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PUB.DIE-281
PAL
HDV Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Please read also the following instruction manual
(electronic version on PDF file).
• Digital Video Software
E
Digital Video Software
Versi on 23
Instruction Manual
English
Introduction
Prerparations
Basic
Functions
Advanced
Functions
Editing
Functions
External
Connections
Additional
Information
Mini
Digital
Video
Cassette
2
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to
disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not
place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could
result in electric shock or fire.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the
camcorder.
European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This
product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized
one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site
for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this
type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due
to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,
your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of
natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your
household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE
products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment
.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
3
Introduction
Enjoying High-Definition Video
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or
cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video
recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?
High-definition video (HDV) allows you to record
video of unparalleled high quality on regular
miniDV tapes. HDV is composed of 1,080
horizontal lines –that is more than twice the
number of horizontal lines and approximately 4
times the number of pixels in standard-definition
TV broadcasts– resulting in eye-catching colors
and richly detailed video recordings.
How to play back your HDV recordings?
On a high-definition TV (HDTV) ( 65)
HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality.
On standard definition TVs ( 66)
HDV recordings will be down-converted to match the resolution of the TV set.
What is the Cinema Mode?
Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE]
recording program ( 43). Combine this recording mode with the high-
definition, 25 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV (PF25)] ( 36) to get
the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode.
1,080 lines
4
Introduction
Enjoying High-Definition Video .......................................................................3
About this Manual ........................................................................................... 7
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories...................................................................................... 9
Components Guide .......................................................................................10
Screen Displays ............................................................................................13
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack............................................................................16
Inserting and Removing a Tape ....................................................................18
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ...................................................... 18
Preparing the Camcorder.............................................................................. 19
The Wireless Controller ................................................................................ 19
Adjusting the LCD Screen.............................................................................20
Using the Menus
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu ..................................................21
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus ..................................................21
First Time Settings
Changing the Language................................................................................ 22
Changing the Time Zone...............................................................................22
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................ 23
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies .........................................................................................24
Recording Still Images ..................................................................................25
Zooming........................................................................................................26
Playback
Playing Back Movies..................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones......................................... 28
Locating the End of the Last Scene..............................................................30
Locating Scenes by Recording Date.............................................................30
Viewing Still Images ...................................................................................... 31
Magnifying the Playback Image.................................................................... 32
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu Options.................................................................................... 33
Setup Menus.................................................................................................35
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)..........................35
Recording/Video Input Setup
(HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) ........................................ 36
Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) ......................38
Playback/Video Output Setup
(Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.)............... 38
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) ...............................41
Table of contents
5
Introduction
System Setup (Beep, etc.) ..................................................................42
Date/Time Setup .................................................................................42
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .....................................................................43
Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed................44
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions ...............45
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction ..............46
Manual Focus Adjustment.............................................................................47
Focus Assist Functions..................................................................................48
White Balance ...............................................................................................48
Image Effects.................................................................................................49
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images ...............................................50
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................51
Light Metering Mode......................................................................................52
Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................53
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing............................................54
Other Functions
On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................55
Flash..............................................................................................................56
Mini Video Light .............................................................................................57
Self Timer ......................................................................................................58
Audio Recording Level ..................................................................................58
Digital Effects.................................................................................................60
Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................62
Protecting Still Images...................................................................................62
Initializing the Memory Card..........................................................................63
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams ....................................................................................64
Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................67
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................68
Analog Line-In Recording..............................................................................69
Digital Video Dubbing ....................................................................................70
Analog/Digital Conversion .............................................................................71
Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams ..............................................................................73
Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................74
Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer ....................................................75
Transfer Orders .............................................................................................76
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Still Images – Direct Print .................................................................77
Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................78
Trimming Settings..........................................................................................80
Print Orders ...................................................................................................80
6
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................82
List of Messages........................................................................................... 86
Do’s and Don’ts
Handling Precautions....................................................................................89
Maintenance/Others...................................................................................... 92
Cleaning the Video Heads ............................................................................ 92
Using the Camcorder Abroad .......................................................................93
General Information
System Diagram ...........................................................................................94
Optional Accessories ....................................................................................95
Specifications................................................................................................98
Index ........................................................................................................... 100
Trademark Acknowledgements
miniSD™ is a trademark of SD Card Association.
Windows
®
is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United
States and other countries.
is a trademark.
HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan,
Ltd. (JVC).
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER
THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION
FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER
APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
7
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon HV20. Please read this manual carefully before
you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to
operate correctly, refer to the
Troubleshooting
table ( 82).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, etc.).
: Reference page number.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
About this Manual
Setting the Date and Time
1
Press .
2
Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
3
Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP]
and press ( ).
4
Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press
().
The first field of the date will be
indicated with blinking up/down
arrows.
5
Change ( ) each field of the date
and time and move ( ) to the next
field.
6
Press ( ) to start the clock.
7
Press to close the menu.
IMPORTANT
If you do not use the camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery
may discharge completely and the date and
time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge
the built-in lithium battery ( 93) and set the
time zone, date and time again.
You can also change the date format ( 43).
DATE/TIME SETUP
DATE/TIME
1.JAN.2007 12:00 AM
FUNC.
( 21)
FUNC.
FUNC.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in
boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON],
[OFF]).
Buttons and switches to be operated
Menu item shown at its default position
Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are
indicated within a
button frame (for example ).
FUNC.
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 changes in the camcorder’s menus.
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the
camcorder’s settings. Press
() to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you of the
joystick’s functions.
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the
/ switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode
icons are given, the function is available in all operating modes.
Operating Mode Switch
/
Switch Icon Display Operation
CAMERA
(Tape)
Recording movies
on the tape
24
(Memory card)
Recording still images
on the memory card
25
PLAY
(Tape)
Playing movies
from the tape
27
(Memory card)
Viewing still images
from the memory card
31
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
( , ) to select an item or change
settings.
Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the
settings or confirm an action. On menu
screens, this is indicated by the SET icon
.
When the guide contains multiple `pages´, [NEXT] and the page number
icon ( ) will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick
()
toward [NEXT] to display the next `page´ of the guide.
Getting to Know the Camcorder
9
Introduction
Getting to Know the Camcorder
* Includes the electronic version of the
Digital Video Software
instruction manual on PDF file.
Supplied Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power
Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-2L13 Battery Pack WL-D87 Wireless
Controller
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
CTC-100/S Component
Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video
Cable
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
Software CD-ROM*
Red • Green • Blue plugs
Yellow • Red • White plugs
Getting to Know the Camcorder
10
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
button frame (for
example ).
Components Guide
Left side view
Front view
Right side view
FOCUS lever ( 47)
BLC (backlight correction) button ( 46)
FOCUS button
(47, 48)
Speaker
DISP. (display) button ( 55)/
LCD backlight button (long press) ( 20)
LIGHT button ( 57)/
(print/share) button ( 75, 78)
USB terminal ( 73)
CARD access indicator
(25)/
CHARGE indicator ( 16)
Memory card slot ( 18)
/
(tape/card) switch ( 8)
Mode switch ( 43)
Terminal cover
MIC (microphone) terminal ( 59)
AV terminal ( 64)/
(headphones) terminal ( 28)
COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 64)
Grip belt ( 19)
Instant AF sensor ( 35)
Flash ( 56)
Mini video light ( 57)
Remote sensor ( 19)
FUNC.
11
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Introduction
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
button frame (for
example ).
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
LCD screen ( 20)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19)
Viewfinder ( 19)
Terminal cover
START/STOP button ( 24)
switch ( 8)
Power indicator ( 8)
Joystick ( 8)
FUNC. button ( 21, 33)
RESET button ( 82)
Serial number/Battery attachment unit
(16)
DC IN terminal ( 16)
HDV/DV terminal ( 64, 73)
(rewind) button ( 27)/
Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 26)
(fast forward) button ( 27)/
Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 26)
/ (play/pause) button ( 27)/
START/STOP button ( 24)
(stop) button ( 27)/
FOCUS ASSIST button ( 48)
HDMI OUT terminal ( 64, 67)
OPEN/EJECT switch
(18)
Stereo microphone
Cassette compartment
(18)
Cassette compartment cover
( 18)
Zoom lever ( 26)
PHOTO button ( 25)
Lock button
switch ( 8)
Advanced accessory shoe ( 57, 59)
Tripod socket
(25)
BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 16)
Strap mount
FUNC.
Getting to Know the Camcorder
12
Wireless Controller WL-D87
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL
-
D87
START/
STOP
PHOTO
ZOOM
CARD
DATE SEARCH
REW
PLAY
FF
STOP
PAUSE
SLOW
DISP. TV SCREEN
ZERO SET
MEMORY
START/STOP button ( 24)
CARD –/+ buttons ( 31)
DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 30)
REW button ( 27)
–/ button ( 27)
PAUSE button ( 27)
SLOW button ( 27)
ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 29)
DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 55)
PHOTO button ( 25)
Zoom buttons ( 26)
PLAY button ( 27)
FF button ( 27)
STOP button ( 27)
+/ button ( 27)
button ( 27)
TV SCREEN button ( 41)
Using the Menus
Preparations
21
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be
adjusted from the menus that open after
pressing the FUNC. button ( ).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to
Menu
Options Lists
( 33).
Selecting an Option from the FUNC.
Menu
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon of the function
you want change from the left side
column.
3 Select ( ) the desired setting
from the available options at the
bottom bar.
The selected option will be highlighted
in light blue. Menu items not available
will appear grayed out.
4 Press to save the settings
and close the menu.
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
With some settings you will need to
press ( ) and make further
selections. Follow the additional
operation guides that will appear on
the screen (such as the icon,
small arrows, etc.).
Selecting an Option from the Setup
Menus
1 Press .
2 Select ( ) the icon and press
( ) to open the setup menus.
You can also hold pressed
down for more than 1 second to open
directly the setup menus screen.
3 Select ( ) the desired menu from
the left side column and press ( ).
The title of the selected menu appears
on top of the screen and under it the
list of settings.
4 Select ( ) the setting you want to
change and press ( ).
An orange frame will indicate the
menu item currently selected. Menu
items not available will appear grayed
out.
To return to the menu selection
screen, select ( ) [ RETURN] and
press ( ).
5 Select ( ) the desired option and
press ( ) to save the setting.
6 Press .
You can press to close the
menu at any time.
Using the Menus
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
Do’s and Don’ts
91
Additional Information
Do not attach any labels or stickers on
the memory card.
When you erase image files or initialize
the memory card, only the file allocation
table is altered and the data itself is not
actually deleted. Take the necessary
precautions when you dispose of the
memory card, for example by physically
damaging it to prevent the leakage of
private data.
Lithium Button Battery
Do not pick up the battery using
tweezers or other metal tools as this will
cause a short circuit.
Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth
to ensure proper contact.
Keep the battery out of the reach of
children. If swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately. The battery case
may break and the battery fluids may
cause internal damage.
Do not disassemble, heat or immerse
the battery in water to avoid the risk of
explosion.
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in
rechargeable lithium battery to keep the
date/time and other settings. The built-in
lithium battery is recharged while you use
the camcorder, however, it will become
totally discharged if you do not use the
camcorder for about 3 months.
To recharge the built-in lithium battery:
Connect the compact power adapter to
the camcorder and leave it connected for
24 hours with the switch set to
.
WARNING!
The battery used in this device may
present a fire or chemical burn hazard if
mishandled. Do not recharge,
disassemble, heat above 100 °C or
incinerate the battery.
Replace the battery with a CR2025 made
by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony,
Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of
other batteries may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
The used battery should be returned to
the supplier for safe disposal.
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