Cannon HG20 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Video
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including
recording, playback, menu options and playlist and scene operations.
Shooting Video
1 Set the mode dial to .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
By default, movies are recorded on
the hard disk. You can also set the
memory card as the recording media
for movies ( 31).
3 Press to begin
recording.
Recording starts; press
again to pause the recording.
You can also press on
the LCD panel.
1 Make sure that the ACCESS
indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel.
IMPORTANT
Observe the following precautions while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
Failing to do so may result in permanent
data loss or damage to the hard disk/
memory card.
- Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts.
- Do not open the memory card slot
cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source
or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the position of the
mode dial.
Be sure to back up your recordings
regularly ( 80), especially after
making important recordings. Canon
shall not be liable for any loss or
corruption of data.
NOTES
About the Power Save mode: To save power
when the camcorder is powered by a
battery pack, the camcorder will
automatically shut off if left without any
operations for 5 minutes ( 95). Press
to turn on the camcorder.
Basic Recording
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
START/STOP
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
ON/OFF