Document Outline

• HG20/HG21 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual
  • Introduction
    • Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder
    • Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
    • Table of contents
    • About this Manual
    • Getting to Know the Camcorder
      • Supplied Accessories
      • Components Guide
      • Screen Displays
  • Preparations
    • Getting Started
      • Charging the Battery Pack
      • Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
      • Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
    • Basic Operation of the Camcorder
      • The EASY Button: EASY Mode or Flexible Recording
      • Joystick and Joystick Guide
      • Using the 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
      • Quick Start Function
      • Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
    • Basic Playback
      • Playing Back the Video
      • Changing the Index Screen Selection
      • Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
      • 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 Focus Adjustment
      • White Balance
      • Image Effects
      • Digital Effects
      • On-Screen Displays and Data Code
      • Audio Recording Level
      • Using Headphones
      • Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
      • Using an External Microphone
      • Using a Video Light
    • Playlist and Scene Operations
      • Dividing Scenes
      • Editing the Playlist: Adding, Moving and Deleting Playlist Scenes
      • Copying Scenes
  • Photos
    • Basic Recording
      • Taking Photos
      • Selecting Photo Size and Quality
      • Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
    • Basic Playback
      • Viewing Photos
      • Deleting Photos
    • 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
      • Copying Photos
      • Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos
    • Printing Photos
      • Printing Photos (Direct Print)
      • Selecting the Print Settings
      • Trimming Settings
      • 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
      • Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
      • Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
      • Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
      • Transfer Orders
  • Additional Information
    • Appendix: Menu Options Lists
      • FUNC. Menu
      • Setup Menus
    • Trouble?
      • Troubleshooting
      • List of Messages
    • Do’s and Don’ts
      • Handling Precautions
      • Maintenance/Others
      • Using the Camcorder Abroad
    • General Information
      • System Diagram
      • Optional Accessories
      • Specifications
      • Index