Canon Hf G20 Owners Manual

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Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine 
accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Battery Packs
When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following 
models: BP-808*, BP-809(B)*, BP-809(S)*, BP-819, or BP-827.
* Please note that the shape/color of this battery does not match the external design of the camcorder.
When you use battery packs bearing...

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Using the built-in memory
Using a memory card
*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.
Battery packRecording modeRecording (maximum)Recording (typical)*Playback
LCDViewfinderLCDViewfinderLCD
BP-808
BP-809 MXP 105 min. 110 min. 60 min. 65 min. 145 min.
FXP 105 min. 115 min. 65 min. 65 min. 150 min.
XP+ 110 min. 120 min. 65 min. 70 min. 150 min. SP 110 min. 120 min. 65 min. 70 min. 150 min.LP 110 min. 120 min. 65 min....

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TL-H58 Tele-converter
This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder 
lens by a factor of 1.5.
• The Tele-converter cannot be used together with the supplied lens hood with lens barrier.
• The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is  attached.
• The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the Tele-converter is 1.3 m (4.3 ft.).
WD-H58W Wide-converter
This Wide-converter lens decreases the focal length by a factor of 
0.8,...

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DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to the 
camcorder’s mini advanced shoe. It can be used as directional 
microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone.
SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of 
space for accessories.This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video 
equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same...

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Specifications
VIXIA HF G20 
 — Values given are approximate figures.
System
• Recording System
Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; 
Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch*
* Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.Photos: DCF (Design rule for Camera File system), compatible with Exif* Ver. 2.2Image compression: JPEG
* This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication...

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• Filter Diameter: 58 mm
• Minimum Focusing Distance  60 cm (2 ft.); 2 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
• White Balance  Auto white balance, Custom white balance (2 settings), User-defined color temperature or Preset 
white balance settings: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten
• Minimum Illumination  0.1 lx ([Low Light] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2)
1.2lx ([Programmed AE] recording program, Auto slow shutter [On], Shutter speed at 1/30)
•...

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• Operating temperature: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
• Dimensions
 [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt)
Camcorder only: 77 x 78 x 161 mm (3.0 x 3.1 x 6.3 in.)
Camcorder with the lens hood attached: 95 x 82 x 210 mm (3.7 x 3.2 x 8.3 in.)
•Weight
 (camcorder with grip belt and lens hood attached):  575 g (1.3 lb.)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
• Rated output / consumption:  8.4 V DC, 1.5 A / 29 VA (100 V) – 39 VA (240 V)
• Operating temperature
:  0 –...

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About the music files
The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.
Audio encoding: Linear PCM
Audio sampling:  48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels 
Minimum length:  1 second
File type:  WAV
The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders. Sample music tracks can be 
found in the "MUSIC" folder of the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM.
In the built-in memory: 
\CANON\MY_MUSIC\MUSIC_01.WAV  to  MUSIC_99.WAV
On the memory card:...

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3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90
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Abroad, using the camcorder   . . . . . . . . . . .  169
AGC (automatic gain control) limit . . . . . . . . .  56Aperture (f number)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57 , 59Aspect ratio of a connected 
TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  143
Assignable buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85Audio equalizer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71Audio mix  . . . . . . ....

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Lens barrier switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Lens hood  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Low light (recording program)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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M (Manual) mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Manual exposure   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Manual focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Markers   . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....