Taking Photos, Press Photo halfway, Press Photo fully | Cannon HG20

Photos

Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing photos.

Basic Recording

Taking Photos

1Set the mode dial to .

2Turn on the camcorder.

By default, photos are recorded on the hard disk. You can also set the memory card as the recording media for photos ( 31).

3 Press PHOTO halfway.

•Once the focus is automatically

adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.

•When you press PHOTO on the wireless controller, the photo is

recorded after the autofocus is activated and locked.

4 Press PHOTO fully.

The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.

-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

-Do not open the memory card slot cover.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the position of the mode dial.

NOTES

•If the subject is not suitable for

autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the

focus manually ( 47).

•When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] starts flashing. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter.

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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 Playlist and Scene Operations Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced Functions Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Terminals on the Camcorder General Information Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 113 Do’s and Don’ts Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Special Scene Recording Programs Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen Displays Recording Photos Viewing Photos 25F progressive frame rate Remaining battery timeHard disk/memory card operation Remaining recording time Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off Charging the Battery PackAttach the battery pack to the camcorder Indicator is off Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Preparing the Wireless Controller and AccessoriesInsert the battery holder Fasten the grip belt Accessories Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees LCD Backlight Press the button to enter Button Mode or Flexible RecordingBasic Operation Camcorder Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Using the MenusPress FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Joystick and Joystick Guide Select the tab of the desired menu Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menusSelect the setting you want To change and press Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu Language Desired language First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Changing the Language Menu Time Zone/DST Your local time zone Using a Memory CardChanging the Time Zone Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure the indicator is offTurn off the camcorder Open the memory card slot cover Complete Initialization Selecting the Recording MediaInitializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Quick Initialization Press Start/Stop to begin recording Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting Video Mode Using the ViewfinderStandard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 12x Optical Zoom ZoomingApproximate recording times Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelQuick Start Function Press / or to begin the playback Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Press to display the joystick guide During playback, press to display the joystick guide Adjust the volumeSpecial playback modes Return to the index screen to select the scene or photo Changing the Index Screen SelectionSelecting the Media for Playback Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen Move , the cursor to the desired date Selecting Scenes by Recording DateOpen the list of recordings Open the calendar screen Change the scene Press to return to the index screenPress / to begin the playback Screen and press to select an individual scene/photo Selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenSelect the original movies or the photo index screen Open the selection screen Back up important scenes before Deleting them Deleting ScenesDelete the scenes Delete Desired option Yes Special Scene Recording Programs Advanced Functions Programmed AE Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgrammed AE Desired recording program Shutter speed guidelines Menu Frame Rate PF25 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsProgrammed AE Cine Mode Push the joystick toward Exposure Self TimerMode Press BLC Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as Necessary and press Automatic Backlight Correction Changes to MF and the camcorder returns to manual focus White BalanceInfinity Focus Automatic Desired option Image Effect Off Image EffectsOptions Image Effect Off Desired option Digital Effect Off Desired fader/effect Digital EffectsApplying Push the joystick toward Audio Recording Level Mode All displays on Most displays offData Code setting On-Screen Displays and Data Code Menu Audio Level Indicator On Using HeadphonesAdjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Menu AV/Headphones Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe When an external microphone is Using an External MicrophoneUsing other microphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone FUNC. Divide Scene selected will start playing back Using a Video LightPlaylist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes Hard disk playlist or memory card playlist tab Adding Scenes to the PlaylistAdd the scenes to the playlist Delete the scene Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistSelect the playlist index screen Select , the scene you want to delete Copy the playlist Copying ScenesCopying Original Movies Copy the scenes Once the focus is automatically Access indicator will flash as the photo is being recordedTaking Photos Press Photo halfway Approximate number of photos available on a memory card Selecting Photo Size and Quality2048x1536 Desired photo size* Desired photo quality Slideshow Deleting a Photo Right After Recording ItViewing Photos Push the joystick toward Select Yes and press Photo Jump Function Index Screen Move the zoom lever toward WSelect , a photo Index screen closes and the selected photo is displayed Delete the photos Deleting PhotosSelect the photo index screen Select , the photo you want to delete Move the zoom lever toward T Additional FunctionsFlash Magnifying Photos during Playback Histogram Display Select a recording mode other than Fireworks OptionsRange of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Single Desired option Evaluative Desired option Light Metering ModeSet TV Type to Wide TV before using this function Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Copying a Single Photo Protecting PhotosCopying Photos Protecting Single Photos Open the photo selection screen You can also use the following Functions Copying Photos from the Index ScreenMove the zoom lever toward W Then select the hard disk tab FUNC. Copy Select the media that contains the photos you want to print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Printing Photos Direct Print Select the photo you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting after Changing the Print Settings Printing with the Print/Share Button Inkjet printers Push the joystick toward . The print settings menu appearsPress while printing Select OK and press Photos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Trimming frame appears Trimming SettingsOpen the print settings menu Select , Trimming Press Print Orders Desired option Yes OK To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toConnection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Print Orders Open the print menu To cancel the printing, refer to AV OUT/ Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderHdmi OUT Terminal Component OUT Terminal Type Analog Quality Depends on the settings Output only Connection Diagrams Type Digital data connection External Connections Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Saving your Recordings without a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer Pixela ImageMixer 3 SE Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Mode to create Photo DVDs of your photosSelect the scenes or photos you want to add to the disc Press the start button on the DVD Burner Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTurn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Connect the camcorder to the TV Video Recorder Direct Transfer CameraWindow Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Photos Select a transfer option Press Select the photo you want to mark with a transfer order Setting Transfer Orders from the Index ScreenTransfer Orders FUNC. Transfer Orders appears on the screen Programmed AE Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Recording Modes Fine FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStandard Play 7 Mbps Off Camera SetupMenu item Automatic VariableInstant AF Activated, appears on the screen Operating modeMode With Computer/Printer Fine, Normal Data Code DateDate and Time Wide TV System SetupSmall 1080i Off Control Initialize HDD, Mem. Card, CancelReset Wide TV TV sets with 169 aspect ratio Additional Information Y 1.Jan.2008 1200 AM Date/Time SetupInformation Screens Recording TroubleshootingPower supply Power source Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays100 Picture and Sound 101 Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories102 103 List of Messages in alphabetical order 104 105 Cannot record movies in MXP/FXP mode on this memory card Could not add the scenes to the playlist 106 107 Function not available in mode 108 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 109 Direct Print Related Messages 110 111 112 113 Handling PrecautionsCamcorder Long-term storage When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture114 Memory Card Battery PackRemaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs 116 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery 117 Maintenance/OthersCleaning Disposal 118 Condensation 119 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 120 Optional AccessoriesUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs Recording and Playback Times Using the hard diskUsing a memory card 121 122 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 123DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Shoulder Strap System SpecificationsHG21/HG20 124 125 CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-807 Battery Pack Power/Others Copying Movies Photos Index126 AF frame Reviewing 127Histogram Quick Start function Recording USB terminal 128Special Scene Canon Europa N.V