Canon HV20 instruction manual Cassette, Memory Card, About the battery terminal cover, Uncharged

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92Do’s and Don’ts

Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures.

About the battery terminal cover

The battery terminal cover has a [ ]- shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs.

Back side of the battery pack

Terminal cover attached

Charged

With cassettes equipped with a memory function, metal plated terminals may become dirty with use. Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder.

Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure

To protect your recordings from accidental erasure, slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF.

Uncharged

REC

SAVE

REC

SAVE

Cassette

Rewind tapes after use. A slack or damaged tape may cause video problems and/or audio distortions during playback.

Return cassettes to the case and store them upright. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.

Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use.

Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder.

Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty.

Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette, or cover them with cellophane tape.

Handle cassettes with care. Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes.

Memory Card

We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer. Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity. Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data.

Do not turn off the camcorder, disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing.

Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields.

Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature.

Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water.

Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt.

Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a memory card into

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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’tsIntroduction About this ManualConventions Used in the Manual 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 PauseRecording program White balance Image effect Screen DisplaysRecording Movies Recording Still Images 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 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 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 AVReturning 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 OptionsSW FINE/848x480 FINE/640x480LW FINE/1920x1080 Setup Menus With Instant AF the autofocusNormal AF FunctionsAuto OFFHDV 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 TerminalGridgry OFFPeaking Camera DataTürkçe LOW VOLUME, OFFDEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski 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 EffectStill I.REC OFF Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesImage Quality/Size 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 SINGLEOther Functions On-Screen DisplaysSelecting the Data Code FunctionsFlash Reading the Histogram DisplayPixel Count Shadows Highlights To OFFPress Light Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screenMini Video 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 Applying SettingDigital Effect 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 availableDV Cable Pin Commercially available Terminal on Connecting Cable CamcorderStandard Definition TV Sets 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 accessEquipment and System Requirements Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Video Recordings 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 ErasureHours with the switch set to Lithium Button BatteryBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Video HeadsCleaning the Camcorder StoragePlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources 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 LightSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Shoulder StrapWS-20 Wrist Strap Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AASpecifications HV20System Memory CardCA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13 Battery PackPower/Others 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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