Canon Hv20 A Manual

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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 
ControllerLithium Button Battery 
CR2025 for Wireless 
Controller
CTC-100/S Component 
Cable STV-250N Stereo Video 
Cable IFC-300PCU 
USB CableDIGITAL VIDEO 
SOLUTION DISK 
Software CD-ROM*
Red • Green • Blue plugsYellow • Red •...

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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 ( 49)
BLC (backlight correction) button ( 48)
FOCUS button ( 49, 50)
Speaker
DISP. (display) button ( 57)/
LCD backlight button (long press) ( 22)
LIGHT button ( 59)/  (print/share) button ( 77, 80)
USB terminal ( 75)
CARD access indicator (27)/
CHARGE indicator ( 18)
Memory card slot ( 20)...

13 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
To p  v i e w
Bottom view
LCD screen ( 22)
Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21)
Viewfinder ( 21)
Terminal cover
START/STOP button ( 26)
 switch ( 10)
Power indicator ( 10)
Joystick ( 10)
FUNC. button ( 23, 35)
RESET button ( 84)
Serial number/Battery attachment unit  ( 18)
DC IN terminal ( 18)
HDV/DV terminal ( 66, 75) (rewind) button ( 29)/...

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Wireless Controller WL-D87
WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-
D87
START/
 STOP PHOTO ZOOM
CARD
DATE SEARCH
REW PLAY FF
STOP
PAUSE SLOW
DISP. TV SCREENZERO SET
MEMORY
START/STOP button ( 26)
CARD –/+ buttons ( 33)
DATE SEARCH  /  buttons ( 32)
REW  button ( 29)
–/  button ( 29)
PAUSE   button ( 29)
SLOW  button ( 29)
ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 31)
DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 57)
PHOTO button ( 27)
Zoom buttons ( 28)
PLAY   button ( 29)
FF  button ( 29)
STOP   button ( 29)
+/...

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Introduction
Screen Displays
 Recording MoviesRecording 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 standard (HDV or DV) ( 38)
DV recording mode ( 39)
Tape operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining tape
Remaining battery charge
Image stabilizer ( 38)
Level...

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 Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 
seconds when you start recording. This is 
helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
 Tape operation Record,   Record pause,
 Stop,  Eject, Fast forward,  Rewind,
Playback,   Playback pause,  Reverse playback pause,
x1  Playback (normal speed),
x1 Reverse playback (normal speed),
x2  Playback (double speed), x2 Reverse playback (double speed),
 Fast forward playback,
 Rewind playback,
Slow playback, 
Slow reverse...

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Introduction
 Playing Movies
Tape operation
Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames)
Remaining tape
Data code ( 57)
Search function display
END SEARCH ( 32)/
DATE SEARCH ( 32)
Quality/size for capturing still images ( 54)
Audio level indicator ( 60)
 Viewing Still Images
Image number ( 40)
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 58)
Image protection mark ( 64)
Still image quality/size
Date and time of recording
Recording program ( 45)
Manual focus ( 49)...

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Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Batter y Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a 
battery pack or directly using the compact 
power adapter. Charge the battery pack 
before use.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack to the 
camcorder.Press the battery pack softly into the 
battery attachment unit and slide it up 
until it clicks in place.
3Connect the power cord to the 
compact power adapter.
4Plug the power cord into a power 
outlet.
5Connect the compact power...

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Preparations
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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 
50% charged.
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less 
than 50% charged.

  The charging time will vary depending on the 
surrounding temperature and the battery pack’s 
initial charge...

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Inser ting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with the  logo. To record in HDV standard we 
recommend using tapes specifically 
designed for high definition.
1Slide   fully in the 
direction of the arrow and open the 
cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens 
automatically.
2Insert the cassette.• Insert the cassette with the window 
facing the grip belt.
• To remove the cassette pull it straight 
out.
3Press the   mark on the 
cassette compartment...