Canon HV20 - VIXIA Camcorder - 1080i User manual

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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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WARNING!
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HDV Camcorder, HV20 Asystems
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and use
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into
an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Use of shielded cable is required
to comply with class Blimits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified
in the manual
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon
USA Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success.
NY 11042, U.SA
Tel No. [phone]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
Important Warning
I-or.lim·!!-I
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure, that may
be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute arisk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within
an equilateral
triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the
literature accompanying the product.

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In these safety instructions the word "product"
refers to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A
and all its accessories.
1Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3Heed Warnings -All warnings on the
product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as recommended
in this manual.
6Accessories -Do not use accessories not
recommended
in this manual as they may
be hazardous.
7Avoid magnetic or electric fields -Do not
use the camera close to
TV transmitters,
portable communication devices
or other
sources
of electric or magnetic radiation.
They may cause picture interference, or
permanently damage the camera.
8Water and Moisture -Hazard of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water or
in rainy/moist situations.
9Placing or Moving - Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to achild or adult, and
serious damage to the
product.
Aproduct and cart
(&)
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, •
and uneven surfaces may
~
cause the product and cart ~~
combination to overturn.
10 Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of power source indicated on
the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the
type
of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources
such as battery power, refer to instructions
in this manual.
11 Polarization -The CA-570 Compact
PowerAdapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug
(a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is asafety
feature. Ifyou are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the
polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked
on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particular
attention to plugs and the point from which
the cords exit the product.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -Ifan
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810
of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI /NFPA No.
70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper
grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size
of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure
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18 Damage Requiring Service -Disconnect
this product from the wall outlet and all
power sources including battery, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. Ifthe product has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. Ifthe product does not operate normally
even if you follow the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operation
instructions. Improper adjustment of
other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work
by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits adistinct
change in performance. This indicates a
need for service.
19 Replacement Parts -When replacement
parts are required,
be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts that
are specified by Canon or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20 Safety Check -Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is
in safe
operating order.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Fig. 1
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEG SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEG SECTION 810-21)
-
GROUND CLAMPS
- POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
NEG NATIONAL ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL CODE (NEG ART 250 PART H)
14 Lightning -For added protection of this
product during alightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, disconnect it from the wall
outlet and disconnectthe antenna. This will
prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading -Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result
in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result
in afire or electric shock.
Be careful notto spill liquid
of any kind onto
the product.
17 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest
Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with apower supply between 100 and 240 VAC. For areas where
120 VAC power is not used, you will need aspecial plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
IThis Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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• 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
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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
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How to play back your HDV recordings?
•On ahigh-definition TV (HDTV) (CD 67)
HDV recordings will be played back
in their original high quality.
•On standard definition TVs
(CD 68)
HDV recordings will be down-converted
to match the resolution of the TV set.
What is the Cinema Mode?
Give your recordings acinematic look by using the [D CINE MODE]
recording program
(CD 45). Combine this recording mode with the high-
definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate
[IIHDvll HDV (PF24)] (CD 38) to get
the enhanced effect
of the 24p Cinema Mode.

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Table of contents
Introduction
Enjoying High-Definition Video
About this Manual .
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories .
Components Guide .
Screen Displays , .
Preparations
.. 5
9
11
.12
.. 15
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack.
Inserting
.and Removing aTape .....
Inserting and Removing aMemory Card
Preparing the Camcorder ..
The Wireless Controller.
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Using the Menus
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu .
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus .
First Time Settings
Changing the Language .
Changing the Time Zone
..
Setting the Date and Time ...
Basic Functions
. .. 18
....... 20
.... 20
. 21
.. 21
... 22
. .. 23
.. ..... 23
. ... 24
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.. 24
.. ..... 25
Recording
Recording Movies ..
Recording Still Images ....
Zooming .....
Playback
Playing Back Movies.....
Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones ....
Locating the End of the Last Scene .
Locating Scenes by Recording Date .
VieWing Still Images ......
Magnifying the Playback Image
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Advanced Functions
.26
.27
.. .. 28
...... 29
...30
..32
..32
33
.. .... 34
.38
.. .40
.35
.37
.. 37
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu Options ...
Setup Menus ..
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) ....
RecordinglVideo Input Setup
(HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) ...
Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) ......
PlaybacklVideo Output Setup
(Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.) 40
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.). .43

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System Setup (Beep, etc.) .44
Date/Time Setup...............
.. 44
Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs .45
PFlexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed 46
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions .47
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction .48
Manual Focus Adjustment .49
Focus Assist Functions 50
White Balance 50
Image Effects
51
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images 52
Capturing aStill Image while Recording Movies
.. 53
Light Metering Mode 54
Automatic Focus Priority ,
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Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56
Other Functions
On-Screen Displays 57
Flash 58
Mini Video Light.......
.. 59
Self Timer..........................................................................
.., .60
Audio Recording Level ,60
Digital Effects 62
Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images 64
Protecting Still Images
.. .. 64
Initializing the Memory Card 65
External Connections
Connecting to aTV or VCR
Connection Diagrams 66
Playback on aTV Screen 69
Recording
to aVCR or Digital Video Recorder 70
Analog Line-In Recording 71
Digital Video Dubbing...... . 72
Analog/Digital Conversion .. 73
Connecting to aComputer
PC Connection Diagrams .75
Transferring Video Recordings ,76
Transferring Still Images -Direct Transfer 77
Transfer Orders 78
Connecting to aPrinter
Printing Still Images -Direct Print 79
Selecting the Print Settings 80
Trimming Settings 82
Print Orders 82
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Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting.
List of Messages .
Do's and Don'ts
Handling Precautions.
Maintenance/Others ..
Cleaning the Video Heads
Using the Camcorder Abroad.
General Information
System Diagram.
Optional Accessories
Product Codes .
Specifications ..
Index.
84
. ... 88
.... 91
. .. 94
.... 94
95
.. 96
. .. 97
..... 100
.101
.103
Trademark Acknowledgements
• miniSDTM is atrademark of SD Card Association.
•Windows® is aregistered 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.
•
M;"I) .... is atrademark.
•HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company ofJapan,
ltd. (JVC).
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•Other names and prQducts 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 ALICENSE UNDER
APPLICABLE
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, LLC., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO
80206.

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About this Manual
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 (QJ 84).
Conventions Used in the Manual
.0 IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
• CD NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
•e 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.).
•
CD :Reference page number.
•"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
•The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with astill camera.
Setting the Date andTrme
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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.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right [(/§. ·L'.
(Jt."', ... ~ )to select an item or change ( ".SE .. '.') Press the joystick itself ((~'~i) to save the
settings. \'--,' ... /settings or confirm an action. On menu
.screens, this is indicated by the SET icon
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The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the
camcorder's settings. Press
(C:~~ )to display/hide the joystick gUide to remind you of the
joystick's functions.
When the guide contains mUltiple 'pages', [NEXT] and the page number
r------ icon (¥ )will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick ("')
toward [NEXT] to display the next 'page' of the guide.
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the Ilm'lml switch and the
§I /Gd switch. In the manual, ~ indicates that afunction 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 Ilm'lml Switch [<B5] / Gd Switch Icon Display
Operation
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Recording movies
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Playing movies
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Viewing still images
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DIGITAL VIDEO
SOLUTION DISK
Software CD-ROM'
CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU
Cable Cable USB Cable
Red, Green' Blue plugs Yellow· Red· White plugs
•Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
y' Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on
file to help you refer to this information in the event
of an insurance claim such as loss
or theft.
y' Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and
promotions.
The serial number
of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a
permanent record
of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date
of Purchase: Model Name: HV20 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:

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Components Guide
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
(D FOCUS lever (CJ 49)
(2) BLC (backlight correction) button (aJ 48)
(3; FOCUS button (aJ 49, 50)
(4) Speaker
(5) DISP, (display) button (OJ 57)1
LCD backlight button (long press) (OJ 22)
(6) LIGHT button (OJ 59)1
~ oN' (printlshare) button (OJ 77, 80)
(7) USB terminal (1lJ 75)
(8) CARD access indicator (OJ 27)1
CHARGE indicator (aJ 18)
(9) Memory card slot (aJ 20)
(19) [£:§]/[Jj (tape/card) switch (OJ 10)
([1) Mode switch (1lJ 45)
:f~ Terminal cover
O~ MIC (microphone) terminal (aJ 61)
(14J AV terminal (OJ 66)1
o(headphones) terminal (OJ 30)
(1~ COMPONENT OUT terminal (CJ 66)
@Grip belt (1lJ 21)
01i Instant AF sensor (CJ 37)
(l§: Flash (aJ 58)
0]) Mini video light (aJ 59)
~~ Remote sensor (OJ 21)
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick
are indicated within a"button" frame (for
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Bottom view
(4) Terminal cover
(5) START/STOP button (C] 26)
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(D LCD screen (CJ 22)
@ ~ (fast forward) button (OJ 29)/
Zoom in T(telephoto) button (OJ 28)
:131 ... (rewind) button (OJ 29)/
Zoom out W(wide-angle) button (CD 28)
ri'4: PHOTO button (OJ 27)
dj) HDV/DV terminal (OJ 66,75)
~~ Cassette compartment cover (OJ 20)
~1) Cassette compartment (CD 20)
~q Stereo microphone
(jjJ OPEN/EJECT ~ switch (OJ 20)
d~ DC IN terminal (OJ 18)
dJ •(stop) button (OJ 29)/
FOCUS ASSIST button (OJ 50)
@ ~/II (play/pause) button (OJ 29)/
START/STOP button (OJ 26)
@Viewfinder(OJ 21)
(8) Joystick (OJ 10)
([I) Serial number/Battery attachment unit
(OJ 18)
(6) Iitt1'l'mI switch (OJ 10)
@RESETbutton (OJ 84)
(9)FUNC_ button (OJ 23,35)
CJ) Power indicator (OJ 10)
@Zoom lever (OJ 28)
ri']; Advanced accessory shoe (OJ 59,61)
~~ Lock button
~f)11itt1'l'm1 switch (OJ 10)
ifB) HDMI OUT terminal (CJ 66,69)
~!j) Tripod socket (OJ 27)
\>@ BATTERY RELEASE switch (OJ 18)
Back view
Top view
GQ) Strap mount
Names
of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a"button" frame (for
example
[FUNCJ)

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Wireless Controller WL·D87
(1) START/STOP button (CD 26)
(2) CARD -/+ buttons (CD 33)
(3) DATE SEARCH i+lI/~~ buttons (CD 32)
(4) REW ... button (CD 29)
(5) -/ ... II button (CD 29)
(6) PAUSE II button (OJ 29)
(z) SLOW I~ button (CD 29)
C§) ZERO SET MEMORY button (CD 31)
(9) DISP. (on-screen display) button (CD 57)
0Qi PHOTO button (CD 27)
:tD Zoom buttons (0 28)
(lgJ PLAY ~button (CD 29)
(1} FF ~ button (CD 29)
Q~ STOP. button (CD 29)
0$ +/11 ~ button (CD 29)
0iJ; x2 button (CD 29)
C1;J) TV SCREEN button (CD 43)

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Screen Displays
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(1) Recording program (CD 45)
(2) White balance (aJ 50)
(3) Image effect (CD 51)
(5) Still image quality/size
(simultaneous recording)
(CD 53)
(6) Microphone attenuator (0 60)
(8) Recording reminder
(1J Digital effects (CD 62)
Q<j) Remaining tape
d:~ Tape operation
(7) Self timer (CD 60)
(3) Time code (hours: minutes: seconds)
@Remaining battery charge
(9) Instant AF (CD 37)/Manual focus (CD 49)
@Recording standard (HDV or DV)
(CD 38)
oD DV recording mode (CD 39)
@Image stabilizer (CD 38)
:j~ Level marker (CD 43)
d~ Backlight correction (CD 48)
@Headphones output (CD 30)
ifg Audio level indicator (microphone) (C!] 60)
~D Wind screen off (C!] 39)
@Focus assist functions (0 50)
@DV audio mode (CD 39)
@Condensation warning (CD 94)
~$ Mini video light (CD 59)
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@Remote sensor off (CD 44)
if~ Zoom (CD 28), Exposure 0-1-0 (CD 48)
@Light metering mode (CD 54)
:;>]1 Drive mode (CD 56)
@Still image quality/size (CD 52)
(31) Number of still images available on the
memory card
~z AF frame (CD 55)
@Camcorder shake warning (CD 37)
@Advanced accessory shoe .. $" (CD 96)
\J~ Flash (0 58)
@Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked
(CD 27)

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@ Remaining battery charge
Card Access Display
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ble while the camcorder is
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@Time code (hours; minutes. seconds; frames)
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(4) Data code (CO 57)
0) Search function display
END SEARCH
(CJ 32)/
DATE SEARCH
(CO 32)
(~) Quality/size for capturing still images (CO 54)
(7) Audio level indicator (CO 60)
0) Image number (CO 40)
(2) Current image /Total number of images
@Histogram
(CO 58)
(1) Image protection mark (CJ 64)
(5) Still image quality/size
(6) Date and time of recording
CD Recording program (CO 45)
(8) Manual focus (CJ 49)
@Light metering mode (CO 54)
(j_q Manual exposure (CO 48)
QD Image effect (CJ 51)
(1?i Image size (CO 52)
if~ File size
Q5 Aperture value (CO 46)
@Shutterspeed (CO 46)
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Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can
be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
Remove the battery
terminal cover
before attaching the
battery pack
'.. O.'TT RELEASE
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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 apower
outlet.
5Connect the compact power adapter
to the camcorder's DC
IN terminal.
•The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay
on
when the charging is completed
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching abattery
pack.
•When the compact power adapter
is
connected, even if abattery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED
1Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
To REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide [BATTERY RELEASE] in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down. Slide the battery pack
down and then
pUll it out.
•You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
•
We recommend charging the battery pack in
temperatures between 10°C and 30 'C (50 OF
and 86 OF). Outside the temperature range of
o 'C to 40 'C (32 OF to 104 OF), the charging will
not start.
•Do not
connect to the camcorder's DC IN
terminal or to the
compact power adapter any
electrical
equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
•
To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied
compact power adapter to voltage converters for

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Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual
charging, recording or playback conditions.
overseas travels or special power sources such as
those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
•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 condition.
In cold places, the
effective usage time
of the battery will
decrease.
•We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2to 3times longer than you think
you
might need.
• U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium
ion/polymer battery that powers this
product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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Charging Time 130 min. 200 min. 225 min.
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Maximum Recording Time
Viewfinder 70 min. 120 min. 150 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 65 min. 115 min. 140 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 65 min. 110 min. 135 min.
Typical Recording Time'
Viewfinder 40 min. 75 min. 85 min.
LCD [NORMAL]
35 min. 70 min. 80 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 35 min.
65 min. 80 min.
Playback Time 85 min. 145 min. 175 min.
ID\{, Maximum Recording Time
Viewfinder 80 min. 140 min. 165 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 75 min. 135 min. 155 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 75 min. 125 min. 150 min,
Typical Recording Time'
Viewfinder
45 min. 80 min. 95 min.
LCD [NORMAL]
45 min. 75 min. 90 min.
LCD [BRIGHT]
40 min. 75 min. 85 min.
Playback Time 95 min. 165 min. 195 min.
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Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power ontoff.

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Inserting and Removing aTape
Use only videocassettes marked with the
M''''OI' logo. To record in HDV standard we
recommend using tapes specifically
designed for high definition.
1Slide r6p-EI\I/EJECT~1 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 until it clicks.
4Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.
• Do not interfere with the cassette
compartment while
it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt
to close the cover
before the cassette compartment has fully
retracted.
• Be careful not to get your fingers caught in
the cassette compartment cover
If
the camcorder is connected to apower
source, cassettes can be inserted/removed
even ifthe tmi'ml switch is set to _
Inserting and Removing aMemory Card
Use only commercially available miniSD
cards.
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Open the LCD panel.
3Open the memory card slot cover.
4Insert the memory card straight with
the "miniSD" label facing up, all the
way into the memory card slot.
SClose the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
To REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
First push the memory card once to
release it,
and then pull the card out.