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	Getting to Know the Camcorder							13
	LCD screen (			22)
	Dioptric adjustment lever (						21)
	Viewfinder (		21)
	Terminal cover
	START/STOP button (					26)
		switch (			10)
	Power indicator (				10)
	Joystick (		10)
	FUNC. button (				23, 35)
	RESET button (				84)			Introduction
	Serial number/Battery attachment unit							Introduction
	Serial number/Battery attachment unit
	(	18)
	DC IN terminal (				18)
	HDV/DV terminal (				66, 75)
		(rewind) button (				29)/
	Zoom out W (wide-angle) button (							28)
		(fast forward) button (					29)/
	Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28)
	/	(play/pause) button (					29)/
	START/STOP button (					26)
		(stop) button (			29)/
	FOCUS ASSIST button (					50)
	HDMI OUT terminal (					66, 69)
	OPEN/EJECT			switch (			20)
	Stereo microphone
	Cassette compartment (					20)
	Cassette compartment cover (						20)
	Zoom lever (		28)
	PHOTO button (				27)
	Lock button
		switch (			10)
	Advanced accessory shoe (						59, 61)
	Tripod socket (			27)
	BATTERY RELEASE switch (						18)
	Strap mount

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ).

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Canon HV20 Back view Top view Bottom view, Getting to Know the Camcorder, DC in terminal, Open/Eject, Cassette compartment

Contents

Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’instructionHDV Camcorder Caméscope HDV Cámara HDV Important Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety Instructions Example of Antenna Grounding AS How to play back your HDV recordings? What is High-Definition Video?What is the Cinema Mode? Enjoying High-Definition Video Table of contents External Connections Editing Functions Trademark Acknowledgements Additional InformationTrouble? Do’s and Don’ts Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualIntroduction About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide SwitchAbout the Operating Modes Operation Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied AccessoriesIntroduction Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Top view Bottom viewDC in terminal OPEN/EJECT Date Search Wireless Controller WL-D87REW Pause Recording Movies Recording Still Images Screen DisplaysRecording program White balance Image effect Card Access Display Remaining battery chargeRecording reminder Remaining tape END Search Date Search Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Getting Started Preparations Charging, Recording and Playback Times Insert the cassette Inserting and Removing a TapeInserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cards Preparing the Camcorder Wireless Controller You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu Adjusting the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Changing the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup Setting the Date and TimeSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Recording Movies Recording Recording Still Images Down, set Switch toHolding the lock button pressed Basic Press Photo fully Zooming Speed 3 when Variable is selected10x Optical Zoom To zoom in telephoto Playing Back Movies PlaybackPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape Press / to begin the playback Push the joystick toward + or to adjust the volume Adjusting the Volume Speaker and HeadphonesUsing Headphones PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AV Returning 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 Scene Image Jump Viewing Still ImagesPush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Basic Functions Slideshow Magnifying the Playback ImageSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward T FUNC. Menu Options Menu Options Lists LW FINE/1920x1080 FINE/640x480SW FINE/848x480 With Instant AF the autofocus Setup MenusNormal AF Functions OFF AutoHDV Dvnormal 2sec NO, YES CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INITNormal TV 480i, 1080i/480i AV, PhonesAdvanced Functions Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT Terminal OFF GridgryPeaking Camera Data DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski LOW VOLUME, OFFTürkçe This mode to record Use this mode to record Using the Recording ProgramsRecording Programs Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only Details Icon of the currently selected Only settings other than Cine Mode Mode switchRecording Program FUNC. Desired option SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Available Aperture ValuesAPERTURE-PRIO.AE Portrait Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Focus Adjustment Focus Assist Functions Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programsWhite Balance Press Focus . MF appears Procedure below Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuImage Effects White Balance Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording OptionsStill Image Recording Options Image Effect Image Quality/Size Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesStill I.REC OFF Recording option Light Metering ModePress Photo Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture Camera Setup Focus PRI Light Metering ModeONAiAF Mode switch Automatic Focus Priority Mode switch except for Fireworks recording program Drive ModeContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing SINGLE On-Screen Displays Other FunctionsSelecting the Data Code Functions Reading the Histogram Display FlashPixel Count Shadows Highlights To OFF Mini Video Light Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screenPress Light Camera Setup Self Timer Self TimerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording Level Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Adjust the audio level as necessaryDisplay Setup Audio Level Using an External Microphone Power supply. You can connect almost Digital Effect SettingApplying Erasing Still Images Still Image OptionsProtecting Still Images Erasing a Single Image FUNC. Protect Initializing the Memory CardPress Protect The image selection screen appears Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INIT Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCRAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal HDV/DV Terminal External Connections High Definition TV Sets HdtvPin Hdmi cable Commercially available Standard Definition TV Sets Terminal on Connecting Cable CamcorderDV Cable Pin Commercially available Connecting PLAY/OUT Setup menu option listPlayback on a TV Screen Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Setting Analog 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 playback Analog/Digital Conversion Copyright SignalConverting the Video Connected devices Connecting to a TV or VCR PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Computer Open the LCD panel cover to access Transferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeEquipment and System Requirements Set the auto-launch setting Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareTransferring Still Images Direct Transfer Pressing print/share Transfer Orders To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressSelect a transfer option Press Images are transferred and displayed on the computer Printing Still Images Direct Print Connecting to a PrinterFUNC. Transfer Order Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL Erase Trimming settings 82 Paper settings Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print Press Select , Print and press Select the desired setting option and press9- or 16-UP1 Print setting menu Select , Trimming and press Trimming SettingsPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming frame Select Print and press Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersMake sure that Print is selected and press Erasing All Print Orders Power Source TroubleshootingProblem Solution Trouble? SET the Time ZONE, Date Additional Information Specification 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 connected Printing Memory Card Operation ProblemEditing Others List of Messages Message Explanation/Solution Direct Print Related Messages Printer Error Readjust TrimmingHardware Error Paper Lever Error Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care Camcorder Cassette About the battery terminal coverMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryHours with the switch set to Cleaning the Video Heads Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Camcorder Storage Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LW Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set WD-H43 Wide-converterVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video Light WS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Optional Accessories Provided AccessoriesProduct Codes CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AA HV20 SpecificationsSystem Memory Card BP-2L13 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Input/Output Terminals HDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shooting End Search Erasing still images Error messagesIndex Night recording program Normal TV 43 USB terminal Additional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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