Canon HV20 instruction manual Important Usage Instructions

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

HDV Camcorder, HV20 A systems

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.

If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516)328-5600

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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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’tsIntroduction About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual 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 PauseRecording program White balance Image effect Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording Still Images 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 secondsSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Changing the Time Zone First Time SettingsChanging the Language 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 AVReturning 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 OptionsSW FINE/848x480 FINE/640x480LW FINE/1920x1080 Normal AF Setup MenusWith Instant AF the autofocus FunctionsHDV AutoOFF Dvnormal2sec Normal TV CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INITNO, YES Advanced Functions AV, Phones480i, 1080i/480i Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV TerminalPeaking GridgryOFF Camera DataTürkçe LOW VOLUME, OFFDEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski 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 EffectStill I.REC OFF Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesImage Quality/Size 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 SINGLESelecting the Data Code Other FunctionsOn-Screen Displays FunctionsPixel Count Shadows Highlights FlashReading the Histogram Display To OFFPress Light Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screenMini Video 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 Applying SettingDigital Effect 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 availableDV Cable Pin Commercially available Terminal on Connecting Cable CamcorderStandard Definition TV Sets 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 accessEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings 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 ErasureHours with the switch set to Lithium Button BatteryBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Camcorder Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Video Heads StoragePlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources 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 LightSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AASystem SpecificationsHV20 Memory CardPower/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery Pack Input/Output TerminalsIndex End Search Erasing still images Error messagesHDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shooting USB terminal Night recording program Normal TV 43Additional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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