User manual CANON HG20

[. . . ] DIE-310B Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [. . . ] - Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may not be possible using connection . - While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection , there will be no video output from other terminals. 79 External Connections Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings definition copies of your movies ( 84). IMPORTANT When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. Always back up your recordings to the computer and restore the backup files to the camcorder using only the supplied software, ImageMixer 3. Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the hard disk or memory card. Because space is limited, make sure to back up your movies onto a computer on a regular basis. PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE With the software supplied on the PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE CD-ROM you can select scenes and back them up on your computer's hard disk. If necessary, backup video files previously saved on a computer can be restored back to the camcorder. ImageMixer 3 offers also many options for organizing your video library, editing video and more. For details about installing the software refer to PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Installation Guide. Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs You can connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition DVD discs (AVCHD specifications). This way, you can preserve your video recordings in the highest video quality available. You can also create Photo DVDs from your photos that you can play back with most standard DVD players. Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100. Saving your Recordings without a Computer The following options are also available: · Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) discs of your movies and Photo DVDs of your photos ( 80). · Connect the camcorder to an external recording device (DVD or HDD recorder, VCR, etc. ) to save standard- 80 Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode) [All Scenes] Add all the scenes to the disc(s). [Remaining Scenes] Add only those scenes that have not been previously added to a disc. [Playlist] Add only the scenes included in the playlist ( 56). Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 Turn on the DVD Burner. DW-100 Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 77) and DW-100 Connections. · If the device type selection screen appears, select [DVD Burner] and press . · When the connection is completed, [No disc] will be displayed. Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode) [All Photos] Add all the photos to the slideshow on the disc. [Transfer Orders] Add only photos marked with transfer orders ( 87). 3 Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner. · Use the OPEN/CLOSE button on the DVD Burner to open and close the disc tray. · After the disc is recognized, an information screen will display the type of DVD you are creating and the estimated time and number of discs it will require (based on the disc you inserted). · If you inserted a DVD-RW disc that already contains data, [The disc already contains data. ] will be displayed. [. . . ] When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 123 Additional Information Specifications HG21/HG20 System Recording System AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H. 264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch DCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif1 Ver. 2. 2 and with DPOF Image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) MXP, FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels Other recording modes: 1440 x 1080 pixels mode: 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480 pixels Simultaneous recording: 1920 x 1080, 848 x 480 pixels 1080/50i2 Built-in hard disk: 120 GB, 60 GB SD or SDHC memory card (not included) Built-in hard disk: MXP mode: 11 hr. 3, 310, 000 pixels Effective pixels: Movies: approx. 2, 760, 000 2. 7 in. , wide, TFT color, approx. [. . . ]