Canon HV20 instruction manual Enjoying High-Definition Video, What is High-Definition Video?

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Enjoying High-Definition Video

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

High-definition video (HDV) allows you to record video of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes. 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 in standard-definition

TV broadcasts– resulting in eye-catching colors 1,080 lines and richly detailed video recordings.

How to play back your HDV recordings?

On a high-definition TV (HDTV) ( 67)

HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality. On standard definition TVs ( 68)

HDV recordings will be down-converted to match the resolution of the TV set.

What is the Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 45). Combine this recording mode with the high-

definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV (PF24)] ( 38) to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.

Introduction

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Contents Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’instructionHDV Camcorder Caméscope HDV Cámara HDVImportant Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety InstructionsExample of Antenna Grounding AS How to play back your HDV recordings? What is High-Definition Video?What is the Cinema Mode? Enjoying High-Definition VideoTable of contents External Connections Editing FunctionsTrademark Acknowledgements Additional InformationTrouble? Do’s and Don’tsIntroduction About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide SwitchAbout the Operating Modes OperationGetting to Know the Camcorder Supplied AccessoriesIntroduction Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotionsLeft side view Right side view Front view Components GuideGetting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Bottom viewDC in terminal OPEN/EJECTDate Search Wireless Controller WL-D87REW PauseRecording program White balance Image effect Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording Still Images Card Access Display Remaining battery chargeRecording reminder Remaining tapeEND Search Date Search Playing Movies Viewing Still ImagesDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Getting StartedPreparations Charging, Recording and Playback TimesInsert the cassette Inserting and Removing a TapeInserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cardsPreparing the Camcorder Wireless ControllerYou can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight 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 DATE/TIME Setup Setting the Date and TimeSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AMRecording Movies RecordingRecording Still Images Down, set Switch toHolding the lock button pressed Basic Press Photo fullyZooming Speed 3 when Variable is selected10x Optical Zoom To zoom in telephotoPlaying Back Movies PlaybackPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape Press / to begin the playbackPush the joystick toward + or to adjust the volume Adjusting the Volume Speaker and HeadphonesUsing Headphones PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AVReturning to a Pre-marked Position Press or on the wireless controller Stop the playback before using this functionLocating Scenes by Recording Date Locating the End of the Last SceneImage Jump Viewing Still ImagesPush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Basic FunctionsSlideshow Magnifying the Playback ImageSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward TFUNC. Menu Options Menu Options ListsSW FINE/848x480 FINE/640x480LW FINE/1920x1080 With Instant AF the autofocus Setup MenusNormal AF FunctionsOFF AutoHDV Dvnormal2sec Normal TV CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INITNO, YES Advanced Functions AV, Phones480i, 1080i/480i Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT TerminalOFF GridgryPeaking Camera DataTürkçe LOW VOLUME, OFFDEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski This mode to record Use this mode to record Using the Recording ProgramsRecording Programs Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only DetailsIcon of the currently selected Only settings other than Cine Mode Mode switchRecording Program FUNC. Desired optionSHUTTER-PRIO.AE Available Aperture ValuesAPERTURE-PRIO.AE PortraitAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment Focus Assist Functions Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programsWhite Balance Press Focus . MF appearsProcedure below Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects White BalanceSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording OptionsStill Image Recording Options Image EffectStill I.REC OFF Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesImage Quality/Size Recording option Light Metering ModePress Photo Capturing a Still Image from the Playback PictureCamera Setup Focus PRI Light Metering ModeONAiAF Mode switch Automatic Focus PriorityMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Drive ModeContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing SINGLEOn-Screen Displays Other FunctionsSelecting the Data Code FunctionsReading the Histogram Display FlashPixel Count Shadows Highlights To OFFPress Light Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screenMini Video Light Camera Setup Self Timer Self TimerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording LevelPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Adjust the audio level as necessaryDisplay Setup Audio Level Using an External MicrophonePower supply. You can connect almost Applying SettingDigital Effect Erasing Still Images Still Image OptionsProtecting Still Images Erasing a Single ImageFUNC. Protect Initializing the Memory CardPress Protect The image selection screen appears Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INITConnection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal HDV/DV TerminalExternal Connections High Definition TV Sets HdtvPin Hdmi cable Commercially availableDV Cable Pin Commercially available Terminal on Connecting Cable CamcorderStandard Definition TV Sets Connecting PLAY/OUT Setup menu option listPlayback on a TV Screen Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder SettingAnalog Line-In Recording Digital Video Dubbing When the scene you wish to record appears, pressWhile recording, press / to pause the recording Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playbackAnalog/Digital Conversion Copyright SignalConverting the Video Connected devicesConnecting to a TV or VCR PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer Open the LCD panel cover to accessEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings Set the auto-launch setting Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareTransferring Still Images Direct Transfer Pressing print/shareTransfer Orders To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressSelect a transfer option Press Images are transferred and displayed on the computerPrinting Still Images Direct Print Connecting to a PrinterFUNC. Transfer Order Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL EraseTrimming settings 82 Paper settings Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print PressSelect , Print and press Select the desired setting option and press9- or 16-UP1Print setting menu Select , Trimming and press Trimming SettingsPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming frameSelect Print and press Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersMake sure that Print is selected and press Erasing All Print OrdersPower Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Trouble?SET the Time ZONE, Date Additional InformationSpecification for the COMP.OUT setting When connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv usingInput Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads Stop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connectedPrinting Memory Card Operation ProblemEditing OthersList of Messages Message Explanation/SolutionDirect Print Related Messages Printer Error Readjust TrimmingHardware Error Paper Lever ErrorBattery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderCassette About the battery terminal coverMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureHours with the switch set to Lithium Button BatteryBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Camcorder StoragePlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LW Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedFS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set WD-H43 Wide-converterVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video LightSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Optional Accessories Provided AccessoriesProduct Codes CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AAHV20 SpecificationsSystem Memory CardBP-2L13 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Input/Output TerminalsIndex End Search Erasing still images Error messagesHDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shooting Night recording program Normal TV 43 USB terminalAdditional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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