Canon HV20 Troubleshooting, Trouble?, Power Source, Recording/Playback, Problem Solution

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84Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Camcorder will not turn on.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

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• The camcorder switches off

 

 

 

by itself.

 

 

 

Attach the battery pack correctly.

 

 

• The cassette compartment

 

 

 

 

 

cover will not open.

 

 

 

•The LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.

The charge indicator flashes

Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or

–

rapidly (about twice per

the battery pack is faulty.

 

 

second).

 

 

 

• Battery pack will not charge.

Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and

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• The charge indicator flashes

40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F).

 

 

very slowly (about once every

 

 

 

Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When

–

2 seconds).

the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHARGE (charge) indicator will flash irregularly. The charging

 

 

 

will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 °C

 

 

 

(104 °F).

 

 

 

The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

–

Recording/Playback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buttons will not work.

Turn on the camcorder.

–

 

Load a cassette.

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Abnormal characters appear on

Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time.

–

the screen. The camcorder

If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and

 

 

does not operate properly.

press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the

 

 

 

RESET button resets all settings.

 

 

“ ” flashes on the screen.

Load a cassette.

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“ ” flashes on the screen.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

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“ ” flashes on the screen.

Condensation is detected. See reference page.

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The lens cover is not

Turn the camcorder off and then on again.

–

completely open.

 

 

 

“ ” flashes red on the screen.

The camcorder malfunctions. Consult a Canon Service Center.

–

“REMOVE THE CASSETTE”

Remove the cassette and reinsert it.

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appears on the screen.

 

 

 

The wireless controller will not

Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].

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work.

 

 

 

The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted. Replace the

21

 

 

battery.

 

 

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Contents Manuel d’instruction Manual de InstruccionesHDV Camcorder Caméscope HDV Cámara HDVImportant Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions IntroductionExample of Antenna Grounding AS What is High-Definition Video? How to play back your HDV recordings?What is the Cinema Mode? Enjoying High-Definition VideoTable of contents Editing Functions External ConnectionsAdditional Information Trademark AcknowledgementsTrouble? Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualIntroduction Switch About the Joystick and the Joystick GuideAbout the Operating Modes OperationSupplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderIntroduction Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotionsComponents Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the CamcorderDC in terminal OPEN/EJECTWireless Controller WL-D87 Date SearchREW PauseScreen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesRecording program White balance Image effect Remaining battery charge Card Access DisplayRecording reminder Remaining tapePlaying Movies Viewing Still Images END Search Date SearchCharging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderGetting Started Getting StartedCharging, Recording and Playback Times PreparationsInserting and Removing a Tape Insert the cassetteInserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cardsWireless Controller Preparing the CamcorderAdjusting the LCD Screen You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menuLCD Backlight 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 Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SetupSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AMRecording Recording MoviesDown, set Switch to Recording Still ImagesHolding the lock button pressed Basic Press Photo fullySpeed 3 when Variable is selected Zooming10x Optical Zoom To zoom in telephotoPlayback Playing Back MoviesPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape Press / to begin the playbackAdjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones Push the joystick toward + or to adjust the volumeUsing Headphones PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AVReturning to a Pre-marked Position Stop the playback before using this function Press or on the wireless controllerLocating Scenes by Recording Date Locating the End of the Last SceneViewing Still Images Image JumpPush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Basic FunctionsMagnifying the Playback Image SlideshowSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward TMenu Options Lists FUNC. Menu OptionsFINE/640x480 LW FINE/1920x1080SW FINE/848x480 Setup Menus With Instant AF the autofocusNormal AF FunctionsAuto OFFHDV 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 TerminalGridgry OFFPeaking Camera DataLOW VOLUME, OFF DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, PolskiTürkçe Using the Recording Programs This mode to record Use this mode to recordRecording Programs Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only DetailsOnly settings other than Cine Mode Mode switch Icon of the currently selectedRecording Program FUNC. Desired optionAvailable Aperture Values SHUTTER-PRIO.AEAPERTURE-PRIO.AE PortraitAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Focus Assist FunctionsWhite Balance Press Focus . MF appearsPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Procedure belowImage Effects White BalanceStill Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesStill Image Recording Options Image EffectCapturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Image Quality/SizeStill I.REC OFF Light Metering Mode Recording optionPress Photo Capturing a Still Image from the Playback PictureLight Metering Mode Camera Setup Focus PRIONAiAF Mode switch Automatic Focus PriorityDrive Mode Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing SINGLEOther Functions On-Screen DisplaysSelecting the Data Code FunctionsFlash Reading the Histogram DisplayPixel Count Shadows Highlights To OFFAdvanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen Mini Video LightPress Light Self Timer Camera Setup Self TimerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording LevelAdjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guideDisplay Setup Audio Level Using an External MicrophonePower supply. You can connect almost Setting Digital EffectApplying Still Image Options Erasing Still ImagesProtecting Still Images Erasing a Single ImageInitializing the Memory Card FUNC. ProtectPress Protect The image selection screen appears Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INITConnecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal HDV/DV TerminalHigh Definition TV Sets Hdtv External ConnectionsPin Hdmi cable Commercially availableTerminal on Connecting Cable Camcorder Standard Definition TV SetsDV Cable Pin Commercially available PLAY/OUT Setup menu option list ConnectingPlayback on a TV Screen Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRSetting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderAnalog Line-In Recording When the scene you wish to record appears, press Digital Video DubbingWhile recording, press / to pause the recording Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playbackCopyright Signal Analog/Digital ConversionConverting the Video Connected devicesConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsConnecting to a Computer Open the LCD panel cover to accessConnecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements Install the supplied Digital Video Software Set the auto-launch settingTransferring Still Images Direct Transfer Pressing print/shareTo cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or press Transfer OrdersSelect a transfer option Press Images are transferred and displayed on the computerConnecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct PrintFUNC. Transfer Order Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL EraseSelecting the Print Settings Trimming settings 82 Paper settingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print PressSelect the desired setting option and press Select , Print and press9- or 16-UP1Trimming Settings Print setting menu Select , Trimming and pressPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming framePrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Select Print and pressMake sure that Print is selected and press Erasing All Print OrdersTroubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Trouble?Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, DateWhen connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv using Specification for the COMP.OUT settingInput Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads Stop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connectedMemory Card Operation Problem PrintingEditing OthersMessage Explanation/Solution List of MessagesDirect Print Related Messages Readjust Trimming Printer ErrorHardware Error Paper Lever ErrorHandling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureLithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryHours with the switch set to Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Video HeadsCleaning the Camcorder StorageUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LW Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedWD-H43 Wide-converter FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter SetVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video LightShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AASpecifications HV20System Memory CardCA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13 Battery PackPower/Others 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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