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... to the presence of the FCC Rules. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be contrary to persons. ... tested and found to comply with class B limits in the literature accompanying the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. HDV Camcorder, HV20 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
... to the presence of the FCC Rules. Do not make any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be contrary to persons. ... tested and found to comply with class B limits in the literature accompanying the product. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. HDV Camcorder, HV20 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to...
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... Moving - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
... Moving - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as battery power, refer to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
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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 Multimedia...
... 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 Multimedia...
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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) ... buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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) ...
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) ... buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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) ...
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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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... not force the cover closed if the memory card 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 window facing the grip belt. ... to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to . 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully 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 fully...
... not force the cover closed if the memory card 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 window facing the grip belt. ... to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to . 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully 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 fully...
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...appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. • The camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may not be recovered. If ...1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be played back correctly. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP ...
...appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. • The camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may not be recovered. If ...1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be played back correctly. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP ...
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...Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... NOTES You can display the date and time 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 at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial...
...Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... NOTES You can display the date and time 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 at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial...
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... level while recording. 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. When you're using the viewfinder for 4 ...also use the headphones to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - Reverse slow playback - Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode for playback, you can connect a pair of the terminal from AV output to (headphones)...
... level while recording. 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. When you're using the viewfinder for 4 ...also use the headphones to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - Reverse slow playback - Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode for playback, you can connect a pair of the terminal from AV output to (headphones)...
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...to "0:00:00 ". • Press ZERO SET MEMORY again to cancel the memory. 2 If you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at or near the zero mark, disappears and the correct time code will return to [ ...'s volume. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack. When you marked the zero memory while recording, set the camcorder to a particular scene later, mark the point with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 41). If you marked the zero memory during playback, press ZERO...
...to "0:00:00 ". • Press ZERO SET MEMORY again to cancel the memory. 2 If you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at or near the zero mark, disappears and the correct time code will return to [ ...'s volume. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack. When you marked the zero memory while recording, set the camcorder to a particular scene later, mark the point with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 41). If you marked the zero memory during playback, press ZERO...
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... 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 wireless controller. • Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to continue recording from that point. FUNC.... ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the date/ time zone with this 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 wireless controller. • Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to continue recording from that point. FUNC.... ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the date/ time zone with this function.
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...ZOOM SPEED [ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for a slow zoom; This is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly...AF sensor. press harder for example when changing the focus from 40x up to 200x. The digital zoom cannot be used with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set to [ VARIABLE] the zoom speed depends ...
...ZOOM SPEED [ VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1] When set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for a slow zoom; This is digitally processed, so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you operate the zoom lever: Press lightly...AF sensor. press harder for example when changing the focus from 40x up to 200x. The digital zoom cannot be used with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set to [ VARIABLE] the zoom speed depends ...
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... a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using a tripod. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16...
... a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using a tripod. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16...
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...to the type of television to 998. [ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101 to which you insert already contains an image with the camcorder. If the memory card you will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image recorded with a larger number, ...card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will be indicated with 16:9 aspect ratio. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to 100 images. 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. this will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu...
...to the type of television to 998. [ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101 to which you insert already contains an image with the camcorder. If the memory card you will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image recorded with a larger number, ...card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will be indicated with 16:9 aspect ratio. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to 100 images. 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. this will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu...
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... setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. DV OUTPUT playback on the Tape [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for... 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 video output when the camcorder is connected to 69. Refer to the table below. The DV output ...
... setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. DV OUTPUT playback on the Tape [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for... 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 video output when the camcorder is connected to 69. Refer to the table below. The DV output ...
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... the optimal exposure for the subject. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] Set the shutter speed value. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to ...giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. POINTS TO CHECK * ( 10) * : Only settings other than [ CINE MODE]. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. The effect will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen...
... the optimal exposure for the subject. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] Set the shutter speed value. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV (PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening) to ...giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. POINTS TO CHECK * ( 10) * : Only settings other than [ CINE MODE]. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. The effect will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen...
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...the [OUTPUT CH] setting. When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV/DV terminal, you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to the HDV/DV terminal or the AV/ terminal. - Connect the camcorder to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type 4 , ... copy depends also on the external digital device is a video input connection to a VCR or a digital video device. Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 2 , as necessary before making the connections. Note that the DV terminal on...
...the [OUTPUT CH] setting. When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV/DV terminal, you can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to the HDV/DV terminal or the AV/ terminal. - Connect the camcorder to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type 4 , ... copy depends also on the external digital device is a video input connection to a VCR or a digital video device. Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 2 , as necessary before making the connections. Note that the DV terminal on...
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...- Stop recording when copying is recognized " HDV/DV" will be converted to HDV standard. ( 10) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the HDV/DV terminal -connection type 2 ( 66)-: - NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. When ... cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy appears. When the connection is complete. 6 This camcorder: Stop playback. - to change to " HDV-OUT" or " DV-OUT" depending on again. Proper operation cannot be...
...- Stop recording when copying is recognized " HDV/DV" will be converted to HDV standard. ( 10) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the HDV/DV terminal -connection type 2 ( 66)-: - NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. When ... cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy appears. When the connection is complete. 6 This camcorder: Stop playback. - to change to " HDV-OUT" or " DV-OUT" depending on again. Proper operation cannot be...
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... signals). Analog video input that includes copyright protection signals cannot be recorded with this camcorder. Digital Video Dubbing You can check the picture on the tape in the same standard of the original (HDV or DV). Recording starts. 6 While recording, press / to stop recording. 8 Connected... device: Stop the playback. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the compact power adapter. POINTS TO ...
... signals). Analog video input that includes copyright protection signals cannot be recorded with this camcorder. Digital Video Dubbing You can check the picture on the tape in the same standard of the original (HDV or DV). Recording starts. 6 While recording, press / to stop recording. 8 Connected... device: Stop the playback. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the compact power adapter. POINTS TO ...
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... input source using the compact power adapter. Converting the Video NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using an analog connection -connection type 4 ( 66)- While it is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. You can convert analog video signals (for example from a VCR) ... recording device. shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams. Connect the camcorder to play back such tapes, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears and you can only record video signals in HDV standard (1080i specifications) or in different video standards. Connecting to a TV or VCR...
... input source using the compact power adapter. Converting the Video NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using an analog connection -connection type 4 ( 66)- While it is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. You can convert analog video signals (for example from a VCR) ... recording device. shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams. Connect the camcorder to play back such tapes, "COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED" appears and you can only record video signals in HDV standard (1080i specifications) or in different video standards. Connecting to a TV or VCR...