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Canon Canon, VIXIA HG20, VIXIA HG21 External Connections, USB Terminal, AV UT/ Terminal, HDMI OUT Terminal, COM ONENT OUT Terminal

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External Connections

This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.

Terminals on the Camcorder

HDMI OUT Terminal*

Access: Open the rear terminal cover.

The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.

COM ONENT OUT Terminal*

Access: Open the front terminal cover.

The component video terminal is for video only. When

you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal.

AV UT/ Terminal

Access: Open the front terminal cover.

Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.

USB Terminal

Access: Open the LCD panel.

*When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's

connector and on the camcorder's terminal ().

Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Trademark Acknowledgements Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder Page Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Page Table of contents „Introduction 16Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 23Getting Started „Video 34Basic Recording 38Basic Playback 45Advanced Functions 57Playlist and Scene Operations „Photos 61Basic Recording 63Basic Playback 66 Additional Functions 72 Printing Photos „Additional Information 90Appendix: Menu Options Lists 101 Trouble 116Do’s and Don’ts 122General Information Conventions Used in this Manual DVSD DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk [On] Page Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Recording Photos Viewing Photos Hard disk/memory card operation , Remaining battery time Remaining recording time 24F progressive frame rate Number of available photos Preparations Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 1Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery holder TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen flexible recording EASY MODE FLEXIBLE RECORDING Joystick and Joystick Guide FUNCUsing the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press FUNC 2Select (, ) the icon and press to open the setup menus 3Select () the tab of the desired menu Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1Turn off the camcorder 2Open the memory card slot cover 4Close the memory card slot cover Selecting the Recording Media Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1During playback, press to display the joystick guide 2 Adjust () the volume Special playback modes Changing the Index Screen Selection Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 3Move (, ) the cursor to the desired date 1 Select ) the scene you want to view and press DISP Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes Special Scene Recording Programs hanging the Shutter Speed and Aperture Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using a Video Light Dividing Scenes Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 3Add the scene(s) to the playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 1Select the playlist index screen 2Select (, ) the scene you want to delete 3Delete the scene Moving Scenes in the Playlist Copying Scenes Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Viewing Photos Index Screen 1Move the zoom lever toward W 2Select (, ) a photo 3Press Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Flash Magnifying Photos during Playback Histogram Display CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HI-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1Press PHOTOhalfway to activate the autofocus 2Press PHOTOfully and hold it pressed down AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Light Metering Mode Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying hotos Copying Photos from the Index Screen 1Select the index screen of the photos recorded on the hard disk 2 If you want to copy only one photo, select ) the photo Printing Photos (Direct Print) Selecting the Print Settings TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press while printing 2 Select () [OK] and press WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING 3In the print settings menu, select Trimming Settings Print Orders 2Open the print menu 3Select (, ) [Print] and press External Connections Connection Diagrams Page 1Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode (38) or mode (63) Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Authoring High-Definition(AVCHD) Discs and hoto DVDs DW-100 Preparations on the amcorder 1Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode to create high- definition discs of your movies or mode to create Photo DVDs of your photos 4Press the start button on the DVD Burner TO CREATE AN ADDITI NAL C PY F THE SAME DISC DVD Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) FIRST-TIMECONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS DVSD Transferring Photos AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Select () a transfer option and MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS 1Select () a transfer option and Transfer Orders Additional Information [Standard Play 7 Mbps] Fine] Off] [Frame Rate]: [Onscreen Markers]: [Photo Review Time]: ff] Instant AF] Automatic] [AF Mode]: [Focus Priority]: [Image Stabilizer]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [ Fine] Date and Time] [Photo Capture Quality]: [Data Small] AV] [Font Size]: [Output Onscreen Displays] [LCD Brightness]: [Speaker Volume]: [Demo Mode]: On] [Wireless Remote Control]: [Notification Sounds]: [Quick Start]: [Drop Sensor]: [Firmware]: [M.D,Y (Jan. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)] [Monday] [Date Format]: [Battery Info]: [HDMI Status]: Power source Page Playback Indicators and nscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices Page List of Messages Page Page Page Page Messages Related to the ptional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder •Initialize the hard disk when movies Battery Pack Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs G-800Battery harger Charging Times Recording and Playback Times Using the hard disk Using a memory card Page DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Shoulder Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Product Codes HG21/HG20 A-570ompact Power Adapter BP-807Battery Pack Page Page Page U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY