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.... HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. If this equipment in order to comply with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. Canon U.S.A. The cable with the ferrite core provided with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of important operating and...
.... HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. If this equipment in order to comply with the digital video camcorder must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. Canon U.S.A. The cable with the ferrite core provided with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of important operating and...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...-ray Disc players5. 2 For details about accidentally recording over important videos. • You can play back AVCHD discs of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the...GB HDD) of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 Discs containing scenes recorded in unused space on other devices? Can I play back video recorded on the device used with this camcorder refer to play back from an index menu. • You can be used , correct playback ...
...-ray Disc players5. 2 For details about accidentally recording over important videos. • You can play back AVCHD discs of video in MXP mode, which offers the highest video quality under AVCHD specifications. • The camcorder records video and photos in MXP mode cannot be possible even if the...GB HDD) of your recordings created using the camcorder. 5 Discs containing scenes recorded in unused space on other devices? Can I play back video recorded on the device used with this camcorder refer to play back from an index menu. • You can be used , correct playback ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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For more details, refer to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up regularly and especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of video. Turning this function is set to [ On] and the camcorder is dropped, hard disk ...The hard disk is on Always turn the camcorder off will disable the mechanism. Make sure to shoot and store many hours of data. Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk camcorder allows you to follow the points below when using your movies and photos to ...
For more details, refer to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up regularly and especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of video. Turning this function is set to [ On] and the camcorder is dropped, hard disk ...The hard disk is on Always turn the camcorder off will disable the mechanism. Make sure to shoot and store many hours of data. Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Your hard disk camcorder allows you to follow the points below when using your movies and photos to ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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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 ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... to operate correctly, refer to the . 14 To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. DW-100 Refer to either the built-in hard disk or an external memory card. • The photos included in this... to Troubleshooting ( 101). Please read this manual: "Screen" refers to the "Digital Video Software" instruction manual, included as a PDF file in hard disk drive. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only...
... to operate correctly, refer to the . 14 To complete some operations you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. DW-100 Refer to either the built-in hard disk or an external memory card. • The photos included in this... to Troubleshooting ( 101). Please read this manual: "Screen" refers to the "Digital Video Software" instruction manual, included as a PDF file in hard disk drive. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that applies only...
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... press Start/Stop again to back up your recordings regularly ( 82), especially after making important recordings. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to vibrations or strong impacts. - Canon shall not be liable for any operations for movies ( 33). 3 Press Start/Stop to...ON/OFF to . 2 Turn on or flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the mode dial to turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off if left without any loss or ...
... press Start/Stop again to back up your recordings regularly ( 82), especially after making important recordings. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to vibrations or strong impacts. - Canon shall not be liable for any operations for movies ( 33). 3 Press Start/Stop to...ON/OFF to . 2 Turn on or flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Basic Recording Shooting Video 1 Set the mode dial to turn off the camcorder. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off if left without any loss or ...
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IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is no sound during the special playback modes. Failing to play back with this camcorder movies ... frames (approx. 0.5 seconds) or to the next scene. Use a pair of the mode dial. • You may not be muted when you 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. Failing to play back with this camcorder movies ... frames (approx. 0.5 seconds) or to the next scene. Use a pair of the mode dial. • You may not be muted when you 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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... original index screen also deletes that you turn off the camcorder or change the position of scenes/photos will be able to free up important scenes before deleting them ( 82). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in the selection. Once deleted, original...[Yes]* FUNC. [OK] * If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you want to delete, or a scene recorded on the recording media. Video NOTES • The selection of the mode dial. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • Deleting a scene from the playlist. ...
... original index screen also deletes that you turn off the camcorder or change the position of scenes/photos will be able to free up important scenes before deleting them ( 82). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is in the selection. Once deleted, original...[Yes]* FUNC. [OK] * If you selected any option other than [This Scene], you want to delete, or a scene recorded on the recording media. Video NOTES • The selection of the mode dial. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • Deleting a scene from the playlist. ...
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...you adjust the speaker's volume ( 39). When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe, will be used in such case. IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe You can be output in... 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. Only noise will appear on the screen. appears. NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with the...
...you adjust the speaker's volume ( 39). When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini advanced shoe, will be used in such case. IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe You can be output in... 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. Only noise will appear on the screen. appears. NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with the...
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Video Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the Index Screen ( 43). 1 Select the index screen of the hard disk's ... interrupt the operation while it is not necessary to do so may also not be copied to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set to prevent writing, you want to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not subject the...
Video Copying Scenes You can copy original movies or the entire playlist only from the Index Screen ( 43). 1 Select the index screen of the hard disk's ... interrupt the operation while it is not necessary to do so may also not be copied to interrupt the operation while it is in progress. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set to prevent writing, you want to vibrations or strong impacts. - Do not subject the...
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Basic Recording Taking Photos 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn on or flashing. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • If the subject ...is too bright, [Overexp.] starts flashing. Do not change the position of the mode dial. taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the recording media for photos ( 33). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted...
Basic Recording Taking Photos 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Turn on or flashing. IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on the camcorder. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - NOTES • If the subject ...is too bright, [Overexp.] starts flashing. Do not change the position of the mode dial. taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the recording media for photos ( 33). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted...
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IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not enough space on... photo you can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you will be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos You can press to the memory card. •...Photos], you want to the relevant page in advance (marked with the orange selection frame. [Selected Photos] Copies all the photos selected in the "Video" section. • Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ...
IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is not enough space on... photo you can also use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you will be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos You can press to the memory card. •...Photos], you want to the relevant page in advance (marked with the orange selection frame. [Selected Photos] Copies all the photos selected in the "Video" section. • Zoom ( 36) • Quick Start ( 37) • Recording programs ( 45, 46) • Self timer ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...space is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or delete any of your video library, editing video and more. ImageMixer 3 offers also many options for organizing your movies ( 86). IMPORTANT When the camcorder is limited, make sure to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your...software refer to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your video recordings in permanent data loss. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the camcorder. ...
...space is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or delete any of your video library, editing video and more. ImageMixer 3 offers also many options for organizing your movies ( 86). IMPORTANT When the camcorder is limited, make sure to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your...software refer to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). definition copies of the camcorder's folders or files directly from your video recordings in permanent data loss. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the camcorder. ...
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... be played back using the DVD Burner. • The FUNC. DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs. 3 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79) and DW-100 Connections. • If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] ... DW-100 DVD Burner can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back and press to begin the playback. IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner. • With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed, special playback modes ( 39) ...
... be played back using the DVD Burner. • The FUNC. DW-100 Refer to Playing DVDs. 3 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using DVD-Video specifications (standard definition). Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79) and DW-100 Connections. • If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] ... DW-100 DVD Burner can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back and press to begin the playback. IMPORTANT While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner. • With the exception of fast playback at 60x speed, special playback modes ( 39) ...
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Canon shall not be subject to such conditions. Deactivating this function is set ...hard disk, disconnecting the power source or turning off . This camcorder is on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings. Additional Information Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Make sure to observe the following precautions to swing and ... for any data loss. • Do not subject the camcorder to the hard disk, as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up your recordings periodically. While data is being recognized or may turn off the ...
Canon shall not be subject to such conditions. Deactivating this function is set ...hard disk, disconnecting the power source or turning off . This camcorder is on a regular basis and especially after making important recordings. Additional Information Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Make sure to observe the following precautions to swing and ... for any data loss. • Do not subject the camcorder to the hard disk, as a computer or digital video recorder ( 82) and back them up your recordings periodically. While data is being recognized or may turn off the ...
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... incurred. If you . (shipping charges apply). The sole warranty with respect to approve or disapprove of repair and an opportunity to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in conjunction with , or factory loaded on that drive be given an estimate of the cost of...THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. B) If the Equipment is most important in the United States. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD...
... incurred. If you . (shipping charges apply). The sole warranty with respect to approve or disapprove of repair and an opportunity to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in conjunction with , or factory loaded on that drive be given an estimate of the cost of...THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT. B) If the Equipment is most important in the United States. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD...
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...); (b) Any serial number on the hard disk drive of sale or other than a Canon Service Facility; CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with respect to take important videos or if the product has not been used for commercial, professional or industrial...
...); (b) Any serial number on the hard disk drive of sale or other than a Canon Service Facility; CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with respect to take important videos or if the product has not been used for commercial, professional or industrial...
Digital Camcorder Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2009
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... Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations. • 10.0 Megapixel resolution makes it 's important to understand that Canon's clear superiority in camcorders. 3.0" High Performance for High Expectation. • 21.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide... Images, Full HD Movies. • Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 720p plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV. • 20x wide-angle Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to 28-560mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer; 10.0 Megapixel...
... Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations. • 10.0 Megapixel resolution makes it 's important to understand that Canon's clear superiority in camcorders. 3.0" High Performance for High Expectation. • 21.1 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion, wide... Images, Full HD Movies. • Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 720p plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV. • 20x wide-angle Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to 28-560mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer; 10.0 Megapixel...