Digital Video Software (Macintosh) Ver.31 Instruction Manual
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...be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and iPhoto are trademarks of SD Card Association. •...manual use of a memory card not initialized by any CD player that the information contained in this manual. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the camcorder, the software, memory cards (SD, SDHC and ...support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
...be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and iPhoto are trademarks of SD Card Association. •...manual use of a memory card not initialized by any CD player that the information contained in this manual. Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the camcorder, the software, memory cards (SD, SDHC and ...support data CD-ROMs. Playing the CD-ROM(s) in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers.
Digital Video Software (Windows) Ver.31 Instruction Manual
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...hardware and software described herein at any time without the prior written permission of Canon. • Canon makes no liability can be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. © Canon Inc. 2008 All rights reserved. Safety Precautions Do not play the ...supplied CD-ROM(s) in any form, by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. The steps ...
...hardware and software described herein at any time without the prior written permission of Canon. • Canon makes no liability can be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. © Canon Inc. 2008 All rights reserved. Safety Precautions Do not play the ...supplied CD-ROM(s) in any form, by a Canon camcorder. Trademark Acknowledgments • Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in an audio CD player (music player) could damage the speakers. The steps ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... your video and photo collections with family and friends ( 81). With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital. 4 Depending on the device used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory Card ( 31). 3 AVCHD is AVCHD-compatible. For...
... your video and photo collections with family and friends ( 81). With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital. 4 Depending on the device used with this camcorder refer to Using a Memory Card ( 31). 3 AVCHD is AVCHD-compatible. For...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 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 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations...
... 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 Using Headphones 55 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 56 Using an External Microphone 57 Using a Video Light 57 Playlist and Scene Operations...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... recording time On the 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...
... recording time On the 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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... /off . in or out. In mode, this information is locked (in record pause mode. On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can display the audio level indicator while recording. 53 About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built...-in the following icons will appear even when all other on the bottom bar and as information icons; to record the photo. Audio Recording Level Repeatedly press DISP. When you apply an effect, the sound will fade in mode, you apply a fader, not only the picture ...
... /off . in or out. In mode, this information is locked (in record pause mode. On-Screen Displays and Data Code You can display the audio level indicator while recording. 53 About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of the built...-in the following icons will appear even when all other on the bottom bar and as information icons; to record the photo. Audio Recording Level Repeatedly press DISP. When you apply an effect, the sound will fade in mode, you apply a fader, not only the picture ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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.... 4 Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. • The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95...the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Press guide. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar 3 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary. FUNC. [ Menu] [Audio Level Indicator] [On] FUNC. to display the joystick If [ MIC...
.... 4 Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. • The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 95...the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 Press guide. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar 3 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary. FUNC. [ Menu] [Audio Level Indicator] [On] FUNC. to display the joystick If [ MIC...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...Refer to the mini advanced shoe. appears. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to [ Off ]. • If the audio level is connected to the camcorder, [Wind Screen] will automatically be used with their own power supply. You can also use commercially available ...microphones. Connect the external microphone to ensure compatibility with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may pick up the sound of the DM-100. Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone NOTES • When an external...
...Refer to the mini advanced shoe. appears. In such case, we recommend using the microphone, refer to [ Off ]. • If the audio level is connected to the camcorder, [Wind Screen] will automatically be used with their own power supply. You can also use commercially available ...microphones. Connect the external microphone to ensure compatibility with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but audio recording levels may pick up the sound of the DM-100. Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone NOTES • When an external...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... component video terminal is connected to the camcorder. When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is for video...
... component video terminal is connected to the camcorder. When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal. The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is for video...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 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 AUDIO L R 79 Change the following settings on the settings Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Connection Type: Digital Quality...
... 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 AUDIO L R 79 Change the following settings on the settings Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Connection Type: Digital Quality...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 97) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD...
... set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 97) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Yellow White Red VIDEO AUDIO L R Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...correct playback of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is for both video and audio. On the TV, select as this may not be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of... terminals. 81 Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - Playback on an HDTV using connection , there will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and...
...correct playback of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the camcorder and set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is for both video and audio. On the TV, select as this may not be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of... terminals. 81 Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - Playback on an HDTV using connection , there will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Rate] [ 60i (Standard)], [ PF30], [ PF24] [Self Timer] [ On ], [ Off] [Focus Assist Functions] [ On], [ Off] [Onscreen Markers] [ Off], [ Level (White)], [ Level (Gray)], [ Grid (White)], [ Grid (Gray)] [Audio Level Indicator] [ On], [ Off] [Photo Review Time]* [ Off], [ 2 sec], [ 4 sec], [ 6 sec], [ 8 sec], [ 10 sec] z z 33 zz z- - Using this frame rate will be used when recording...
... Rate] [ 60i (Standard)], [ PF30], [ PF24] [Self Timer] [ On ], [ Off] [Focus Assist Functions] [ On], [ Off] [Onscreen Markers] [ Off], [ Level (White)], [ Level (Gray)], [ Grid (White)], [ Grid (Gray)] [Audio Level Indicator] [ On], [ Off] [Photo Review Time]* [ Off], [ 2 sec], [ 4 sec], [ 6 sec], [ 8 sec], [ 10 sec] z z 33 zz z- - Using this frame rate will be used when recording...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... Photos], [Transfer Orders] [ Print] - zz - z- - [Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels. • Set the microphone attenuator to [ On] when the audio recording level ( 53 ) is activated, appears on the screen. / Playback Setup Menu item ...Setting options [Rec Media for Photos] [HDD], [Mem. When the microphone attenuator is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted. Card] [Photo Capture Quality] [ Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal] [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date ...
... Photos], [Transfer Orders] [ Print] - zz - z- - [Microphone Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions in due to high audio recording levels. • Set the microphone attenuator to [ On] when the audio recording level ( 53 ) is activated, appears on the screen. / Playback Setup Menu item ...Setting options [Rec Media for Photos] [HDD], [Mem. When the microphone attenuator is set correctly but the audio still sounds distorted. Card] [Photo Capture Quality] [ Super Fine], [ Fine], [ Normal] [Data Code] [ Date], [ Time], [ Date ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Consult a Canon Service Center. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). Picture and ... pack is moved suddenly while recording, sound from it, the hard disk is recorded at lower levels. - Activate the microphone attenuator ( 95) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 53). Noise can be heard. - The hard disk's rotation can be heard faintly. This is not a malfunction. 104
Consult a Canon Service Center. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). Picture and ... pack is moved suddenly while recording, sound from it, the hard disk is recorded at lower levels. - Activate the microphone attenuator ( 95) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 53). Noise can be heard. - The hard disk's rotation can be heard faintly. This is not a malfunction. 104
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...] to [Reset] ( 98) and insert a new memory card. - There is no sound from the playback scene when [TV Type] is set to connect also the audio connections using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the...
...] to [Reset] ( 98) and insert a new memory card. - There is no sound from the playback scene when [TV Type] is set to connect also the audio connections using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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This cable sends both video and audio signals. It attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an ...
This cable sends both video and audio signals. It attaches to control difficult lighting conditions. HTC-100 HDMI Cable Use this cable to connect the camcorder to an external device using an ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...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"). Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. SP mode: 18 hr. FXP mode: 15 hr. 45 min...recorded on the hard disk/memory card as 60i. 128 SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;
...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"). Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. SP mode: 18 hr. FXP mode: 15 hr. 45 min...recorded on the hard disk/memory card as 60i. 128 SP mode: 9 hr. 35 min. LP mode: 12 hr. 15 min. Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System Movies: Photos: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264;
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms; compatible with HDMI-CEC ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -...
Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms unbalanced Audio: -10 dBV (47 kohm load) / 3 kohm or less mini-B, USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed USB) Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 ohms; compatible with HDMI-CEC ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... 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 (AF) AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . 94 Instant AF/Normal AF 94...
... 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 (AF) AF frame (9-point AiAF/Center point) . . . . . 94 Instant AF/Normal AF 94...