Canon HF20 A manual

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Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF20 A / VIXIA HF200 A systems Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder What is High-DefinitionVideo How does full high definition compare with standard-definitionTV broadcasts 6Approximately 6 times the number of pixels 2More than twice the number of scanning lines What are the advantages of flash memory Any New Functions Pre-recording Face Detection Video Snapshot Can I play back my high-definitionvideo on other devices •You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the Page „Introduction 18Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 27Getting Started 34Basic Operation of the Camcorder „Video 45Basic Recording 50 Basic Playback 61 Advanced Functions 83Playlist and Scene Operations „Photos 90Basic Recording 93Basic Playback 97Additional Functions 108 Printing Photos „External Connections 116Terminals on the Camcorder 121Saving Your Recordings „Additional Information 133Appendix: Menu Options Lists DVSD Introduction Š The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 18 Š Introduction Page Left side view Right side view Front view 20 Š Introduction Top view LCD panel Back view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Recording Photos 24 Š Introduction Viewing Photos Memory operation Record Playback Playback pause Slow reverse playback Preparations Charging the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Page Operating Modes Playback Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Page 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 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-inMemory (only) or Memory Card Page Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming 15x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function 2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel •The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting (143) Playing Back the Video Special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Searching for Scenes Selecting from the Calendar Screen Selecting from the List of Recordings Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected Selecting the Playback Starting Point Movie Timeline Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject Pre-selectingRecordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes [All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes [All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selection frame [Selected Scenes] Pre-selecting Page Special Scene Recording Programs Portrait] Sports] Night] Snow] Beach] Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture [1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] To record in low-lightsituations To record in low-light situations [1/60] To record under most ordinary conditions Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Mini Video Light Using an External Video Light Video Snapshot Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music To delete a music track Pre-recordingFunction Self Timer Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Focus Adjustment Face Detection White Balance Automatic] Daylight] Shade] [Cloudy] To record on a cloudy day Tungsten] Image Effects Digital Effects Applying the Selected Digital Effect On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Dividing Scenes Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Adding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music Copying Scenes Copying Original Movies Copying the Entire Playlist Page Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Magnifying Photos during Playback Flash Using the VFL-2Video Flash Light Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Single] Records a single photo Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-SpeedContinuous Shooting] Auto Exposure Bracketing] FUNC. [Single] Desired option FUNC Continuous Shooting/Hi-SpeedContinuous Shooting Light Metering Mode Slideshow Rotating Photos Histogram Display Capturing Photos from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Copying Photos Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen You can also use the following functions Printing Photos (Direct Print) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Selecting the Print Settings [Paper Size]* Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model [Paper Type]* Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Default] Page Layout] ] (Date print) ] (Print effect) Printing after Changing the Print Settings Trimming Settings Print Orders Marking Single Photos with Print Orders Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders External Connections Connection Diagrams the camcorder: AV] - [AV/headphones] to [ AV] (141) 118 Š External Connections Page 1 Turn 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 (50) or mode (93) Play back the movies or photos Saving Your Recordings on a Computer PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a Computer Authoring High-Definition(AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs Preparations on the Camcorder Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc When the data requires multiple discs To create an additional copy of the same disc -Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder or the DVD Burner For important information on handling your discs, refer to Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connecting Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Preparations Transferring Photos Automatic Transfer Options All Photos] New Photos] Manual Transfer Options Select and Transfer] Transfer Orders Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Transferming photos marked with transfer orders Additional Information FUNC. Menu Digital effects Fade Trigger] Wipe] Sepia] Art] FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes [Select] [Individual Scenes] [Remove All Selections] [Individual Photos] Setup Menus [Auto Rotate]: [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operate With When the optional [Focus Priority]: • When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is auto [Wind Screen]: Some screen to [ Off ] [Microphone Attenuator]: Set the microphone attenuator to [Photo Review Time]: Playback Setup [Data Code]: [USB Connection Type]: System Setup [Font Size] Small] [Output Onscreen Displays] When the screen dimmer is set to [Component Output]: [480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition) [1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification [TV Type]: Control] High Volume] Low Volume] 30 min] [Initialize [Control for HDMI]: If set to •The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or [Photo Numbering]: •We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting Language and Date/Time Setup [Date Format]: [Calendar Start Day]: Information Screens [Battery Info]: [HDMI Status]: CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Playback •Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode Power source 148 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound 150 Š Additional Information Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page 154 Š Additional Information Page 156 Š Additional Information Page Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages 160 Š Additional Information Page Camcorder Long-termstorage Battery Pack Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canonbattery packs Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) SS-600/SS-650Shoulder Strap SD/SDHC memory card WS-30Wrist Strap WL-D88Wireless Controller Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs When you use battery packs bearing the CG-800Battery Charger Charging Times Battery pack→ BP-809 BP-819 BP-827 Using a memory card TL-H37 Tele-converter The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the When the 172 Š Additional Information WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37UFilter Set SC-2000Soft Carrying Case DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone VFL-2Video Flash Light HTC-100HDMI Cable WP-V1Waterproof Case 174 Š Additional Information Product Codes VIXIA HF20/VIXIA HF200 Terminals Power/Others CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-809Battery Pack About the music files AVCHD specifications 180 Š Additional Information Light metering mode Photo size Quick Start function Movies Photos Tripod Troubleshooting USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 116 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES Page CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY