Document Outline

• Introduction
  • Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder
  • Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
  • About this Manual
  • Getting to Know the Camcorder
    • Supplied Accessories
    • Components Guide
      • Wireless Controller WL-D88
    • Screen Displays
• Preparations
  • Getting Started
    • Charging the Battery Pack
    • Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
      • Accessories
    • Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
      • Rotating the LCD Panel
      • LCD Backlight
  • Basic Operation of the Camcorder
    • The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording
    • Joystick and Joystick Guide
    • Using the Menus
      • Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
      • Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
  • First Time Settings
    • Setting the Date and Time
    • Changing the Language
    • Changing the Time Zone
  • Using a Memory Card
    • Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
    • Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
    • Selecting the Recording Media
    • Initializing the Hard Disk or Memory Card
• Video
  • Basic Recording
    • Shooting Video
    • Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
    • Zooming
      • 12x Optical Zoom
    • Quick Start Function
    • Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
      • Deleting a Scene After Recording It
  • Basic Playback
    • Playing Back the Video
      • Special playback modes
    • Changing the Index Screen Selection
      • Selecting the Media for Playback
      • Changing the Number of Items in the Index Screen
    • Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
      • Selecting from the List of Recordings
      • Selecting from the Calendar Screen
    • Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline
    • Selecting Recordings from the Index Screen
    • Deleting Scenes
  • Advanced Functions
    • Special Scene Recording Programs
    • Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
    • Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
    • Self Timer
    • Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction
      • Manual Exposure Adjustment
      • Automatic Backlight Correction
    • Manual Focus Adjustment
      • Infinity Focus
    • White Balance
    • Image Effects
    • Digital Effects
      • Setting
      • Applying
    • On-Screen Displays and Data Code
    • Audio Recording Level
      • Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level
    • Using Headphones
    • Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
    • Using an External Microphone
      • Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
      • Using other microphones
    • Using a Video Light
  • Playlist and Scene Operations
    • Dividing Scenes
    • Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes
      • Adding Scenes to the Playlist
      • Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
      • Moving Scenes in the Playlist
    • Copying Scenes
      • Copying Original Movies
      • Copying the Entire Playlist
• Photos
  • Basic Recording
    • Taking Photos
    • Selecting Photo Size and Quality
    • Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
  • Basic Playback
    • Viewing Photos
      • Slideshow
      • Index Screen
      • Photo Jump Function
    • Deleting Photos
      • Deleting a Single Photo
      • Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
  • Additional Functions
    • Magnifying Photos during Playback
    • Flash
    • Histogram Display
    • Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
    • Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)
    • Light Metering Mode
    • Capturing a Photo from the Playback Scene
    • Protecting Photos
      • Protecting Single Photos
      • Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
    • Copying Photos
      • Copying a Single Photo
      • Copying Photos from the Index Screen
    • Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos
  • Printing Photos
    • Printing Photos (Direct Print)
      • Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
      • Printing with the (Print/Share) Button
    • Selecting the Print Settings
      • Printing after Changing the Print Settings
    • Trimming Settings
    • Print Orders
      • Selecting Photos for Printing (Print Order)
      • Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders
• External Connections
  • Terminals on the Camcorder
    • Connection Diagrams
    • Playback on a TV Screen
  • Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
    • Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer
      • PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
      • Saving your Recordings without a Computer
    • Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
      • Preparations on the Camcorder
      • Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc
      • Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
    • Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
      • Connecting
      • Recording
    • Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
      • Preparations
      • Transferring Photos
    • Transfer Orders
      • Selecting Photos to Transfer (Transfer Order)
• Additional Information
  • Appendix: Menu Options Lists
    • FUNC. Menu
    • Setup Menus
  • Trouble?
    • Troubleshooting
    • List of Messages (in alphabetical order)
      • Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
      • Direct Print Related Messages
  • Do’s and Don’ts
    • Handling Precautions
      • Camcorder
      • Long-term storage
      • Battery Pack
      • Long-term storage
      • Remaining battery time
      • Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs
      • Memory Card
      • Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
      • Disposal
    • Maintenance/Others
      • Cleaning
      • Condensation
    • Using the Camcorder Abroad
  • General Information
    • System Diagram
    • Optional Accessories
    • Product Codes
    • Specifications
      • HG21/HG20
      • CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
      • BP-807 Battery Pack
    • Index