PUB. DIM-1067-000A
HD Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
Caméscope HD
Français
Manuel d'instruction
Important Usage Instructions
2HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G20 systems
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Trademark Acknowledgements
HD Recording
Operability
Other Features
LCD screen and viewfinder
Touch AE
Added and improved functionality
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Table of contents
1 Introduction
2 Preparations
3 Recording
4 Customization
5 Playback
6Video Stories and Cinema Style
7 External Connections
8 Photos
9Saving/Sharing Recordings
10 Additional Information
1 Introduction
About this Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
indicates that a function is available in the
operating mode indicated and
indicates
buttons and menu options you will
that the function is not available. For a detailed
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following CD-ROMsand software are supplied with the camcorder:
•PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM
•Canon VIXIA CD-ROM.Contains the following components
required to fully install the software
Names of Parts
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Wireless Controller WL-D89
2 Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide din the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down
2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out
IMPORTANT
wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out
Preparing the Camcorder
22Attaching the Lens Hood
Using the Viewfinder
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Grip Belt and Straps
Wireless Controller
Using a Tripod
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
Operating Modes
Using the Menus
Setup Menus
Operating modes:
mode only: Touch [FUNC.]
2Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus
• You can also press Mon the wireless controller
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Relay Recording
Double Slot Recording
Initializing the Memory
to the memory card:
About the music files
At the time of purchase
3 Recording
Recording Movies and Photos
Preparing to Record
Recording in AUTO Mode
About AUTO mode
•Only the following functions are available in mode
-Quick Start (A44)
-Zoom (A52)
-Audio scenes other than [„Custom Setting] (A68)
Smart AUTO icons
Bright1
Blue skies1
Vivid colors1
Sunsets1
Recording in n(Manual) Mode
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
Set the mode switch to nor E
Review the last 4 seconds of the scene
[FUNC.] >[vReview Recording]
About the power saving mode: If q
Quick Start Function
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
Selecting the Frame Rate
Focus Adjustment
Manual Focus
Autofocus
Face Detection
1Open the [Face Detection & Tracking] screen
[FUNC.] >[MENU] >p>[Face Detection & Tracking]
2 Touch [iOn }] and then touch [X]
50To select the main subject
Limiting Autofocus to Faces
Touch & Track
Zooming
Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls
Soft Zoom Control
Digital Tele-Converter
Advanced Image Stabilization
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
•[‚Shutter-Pri.AE]:
On screen only the denominator is displayed –
58- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds
Exposure Adjustment
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
Exposure Compensation
To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)
To use backlight correction
White Balance
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Special Scene Recording Programs
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Image Effects
Self Timer
Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
Audio Recording Level
Built-InMicrophone Directionality
Audio Equalizer
Auto Wind Screen
Audio Mix
Using Headphones
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using an External Microphone
Using the SM-V1Surround Microphone or DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
Using the WM-V1Wireless Microphone
Using Commercially Available Microphones
Using an External Video Light
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
Video Scopes
Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [’Programmed AE] Recording Program
Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [nManual Exposure] Recording Program
Displaying the Edge Monitor
Video Snapshot
Pre-Recording
Onscreen Displays and Data Code
Faders
4 Customization
Custom Button and Dial
Assignable Buttons
Changing the Assigned Function
Using an Assignable Button
Saving and Loading Menu Settings
86Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card
Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card
5Playback
Playing Back Video
Adjusting the volume
During playback pause:
!Resume playback
"Slow playback* backward/forward
#Capture the displayed frame as a photo (A98). $Decoration (A103)
•The speed indicated on the screen is approximate
3D Flip View
The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back
Deleting Scenes and Stories
92Deleting a Single Scene
Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen
Deleting a Single Scene from a Story
Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating
Deleting Stories
Dividing Scenes
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene
Capturing Photos
Video Stories and Cinema Style
Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories
Creating a New Story
Recording a Scene within a Story
Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-LookFilters
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Adding Decorations
Decorating Scenes while Recording
To use [Pens and Stamps]
To use [Animated Stamps]
1Touch [×]
• The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear
2 Touch one of the control buttons
To use [Captions]
Decorating Scenes during Playback
Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
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Rating Scenes
Rating Scenes Immediately After Recording
Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes
Rating Scenes during Playback
Playback with Background Music
110Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music
Using an External Audio Player for Background Music
112NOTES
Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
Changing a Story’s Title
External Connections
Terminals on the Camcorder
Connection Diagrams
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only
- q>[AV/Headphones] to [ÒAV]
Type: Digital data connection
Mini-B
To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA
Playback on a TV Screen
8 Photos
Viewing Photos
Photo Jump Function
Slideshow
Deleting Photos
Deleting a Single Photo
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen
Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating
Copying a Single Photo
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
Saving Recordings on a Computer
Saving Movies (Windows only)
Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS)
To check that the software was installed correctly
First-timeconnection to a computer running Windows
•Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual
•Users of Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X:
cable, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
In High Definition
In Standard Definition
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Uploading Recordings to the Web
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen
To select individual scenes (step 4)
To select the bit rate (step 5)
To automatically divide scenes (step 5)
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating
Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story
Uploading your Videos Wirelessly
Uploading Photos to the Web
10 Additional Information
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Panel
[Image Effects]
[ON], [OFF]
When [ON] - [Color Depth], [Sharpness], [Contrast]
[Brightness]: ±0 (-2to +2)
[RFaders]1
Playback Pause
[Delete Story]2
[Story Thumbnail]2
[Edit Title]2
[Copy]
Setup Menus
When
• For an explanation of the digital
Digital
Tele-Converter
Optical zoom
[òSurround]: Records 5.1ch surround sound
Playback Setup
y } A
[Select Music]
[jOff], [iOn]1
rRecording & Connections Setup
[Self Timer]
[iOn <], [jOff]
[C2 sec], [D4 sec], [F8 sec]
Length]1
[File Numbering]:
qSystem Setup
[Focus Preset
Speed]
[Autostart
Decoration]1
[Power Saving
When the screen dimmer is set to
[Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder’s automatic power off settings
recording time (, mode) or playback time (, mode)
If set to
Correct operation of the
The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or photos
•We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI-CECcompatible devices at a time
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
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Troubleshooting
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
Recording
Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
List of Messages
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File name error
Initialize only using the camcorder
LCD Screen has been dimmed
May not be possible to record movies on this memory card
Mem. Card Number of scenes already at maximum
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There are no scenes with the selected rating
-No scenes have been rated yet. Rate the scenes as you like (A109)
This memory card contains scenes. Delete all scenes to use relay recording
Save your movies
164This photo cannot be displayed
Handling Precautions
Camcorder
Battery Pack
Memory Card
Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Condensation
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Optional Accessories
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following
models: BP-808*, BP-809(B)*, BP-809(S)*, BP-819,or BP-827
CG-800Battery Charger
Using the built-inmemory
Recording (maximum)
Recording (typical)
Using a memory card
TL-H58 Tele-converter
WD-H58W Wide-converter
Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm
ND8L Filter 58 mm
VL-5Video Light
DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
Specifications
VIXIA HF G20
•Filter Diameter: 58 mm
•Minimum Focusing Distance
60 cm (2 ft.); 2 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
•White Balance
176• Minimum Illumination
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
BP-808Battery Pack
About the music files
Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels
Minimum length: 1 second
File type: WAV
In the built-inmemory:
Index
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