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... to stop operation of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING! HDV Camcorder, HV20 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions ...in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is required to comply with Part 15 of copyrighted materials may cause harmful ...
... to stop operation of copyright owners and be of sufficient magnitude to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING! HDV Camcorder, HV20 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions ...in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is required to comply with Part 15 of copyrighted materials may cause harmful ...
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... (a plug having one way. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the product, be followed. 5 Cleaning - Pay particular attention to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - If an outside antenna is connected to replace your product dealer or local power company. The safety and operating...
... (a plug having one way. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to the product, be followed. 5 Cleaning - Pay particular attention to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - If an outside antenna is connected to replace your product dealer or local power company. The safety and operating...
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... and richly detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines How to play back your HDV recordings? On a high-definition TV (HDTV) ( 67) HDV recordings will be played back in standard-definition TV broadcasts- High-definition video (HDV) allows you to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode....Video? 5 Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video Preserve your most treasured memories, be down-converted to match the resolution of the TV set. HDV is composed of 1,080 horizontal lines -that is more than twice the number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels...
... and richly detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines How to play back your HDV recordings? On a high-definition TV (HDTV) ( 67) HDV recordings will be played back in standard-definition TV broadcasts- High-definition video (HDV) allows you to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode....Video? 5 Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video Preserve your most treasured memories, be down-converted to match the resolution of the TV set. HDV is composed of 1,080 horizontal lines -that is more than twice the number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels...
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... List of Messages 88 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 91 Maintenance/Others 94 Cleaning the Video Heads 94 Using the Camcorder Abroad 95 General Information System Diagram 96 Optional Accessories 97 Product Codes 100 Specifications 101 Index ...103 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™...Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...
... List of Messages 88 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 91 Maintenance/Others 94 Cleaning the Video Heads 94 Using the Camcorder Abroad 95 General Information System Diagram 96 Optional Accessories 97 Product Codes 100 Specifications 101 Index ...103 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™...Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition ...
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Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 LCD screen ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Viewfinder ( 21) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 26) switch ( 10) Power indicator ( 10) Joystick ( 10) FUNC. Introduction ...button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 84) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal ( 66, 75) (rewind) button ( 29)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 29)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) button...
Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 LCD screen ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Viewfinder ( 21) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 26) switch ( 10) Power indicator ( 10) Joystick ( 10) FUNC. Introduction ...button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 84) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal ( 66, 75) (rewind) button ( 29)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 29)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) button...
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...Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effects ( 62) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 60) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38) ...( 54) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 96) Flash ( 58) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
...Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effects ( 62) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 60) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38) ...( 54) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 52) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 96) Flash ( 58) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
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... are approximate and vary depending on how to 3 times longer than 50% charged. The charging time will vary depending on /off. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL...
... are approximate and vary depending on how to 3 times longer than 50% charged. The charging time will vary depending on /off. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL...
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...Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the "miniSD" label facing up,...available miniSD cards. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it , and then pull the card out. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has ...
...Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically, or attempt to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the "miniSD" label facing up,...available miniSD cards. 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it , and then pull the card out. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has ...
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...REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to (tape). Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. Press START/STOP again to pause the recording. 1 Set the mode...lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. If necessary, you...
...REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to (tape). Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. Press START/STOP again to pause the recording. 1 Set the mode...lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. If necessary, you...
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... - / On the wireless controller press... Press and hold or SLOW PLAY NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Reverse playback 1 frame reverse/advance Frame-by-frame playback Slow playback Double speed...Modes To enter most special playback modes you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 57). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (blocky ...
... - / On the wireless controller press... Press and hold or SLOW PLAY NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Reverse playback 1 frame reverse/advance Frame-by-frame playback Slow playback Double speed...Modes To enter most special playback modes you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 57). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (blocky ...
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...playback modes are connected to check the audio level while recording. Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - When you're using the viewfinder for... ( ) again to the sound. Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker Using Headphones The headphones are not available. - 30 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in speaker. AV/PHONES AV 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ...
...playback modes are connected to check the audio level while recording. Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - When you're using the viewfinder for... ( ) again to the sound. Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker Using Headphones The headphones are not available. - 30 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in speaker. AV/PHONES AV 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ...
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... volume of the headphones cannot be displayed again. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack. When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in speaker will conceal the icon. Press ( ) to the AV/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen... mark the point with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 41). NOTES If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at the point you wish to return to later. • The time code changes to "0:00:00 ". ...
... volume of the headphones cannot be displayed again. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack. When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in speaker will conceal the icon. Press ( ) to the AV/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen... mark the point with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 41). NOTES If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at the point you wish to return to later. • The time code changes to "0:00:00 ". ...
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... function if the date, time or data code are not correctly displayed. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly. FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] ... ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the last scene recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end search may not work correctly. Locating Scenes by Recording...
... function if the date, time or data code are not correctly displayed. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly. FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] ... ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the last scene recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end search may not work correctly. Locating Scenes by Recording...
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... [HD STANDARD] is set to Using the Menus ( 23). For details about how to select an item, refer to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ DV(WIDE)]: [ STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480] Menu Options Recording programs ( 45) Image effect ( 51) Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID...
... [HD STANDARD] is set to Using the Menus ( 23). For details about how to select an item, refer to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ DV(WIDE)]: [ STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480] Menu Options Recording programs ( 45) Image effect ( 51) Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [ VIVID...
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... a transfer order. 36 Menu Options Lists When [HD STANDARD] is set print orders. [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] TRANSFER ORDER ( 78) Still image capturing ( 54) Recordings made in HDV ([ HDV] or [ HDV(PF24)]): [ LW S.FINE/1920x1080], [ LW FINE/1920x1080], [ LW NORMAL/1920x1080] Recordings made in [ DV(WIDE)]: [ SW S.FINE/848x480], [ SW FINE/848x480], [ SW NORMAL/848x480...
... a transfer order. 36 Menu Options Lists When [HD STANDARD] is set print orders. [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] TRANSFER ORDER ( 78) Still image capturing ( 54) Recordings made in HDV ([ HDV] or [ HDV(PF24)]): [ LW S.FINE/1920x1080], [ LW FINE/1920x1080], [ LW NORMAL/1920x1080] Recordings made in [ DV(WIDE)]: [ SW S.FINE/848x480], [ SW FINE/848x480], [ SW NORMAL/848x480...
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...Press lightly for a slow zoom; D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is attached to... uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode, 1/12 in with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set to [ VARIABLE]...
...Press lightly for a slow zoom; D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is attached to... uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode, 1/12 in with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set to [ VARIABLE]...
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... switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] IMG STAB ON:CENTER], Mode switch: [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for recording with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly...compatible with a progressive frame rate of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is set to . We ...
... switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] IMG STAB ON:CENTER], Mode switch: [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for recording with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly...compatible with a progressive frame rate of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is set to . We ...
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...0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to be used when you insert a new memory card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu icon. ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 64)... card. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES...
...0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to be used when you insert a new memory card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu icon. ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 64)... card. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES...
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...PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] settings according to the specifications you want to use for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on a high-definition TV. For further details about the HDMI connection...Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for NOTES About the [HDMI OUT] display [HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external ...
...PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] settings according to the specifications you want to use for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on a high-definition TV. For further details about the HDMI connection...Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for NOTES About the [HDMI OUT] display [HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external ...
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... the automatic exposure (AE) program or give a cinematic look to your recordings. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in dark places. 1/60 with the [ HDV(PF24)] setting ( 38) to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. [ SHUTTER-PRIO...
... the automatic exposure (AE) program or give a cinematic look to your recordings. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use low aperture values (larger lens opening) to softly blur the background in dark places. 1/60 with the [ HDV(PF24)] setting ( 38) to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. [ SHUTTER-PRIO...