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Cannon HG20 Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Attach the battery pack to the camcorder

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 120-121.

DC IN terminal

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

CHG (charge) indicator

4Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.

5Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off

(the indicator is off).

•The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

•If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 98).

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Cannon HG20 Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Attach the battery pack to the camcorder, Indicator is off

Contents

PUB. DIE-310B Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder What are the advantages of a hard disk? Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range Table of contents Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Functions Playlist and Scene OperationsPrinting Photos Additional FunctionsTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsTrouble? Appendix Menu Options Lists113 Do’s and Don’ts General InformationConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualSpecial Scene Recording Programs Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components GuideBack view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Photos Viewing Photos Hard disk/memory card operation Remaining battery timeRemaining recording time 25F progressive frame rateAttach the battery pack to the camcorder Charging the Battery PackIndicator is off Charging will start when the camcorder is turned offPreparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Insert the battery holderPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Fasten the grip belt AccessoriesRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsButton Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderPress the button to enter Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Selecting a FUNC. Menu OptionSelect the setting you want To change and press Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menusSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Select the tab of the desired menuSetting the Date and Time First Time SettingsChanging the Language Menu Language Desired languageChanging the Time Zone Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Menu Time Zone/DST Your local time zoneTurn off the camcorder Make sure the indicator is offOpen the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardInitializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Selecting the Recording MediaQuick Initialization Complete InitializationBasic Recording Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderShooting Video Press Start/Stop to begin recordingStandard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Using the ViewfinderSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode ModeZooming Approximate recording times12x Optical Zoom When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel Quick Start FunctionReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Basic PlaybackPress to display the joystick guide Press / or to begin the playbackAdjust the volume Special playback modesDuring playback, press to display the joystick guide Selecting the Media for Playback Changing the Index Screen SelectionChanging the Number of Items in the Index Screen Return to the index screen to select the scene or photoOpen the list of recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateOpen the calendar screen Move , the cursor to the desired datePress to return to the index screen Press / to begin the playbackChange the scene Select the original movies or the photo index screen Selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenOpen the selection screen Screen and press to select an individual scene/photoDelete the scenes Deleting ScenesDelete Desired option Yes Back up important scenes before Deleting themSpecial Scene Recording Programs Advanced FunctionsProgrammed AE Desired recording program Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed guidelines Programmed AECinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Programmed AE Cine ModeMenu Frame Rate PF25 Self Timer ModePush the joystick toward Exposure Adjust the focus as Necessary and press Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Backlight Correction Press BLCInfinity Focus White BalanceAutomatic Desired option Changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focusOptions Image EffectsImage Effect Off Desired option Image Effect OffApplying Digital EffectsPush the joystick toward Digital Effect Off Desired fader/effectData Code setting Mode All displays on Most displays offOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording LevelAdjust the audio level as necessary Using HeadphonesPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Menu Audio Level Indicator OnMenu AV/Headphones Headphones Using the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing other microphones Using an External MicrophoneUsing the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone When an external microphone isPlaylist and Scene Operations Using a Video LightDividing Scenes FUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing backAdding Scenes to the Playlist Add the scenes to the playlistHard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab Select the playlist index screen Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistSelect , the scene you want to delete Delete the sceneCopying Original Movies Copying ScenesCopy the scenes Copy the playlistTaking Photos Access indicator will flash as the photo is being recordedPress Photo halfway Once the focus is automaticallySelecting Photo Size and Quality 2048x1536 Desired photo size* Desired photo qualityApproximate number of photos available on a memory card Viewing Photos Deleting a Photo Right After Recording ItPush the joystick toward Select Yes and press SlideshowSelect , a photo Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward WIndex screen closes and the selected photo is displayed Photo Jump FunctionSelect the photo index screen Deleting PhotosSelect , the photo you want to delete Delete the photosFlash Additional FunctionsMagnifying Photos during Playback Move the zoom lever toward TRange of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode Select a recording mode other than Fireworks OptionsDrive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Histogram DisplayTaking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Single Desired optionSet TV Type to Wide TV before using this function Light Metering ModeCapturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired optionCopying Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen Copying a Single PhotoMove the zoom lever toward W Then select the hard disk tab Copying Photos from the Index ScreenFUNC. Copy You can also use the following FunctionsPrinting Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print Select the media that contains the photos you want to printPrinting after Changing the Print Settings Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the photo you wish to print PressPress while printing Select OK and press Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appearsPhotos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Inkjet printersOpen the print settings menu Trimming SettingsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appearsConnection . Refer to Connection Diagrams To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toPrint Orders Print Orders Desired option Yes OKOpen the print menu To cancel the printing, refer toHdmi OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal AV OUT/ TerminalType Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only Connection DiagramsType Digital data connection External ConnectionsSelect the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV ScreenBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsPixela ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a ComputerMode to create Photo DVDs of your photos Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the discInsert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Press the start button on the DVD Burner Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerConnect the camcorder to the TV Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD BurnerVideo Recorder Direct Transfer CameraWindow Transferring Photos To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menuTransfer Orders Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenFUNC. Transfer Orders appears on the screen Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer orderAppendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsFUNC. Menu Recording Modes Programmed AEFUNC. Menu Playback Modes Standard Play 7 MbpsFine Camera Setup Menu itemOff Variable Instant AFAutomatic Operating mode Mode WithActivated, appears on the screen Fine, Normal Data Code Date Date and TimeComputer/Printer Small System Setup1080i Wide TVReset Initialize HDD, Mem. Card, CancelWide TV TV sets with 169 aspect ratio Off ControlAdditional Information Date/Time Setup Information ScreensY 1.Jan.2008 1200 AM Power supply TroubleshootingPower source RecordingRecording Indicators and Onscreen Displays 100Playback Picture and Sound 101Memory Card and Accessories 102Connections with External Devices 103 List of Messages in alphabetical order 104105 Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory cardCould not add the scenes to the playlist 106107 Function not available in mode108 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 109Direct Print Related Messages 110111 112 Handling Precautions Camcorder113 When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture 114Long-term storage Remaining battery time Battery PackRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery116 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersDisposal 117118 Condensation119 System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaOptional Accessories Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs120 Using a memory card Using the hard disk121 Recording and Playback Times122 DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 123Shoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseHG21/HG20 Specifications124 SystemBP-807 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 125126 IndexAF frame Copying Movies PhotosHistogram 127Quick Start function Recording Reviewing128 Special SceneUSB terminal Canon Europa N.V