( 95). About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built-in record pause mode. Audio Recording Level Repeatedly press DISP. NOTES • When you turn.... You can select the information to record the photo. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT mode: Activate the selected effect while recording or in or an external microphone. mode: • All displays on • Data code only • All displays off mode: • All displays on • Regular displays only...