Canon HG20 - Manual (Page 99)

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Re cording
Pressing will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings on the hard disk/memory card (while
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing).
- The recording media is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings
( 42, 63) or initialize the recording media ( 31) to free some space.
- Recording may not be possible while the drop protection mechanism ( 96) is active ( appears).
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool
down before resuming use.
- The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature ( appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer
location. Make sure to avoid rapid temperature changes.
The point where was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording.
- There is a slight interval between pressing and the actual start of recording. This is not a
malfunction.
The recording suddenly stops shortly after starting recording.
- If recording near loud sounds or strong vibrations, move to another location.
- The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature (
appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool
down before resuming use.
The camcorder will not focus.
- Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( 47).
- Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever ( 33).
- The lens or Instant AF sensor is dirty. Clean the lens or sensor with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( 117). Never
use tissue paper to clean the lens.
When a subject flits across in front of the lens, the image appears slightly bent.
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the
camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.
Changing the operating mode between recording ( )/record pause ( )/playback ( ) takes longer than
usual.
- When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up
your recordings ( 80) and initialize the recording media ( 31).
Reviewing the last scene recorded takes longer than usual.
- When the media contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Back up
your recordings ( 80) and initialize the recording media ( 31).
Cannot record a photo.
- In mode: You cannot take photos in this mode if the simultaneous recording option in the FUNC. menu
is set to [Simultaneous Recording Off] ( 66), or if either the digital zoom ( 91) or a digital effect
( 50) is activated.
Start/Stop
Start/Stop
Start/Stop