Canon HV20 User Manual

PUB.DIE-281PALHDV CamcorderInstruction ManualPlease read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • Digital Video Softw

Getting to Know the Camcorder 10Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Components

100General Information 16:9 aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3625p Cinema Mode (25 fps progressive) . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 446-se

General Information101Additional InformationLLanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

102General Information WWhite balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Wide TV (16

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11 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 12Wireless Controller WL-D87WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D87START/ STOPPHOTOZOOMCARDDATE SEARCHREWPLAYFFSTOPPAUSESLOWDISP. TV

13 Getting to Know the CamcorderIntroductionScreen Displays Recording MoviesRecording program ( 43)White balance ( 48)Image effect ( 49)Digital effect

14Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes

Getting to Know the Camcorder15Introduction Playing MoviesTape operationTime code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames)Remaining tapeData code ( 55)S

Getting Started 16PreparationsGetting StartedCharging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact p

Getting StartedPreparations17NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status.Continuously on: Battery fully

Getting Started 18Inserting and Removing a TapeUse only videocassettes marked with the logo. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes speci

Getting StartedPreparations19IMPORTANT Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time ( 63). Mem

2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID

Getting Started 20Adjusting the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.You can rot

Using the MenusPreparations21Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. butto

First Time Settings 22First Time SettingsChanging the LanguageOptions Default value1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup m

First Time SettingsPreparations23Setting the Date and Time1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DATE/

Recording 24Basic Fun ctionsRecordingRecording Movies1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA.2 Move the / switch to (ta

RecordingBasic Functions25become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. About the Power Save mode: To

Recording 26IMPORTANTAvoid the following actions while the card access display ( ) appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flash

PlaybackBasic Functions27PlaybackPlaying Back MoviesPlay back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder.1 Holding the

Playback 28 During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will appear on screen, the following special playback modes are not availa

PlaybackBasic Functions296 Press . appears. Note that if the joystick guide appears on the screen, it will conceal the icon. Press ( ) to hide the

3IntroductionEnjoying High-Definition VideoPreserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family a

Playback 30Locating 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 Functions31Viewing Still Images1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY.2 Move the / switch to (memory card

Playback 32TO 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 Functions33Advanced FunctionsMenu Op tions ListsMenu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to selec

Menu Options Lists 34When [HD STANDARD] is set to [ DV(NORMAL)]:[ STILL I.REC OFF], [M1440x1080], [S 640x480]Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [NORMAL

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions35Setup MenusCamera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)CAMERA SETUPMode switch: or P (only in the [ PR

Menu Options Lists 36[ AUTO], [ OFF]Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [OFF]Mode switch: [ON], [ OFF]The image stabilizer compensates for camcorde

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions37[STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY]When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of the DV standards, you can change the video quality

Menu Options Lists 38[ RESET], [CONTINUOUS]Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card.Images are automatically ass

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions39 This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable.

4 IntroductionEnjoying High-Definition Video ...3About this Manual ...

Menu Options Lists 40 This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable.[ DV LOCKED], [

Menu Options ListsAdvanced Functions41Display Setu p (LCD Brightness , Language, etc .)DISPLAY SETUPAdjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with

Menu Options Lists 42[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [][ON],

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions43Recording ProgramsUsing the Recording ProgramsAutoThe camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings

Recording Programs 44 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the expo

Recording ProgramsAdvanced Functions45Note 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 46 [ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good as

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions47Mode switch: (except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program).1 If the joystick

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 481 Adjust the zoom.2 In autofocus mode, keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds.• appears.• Pre

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and ColorAdvanced Functions49* When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the procedure b

5IntroductionSystem Setup (Beep, etc.) ...42Date/Time Setup ...

Still Image Recording Options 50* When you select [ CUSTOM], do not press and continue instead with the procedure below.TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFE

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions51On a 512 MB memory card* This size is only available for recording simultaneously on the tape and me

Still Image Recording Options 52* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the cu

Still Image Recording OptionsAdvanced Functions53POINTS TO CHECKMode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs)Options Default valu

Still Image Recording Options 54NOTESIn the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF].Continuous Shooting and

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions55Other Func tionsOn-Screen DisplaysThe camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera da

Other Functions 56Reading the Histogram DisplayWhen viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions573 Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.TO USE THE OPTIONAL VF

Other Functions 58Self TimerPOINTS TO CHECK: Set the camcorder in record pause mode. appears.:Press .The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions593 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary.• Push the joystick ( ) toward to raise the audio recording level or p

6 Additional InformationTrouble?Troubleshooting ...82List of

Other Functions 60OTHER MICROPHONESYou can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting

Other FunctionsAdvanced Functions61Setting* You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing .**The icon of the selected effect appears.Appl

Still Image Options 62Editing FunctionsStill Image OptionsErasing Still ImagesIMPORTANTBe careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recover

Still Image OptionsEditing Functions63[ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears.FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you

Connecting to a TV or VCR 64External Co nnections Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection DiagramsTurn off all the devices when making the connections an

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections65High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected Devi

Connecting to a TV or VCR 66Standard Definition TV SetsTerminal on the CamcorderConnecting CableTerminal on the Connected Device2Output connection (Si

Connecting to a TV or VCRExternal Connections67Playback on a TV ScreenThe quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and

Connecting to a TV or VCR 68- 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 Connections69Recording1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette.2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or dis

7IntroductionThank you for purchasing the Canon HV20. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future referenc

Connecting to a TV or VCR 705 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 Connections71Recording starts.7 While recording, press to pause the recording. In record pause, press again to

Connecting to a TV or VCR 72IMPORTANT Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital signals might not

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections73Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection DiagramsConnecting to a ComputerUSB TerminalOpen the LCD panel co

Connecting to a Computer 74Transferring Video RecordingsYou can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal.Equipment and System Requi

Connecting to a ComputerExternal Connections75Transferring Still Images – Direct TransferWith the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software,

Connecting to a Computer 76AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONSWhen you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections77: The image selection screen appears.FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you wan

Connecting to a Printer 78 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.Print

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections79Printing after Changing the Print Settings1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) t

8 About 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

Connecting to a Printer 80- Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer.- Images whose file names were changed.- Images not recorded w

Connecting to a PrinterExternal Connections81: The image selection screen appears.FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN1 Select ( ) the still image you wan

82Trouble? Additional I nformation Trouble?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service

Trouble?83Additional InformationRecordingVideo noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a dista

84Trouble? PlaybackProblem SolutionDuring playback there is video noise.Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 92Pressing the playback button d

Trouble?85Additional InformationMemory Card OperationPrintingEditingOthersProblem SolutionMemory card cannot be inserted.Memory card was not facing t

86Trouble? List of MessagesSome error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds.Message Explanation/SolutionSET THE TIME ZONE,

Trouble?87Additional InformationDirect Print Related MessagesNOTESAbout Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or a

88Trouble? 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’ts89Additional InformationDo’s and Don’tsCamcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.

Getting to Know the Camcorder9IntroductionGetting to Know the Camcorder* Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction ma

90Do’s and Don’ts About the battery terminal coverThe battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate betw

Do’s and Don’ts91Additional Information Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. When you erase image files or initialize the memor

92Do’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’ts93Additional InformationWhen the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm roomWhen the camcorder is left in a humid roomWhen a c

94General Information General Inf ormationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH Battery PackCB-2LWEBattery C

General Information95Additional InformationBattery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2

96General Information FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions.VFL-1 Vide

General Information97Additional InformationShoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.Pass the ends through the

98General Information HV20SpecificationsSystemVideo Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV 1080i1 DV system (consumer digital VCR SD

General Information99Additional InformationCA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omission