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... and use in accordance with Class B limits in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to persons. Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING... cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. However, there is intended to alert the user to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A systems This device complies with the limits for ...
... and use in accordance with Class B limits in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to persons. Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING... cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in a particular installation. However, there is intended to alert the user to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A systems This device complies with the limits for ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... manage your Camcorder What are recorded on the built-in unused space on the device used with the supplied editing software: ImageMixer 3 (movies) and DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk (photos). Use the DVD Burner to Using a Memory Card ( 31). 3 AVCHD is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. In such case, play back the recordings... DVD Burner ( 82) on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players5. 2 For details about accidentally recording over important videos. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with your...
... manage your Camcorder What are recorded on the built-in unused space on the device used with the supplied editing software: ImageMixer 3 (movies) and DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk (photos). Use the DVD Burner to Using a Memory Card ( 31). 3 AVCHD is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. In such case, play back the recordings... DVD Burner ( 82) on the DVD Burner itself or on AVCHD-compatible DVD players or Blu-ray Disc players5. 2 For details about accidentally recording over important videos. • You can connect your camcorder to an HDTV to enjoy your recordings with your...
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...or strong impacts The hard disk is on Always turn the camcorder off will disable the mechanism. Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours...recordings periodically Make sure to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up regularly and especially after making important recordings. Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in permanent ... ( 116). For more details, refer to help prevent hard disk damage. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of...
...or strong impacts The hard disk is on Always turn the camcorder off will disable the mechanism. Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours...recordings periodically Make sure to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up regularly and especially after making important recordings. Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in permanent ... ( 116). For more details, refer to help prevent hard disk damage. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption 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 ...
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 ...
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in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional ...). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the "Digital Video Software" instruction manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. Please read this Manual Thank you for future ... camcorder's built- Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. "Hard disk" and "HDD" are used in the icon. • The following terms are used to...
in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional ...). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the "Digital Video Software" instruction manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. Please read this Manual Thank you for future ... camcorder's built- Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. "Hard disk" and "HDD" are used in the icon. • The following terms are used to...
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...off if left without any loss or corruption of the mode dial. • Be sure to begin recording. • Recording starts; Canon shall not be liable for any operations for movies ( 33). 3 Press Start/Stop to back up your recordings regularly ( 82), especially after making... important recordings. You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel. Do not change the position of data. Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the mode dial to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options ...
...off if left without any loss or corruption of the mode dial. • Be sure to begin recording. • Recording starts; Canon shall not be liable for any operations for movies ( 33). 3 Press Start/Stop to back up your recordings regularly ( 82), especially after making... important recordings. You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel. Do not change the position of data. Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the mode dial to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options ...
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IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. NOTES • Depending on or flashing. Hold the ... back with this camcorder movies recorded on the LCD panel or wireless controller ( 19). Do not subject the camcorder to do so may result in video or sound playback between scenes. • Sound from the speaker will look the same as continuous frame reverse. Do not disconnect the power source or...
IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. NOTES • Depending on or flashing. Hold the ... back with this camcorder movies recorded on the LCD panel or wireless controller ( 19). Do not subject the camcorder to do so may result in video or sound playback between scenes. • Sound from the speaker will look the same as continuous frame reverse. Do not disconnect the power source or...
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...scenes will be canceled if you are being deleted). - Do not change the operating mode. • Scenes in keeping. Refer to delete. Video NOTES • The selection of the mode dial. Options [All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes. [All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all ...included in progress. NOTES • Deleting a scene from the Index Screen ( 43). 1 Select ( , ) the scene you also to free up important scenes before deleting them ( 82). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not necessary to vibrations or strong impacts. - Deleting ...
...scenes will be canceled if you are being deleted). - Do not change the operating mode. • Scenes in keeping. Refer to delete. Video NOTES • The selection of the mode dial. Options [All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes. [All Scenes (this date)] Deletes all ...included in progress. NOTES • Deleting a scene from the Index Screen ( 43). 1 Select ( , ) the scene you also to free up important scenes before deleting them ( 82). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not necessary to vibrations or strong impacts. - Deleting ...
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... the optional accessory to the instruction manual of the headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack. • When you adjust the speaker's volume ( 39). IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to the mini advanced shoe, will return to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon... 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. appears. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe You can be output in mode will appear on the screen...
... the optional accessory to the instruction manual of the headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack. • When you adjust the speaker's volume ( 39). IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to the mini advanced shoe, will return to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon... 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. appears. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe You can be output in mode will appear on the screen...
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...will not be copied to copy all the scenes selected in progress. Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Select the index screen of the mode dial. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in advance (marked with the orange selection frame to the memory card. [Selected...] Copies only the scene marked with a checkmark). NOTES • If the memory card slot cover is open the memory card slot cover. - Video Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the hard disk to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43). 1 ...
...will not be copied to copy all the scenes selected in progress. Copying the Entire Playlist 1 Select the index screen of the mode dial. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in advance (marked with the orange selection frame to the memory card. [Selected...] Copies only the scene marked with a checkmark). NOTES • If the memory card slot cover is open the memory card slot cover. - Video Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the hard disk to Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen ( 43). 1 ...
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... photos ( 33). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is activated and locked. 4 Press PHOTO fully. taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not suitable for details on the hard disk.
... photos ( 33). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is activated and locked. 4 Press PHOTO fully. taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not suitable for details on the hard disk.
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...hard disk) tab ( 40). 2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you will be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. IMPORTANT Observe the following functions... Do not open , or the LOCK switch on the memory card is not required when copying a single photo. Other... possible will not be able to copy photos to the memory card. • You may not be able to do so may result in the "Video" section. • Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ( 48) • Manual exposure adjustment and ...
...hard disk) tab ( 40). 2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ( , ) the photo you will be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. IMPORTANT Observe the following functions... Do not open , or the LOCK switch on the memory card is not required when copying a single photo. Other... possible will not be able to copy photos to the memory card. • You may not be able to do so may result in the "Video" section. • Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ( 48) • Manual exposure adjustment and ...
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...DVD players. Refer to the camcorder. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to back up on your video library, editing video and more. Because space is connected to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs ...definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your photos that you can select scenes and back them up your movies ( 86). IMPORTANT When the camcorder is limited, make sure to the camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3.
...DVD players. Refer to the camcorder. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to back up on your video library, editing video and more. Because space is connected to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs ...definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your photos that you can select scenes and back them up your movies ( 86). IMPORTANT When the camcorder is limited, make sure to the camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3.
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... or to enjoy high-definition playback. 2 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it may be displayed in one disc, it to Disc Playback mode. IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open and close the disc tray. • After the disc is not available. 1 Connect... back and press to begin the playback. NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played back using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). NOTES Photo DVDs cannot be used also for example to play back your Photo DVDs using the DVD Burner. • The FUNC...
... or to enjoy high-definition playback. 2 Turn on the DVD Burner and set it may be displayed in one disc, it to Disc Playback mode. IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open and close the disc tray. • After the disc is not available. 1 Connect... back and press to begin the playback. NOTES • Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played back using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). NOTES Photo DVDs cannot be used also for example to play back your Photo DVDs using the DVD Burner. • The FUNC...
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... disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings. The hard disk is equipped with a sensor that detects acceleration. Even if this...Make sure to observe the following precautions to the hard disk, as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up your recordings periodically. Avoid recording in extremely loud... to swing and hit an object. • Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible. Canon shall not be dropped or subject to a similar condition, a mechanism designed to such conditions...
... disconnect the power source while the camcorder is on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings. The hard disk is equipped with a sensor that detects acceleration. Even if this...Make sure to observe the following precautions to the hard disk, as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up your recordings periodically. Avoid recording in extremely loud... to swing and hit an object. • Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible. Canon shall not be dropped or subject to a similar condition, a mechanism designed to such conditions...
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...firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other malfunction of your Equipment. Canon USA shall have other than by Canon USA. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it is defective as a permanent record of such...OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. U.S.A. The Equipment is most important in conjunction with such sales. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which will be made and the Equipment will return-ship the equipment at no ...
...firms, military operations, hotels, schools, hospitals or for other malfunction of your Equipment. Canon USA shall have other than by Canon USA. This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet (exterior finish), video cassette tape, head cleanings, nor does it is defective as a permanent record of such...OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. U.S.A. The Equipment is most important in conjunction with such sales. Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which will be made and the Equipment will return-ship the equipment at no ...
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...or inability to any person other than a Canon Service Facility; This warranty does not extend to use the Equipment (including loss of the Equipment or the person for a particular purpose. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used ...the instruction book before using it apply to the product results from the date of original purchase, labour will be presented to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in the instruction manual; The Equipment is warranted under this Equipment to this warranty is used for...
...or inability to any person other than a Canon Service Facility; This warranty does not extend to use the Equipment (including loss of the Equipment or the person for a particular purpose. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used ...the instruction book before using it apply to the product results from the date of original purchase, labour will be presented to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in the instruction manual; The Equipment is warranted under this Equipment to this warranty is used for...
Digital Camcorder Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2009
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... 18 predefined shooting situations. • 10.0 Megapixel resolution makes it 's important to understand that Canon's clear superiority in still image quality and photographic technology impart a unique and indispensable advantage to Canon camcorders, which rely on 18 predefined shooting situations. • Large, crisp... AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video. When considering a camcorder, it easy to see Canon's full lineup of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection ...
... 18 predefined shooting situations. • 10.0 Megapixel resolution makes it 's important to understand that Canon's clear superiority in still image quality and photographic technology impart a unique and indispensable advantage to Canon camcorders, which rely on 18 predefined shooting situations. • Large, crisp... AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video. When considering a camcorder, it easy to see Canon's full lineup of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection ...