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Canon VIXIA HG20 Instruction Manual

135 pages5.38 Mb

2Important Usage Instructions
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3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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- 6Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder
  - What is High-Definition Video?
  - What is Cinema Mode?
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    - Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder
  - 7What are the advantages of a hard disk?
  - Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices?
- 8Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
- 10Table of contents
  - Introduction
  - Preparations
    - Table of contents
  - 11Video
    - 34 Basic Recording
    - 38 Basic Playback
    - 45 Advanced Functions
    - 57 Playlist and Scene Operations
  - 12Photos
  - External Connections
  - 13Additional Information
    - 14About this Manual
      - CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).
      - the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).
    - 16Supplied Accessories
    - 17Components Guide
      - Left side view
      - Right side view
      - Front view
      - 18Back view
      - LCD panel
      - Top vie w
      - 19Wireless Controller WL-D88
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        Recording Movies
        Playing Movies (During Playback)
    - 20Screen Displays
      - 21 Recording Photos
      - Viewing Photos
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23Preparations
- Getting Started
  - Charging the Battery Pack
  - 1
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  - 3
  - 4
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    - 24Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
      - First, insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller.
    - TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
  - 251
  - 2
    - TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP
  - 3
    - Accessories
    - TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER
    - 26Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
      - Rotating the LCD Panel
      - LCD Backlight
      - The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording
- 27Basic Operation of the Camcorder
  - F LEXIBLE
  - EASY MODE
  - Joystick and Joystick Guide
  - Using the Menus
    - Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
  - 281 2
  - 3
  - 4
    - Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
  - 291 2
  - 3
  - 4
  - 5
  - 6
    - Setting the Date and Time
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
    - Changing the Language
- 30First Time Settings
  - Changing the Time Zone
- 31Using a Memory Card
  - Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
  - WHEN YOU TRAVEL
  - TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE
  - Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
  - 321
  - 2 3
  - 4
    - 33Selecting the Recording Media
    - Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card
    - TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING
34Video
- Shooting Video
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- Basic Recording
  - WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
  - 35Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
    - Using the Viewfinder
  - 36Zooming
    - 12x Optical Zoom
    - Approximate recording times
  - Quick Start Function
  - 371
  - 2
    - Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
  - 1
    - Deleting a Scene After Recording It
  - 2
  - 3
    - Playing Back the Video
  - 4
- 38Basic Playback
  - Special playback modes
  - Fast playback
  - Slow playback
  - Frame Advance/Reverse
  - Skipping scenes
  - Ending special playback modes
  - 39ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
  - Changing the Index Screen Selection
    - Selecting the Media for Playback
  - 401
  - 2
  - 3
    - Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen
    - Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
      - Selecting from the List of Recordings
  - 411
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
    - Selecting from the Calendar Screen
  - 1
  - 2
  - 423
  - 4
  - 3
    - Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline
  - 1
  - 2
    - Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
  - 431
  - 2
    - TO CANCEL ALL THE SELECTIONS
  - 3
  - 4
    - TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE T
    - TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES
    - Deleting Scenes
  - 441
  - 2
    - Special Scene Recording Programs
- 45Advanced Functions
  - 46Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
    - Shutter speed guidelines
  - TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE
    - Available Aperture Values
  - 47Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
  - TO SET THE [ CINE MODE] RECORDING
  - TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE
  - 48Self Timer
  - Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction
    - Manual Exposure Adjustment
  - 493
    - Automatic Backlight Correction
    - Manual Focus Adjustment
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
    - Infinity Focus
    - 50White Balance
    - TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
    - 51Image Effects
      - [ Image Effect Off] Desired option*
    - 52Digital Effects
      - Setting
      - Applying
    - TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT
    - TO FADE IN TO FADE OUT
    - 53On-Screen Displays and Data Code
    - Audio Recording Level
    - TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
      - About the Data Code
      - Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level
  - 541
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
    - Using Headphones
    - TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER
    - Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
  - 551 2
  - 3
    - TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE
    - 56Using an External Microphone
      - Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
      - Using other microphones
    - Using a Video Light
    - Dividing Scenes
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  - 3
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  - 5
- 57Playlist and Scene Operations
  - Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes
    - Adding Scenes to the Playlist
  - 581
  - 2
  - 3
    - Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
  - 591
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    - Moving Scenes in the Playlist
  - 1
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  - 3
  - 4
  - 5
    - Copying Scenes
      - Copying Original Movies
  - 601
  - 2
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    - Copying the Entire Playlist
  - 1
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61Photos
- Taking Photos
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- Basic Recording
  - 62Selecting Photo Size and Quality
    - Approximate number of photos available on a memory card
  - Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
  - 1 2
    - Viewing Photos
  - 3
    - Slideshow
  - 1
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- 63Basic Playback
  - Index Screen
  - 641
  - 2
  - 3
    - Photo Jump Function
    - Deleting Photos
  - 651
    - Deleting a Single Photo
  - 2
  - 3 4
    - Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
  - 1
  - 2
  - 3
    - Magnifying Photos during Playback
  - 1
  - 2
    - Flash
  - 1
  - 3
- 66Additional Functions
  - 67Histogram Display
  - Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
  - 68Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)
  - CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HI-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
  - AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING
  - 69Light Metering Mode
  - Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene
  - TO CAPTURE THE PHOTO
  - Protecting Photos
    - Protecting Single Photos
  - 701
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
    - Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
    - Copying Photos
      - Copying a Single Photo
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    - Copying Photos from the Index Screen
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    - photo, select ( , ) the p hoto you want to copy.
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    - [ C o p y (
    - You can also use the following functions...
- 72Printing Photos
  - Printing Photos (Direct Print)
    - Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
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    - Printing with the (Print/Share) Button
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    - Selecting the Print Settings
      - Printing after Changing the Print Settings
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  - 5
    - [x photos/sheet]: Printing multiple photos on the same sheet
    - TO CANCEL THE PRINTING WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING P RINT
    - Trimming Settings
  - 751
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    - Print Orders
      - Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)
      - Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
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    - Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
    - Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders
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78External Connections
- Terminals on the Camcorder
  - 79Connection Diagrams
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- 81Playback on a TV Screen
  - About the HDMITM connection
  - Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
    - PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
    - Saving your Recordings without a Computer
  - Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
- 82Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
  - Options for creating AVCHD discs (mode)
  - Options for creating Photo DVDs (mode)
  - Preparations on the Camcorder
  - 831
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    - Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
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  - 3
  - 844
    - WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE
      - Playing back high-definition (AVCHD) discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner
      - Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
  - 851
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    - TO PLAY BACK PHOTO DVDS
  - 3
  - 4
  - 5
    - Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
      - Connecting
      - Recording
  - 861
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  - 3 4
  - 5
    - Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
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  - 4
    - 87FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER
      - Transferring Photos Automatic Transfer Options
      - Manual Transfer Options
    - 88A UTOMATIC TRANSFER
    - MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS
    - Trans fer Ord ers
      - Selecting Photos to Transfer (Transfer Order)
      - Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders
  - 891
  - 2
  - 3
  - 4
    - Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen
    - TO TRANSFER PHOTOS MARKED WITH
90Additional Information
- FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes
- Appendix: Menu Options Lists
  - 91FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes
  - 92 / Camera Setup 1
  - 93 / Camera Setup 2
    - 94 The setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode.
  - 95 / Playback Setup
  - 96 System Setup 1
  - 97 System Setup 2
    - [ On], [ Off ] zzzz
  - 99 Date/Time Setup
  - Information Screens
  - CHECK THIS FIRST
    - Power source
- 101Troubleshooting
  - Power supply
  - Recording
  - Playback
    - 102Re
    - 103Playback
    - Indicators and Onscreen Displays
    - 104Picture and Sound
    - 105Memory Card and Accessories
    - Connections with External Devices
  - 107List of Messages
    - 112Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
    - 113Direct Print Related Messages
- 116Handling Precautions
  - Camcorder
    - Long-term storage
  - 118Battery Pack
    - Long-term storage
    - Remaining battery time
    - Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs
  - Memory Card
    - DANGER!
  - 119Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
  - Lithium Button Battery
  - Disposal
- 120Maintenance/Others
  - Cleaning
  - 121Condensation
  - Using the Camcorder Abroad
  - WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED
    - Power Sources
    - Playback on a TV Screen
  - Americas:
  - TO AVOID CONDENSATION
    - *
- 122System Diagram
  - * *
- 123Optional Accessories
  - 124Using a memory card
  - 127Product Codes
    - Provided Accessories
    - Optional Accessories
  - HG21/HG20
- 128Specifications
  - System
  - 129CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
  - BP-807 Battery Pack
    - Termin als
    - Power/Others
- 130Index
  - A
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  - C
  - D
  - E
  - F
  - H
  - 131I
  - J
  - L
  - M
  - N
  - O
  - P
  - Q
  - R
  - S
  - 133U.S.A.
    - CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
  - 134CANADA
    - CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
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Canon VIXIA HG20 Manual

135 pages5.26 Mb

2Important Usage Instructions
3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- 5Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only
- www.registercanon.com
- Protect your product
- Receive information on new products and promotions
- Trademark Acknowledgements
6Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder
8Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
10Table of contents
- Introduction
  - 16Getting to Know the Camcorder
- Preparations
  - 23Getting Started
  - Basic
  - peration of the Camcorder
  - 30 First Time Settings
  - 31 Using a Memory Card
- 11Video
  - 34Basic Recording
  - 38Basic Playback
  - 45Advanced Functions
  - 57Playlist and Scene Operations
- 12Photos
  - 61Basic Recording
  - 63Basic Playback
  - 66 Additional Functions
  - 72 Printing Photos
- External onnections
  - 78Terminals on the Camcorder
  - 82Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
- 13Additional Information
  - 90Appendix: Menu Options Lists
  - 101 Trouble
  - 116Do’s and Don’ts
  - 122General Information
  - 14Conventions Used in this Manual
  - DVSD
  - DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk
  - 15[On]
  - 17Left side view
  - Right side view
  - Front view
  - 18Back view
  - LCD panel
  - Top view
  - 19Bottom view
  - Wireless Controller WL-D88
  - 20Recording Movies
  - 21Recording Photos
  - Viewing Photos
  - 22Hard disk/memory card operation
  - , Remaining battery time
  - Remaining recording time
  - 24F progressive frame rate
  - Number of available photos
  - Photo number
23Preparations
- Charging the Battery Pack
- 24Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
- 251Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder
- 2Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up
- 3Insert the battery holder
- TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER
- Accessories
- Fasten the grip belt
- TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP
- 26Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
- 27flexible recording
- EASY MODE
- FLEXIBLE RECORDING
- 28Joystick and Joystick Guide
- FUNCUsing the Menus
- 29Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
- 1 Press FUNC
- 2Select (, ) the icon and
- press to open the setup menus
- 3Select () the tab of the desired menu
- 4Select () the setting you want
- to change and press
- 5Select () the desired option and
- press to save the setting
- 6 Press FUNC
- 30Setting the Date and Time
- Changing the Language
- 31Changing the Time Zone
- Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
- 32Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
- 1Turn off the camcorder
- 2Open the memory card slot cover
- 4Close the memory card slot cover
- 33Selecting the Recording Media
- Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card
34Video
- Shooting Video
- 35Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
- 36Zooming
- 37Quick Start Function
- Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
- 38Playing Back the Video
- 39ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
- 1During playback, press to display the joystick guide
- 2 Adjust () the volume
- Special playback modes
- 40Changing the Index Screen Selection
- 41Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
- 423Move (, ) the cursor to the
- desired date
- 1 Select
- ) the scene you
- want to view and press DISP
- 4 Press
- to return to the index
- screen
- 3 Press /to begin the playback
- 43Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
- 44Deleting Scenes
- 45Special Scene Recording Programs
- 46hanging the Shutter Speed and Aperture
- 47Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
- 48Self Timer
- 49Manual Focus Adjustment
- 50White Balance
- 51Image Effects
- 52Digital Effects
- 53On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code
- Audio Recording Level
- 54Using Headphones
- 55Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
- 56Using an External Microphone
- 57Using a Video Light
- Dividing Scenes
- 58Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes
- Adding Scenes to the Playlist
- 3Add the scene(s) to the playlist
- 59Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
- 1Select the playlist index screen
- 2Select (, ) the scene you want to delete
- 3Delete the scene
- Moving Scenes in the Playlist
- 2Select (, ) the scene you want to move
- 3Open the scene moving screen
- 4Move (, ) the orange
- marker to the desired position of
- the scene and press
- 5Select () [Yes] and press to move the scene
- 60Copying Scenes
61Photos
- Taking Photos
- 62Selecting Photo Size and Quality
- 63Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
- Viewing Photos
- 64Index Screen
- 1Move the zoom lever toward W
- 2Select (, ) a photo
- 3Press
- Photo Jump Function
- 2 Push the joystick () toward
- 3Select () [Jump 10 photos]
- or [Jump 100 photos]
- 4Jump () the number of photos
- selected and press
- 65Deleting Photos
- 66Flash
- Magnifying Photos during Playback
- 67Histogram Display
- 68CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
- HI-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
- 1Press PHOTOhalfway to activate the autofocus
- 2Press PHOTOfully and hold it pressed down
- AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING
- Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)
- While recording, or in record pause mode, press PHOTOto capture the photo
- 69Light Metering Mode
- Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene
- 70Protecting Photos
- Copying hotos
- 71Copying Photos from the Index Screen
- 1Select the index screen of the photos recorded on the hard disk
- 2 If you want to copy only one
- photo, select
- ) the photo
- you want to copy
- 3 opy the photo(s)
- 72Printing Photos (Direct Print)
- 73Selecting the Print Settings
- 74TO CANCEL THE PRINTING
- 1 Press while printing
- 2 Select () [OK] and press
- WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
- 3In the print settings menu, select
- (, ) the setting you want to
- change and press
- 4Select () the desired setting
- option and press
- 5Select (, ) [Print] and press
- PRINT ERRORS
- 75Trimming Settings
- 76Print Orders
- 772Open the print menu
- 3Select (, ) [Print] and press
78External Connections
- 79Connection Diagrams
- 811Turn off the camcorder and the TV
- 2Connect the camcorder to the TV
- 3Turn on the connected TV
- 4Turn on the camcorder and set it
- to mode (38) or mode (63)
- 82Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
- Authoring High-Definition(AVCHD) Discs and hoto DVDs
- 83DW-100
- Preparations on the amcorder
- 1Turn on the camcorder and set it
- to mode to create high- definition discs of your movies or
- mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos
- 2Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc
- Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
- 1Turn on the DVD Burner
- 2Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable
- 3Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner
- 844Press the start button on the DVD Burner
- TO CREATE AN ADDITI NAL C PY F THE SAME DISC
- 85DVD
- 86Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
- Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
- 87FIRST-TIMECONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS
- DVSD
- 88Transferring Photos
- AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
- Select () a transfer option and
- MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS
- 1Select () a transfer option and
- 2Select () the photo you wish to
- transfer and press
- 3Press FUNC.to return to the transfer menu
- 89Transfer Orders
90Additional Information
- 91[Standard Play 7 Mbps]
- Fine]
- 92Off]
- [Frame Rate]:
- 93[Onscreen Markers]:
- [Photo Review Time]:
- ff]
- Instant AF]
- Automatic]
- 94[AF Mode]:
- [Focus Priority]:
- [Image Stabilizer]:
- [Wind Screen]:
- 95[Microphone Attenuator]:
- [ Fine]
- Date and Time]
- [Photo Capture Quality]:
- [Data
- [USB
- onnection Type]:
- 96Small]
- AV]
- [Font Size]:
- [Output Onscreen Displays]
- [LCD Brightness]:
- [Component Output]:
- 97[Speaker Volume]:
- [Demo Mode]:
- On]
- 98[Wireless Remote Control]:
- [Notification Sounds]:
- [Quick Start]:
- 99[Drop Sensor]:
- [Firmware]:
- [M.D,Y (Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)]
- [Monday]
- [Date Format]:
- alendar Start Day]:
- [HDD Info]/[Memory Card Info]:
- 100[Battery Info]:
- [HDMI Status]:
- 101Power source
- 103Playback
- Indicators and nscreen Displays
- 104Picture and Sound
- 105Memory Card and Accessories
- Connections with External Devices
- 107List of Messages
- 112Messages Related to the ptional DW-100DVD Burner
- 113Direct Print Related Messages
- 116Camcorder
- 117•Initialize the hard disk when movies
- 118Battery Pack
- Memory Card
- 119Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery
- Lithium Button Battery
- 120Disposal
- Cleaning
- 121Condensation
- Using the Camcorder Abroad
- 122System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
- 123Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
- Battery Packs
- G-800Battery harger
- Charging Times
- 124Recording and Playback Times
- Using the hard disk
- Using a memory card
- 126DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
- Shoulder Strap
- SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
- 127Product Codes
- 128HG21/HG20
- 129A-570ompact Power Adapter
- BP-807Battery Pack
- 133U.S.A
- CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES
- 134CANADA
- CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY

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