Cannon HG20 instruction manual Recording

Recording

Pressing Start/Stop will not start recording.

-You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk/memory card (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing).

-The recording media is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings ( 42, 63) or initialize the recording media ( 31) to free some space.

-Recording may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism ( 96) is active ( appears).

-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.

-The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer location. Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes.

The point where Start/Stop was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.

-There is a slight interval between pressing Start/Stop and the actual start of recording. This is not a malfunction.

The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording.

-If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations, move to another location.

-The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use.

The camcorder will not focus.

-Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( 47).

- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 33).

-The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 117). Never use tissue paper to clean the lens.

When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.

-This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.

Changing the operating mode between recording ( )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than usual.

-When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings ( 80) and initialize the recording media ( 31).

Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual.

-When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up your recordings ( 80) and initialize the recording media ( 31).

Cannot record a photo.

-In mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] ( 66), or if either the digital zoom ( 91) or a digital effect

( 50) is activated.

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