HV20 Instruction Manual
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... electric fields - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as battery power, refer to overturn. 10 Power Sources - See figure 1. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8 Water and Moisture - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - If you are...
... electric fields - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as battery power, refer to overturn. 10 Power Sources - See figure 1. The product may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8 Water and Moisture - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - If you are...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... this can be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are covered by Canon or that could result in a risk of any kind into , the product. Be careful not to service this product through openings as they may expose you follow the operating instructions. When the power-supply cord or plug is not used with the same type number CA-570. If the...
... this can be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are covered by Canon or that could result in a risk of any kind into , the product. Be careful not to service this product through openings as they may expose you follow the operating instructions. When the power-supply cord or plug is not used with the same type number CA-570. If the...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc 38 Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc 40 Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc 40 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc 43 6 Table of the Last Scene 32 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32 Viewing Still Images 33 Magnifying the Playback Image 34 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu 23 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 23 First Time Settings Changing...
... Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc 38 Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc 40 Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc 40 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc 43 6 Table of the Last Scene 32 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32 Viewing Still Images 33 Magnifying the Playback Image 34 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu 23 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 23 First Time Settings Changing...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56 Other Functions On-Screen Displays 57 Flash...58 Mini Video Light 59 Self Timer ...60 Audio Recording Level 60 Digital Effects 62 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 64 Protecting Still Images 64 Initializing the Memory Card 65 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 66 Playback on a TV Screen 69 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 70 Analog Line-In Recording 71 Digital Video Dubbing 72 Analog/Digital Conversion 73 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images - Direct Transfer...
... Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56 Other Functions On-Screen Displays 57 Flash...58 Mini Video Light 59 Self Timer ...60 Audio Recording Level 60 Digital Effects 62 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 64 Protecting Still Images 64 Initializing the Memory Card 65 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 66 Playback on a TV Screen 69 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 70 Analog Line-In Recording 71 Digital Video Dubbing 72 Analog/Digital Conversion 73 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images - Direct Transfer...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... record of theft. Customers only. Date of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Introduction Online product registration for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU Cable Cable USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM* Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: HV20 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025...
... record of theft. Customers only. Date of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Introduction Online product registration for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU Cable Cable USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM* Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: HV20 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using a memory card for 5 minutes ( 44). Recording Still Images Before using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with this camcorder ( 65). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to get a calm, stable picture. Do not use of the pixels may damage the camcorder. When recording movies, try to (memory card). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will flash...
... LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using a memory card for 5 minutes ( 44). Recording Still Images Before using extremely highprecision manufacturing techniques, with this camcorder ( 65). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to get a calm, stable picture. Do not use of the pixels may damage the camcorder. When recording movies, try to (memory card). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will flash...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... record sound at the point where the recording mode changes. When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with an external device. Menu Options Lists 39 DV REC MODE DV WIND SCREEN [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] When [HD STANDARD] is set to (continuous shooting), (highspeed continuous shooting) or (auto exposure bracketing). If you press DISP. while reviewing a still image, it , if set to [ OFF]). This menu item will continue to the normal display. Press PHOTO...
... record sound at the point where the recording mode changes. When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with an external device. Menu Options Lists 39 DV REC MODE DV WIND SCREEN [ STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] When [HD STANDARD] is set to (continuous shooting), (highspeed continuous shooting) or (auto exposure bracketing). If you press DISP. while reviewing a still image, it , if set to [ OFF]). This menu item will continue to the normal display. Press PHOTO...
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 51 [ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT] For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT H] For recording under various lighting conditions. and continue instead with sufficient light. - TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Image Effects You can use the image effects to change . - Subjects...
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 51 [ TUNGSTEN] For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT] For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT H] For recording under various lighting conditions. and continue instead with sufficient light. - TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in a single color (sky, sea or forest) - Image Effects You can use the image effects to change . - Subjects...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... the Recording on the external digital device is compatible with the DV standard. Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video input connection to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings with the MPEG2-TS protocol; Note that the DV terminal on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by the External Digital Device* HDV DV DV [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV...
... the Recording on the external digital device is compatible with the DV standard. Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video input connection to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings with the MPEG2-TS protocol; Note that the DV terminal on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by the External Digital Device* HDV DV DV [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... or VCR 71 Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to the video input source using an analog connection - Analog video cannot be converted to HDV standard. ( 10) Connecting Connect the camcorder to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene. connection type 4 ( 66)- In record pause mode and while recording you can include in the copy the date, time and data code of...
... or VCR 71 Recording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to the video input source using an analog connection - Analog video cannot be converted to HDV standard. ( 10) Connecting Connect the camcorder to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene. connection type 4 ( 66)- In record pause mode and while recording you can include in the copy the date, time and data code of...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... analog connection -connection type 4 ( 66)- Analog/Digital Conversion Using the camcorder you cannot connect video input signals to [ ON], you can only record video signals in HDV standard (1080i specifications) or in the same section. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Recording starts. 7 While recording, press / to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. Refer to the default setting [ OFF]. While it is set to the instruction manuals of the tape. Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected. External Connections
... analog connection -connection type 4 ( 66)- Analog/Digital Conversion Using the camcorder you cannot connect video input signals to [ ON], you can only record video signals in HDV standard (1080i specifications) or in the same section. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Recording starts. 7 While recording, press / to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. Refer to the default setting [ OFF]. While it is set to the instruction manuals of the tape. Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected. External Connections
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to the instruction manual of each setting in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. When the connection is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and turn off the camcorder and the computer. Refer to the computer using the software included with a USB cable, and that the video standard of the transferred video depends also on the software and the specifications/settings...
... PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to the instruction manual of each setting in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. When the connection is connected to it, disconnect the DV cable and turn off the camcorder and the computer. Refer to the computer using the software included with a USB cable, and that the video standard of the transferred video depends also on the software and the specifications/settings...
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... / switch or the operating mode. Operation may result in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up. Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a computer simply by connecting the camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on or flashing do not remove the memory card. - shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. See Connecting the...
... / switch or the operating mode. Operation may result in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up. Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a computer simply by connecting the camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on or flashing do not remove the memory card. - shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. See Connecting the...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... is selected and press ( ). Erasing All Print Orders PRINT ( 10) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. ( 23) 1 Connect the camcorder to the print order symbol . 3 Set ( ) the number of copies to 0. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional images with a print order. 2 Press ( ) to open the setup menus. YES External Connections shown in the box next to the printer using the USB connection - PRINT ORDER Press ( ) : The image selection screen appears.
... is selected and press ( ). Erasing All Print Orders PRINT ( 10) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. ( 23) 1 Connect the camcorder to the print order symbol . 3 Set ( ) the number of copies to 0. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional images with a print order. 2 Press ( ) to open the setup menus. YES External Connections shown in the box next to the printer using the USB connection - PRINT ORDER Press ( ) : The image selection screen appears.
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... work using a DV cable. camcorder. off the camcorder. Image is not a malfunction. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the - external video device the connected device. This is protected. Image cannot be played Set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Cancel the protection. 64 " " flashes in red. Additional Information Memory card cannot be erased. even though the camcorder printer. Trouble? 87 Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be heard from an Wrong signal standard. Cannot record on again, set...
... work using a DV cable. camcorder. off the camcorder. Image is not a malfunction. After a short while, turn off the camcorder and the - external video device the connected device. This is protected. Image cannot be played Set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. Cancel the protection. 64 " " flashes in red. Additional Information Memory card cannot be erased. even though the camcorder printer. Trouble? 87 Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be heard from an Wrong signal standard. Cannot record on again, set...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... INK ERROR NO INK LOW INK LEVEL INK ABSORBER FULL • FILE ERROR • CANNOT PRINT! The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is corrupted or it to print. Select [STOP] to less than that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was saved using a compression - mode). method other than 1800. DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the computer screen, close...
... INK ERROR NO INK LOW INK LEVEL INK ABSORBER FULL • FILE ERROR • CANNOT PRINT! The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is corrupted or it to print. Select [STOP] to less than that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was saved using a compression - mode). method other than 1800. DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the computer screen, close...
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... you set the camcorder to the printer's instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing. HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing. In such case, turn it might be used for printing with a print order. Turn the printer off the printer, replace the battery and turn off and then on . Cancel printing. Or, you are printing using the button, check the print settings...
... you set the camcorder to the printer's instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing. HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing. In such case, turn it might be used for printing with a print order. Turn the printer off the printer, replace the battery and turn off and then on . Cancel printing. Or, you are printing using the button, check the print settings...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is not supported by the camcorder. 92 Do's and Don'ts Replace the battery pack if the usable time after use. Back side of removing and reinserting the cassette. Memory Card We recommend saving backups of the cassette, or cover them upright. Canon Inc. A slack or damaged tape may become...
... or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is not supported by the camcorder. 92 Do's and Don'ts Replace the battery pack if the usable time after use. Back side of removing and reinserting the cassette. Memory Card We recommend saving backups of the cassette, or cover them upright. Canon Inc. A slack or damaged tape may become...
HV20 Instruction Manual
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... angle White Balance Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H) or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 0.2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 3 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30) Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical 1 You can play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 (including 24F or 30F mode). Memory Card Recording Media Size of Still Images...
... angle White Balance Auto white balance, preset white balance (DAYLIGHT, SHADE, CLOUDY, TUNGSTEN, FLUORESCENT, FLUORESCENT H) or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 0.2 lx ([NIGHT] recording program, Shutter speed at 1/2) 3 lx (Auto mode, Auto slow shutter [ON], Shutter speed at 1/30) Recommended Illumination More than 100 lx Image Stabilization Optical 1 You can play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 (including 24F or 30F mode). Memory Card Recording Media Size of Still Images...
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... Time zone 24 Transfer order 78 Transferring still images 77 Tripod 27 Troubleshooting 84 Tv (recording program 46 U USB terminal 75 V Video heads, cleaning 94 Videocassettes 20, 92 Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment 21 Volume 30 Movies 29 Playback - 104 General Information L Language 24 LCD backlight 22 LCD screen 22 Light metering mode 54 Lithium button battery 21, 93 LP mode 39 M Magnifying the playback image 34 Maintenance 94 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Manual focus 49 Memory card 20, 92 Microphone 61 Microphone attenuator 60 Mini video light...
... Time zone 24 Transfer order 78 Transferring still images 77 Tripod 27 Troubleshooting 84 Tv (recording program 46 U USB terminal 75 V Video heads, cleaning 94 Videocassettes 20, 92 Viewfinder, dioptric adjustment 21 Volume 30 Movies 29 Playback - 104 General Information L Language 24 LCD backlight 22 LCD screen 22 Light metering mode 54 Lithium button battery 21, 93 LP mode 39 M Magnifying the playback image 34 Maintenance 94 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Manual focus 49 Memory card 20, 92 Microphone 61 Microphone attenuator 60 Mini video light...