Canon HF21 Camcorder User Manual


 
16 Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF21. 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 ( 152).
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.
The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term
“memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera.
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
START/STOP
C OPY