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10About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder’s operations and to make selections and chan

100General Information Product CodesProvided AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AABP-2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000)WL-D87 W

General Information101Additional InformationHV20SpecificationsSystemVideo Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV 1080i1 DV system (c

102General Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject t

General Information103Additional Information16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3824p Cinema Mode (24 fps progressive) . . . . . .

104General Information LLanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22LCD screen

General Information105Additional InformationWWhite balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe warranty set forward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with res

107Additional InformationCANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“C

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Getting to Know the Camcorder11IntroductionGetting to K now the Camcorder* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction

Getting to Know the Camcorder 12Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Components

13 Getting to Know the CamcorderIntroductionNames of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example )

Getting to Know the Camcorder 14Wireless Controller WL-D87WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D87START/ STOPPHOTOZOOMCARDDATE SEARCHREWPLAYFFSTOPPAUSESLOWDISP. TV

15 Getting to Know the CamcorderIntroductionScreen Displays Recording MoviesRecording program ( 45)White balance ( 50)Image effect ( 51)Digital effect

Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes

Getting to Know the Camcorder17Introduction Playing MoviesTape operationTime code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames)Remaining tapeData code ( 57)Se

Getting Started 18PreparationsGetting StartedCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact p

Getting StartedPreparations19overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.NOTES The CHARGE in

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.WARNING!

Getting Started 20Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes speci

Getting StartedPreparations21IMPORTANT Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time ( 65). Mem

Getting Started 22Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.You can rot

Using the MenusPreparations23Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. butt

First Time Settings 24First Time Sett ingsChanging the LanguageOptions Default value1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup

First Time SettingsPreparations25Setting the Date and Time1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DATE/

Recording 26Basic FunctionsRecordingRecording Movies1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA.2 Move the / switch to (tap

RecordingBasic Functions27become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. About the Power Save mode: To

Recording 28IMPORTANTAvoid the following actions while the card access display ( ) appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flash

PlaybackBasic Functions29PlaybackPlaying Back MoviesPlay back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder.1 Holding the

Introduction3In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories.1 Read Instructions — Al

Playback 30 During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will appear on screen, the following special playback modes are not availa

PlaybackBasic Functions316 Press . appears. Note that if the joystick guide appears on the screen, it will conceal the icon. Press ( ) to hide the

Playback 32Locating the End of the Last SceneAfter playing back a tape, use this function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to con

PlaybackBasic Functions33Viewing Still Images1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY.2 Move the / switch to (memory card

Playback 34TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .3

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions35Advanced FunctionsMenu Options ListsMenu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select

Menu Options Lists 36When [HD STANDARD] is set to [ DV(NORMAL)]:[ STILL I.REC OFF],[M1440x1080], [S 640x480]Quality:[ SUPER FINE], [ FINE],[NORMAL]Si

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions37Setup MenusCamera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)CAMERA SETUPMode switch: or P (only in the [ PR

Menu Options Lists 38[AUTO], [ OFF]Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [OFF]Mode switch: [ON], [ OFF]The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions39[STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of the DV standards, you can change the video quality

414 Lightning — For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disc

Menu Options Lists 40[ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS]Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card.Images are automatically as

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions41 This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable.

Menu Options Lists 42 This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable.[ DV LOCKED], [

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions43Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUPAdjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with th

Menu Options Lists 44[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [][ON],

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions45Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording ProgramsAutoThe camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings

Recording Programs 46 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the expo

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions47Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed – [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.A

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 48 [ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good as

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions49Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program).1 If the joystick

5IntroductionEnjoying High-Definition VideoPreserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family a

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 501 Adjust the zoom.2 In autofocus mode, keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds.• appears.•Pres

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions51* When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the procedure b

Still Image Recording Options 52* When you select [ CUSTOM], do not press and continue instead with the procedure below.TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFE

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions53On a 512 MB memory card* This size is only available for recording simultaneously on the tape and me

Still Image Recording Options 54* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the cu

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions55POINTS TO CHECKMode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs)Options Default valu

Still Image Recording Options 56NOTESIn the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF].Continuous Shooting and

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions57Other FunctionsOn-Screen DisplaysThe camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera dat

Other Functions 58Reading the Histogram DisplayWhen viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions593 Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.TO USE THE OPTIONAL VF

6IntroductionEnjoying High-Definition Video ... 5About this Manual ...

Other Functions 60Self TimerPOINTS TO CHECK: Set the camcorder in record pause mode. appears.:Press .The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions613 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary.• Push the joystick ( ) toward to raise the audio recording level or p

Other Functions 62OTHER MICROPHONESYou can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions63Setting* You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing .**The icon of the selected effect appears.Appl

Still Image Options 64Editing F unctionsStill Image OptionsErasing Still ImagesIMPORTANTBe careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recove

Still Image OptionsEditing Functions65[ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears.FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you

Connecting to a TV or VCR 66External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection DiagramsTurn off all the devices when making the connections and

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections67High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected Devi

Connecting to a TV or VCR 68Standard Definition TV SetsTerminal on the CamcorderConnecting CableTerminal on the Connected Device2Output connection (Si

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections69Playback on a TV ScreenThe quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and

7IntroductionSystem Setup (Beep, etc.) ...44Date/Time Setup ...

Connecting to a TV or VCR 70- There will be no video or audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video input connection to the HDV/DV

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections71Recording1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette.2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or dis

Connecting to a TV or VCR 725 When the scene you wish to record appears, press .Recording starts. 6 While recording, press to pause the recording.

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections73Recording starts.7 While recording, press to pause the recording. In record pause, press again to

Connecting to a TV or VCR 74NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. You can also use the analog/digital conversio

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections75Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection DiagramsConnecting to a ComputerUSB TerminalOpen the LCD panel co

Connecting to a Computer 76Transferring Video RecordingsYou can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal.Equipment and System Requi

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections77Transferring Still Images – Direct TransferWith the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software,

Connecting to a Computer 78AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONSWhen you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections79: The image selection screen appears.FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you wan

8Additional InformationTrouble?Troubleshooting ... 84List of

Connecting to a Printer 80 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.Print

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections81Printing after Changing the Print Settings1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) t

Connecting to a Printer 82- Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer.- Images whose file names were changed.- Images not recorded w

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections83: The image selection screen appears.FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you wan

84Trouble? Additional Information Trouble?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service

Trouble?85Additional InformationRecordingVideo noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a dista

86Trouble? PlaybackProblem SolutionDuring playback there is video noise.Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 94Pressing the playback button d

Trouble?87Additional InformationMemory Card OperationPrintingEditingOthersProblem SolutionMemory card cannot be inserted.Memory card was not facing t

88Trouble? List of MessagesSome error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds.Message Explanation/SolutionSET THE TIME ZONE,

Trouble?89Additional InformationDirect Print Related MessagesNOTESAbout Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or a

9IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon HV20. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future referenc

90Trouble? SET PRINT ORDER No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order. READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after

Do’s and Don’ts91Additional InformationDo’s and Don’tsCamcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.

92Do’s and Don’ts  Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures.About the battery te

Do’s and Don’ts93Additional Informationthe slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not attach any label

94Do’s and Don’ts Cleaning the Video Heads In the following cases the video heads are dirty and need to be cleaned.- The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE CL

Do’s and Don’ts95Additional InformationWhen the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm roomWhen the camcorder is left in a humid roomWhen a c

96General Information General InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH Battery PackCB-2LWBattery Cha

General Information97Additional InformationCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine

98General Information WD-H43 Wide-converterThis lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or pano

General Information99Additional InformationShoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.Pass the ends through the