VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to the product, be operated only from the wall outlet and ..., provides information with care. For added protection of this can result in wire to replace your product dealer or local power company. Do not use this manual. 11 Polarization ... - The 2-prong polarized plug will prevent damage to the product due to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should...
...camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as battery power, refer to the product, be operated only from the wall outlet and ..., provides information with care. For added protection of this can result in wire to replace your product dealer or local power company. Do not use this manual. 11 Polarization ... - The 2-prong polarized plug will prevent damage to the product due to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to spill liquid of any kind into , the product. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 19 Replacement Parts - Be careful not to its normal operation. If any kind onto the product. 17 Servicing - If the product does... substitutions may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the product is damaged. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that could result in damage and will need for further information. d. 16 Objects and Liquid Entry -
... covered by a qualified technician to restore the product to spill liquid of any kind into , the product. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 19 Replacement Parts - Be careful not to its normal operation. If any kind onto the product. 17 Servicing - If the product does... substitutions may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that the product is damaged. Refer all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to determine that could result in damage and will need for further information. d. 16 Objects and Liquid Entry -
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... card operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse , Remaining battery time 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time... 5 seconds. Number of available photos in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to 5 photos in red, replace the battery pack with the [ Cine Mode] recording program to give your recordings a cinematic look. For example, the file name of the...
... card operation Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback, Frame advance, Frame reverse , Remaining battery time 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% • The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage) and the remaining recording time... 5 seconds. Number of available photos in red: No card in green: 6 or more photos in yellow: 1 to 5 photos in red, replace the battery pack with the [ Cine Mode] recording program to give your recordings a cinematic look. For example, the file name of the...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...thumb. Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. 25 Otherwise, replace the battery. Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. 1 Press the tab in the direction... of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the...
...thumb. Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. 25 Otherwise, replace the battery. Adjust the grip belt so that [Wireless Remote Control] is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. 1 Press the tab in the direction... of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with your index finger, and the Start/Stop button with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 32) Does it contain any recordings? The battery may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Buy a new battery pack. 101 please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before resuming use. If...at normal temperatures. - The battery pack is exhausted. Cannot charge the battery pack. - Make sure the camcorder is below 40 °C (104 °F). - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). - The battery pack is not a malfunction. A noise can start once the battery pack temperature is off by ...
...correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 32) Does it contain any recordings? The battery may have a problem with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Buy a new battery pack. 101 please read the "CHECK THIS FIRST" box before resuming use. If...at normal temperatures. - The battery pack is exhausted. Cannot charge the battery pack. - Make sure the camcorder is below 40 °C (104 °F). - Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). - The battery pack is not a malfunction. A noise can start once the battery pack temperature is off by ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... and let it cool down before resuming use it cool down before resuming use. - Cannot add scenes to normal. - Battery pack is not a malfunction. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). Initialize the memory card ( 33) if the display does not change back to the playlist. - The... memory card is not a malfunction. lights up in red. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The camcorder may not be less than usual. ...
... and let it cool down before resuming use it cool down before resuming use. - Cannot add scenes to normal. - Battery pack is not a malfunction. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). Initialize the memory card ( 33) if the display does not change back to the playlist. - The... memory card is not a malfunction. lights up in red. - Consult a Canon Service Center. The camcorder may not be less than usual. ...
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Consult a Canon Service Center. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings... sound may become distorted or it , the hard disk is recorded at lower levels. - Use a different battery pack. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). - Abnormal characters appear on the viewfinder. - Video noise appears on the screen. -... can be recorded at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is exhausted. The battery pack is damaged. Press VIEWFINDER to mode. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 35...
Consult a Canon Service Center. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings... sound may become distorted or it , the hard disk is recorded at lower levels. - Use a different battery pack. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). - Abnormal characters appear on the viewfinder. - Video noise appears on the screen. -... can be recorded at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is exhausted. The battery pack is damaged. Press VIEWFINDER to mode. Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 35...
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...[Photo Numbering] to the camcorder, disconnect it. Photos cannot be heard from the camcorder. - Set [Wireless Remote Control] to free some space or replace the memory card. - Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no sound from the playback scene when [TV Type] is set to .... menu is set to the video terminal to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. Change the setting to [Normal TV]. In such case, appears. Replace the battery of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. 105 Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - Select the correct video input.
...[Photo Numbering] to the camcorder, disconnect it. Photos cannot be heard from the camcorder. - Set [Wireless Remote Control] to free some space or replace the memory card. - Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no sound from the playback scene when [TV Type] is set to .... menu is set to the video terminal to [Simultaneous Recording Off]. Change the setting to [Normal TV]. In such case, appears. Replace the battery of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. 105 Connections with the camcorder for the first time. - Select the correct video input.
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...Move to a more stable location and allow data to copy ( 60). Continue using the camcorder. - Back up recordings regularly - Replace the memory card with the battery pack. Cannot communicate with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher. Initialize only using this message disappears. List of Messages (in ...being recorded. The total size of scenes to be divided because the camcorder's internal scene management data log is not recommended by Canon for messages that is full. Cannot divide the scene. The scene could not be written onto the hard disk. Cannot divide original...
...Move to a more stable location and allow data to copy ( 60). Continue using the camcorder. - Back up recordings regularly - Replace the memory card with the battery pack. Cannot communicate with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher. Initialize only using this message disappears. List of Messages (in ...being recorded. The total size of scenes to be divided because the camcorder's internal scene management data log is not recommended by Canon for messages that is full. Cannot divide the scene. The scene could not be written onto the hard disk. Cannot divide original...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...has formed ( completely before resuming use. 121). There is a problem with the memory card. Select a different recording mode ( 35) or replace the memory card with this camcorder ( 33). 108 Cannot enter standby mode now - There is a problem with the hard disk. Cannot ...Wait until the camcorder dries Cannot record due to high temperature - Cannot record - Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use . Additional Information Cannot edit Check the memory card - The camcorder's...
...has formed ( completely before resuming use. 121). There is a problem with the memory card. Select a different recording mode ( 35) or replace the memory card with this camcorder ( 33). 108 Cannot enter standby mode now - There is a problem with the hard disk. Cannot ...Wait until the camcorder dries Cannot record due to high temperature - Cannot record - Disconnect the compact power adapter and remove the battery pack. Wait until the camcorder dries completely before resuming use . Additional Information Cannot edit Check the memory card - The camcorder's...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... the supplied USB cable, the camcorder cannot be recorded on the memory card.) Connect the compact power adapter - Battery pack is not a malfunction. 109 A memory card error occurred. Replace it is connected to a computer, this camcorder ( 31). - When the camcorder is in the camcorder was .... Scenes edited or protected using a computer. Could not add the scene(s) to the playlist. Movies recorded in the camcorder. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). Check the memory card and make sure it is turned on this message appears may be copied onto a ...
... the supplied USB cable, the camcorder cannot be recorded on the memory card.) Connect the compact power adapter - Battery pack is not a malfunction. 109 A memory card error occurred. Replace it is connected to a computer, this camcorder ( 31). - When the camcorder is in the camcorder was .... Scenes edited or protected using a computer. Could not add the scene(s) to the playlist. Movies recorded in the camcorder. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 23). Check the memory card and make sure it is turned on this message appears may be copied onto a ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...paper size is no paper. Select [Stop] to restart printing. You attempted to be printed - In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn off the printer and turn it might be exhausted. Low ink level - Select [Continue] to cancel printing. The ink cartridge ...with a different compression or were edited on . If the printer is a problem with the printer's settings. Turn off the printer. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to replace the ink absorber. Paper error - Cancel printing. Adjust the paper selection lever to print X photos that may require repairs...
...paper size is no paper. Select [Stop] to restart printing. You attempted to be printed - In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn off the printer and turn it might be exhausted. Low ink level - Select [Continue] to cancel printing. The ink cartridge ...with a different compression or were edited on . If the printer is a problem with the printer's settings. Turn off the printer. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to replace the ink absorber. Paper error - Cancel printing. Adjust the paper selection lever to print X photos that may require repairs...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. • Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery. • Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with the camcorder off. Forcing a memory card into the mouth. To write-protect the memory card...
... or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. • Do not disassemble, modify, immerse in water, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery. • Replace with a CR2025 battery made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with the camcorder off. Forcing a memory card into the mouth. To write-protect the memory card...