Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HG21/VIXIA HG20. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 101).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

•: Reference page number within this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:

DVSD Refer to the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

DW-100Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual:

“Screen” refers to the L D and the viewfinder screen ( only).

“Hard disk” and “HDD” are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder's builtin hard disk drive.

“Media” is used to refer collectively to either the built-in hard disk or an external memory card.

•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

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