Canon HV20 instruction manual Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, BATT. Release

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18Getting Started

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery pack

BATT. RELEASE

switch

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.

CHARGE indicator

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

•You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.

•When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed.

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

1Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

2Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction.

We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of

0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), the charging will not start.

Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for

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Contents HDV Camcorder Caméscope HDV Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones Cámara HDVImportant Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions IntroductionExample of Antenna Grounding AS What is the Cinema Mode? What is High-Definition Video?How to play back your HDV recordings? Enjoying High-Definition VideoTable of contents Editing Functions External ConnectionsTrouble? Additional InformationTrademark Acknowledgements Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualIntroduction About the Operating Modes SwitchAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide OperationIntroduction Protect your product Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Receive information on new products and promotionsComponents Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewDC in terminal Back view Top view Bottom viewGetting to Know the Camcorder OPEN/EJECTREW Wireless Controller WL-D87Date Search PauseScreen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesRecording program White balance Image effect Recording reminder Remaining battery chargeCard Access Display Remaining tapePlaying Movies Viewing Still Images END Search Date SearchGetting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting StartedCharging, Recording and Playback Times PreparationsInserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a TapeInsert the cassette Use only commercially available miniSD cardsWireless Controller Preparing the CamcorderLCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenYou can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsUsing the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu First Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AMRecording Recording MoviesHolding the lock button pressed Basic Down, set Switch toRecording Still Images Press Photo fully10x Optical Zoom Speed 3 when Variable is selectedZooming To zoom in telephotoPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Press / to begin the playbackUsing Headphones Adjusting the Volume Speaker and HeadphonesPush the joystick toward + or to adjust the volume PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AVReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating Scenes by Recording Date Stop the playback before using this functionPress or on the wireless controller Locating the End of the Last ScenePush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Viewing Still ImagesImage Jump Basic FunctionsSlideshow Magnifying the Playback ImageSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward TMenu Options Lists FUNC. Menu OptionsFINE/640x480 LW FINE/1920x1080SW FINE/848x480 Normal AF Setup MenusWith Instant AF the autofocus FunctionsHDV AutoOFF Dvnormal2sec CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT NO, YESNormal TV AV, Phones 480i, 1080i/480iAdvanced Functions Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV TerminalPeaking GridgryOFF Camera DataLOW VOLUME, OFF DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, PolskiTürkçe Recording Programs Using the Recording ProgramsThis mode to record Use this mode to record Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only DetailsRecording Program Only settings other than Cine Mode Mode switchIcon of the currently selected FUNC. Desired optionAPERTURE-PRIO.AE Available Aperture ValuesSHUTTER-PRIO.AE PortraitManual Exposure Adjustment Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment White Balance Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programsFocus Assist Functions Press Focus . MF appearsImage Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuProcedure below White BalanceStill Image Recording Options Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Image EffectCapturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Image Quality/SizeStill I.REC OFF Press Photo Light Metering ModeRecording option Capturing a Still Image from the Playback PictureONAiAF Mode switch Light Metering ModeCamera Setup Focus PRI Automatic Focus PriorityContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive ModeMode switch except for Fireworks recording program SINGLESelecting the Data Code Other FunctionsOn-Screen Displays FunctionsPixel Count Shadows Highlights FlashReading the Histogram Display To OFFAdvanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen Mini Video LightPress Light Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer Audio Recording LevelDisplay Setup Audio Level Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Using an External MicrophonePower supply. You can connect almost Setting Digital EffectApplying Protecting Still Images Still Image OptionsErasing Still Images Erasing a Single ImagePress Protect The image selection screen appears Initializing the Memory CardFUNC. Protect Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INITAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams HDV/DV TerminalPin High Definition TV Sets HdtvExternal Connections Hdmi cable Commercially availableTerminal on Connecting Cable Camcorder Standard Definition TV SetsDV Cable Pin Commercially available Playback on a TV Screen PLAY/OUT Setup menu option listConnecting Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRSetting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderAnalog Line-In Recording While recording, press / to pause the recording When the scene you wish to record appears, pressDigital Video Dubbing Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playbackConverting the Video Copyright SignalAnalog/Digital Conversion Connected devicesConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Open the LCD panel cover to accessConnecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the auto-launch setting Pressing print/shareSelect a transfer option Press To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressTransfer Orders Images are transferred and displayed on the computerFUNC. Transfer Order Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL ErasePrinting with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsTrimming settings 82 Paper settings Select the still image you wish to print Press9- or Select the desired setting option and pressSelect , Print and press 16-UP1Print Orders Trimming SettingsPrint setting menu Select , Trimming and press Change the size of the trimming frameMake sure that Print is selected and press Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersSelect Print and press Erasing All Print OrdersProblem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble?Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, DateInput Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads When connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv usingSpecification for the COMP.OUT setting Stop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connectedEditing Memory Card Operation ProblemPrinting OthersMessage Explanation/Solution List of MessagesDirect Print Related Messages Hardware Error Readjust TrimmingPrinter Error Paper Lever ErrorTreat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderMemory Card About the battery terminal coverCassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureLithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryHours with the switch set to Cleaning the Camcorder Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Video Heads StorageUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationCB-2LW Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedVFL-1 Video Flash Light WD-H43 Wide-converterFS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set VL-3 Video LightShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AASystem SpecificationsHV20 Memory CardPower/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery Pack Input/Output TerminalsEnd Search Erasing still images Error messages HDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shootingIndex USB terminal Night recording program Normal TV 43Additional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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