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HDV Camcorder Instruction Manual English Caméscope HDV Manuel d'instruction Français Cámara HDV Manual de Instrucciones Español Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to the installation guide
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copyright laws. HDV Camcorder, HV20 A systems This for class B digital device, pursuant to manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
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the word "product" refers to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference
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even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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5 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-
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-Definition Video 5 About this Manual 9 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 11 Components Guide 12 Screen Displays 15 Preparations Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Options 35 Setup Menus 37 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc 37 Recording/Video Input Setup (HD
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Analog Line-In Recording 71 Digital Video Dubbing 72 Analog/Digital Conversion 73 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams 75 Transferring Video Recordings 76 Transferring Still Images - Direct Transfer 77 Transfer Orders 78 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images - Direct Print
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8 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting 84 List of Messages 88 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 91 Maintenance/Others 94 Cleaning the Video Heads 94 Using the Camcorder Abroad 95 General Information System Diagram 96 Optional Accessories 97 Product Codes 100 Specifications
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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 ( 84). Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to
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the guide. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the / switch. In the manual, indicates Icon Display Operation (Tape) Recording movies on the tape 26 CAMERA (Memory card) Recording still images on the memory card 27
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White plugs * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Introduction Online product registration for on Canon new products and promotions. The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Write
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12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 49) BLC (backlight correction) button ( 48) FOCUS button ( 49, 50) Speaker DISP. (display) button ( 57)/
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Back view Top view Bottom view 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 (
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14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Wireless Controller WL-D87 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET MEMORY DISP. TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER
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Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 50) Image effect ( 51) Digital effects ( 62) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 53) Microphone attenuator ( 60) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording
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charged one. • When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. Number of still images available on the memory card
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Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : Still image quality/size Date and time of recording Recording program ( 45) Manual focus ( 49) Light metering mode ( 54) Manual exposure ( 48) Image effect ( 51) Image size ( 52) File
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if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed. ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter. TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction
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Getting Started 19 overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status. Continuously on: Battery fully charged. Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
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the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to . 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the
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so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the START/STOP button with your thumb. 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
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22 Getting Started Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright. 180° 90° You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing
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Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the menus that open With some settings you will need to press ( ) and make further selections. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( )
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to the menu item to change the setting. The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change, regardless of the language selected.
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and move ( ) to the next field. 6 Press ( ) to start the clock. 7 Press FUNC. 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
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Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 94). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the
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Images Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 65). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to (memory card). 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will
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is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). When the subject is too bright, " zoom speed with these buttons will be the same as with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or digital zoom is also available ( 37). Zoom out Zoom in
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. NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 57). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback picture. During playback, you may
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the playback press / . Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker. When you're using screen. ( 10) PLAY/OUT SETUP2 ( 10) Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick
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setting ( 41). In mode, use the joystick and the joystick guide following the same procedure as when adjusting the speaker's volume. IMPORTANT the memory. 2 If you marked the zero memory while recording, set the camcorder to mode. If you marked the zero memory during playback, press . 3
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before using this function. FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search
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the memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. can use the joystick to move through the still images even if the joystick guide above does not appear on the screen. Push the joystick ( ) or (
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( ) the number of images selected. Press ( ) to close the image jump screen and display the image. You can press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide. Magnifying the Playback Image During playback, movies and still images can be magnified up to 5 times. You can also select the area to be magnified
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], [ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], [ FIREWORKS] * only. Light metering mode ( 54) Mode switch: [ SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], [ AEB] Digital effects ( 62) Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T], [ WIPE], [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA], [ ART] Mode switch: [ EVALUATIVE], [ CENT.WEIGHT
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36 Menu Options Lists When [HD STANDARD] is set to [ DV(NORMAL)]: [ STILL I.REC OFF], [M 1440x1080], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] Recordings made in [ DV(NORMAL)]: [ S S.FINE/640x480], [ S FINE/640x480], [ S NORMAL/640x480] SLIDESHOW ( 34) Still image size/quality (
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Menu Options Lists 37 Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with
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image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the
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playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with other devices or vice versa, you may notice some problems in the playback picture has been recorded. You can erase ( 64) the still image while you are reviewing it (or immediately after recording it, if set to [ OFF]). This menu item
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every time you insert a new memory card. [ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number, a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that
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the joystick. * In mode, adjust the volume using the joystick guide ( 31). [ STEREO1], [ STEREO2], [ MIX/FIXED], [ the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the video to 480i specification when 1080i is not supported by the TV. Select the
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in other modes). This is not a selectable menu option, but rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. For further details about the HDMI connection, refer to 69. Settings for Video Output
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DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS in order to allow you to focus manually more easily. Using the assist functions will not affect ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] Advanced Functions
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Setup DATE/TIME SETUP System Setup (Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP T.ZONE/DST ( 24) WL.REMOTE DATE/TIME ( 25) [ ON], [ OFF ] Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. BEEP DATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (2007.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2007 12:00
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and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Flexible Recording Programs ( 46) [ PROGRAM AE] [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] The camcorder sets the You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. speed. [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] You select the aperture value. Special Scene
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. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use a high shutter speed to a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the
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second, etc. Available Aperture Values [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] NOTES When the mode switch is set to , the joystick guide will not appear. Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as
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). To correct this you can use the automatic backlight correction or manually adjust the exposure. Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button
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recording program). Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Advanced Functions 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the ( ) toward [EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the
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keep FOCUS pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • appears. • Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • Operating the zoom or the FOCUS dial will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment (MF). Focus Assist Functions The focus assist function will magnify the center of the
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option* * When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below. TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on. The
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52 Still Image Recording Options [ NEUTRAL] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ LOW SHARPENING] Records subjects with softened outlines. [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. [ CUSTOM] Allows you to adjust the brightness,
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computer. Try using a card reader. Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1,800 images. Movies You can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to mode. You can also capture simultaneously, as a still
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cannot be recorded on the memory card while using the digital zoom or while a digital effect is activated. To record still images we recommend standard of the tape being played back). Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the
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Icon of the currently selected Light Metering Mode FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Desired option FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. FOCUS PRI. FUNC. Desired option
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as long as you hold PHOTO pressed down. For the number of frames per second, refer to the table below. [ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing) The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like the best. FUNC
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Other Functions 57 Other Functions Other Functions On-Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at the time of recording. You can select the data to be displayed. Turning the On-Screen Displays On/
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recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ always fires. (flash off) The flash does not fire. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick (
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too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST For details about attaching and using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the VL-3. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced
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Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Mode switch: ( 10) SELF TIMER FUNC. ON appears. : Press START/STOP . The camcorder can cancel the self timer by turning off the camcorder. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to
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) to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR If the audio level camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional and Stereo Microphone or any commercially available microphone compatible with the advanced accessory shoe. For details, refer to the instruction manual
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ART] Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings. NOTES You can preview the digital effects on the screen while making the selection. When you apply a fader, not only . The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program.
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Effect FUNC. ** Desired digital effect.* * You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing FUNC. . **The icon of the selected effect appears. Applying Depending on the operation mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on
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. ( 23) ( 10) FUNC. MENU ( 10) CARD OPERATIONS 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [
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65 FUNC. PROTECT Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. Press ( ) ( 10) [ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem. IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images, even
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off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. AV/ Terminal Open the terminal cover to access. Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. Use only
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DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. DV Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin 6- the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder. 3 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with an
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VCR Standard Definition TV Sets Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. DV Cable
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, as this may damage the camcorder. - The HDMI connection will recognize automatically the highest resolution supported by the connected HDTV, and cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors. - Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content protection configured so as not to
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the video standard of the recorded copy depends also on the standards supported by the external digital device. Refer to the table below. - Set [AV/PHONES] to [ AV] when using connection type 4 . Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 4 , or to
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device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete. 6 This camcorder: Stop playback. - Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal. If the operation does not work, use the AV/ terminal. You cannot
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. Video input will be recorded on the tape in the same standard of the original (HDV or DV). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 66)- shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams. Dubbing 1 Load a blank tape in the
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a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again. Do not connect any devices to the camcorder's USB terminal while an external device instruction manuals of the connected devices. IMPORTANT Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the conversion from analog to digital
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the same as described in Transferring Video Recordings ( 76) except in this case you need to set [AV DV] to [ ON] before connecting the camcorder to the computer. Note that the analog/digital conversion may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of the computer.
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and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. Terminal on the Camcorder 1 Output connection (Signal Flow USB port. Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an USB Cable (Supplied) 2 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a computer with
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mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 75)- shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV" will be displayed. 4 Start the video editing software. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing
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camcorder to the computer to transfer images. 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software. Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the CD-ROM). 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (
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the transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press ( ) or press FUNC. . MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] or [ WALLPAPER] you can message appears. Select [OK] and press ( ). When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed,
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to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 82). Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer ( 10) 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to
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to a Printer We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. Printing with achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR
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appears ( 89). - Canon's PictBridge compatible printers: Resolve the error. When printing does not resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and press ( ). If [CONTINUE] cannot be selected, select [STOP], press ( ) and retry printing. Refer also to the printer's instruction manual for details. 3 In
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Images not recorded with this camcorder. Observe the following precautions during printing: - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. - Do not change the are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers ( 79). You can
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you deleted a still image with print order settings. Erasing All Print Orders PRINT ( 10) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. ( 23) 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection - connection type 1 ( 75)- shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. 2 Press FUNC. , select ( ) the icon
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84 Trouble? Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or
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Trouble? 85 Problem Solution Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is - located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV. Video noise appears on the TV When using the camcorder the audio correctly by manually 61 adjusting the
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86 Trouble? Playback Problem Solution During playback there is video Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 94 noise. Pressing the playback button Load a cassette. 20 does not start playback. Set the camcorder to . 29 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the screen). 20
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Trouble? 87 Memory Card Operation Problem printer are correctly camcorder to mode and restore the connection. connected. Editing Problem Solution Cannot record with this Set [AV DV] to [OFF]. 39 camcorder video input from an Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual
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88 Trouble? List of Messages Some error messages will disappear after being recording standard not supported by this camcorder. INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with - the camcorder. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not
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. Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer's error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer's operation panel, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Message PAPER ERROR NO PAPER PAPER JAM INK
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printer's instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the printer camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder
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Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment. Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage. DANGER! Treat the
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. The memory function is not supported by the camcorder. Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure . A slack or damaged tape may cause video problems and/or audio distortions during playback. Return . Canon Inc. makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data. Do not turn off the camcorder,
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in water to avoid the risk of explosion. For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may / perchlorate for details. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the
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" appears. - During playback you notice frequent video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.). - When playing Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder
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to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Center for information Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Surinam, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Virgin Islands. Additional Information
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) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable DTC-100 D Terminal Cable CTC-100 Component Cable HDMI Cable DV Cable miniSD Card Adapter VCR TV/HDTV DVD Recorder/Digital Device with DV Terminal miniSD Card Card Reader/Writer Computer IFC-300PCU USB Cable PictBridge Compatible
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Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-8284040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve
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Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record still images and movies even at night or in dark places. It attaches to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. VL-3 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places. It
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for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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Light 8834A001AA VL-3 Video Light 3175A002AA DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone 3176A002AA WS-20 Wrist Strap 1729B001AA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 9389A001AA DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette 3134A002AA HDVM-E63PR
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HV20 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV HDV 1080i1 DV DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital set to [INSTANT AF]), manual focus available Minimum Focusing Distance play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1
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be guaranteed for all miniSD cards. 3 This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is
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Autofocus 55 A Abroad, using the camcorder 95 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . 56 AF-assist lamp 59 Analog video input 71 Analog/digital (A/D) converter 73 Aperture (f number 46 Index screen 34 Initialization - Memory card 65 J Joystick 10 Joystick guide 10 Additional Information
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playback image 34 Maintenance 94 Manual exposure adjustment 48 Manual focus 49 Memory card 20, sensor 21 RESET 84 Reviewing - Movies (Record review) . . .26 Reviewing - Still images 39 order 78 Transferring still images 77 Tripod 27 Troubleshooting 84 Tv (recording program 46 U USB
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W White balance 50 Wide angle 28 Wide TV (16:9 40 Wind screen 39 Wireless controller 21 Z Zero set memory 31 Zoom 28 Zoom speed 37 General Information 105 Additional Information
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of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase. Canon consumer digital video equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the DV Camcorder or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT
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in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with this Canon product that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service
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