User manual CANON VIXIA HG20 VIXIA HG20/HG21 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

[. . . ] DIM-879B English HD Camcorder Instruction Manual Caméscope HD Manuel d'instruction Videocámara HD Manual de Instrucciones C Y P O Français Español Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HG21 A / VIXIA HG20 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. COMPONENT 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 OUT/ 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. 78 Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. Connection Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI input terminal. (HDMI mini-connector) Connection C Type: Analog Quality: Depends on the settings Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) or a standard TV with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: [Component Output] according to the TV set (standard or high definition) ( 96) [AV/Headphones] to [ AV] ( 96) Pr/Cr CTC-100/S Component Cable (supplied) Y P O HTC-100 HDMI Cable (optional) Red Blue Y HDMI IN (standard HDMI connector) Pb/Cb Green AUDIO White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red L R 79 External Connections Connection Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: [AV/headphones] to [ AV] ( 96). [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( 97) Connection Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to transfer and back up your recordings, to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos. C 80 Y P O AUDIO Yellow White Red VIDEO L STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) R USB Cable (supplied) Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality. NOTES · We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. · Connection : When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. 1 2 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79) and select the most appropriate connection for your TV. On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV. Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode ( 38) or mode ( 63). Start the playback of movies or photos. 3 4 About the HDMITM connection The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection ( ) is a convenient alldigital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder. - 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 . [. . . ] TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. [. . . ]