Canon HV20 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3

Getting Started

Preparations

21

IMPORTANT

Make sure to initialize all memory cards

before using them with this camcorder for the

first time ( 65).

Memory cards have front and back sides that

are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory

card facing the wrong direction can cause a

malfunction of the camcorder.

NOTES

Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all

miniSD cards.

Preparing the Camcorder

1Turn on the camcorder.

The lens cover will open automatically.

2Adjust the viewfinder.

Keep the LCD panel closed to use the

viewfinder and adjust the dioptric

adjustment lever as necessary.

3Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can

reach the zoom lever with your index

finger, and the START/STOP button

with your thumb.

The Wireless Controller

Inserting the Battery

(Lithium Button Battery CR2025)

1Press the tab in the direction of the

arrow and pull out the battery

holder.

2Place the lithium button battery with

the + side facing up.

3Insert the battery holder.

Using the Wireless Controller

Point the controller at the camcorder’s

remote sensor when you press the

buttons.

NOTES

The wireless controller may not work properly

when the remote sensor is situated under

strong light sources or direct sunlight.

If the wireless controller does not work, check

that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to [OFF ]

( 44). Otherwise, replace the battery.

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Contents

Main English NTSC English Franais Espaol Instruction Manual Manuel dinstruction Manual de Instrucciones Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 17 18 Enjoying High-Definition Video What is High-Definition Video? How to play back your HDV recordings? What is the Cinema Mode? Table of contents Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions External Connections Additional Information Trademark Acknowledgements Conventions Used in the Manual About this Manual About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating Modes Supplied Accessories Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. Register your product online at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide / Right side view Left side view Front view Getting to Know the Camcorder Back view Bottom view Top vie w Wireless Controller WL-D87 Getting to Know the Camcorder Screen Displays Recording Still Images Recording Movies Page Getting to Know the Camcorder Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 Getting Started Getting Started Charging, Recording and Playback Times Getting Started Inserting and Removing a Tape 1 2 3 4 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1 2 3 The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery 1 2 3 Using the Wireless Controller Getting Started Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Using the Menus First Time Settings Changing the Language 2 3 First Time Settings First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time 2 3 4 5 6 7 Recording Recording Still Images 1 2 3 4 Recording Zooming 10x Optical Zoom Playback Playing Back Movies P Playback Special Playback Modes Playback - Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker 1 2 6 Returning to a Pre-marked Position 1 2 3 1 2 3 Locating Scenes by Recording Date Press or on the wireless controller. Playback 1 2 3 Image Jump Playback 1 3 4 Slideshow 2 1 2 3 Magnifying the Playback Image 1 2 FUNC. Menu Options Menu Options Lists Page Menu Options Lists Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP Menu Options Lists REC/IN SETUP Page Menu Options Lists CARD OPERATIONS PLAY/OUT SETUP* Page Menu Options Lists Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Menu Options Lists DISPLAY SETUP Menu Options Lists SYSTEM SETUP DATE/TIME SETUP Recording Programs Using the Recording Programs Auto Recording Programs Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Shutter speed guidelines 1 2 Recording Programs Available Aperture Values Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 1 2 3 Manual Focus Adjustment 2 1 2 Focus Assist Functions 3 White Balance Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 1 2 Image Effects 1 2 3 Still Image Recording Options Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies L Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture 1 Light Metering Mode Automatic Focus Priority Still Image Recording Options Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing B E 2 Other Functions On-Screen Displays Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off Other Functions Other Functions Reading the Histogram Display Flash Other Functions 3 L VL-3 V L Self Timer Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Other Functions 3 S A 4 Digital Effects Other Functions I E A Still Image Options Still Image Options Editing Functions 1 2 3 Initializing the Memory Card Connection Diagrams Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 2 Connecting to a TV or VCR Standard Definition TV Sets 2 4 Playback on a TV Screen 1 2 Connecting to a TV or VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 Digital Video Dubbing Dubbing 5 6 Connecting to a TV or VCR 7 8 9 Copyright Signal Analog/Digital Conversion Converting the Video Page PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Transferring Video Recordings Equipment and System Requirements 1 2 3 4 Connecting to a Computer Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer 1 2 3 4 Connecting to a Computer 1 2 Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer (TransferOr der) Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Printing with the (Print/Share) Button Selecting the Print Settings Connecting to a Printer W 1 3 4 5 Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet 1 2 3 4 Print Orders 1 2 3 4 Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders 1 2 3 4 Trouble? Troubleshooting Page Page Trouble? Memory Card Operation Others Printing Editing List of Messages Some error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds. Direct Print Related Messages Page Camcorder Battery Pack Handling Precautions Dos and Donts About the battery terminal cover Cassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Dos and Donts Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Video Heads Cleaning the Camcorder Camcorder Body Lens and Viewfinder Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories Page Page General Information Product Codes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories HV20 Specifications System Memory Card CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13 Battery Pack Input/Output Terminals Power/Others General Information Index B D G H General Information N R U V Page U.S.A. 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