Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the Canon HG21/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 ( 98).
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.
• : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen ( only).
“Hard disk” and “HDD” are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder's built-
in 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 .
About this Manual
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction
manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
Refer to the
“Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a
PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.
Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.
DVSD
DW-100