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PUB. DIM-1067-000A
HD Camcorder
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Instruction Manual st
Caméscope HD
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Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara HD
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Manual de Instrucciones
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. 2 HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G20 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rul
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF G20 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose
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Highlights of the VIXIA HF G20 The Canon VIXIA HF G20 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder. HD Recording Manual controls at your fingertips 4 The focus ring helps you achieve the focus you HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III are looking for. Furthermore, you can assign processor certain frequently used functions to a The camcorder is equipped with a c
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LCD screen and viewfinder 5 The LCD screen and viewfinder both have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure that you can accurately check that your shots are framed how you want them. Touch AE By simply touching the screen, you can make dark areas in the picture appear brighter (A 60). This operation is simple yet allows you to shoot with the desired exposure. Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types of video scopes (A 79), conversion to standard definition (A 13
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of Connect the camcorder to an memory card used* 6 HDTV (A 119) Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to Use an Eye-Fi card (A 136) the Web to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (A 127, 133) High Definition Standard Definition Convert your
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Table of contents Focus Adjustment 47 1 Introduction 10 Manual Focus 47 About this Manual 10 Autofocus 48 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 Face Detection 49 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 Touch & Track 51 Names of Parts 14 Zooming 52 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless 2 Preparations 20 Controller 52 7 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 53 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 22 Soft Zoom Control 54 Using the Viewfinder 22 Digital Tele-Convert
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Video Scopes 79 6 Video Stories and Cinema Displaying the Waveform Monitor during Style 99 [’ Programmed AE] Recording Using Story Creator to Create Video Program 79 Stories 99 Displaying the Waveform Monitor during Creating a New Story 99 [n Manual Exposure] Recording Recording a Scene within a Story 99 Program 79 Recording Additional Scenes within an Displaying the Edge Monitor 79 8 Existing Story 100 Video Snapshot 80 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Pre-Recording 81 Filters 101 Onscreen D
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9 Saving/Sharing 10 Additional Information 138 Recordings 124 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 138 FUNC. Panel 138 Copying Recordings to a Memory Setup Menus 141 Card 124 Copying Scenes from the Date Index Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 150 Screen 124 Troubleshooting 154 Copying Scenes from a Story by 9 List of Messages 159 Rating 125 Handling Precautions 165 Copying a Single Photo 125 Camcorder 165 Copying Photos from the Index Battery Pack 166 Screen 126 Memory Card 166 Saving Recording
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G20. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 154). 10 Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restriction
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About this Manual indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control operating mode indicated and indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed touch on the screen and to other explanation refer to Operating Modes (A 28). onscreen messages and displays. 11 Self Timer Self Timer * Operating modes: * For movies only. 1 Open the [Self Timer] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > r > [Self Timer] 2Touch [i On <] and then
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 12 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. power cord) (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus Pen HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Startup Guide for PIXELA’s Software C OP Y
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Software for saving, managing, editing and playing back your movies. Additionally, using VideoBrowser you can transfer to the camcorder music files that can be used as background music during playback. • Canon VIXIA CD-ROM. Contains the following components. - ImageBrowser EX - Software for saving, managing and editing your photos. The supplied VIXIA CD-ROM co
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 56 1 234 14 7 8 9 10 11 1 RESET button (A 157) 7Lens hood (A 22) 2 U (camera/play) button (A 28) 8 Lens barrier switch (A 38) 3 DISP. (onscreen display) button 9Focus ring (A 47) (A 82)/BATT. INFO (battery info) 10 COMPONENT OUT terminal button (A 153) (A 116, 117) 4 Double memory card slot cover 11 AV OUT terminal (A 116, 118)/ 5 Memory card slot 2 (A 34) × (headphones) terminal (A 73) 6 Memory card slot 3 (A 34) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Right side view 1 15 5 6 23 4 1 Built-in speaker (A 88) 4USB terminal (A 116, 118) 2 REMOTE terminal 5 Grip belt (A 24) For connecting commercially 6MIC terminal (A 76, 111) available remote controllers. 3HDMI OUT terminal (A 116, 117) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Front view 16 1 Back view 5 2 6 3 7 4 9 10 111213 8 1 Instant AF sensor (A 48, 168) 7 Strap mount (A 24) 2 Remote sensor (A 25) 8DC IN terminal (A 20) 3AF/MF button (A 47)/ 9 LCD touch screen (A 23, 27) WEB button (A 133)/ 10 CUSTOM (customizable) button Assignable button 1 (A 85) (A 84) 4 PRE REC (pre-recording) button 11 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 84) (A 81)/ 12 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 22) Assignable button 2 (A 85) 13 Battery attachment unit (A 20) 5 Viewfinder (A 22)
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Names of Parts Top view 1 2 3 4 17 5 6 7 8 1 Built-in stereo microphone 6Eye cup (A 22) (A 70, 71) 7 POWER button 2Zoom lever (A 52) 8 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator (A 20) 3 Mode switch (A 28) Green - ON 4 Mini advanced shoe (A 74, 75) Orange - Standby (A 44) 5 ACCESS indicator (A 38) Red - Charging (A 20) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Bottom view 18 1 2 3 1 Serial number 2 Tripod socket (A 26) 3 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Wireless Controller WL-D89 7 1 19 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 6 1START/STOP button (A 38) 2 G (index selection) button (A 91) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (A 30, 141) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 82) 5SET button 6Ñ (stop) button (A 87) 7 PHOTO button (A 38) 8 Zoom buttons (A 52) 9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð) 10Ò (play/pause) button (A 87) C OP Y
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Charging the Battery Pack Preparations 2 Preparations Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (A 171). 20 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.
