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Canon HV20 Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Slide, IMPORTANT, 1Turn off the camcorder, 4Plug the power cord into a power outlet

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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

Contents

NTSC Important Usage Instructions Introduction Fig Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions External Connections Trademark Acknowledgements About this Manual Conventions Used in the Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Supplied Accessories Components Guide Back view Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D87 Screen Displays Recording reminder Tape operation Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Card Access Display Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack NOTES Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery Pack NB-2LH Charging Time Inserting and Removing a Tape The Wireless Controller Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the LCD Screen Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus First Time Settings Changing the Time Zone Changing the Language Setting the Date and Time Recording Recording Movies Recording Still Images Zooming Playback Playing Back Movies Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones Returning to a Pre-markedPosition Locating Scenes by Recording Date Viewing Still Images Magnifying the Playback Image Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Options FINE] [LW FINE/1920x1080] [SW FINE/848x480] [S FINE/640x480] Setup Menus AF AST LAMP [ AUTO] FOCUS PRI ON:AiAF] IMG STAB DV REC MODE WIND SCREEN STD PLAY] DV AUDIO 12bit] Page OUTPUT CH L/R] AUDIO OUT STEREO1] MIX BALANCE DV OUTPUT HDV/DV] Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal [DV OUTPUT] Setting DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS MARKERS ASSIST FUNC AUDIO LEVEL LANGUAGE [ENGLISH] DEMO MODE SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE Using the Recording Programs [CINE MODE] Recording Program [PROGRAM AE] [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] Available Aperture Values Special Scene) Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Focus Adjustment Focus Assist Functions White Balance Image Effects Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Light Metering Mode Automatic Focus Priority Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Other Functions On-ScreenDisplays Flash Mini Video Light Self Timer Audio Recording Level 3Adjust () the audio level as necessary 4Press () to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Using an External Microphone Digital Effects Setting Push the joystick () toward Digital Effect Applying Still Image Options Erasing Still Images Protecting Still Images Initializing the Memory Card Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) Connections External Standard Definition TV Sets Playback on a TV Screen Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Analog Line-InRecording Digital Video Dubbing Analog/Digital Conversion Page Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams Transferring Video Recordings Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer Transfer Orders Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images – Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings In the print settings menu, select 4Select () the desired setting option and press ( ) 5Select (, ) [PRINT] and press () Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet [ PAPER SIZE] Trimming Settings Print Orders 1Select () the still image you want to mark with a print order 3Set () the number of copies desired and press () Repeat steps Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders 1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection – Troubleshooting Information Additional Page Memory Card Operation Printing Editing Others List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page Battery Pack Camcorder Cassette Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning the Camcorder Storage Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Optional Accessories WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-43U/FS-43UII Filter Set VFL-1Video Flash Light VL-3Video Light DM-50Directional Stereo Microphone Shoulder Strap WS-20Wrist Strap SC-2000Soft Carrying Case Product Codes Specifications HV20 CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13Battery Pack Index Page Page U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY