VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... care. This is left unattended and unused for long periods of power supply to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Power cords should be operated only from the wall outlet before the product...For added protection of this manual. 11 Polarization - All the safety and operating instructions should be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. All operating and maintenance instructions should be hazardous. 7 Avoid magnetic or ...
... care. This is left unattended and unused for long periods of power supply to your home, consult your electrician to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Power cords should be operated only from the wall outlet before the product...For added protection of this manual. 11 Polarization - All the safety and operating instructions should be walked on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. All operating and maintenance instructions should be hazardous. 7 Avoid magnetic or ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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Remove the battery pack to find it. Bottom view Tripod socket ( 117) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 24) Serial number The serial number label is located on -screen display) button ( 42, 53) 19 Wireless Controller WL-D88 ...
Remove the battery pack to find it. Bottom view Tripod socket ( 117) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 24) Serial number The serial number label is located on -screen display) button ( 42, 53) 19 Wireless Controller WL-D88 ...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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...[ Aperture-Priority AE], a numeric value will appear next to the desired value. Shutter speed guidelines Note that on the screen. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. The blur effect of 1/250 second, etc. 46 Use faster shutter speeds to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. [ Shutter-Priority... the Shutter Speed and Aperture Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use slower shutter speeds to get a wider depth of movement. use a tripod especially in mode, as in shaded places. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.
...[ Aperture-Priority AE], a numeric value will appear next to the desired value. Shutter speed guidelines Note that on the screen. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. The blur effect of 1/250 second, etc. 46 Use faster shutter speeds to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. [ Shutter-Priority... the Shutter Speed and Aperture Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use slower shutter speeds to get a wider depth of movement. use a tripod especially in mode, as in shaded places. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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When recording in places with the sound of camcorder shake. • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to mode. mode with [ PF24] frame rate mode As low as 1/12 As low as ...focus from a near subject to a far subject in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on a tripod. [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will be recorded immediately after you...
When recording in places with the sound of camcorder shake. • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to mode. mode with [ PF24] frame rate mode As low as 1/12 As low as ...focus from a near subject to a far subject in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on a tripod. [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will be recorded immediately after you...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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... (0.2 in places subject to shocks or vibrations as this happen ( 33). When you experience such a reaction, immediately stop in other tripods may damage the camcorder. 5.5 mm • When recording movies, try to prevent hard disk damage. To prevent hard disk damage, do not turn on ...ft.) above sea level or in order to get into the camcorder it may cause damage. • When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - Do not subject the camcorder to high temperatures (like the inside of fast zooms and panning...
... (0.2 in places subject to shocks or vibrations as this happen ( 33). When you experience such a reaction, immediately stop in other tripods may damage the camcorder. 5.5 mm • When recording movies, try to prevent hard disk damage. To prevent hard disk damage, do not turn on ...ft.) above sea level or in order to get into the camcorder it may cause damage. • When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - Do not subject the camcorder to high temperatures (like the inside of fast zooms and panning...
VIXIA HG20/HG21 Instruction Manual
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Additional Information Special Scene (recording programs 45 Sports (recording program 45 Spotlight (recording program 45 Sunset (recording program 45 T Telephoto 36 Timeline 42 Transfer order 89 Transferring to a computer Movies 82 Photos 86 Tripod 117 Troubleshooting 101 Tv (recording program 46 U USB terminal 78 V Viewfinder 35 Volume 39, 97 W White balance 50 Wide angle 36 Wind screen 94, 95 Wireless controller 24 Z Zoom 36 Digital zoom 93 Zoom speed 36, 93 * only. 132
Additional Information Special Scene (recording programs 45 Sports (recording program 45 Spotlight (recording program 45 Sunset (recording program 45 T Telephoto 36 Timeline 42 Transfer order 89 Transferring to a computer Movies 82 Photos 86 Tripod 117 Troubleshooting 101 Tv (recording program 46 U USB terminal 78 V Viewfinder 35 Volume 39, 97 W White balance 50 Wide angle 36 Wind screen 94, 95 Wireless controller 24 Z Zoom 36 Digital zoom 93 Zoom speed 36, 93 * only. 132
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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... and extension cords as they are not likely to the product. 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 - See figure 1. This will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Hazard of fire or electric shock...
... and extension cords as they are not likely to the product. 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 - See figure 1. This will fit into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Hazard of fire or electric shock...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Remove the battery pack to find it. Bottom view Tripod socket ( 117) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 24) Serial number The serial number label is located on -screen display) button ( 42, 53) 19 Wireless Controller WL-D88 ...
Remove the battery pack to find it. Bottom view Tripod socket ( 117) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 24) Serial number The serial number label is located on -screen display) button ( 42, 53) 19 Wireless Controller WL-D88 ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...the shutter speed. Options Default value [ Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to record subjects moving quickly; To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Check the image on cloudy days or in (T). • [ Snow]/[... Programmed AE] recording program FUNC. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening ) to softly blur the background in other modes. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Make sure to use high aperture values (smaller lens opening ) to get a wider depth of ...
...the shutter speed. Options Default value [ Programmed AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to record subjects moving quickly; To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Check the image on cloudy days or in (T). • [ Snow]/[... Programmed AE] recording program FUNC. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening ) to softly blur the background in other modes. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Make sure to use high aperture values (smaller lens opening ) to get a wider depth of ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...Center Frame]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on a tripod. [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind. When recording in places with the sound of wind when recording outdoors. •...want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for a normal degree of camcorder shake. • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to Operating mode Shutter speed ...
...Center Frame]: A single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on a tripod. [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind. When recording in places with the sound of wind when recording outdoors. •...want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for a normal degree of camcorder shake. • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod. [Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to Operating mode Shutter speed ...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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...you initialize the hard disk, all recordings will appear on the screen. • Do not use the camcorder at altitudes higher than 5.5 mm (0.2 in other tripods may damage the camcorder. 5.5 mm • When recording movies, try to shocks or vibrations as above TVs, near plasma...• When mounting the camcorder on or use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as this happen ( 33). To prevent hard disk damage, do not turn on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - • Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range...
...you initialize the hard disk, all recordings will appear on the screen. • Do not use the camcorder at altitudes higher than 5.5 mm (0.2 in other tripods may damage the camcorder. 5.5 mm • When recording movies, try to shocks or vibrations as above TVs, near plasma...• When mounting the camcorder on or use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as this happen ( 33). To prevent hard disk damage, do not turn on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fastening screw is not waterproof - • Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range...
VIXIA HG20 / VIXIA HG21 Instruction Manual
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Additional Information Special Scene (recording programs 45 Sports (recording program 45 Spotlight (recording program 45 Sunset (recording program 45 T Telephoto 36 Timeline 42 Transfer order 89 Transferring to a computer Movies 82 Photos 86 Tripod 117 Troubleshooting 101 Tv (recording program 46 U USB terminal 78 V Viewfinder 35 Volume 39, 97 W White balance 50 Wide angle 36 Wind screen 94, 95 Wireless controller 24 Z Zoom 36 Digital zoom 93 Zoom speed 36, 93 * only. 132
Additional Information Special Scene (recording programs 45 Sports (recording program 45 Spotlight (recording program 45 Sunset (recording program 45 T Telephoto 36 Timeline 42 Transfer order 89 Transferring to a computer Movies 82 Photos 86 Tripod 117 Troubleshooting 101 Tv (recording program 46 U USB terminal 78 V Viewfinder 35 Volume 39, 97 W White balance 50 Wide angle 36 Wind screen 94, 95 Wireless controller 24 Z Zoom 36 Digital zoom 93 Zoom speed 36, 93 * only. 132