Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder | Cannon HG20

Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

1,080

lines

Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair

Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?

5Approximately 5 times the number of pixels.

1.9Almost 90% more scanning lines.

“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

What is Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ Cine Mode] recording program

( 45). Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate

[ PF25] to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode.

1Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.

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Cannon HG20 instruction manual Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder

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 Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Functions Playlist and Scene Operations Additional Functions Printing PhotosTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Appendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?113 Do’s and Don’ts General Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Special Scene Recording Programs Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Bottom view Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Photos Viewing Photos Remaining battery time Hard disk/memory card operationRemaining recording time 25F progressive frame rate Charging the Battery Pack Attach the battery pack to the camcorderIndicator is off Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off Insert the battery holder Preparing the Wireless Controller and AccessoriesPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Accessories Fasten the grip belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Basic Operation Camcorder Button Mode or Flexible RecordingPress the button to enter Using the Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuJoystick and Joystick Guide Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus Select the setting you want To change and pressSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Select the tab of the desired menu First Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Language Menu Language Desired language Using a Memory Card Changing the Time ZoneMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Menu Time Zone/DST Your local time zone Make sure the indicator is off Turn off the camcorderOpen the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Recording Media Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory CardQuick Initialization Complete Initialization Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder Basic RecordingShooting Video Press Start/Stop to begin recording Using the Viewfinder Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Mode Approximate recording times Zooming12x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Basic Playback Playing Back the VideoPress to display the joystick guide Press / or to begin the playback Special playback modes Adjust the volumeDuring playback, press to display the joystick guide Changing the Index Screen Selection Selecting the Media for PlaybackChanging the Number of Items in the Index Screen Return to the index screen to select the scene or photo Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Open the list of recordingsOpen the calendar screen Move , the cursor to the desired date Press / to begin the playback Press to return to the index screenChange the scene Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Select the original movies or the photo index screenOpen the selection screen Screen and press to select an individual scene/photo Deleting Scenes Delete the scenesDelete Desired option Yes Back up important scenes before Deleting them Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Programmed AE Desired recording programShutter speed guidelines Programmed AE Programmed AE Cine Mode Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsMenu Frame Rate PF25 Mode Self TimerPush the joystick toward Exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Adjust the focus as Necessary and pressAutomatic Backlight Correction Press BLC White Balance Infinity FocusAutomatic Desired option Changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus Image Effects OptionsImage Effect Off Desired option Image Effect Off Digital Effects ApplyingPush the joystick toward Digital Effect Off Desired fader/effect Mode All displays on Most displays off Data Code settingOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Using Headphones Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Menu Audio Level Indicator On Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Menu AV/Headphones Headphones Using an External Microphone Using other microphonesUsing the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone When an external microphone is Using a Video Light Playlist and Scene OperationsDividing Scenes FUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing back Add the scenes to the playlist Adding Scenes to the PlaylistHard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Select the playlist index screenSelect , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Copying Scenes Copying Original MoviesCopy the scenes Copy the playlist Access indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded Taking PhotosPress Photo halfway Once the focus is automatically 2048x1536 Desired photo size* Desired photo quality Selecting Photo Size and QualityApproximate number of photos available on a memory card Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Viewing PhotosPush the joystick toward Select Yes and press Slideshow Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Select , a photoIndex screen closes and the selected photo is displayed Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Select the photo index screenSelect , the photo you want to delete Delete the photos Additional Functions FlashMagnifying Photos during Playback Move the zoom lever toward T Select a recording mode other than Fireworks Options Range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting modeDrive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Histogram Display Single Desired option Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Light Metering Mode Set TV Type to Wide TV before using this functionCapturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired option Protecting Photos Copying PhotosProtecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward W Then select the hard disk tabFUNC. Copy You can also use the following Functions Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing PhotosPrinting Photos Direct Print Select the media that contains the photos you want to print Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the photo you wish to print Press Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appears Press while printing Select OK and pressPhotos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Inkjet printers Trimming Settings Open the print settings menuSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appears To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrint Orders Print Orders Desired option Yes OK To cancel the printing, refer to Open the print menu Terminals on the Camcorder Hdmi OUT TerminalComponent OUT Terminal AV OUT/ Terminal Connection Diagrams Type Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only External Connections Type Digital data connection Playback on a TV Screen Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerPixela ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a Computer Select the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc Mode to create Photo DVDs of your photosInsert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Press the start button on the DVD Burner Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback modeConnect the camcorder to the TV Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Video Recorder Direct Transfer CameraWindow To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press Transferring PhotosSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Transfer OrdersFUNC. Transfer Orders appears on the screen Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order Menu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu Recording Modes Programmed AE Standard Play 7 Mbps FUNC. Menu Playback ModesFine Menu item Camera SetupOff Instant AF VariableAutomatic Mode With Operating modeActivated, appears on the screen Date and Time Fine, Normal Data Code DateComputer/Printer System Setup Small1080i Wide TV Initialize HDD, Mem. Card, Cancel ResetWide TV TV sets with 169 aspect ratio Off Control Additional Information Information Screens Date/Time SetupY 1.Jan.2008 1200 AM Troubleshooting Power supplyPower source Recording Recording 100 Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPlayback 101 Picture and Sound 102 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections with External Devices 103 104 List of Messages in alphabetical order Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card 105 106 Could not add the scenes to the playlist Function not available in mode 107 108 109 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 110 Direct Print Related Messages 111 112 Camcorder Handling Precautions113 114 When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable pictureLong-term storage Battery Pack Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery116 Maintenance/Others CleaningDisposal 117 Condensation 118 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 119 Use the battery charger to charge the battery packs Optional Accessories120 Using the hard disk Using a memory card121 Recording and Playback Times 122 123 DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophoneShoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Specifications HG21/HG20124 System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-807 Battery PackPower/Others 125 Index 126AF frame Copying Movies Photos 127 HistogramQuick Start function Recording Reviewing Special Scene 128USB terminal Canon Europa N.V