Canon HV20 - VIXIA Camcorder - 1080i User manual

Bring TRUE HD to Life
C
HD CAMCORDER
Tape Format: Videocassette bearing the “HDV” or
“MiniDV” mark
Image Sensor: 1/2.7 inch CMOS sensor, RGB Primary Color Filter
Total Pixels: approx. 2.96 megapixels
Effective Pixels: Tape Recording: 16:9 mode: approx.
2.07 megapixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V), 4:3 mode: approx:
1.55 megapixels 1440 (H) x 1080 (V); Card Recording:
16:9 mode: approx.2.07 megapixels 1920 (H) x 1080 (V),
4:3 mode: approx. 2.76 mega- pixels 1920 (H) x 1440 (V)
Minimum Subject Illumination: .2 Ix (Night mode),
3.0 lx (Auto mode)
Recommended Illumination: More than 100 lx
Lens: f=6.1–61mm, f/1.8-3.0, 10x zoom
Digital Zoom: 40/200x
Focusing System: Instant AF, Normal AF (TTL only), Manual
Minimum Focusing Distance: 10mm (Wide), 1m (Tele)
LCD Screen: 2.7-inch Widescreen TFT Color (approx.
211,000 pixels)
Viewfinder: 0.27-inch Widescreen TFT Color (approx.
123,000 pixels)
Image Stabilizer: Super-Range Optical Image
Stabilizer (lens shift)
Filter Diameter: 43mm
Lens Cap: Built-in type (electronically opens and closes)
AE Mode: Program AE: AUTO, Program (P, Av, Tv), CINE, SCN
(Portrait, Sports, Night, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks)
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Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended: this product is
designed to achieve excellent performance optimally when used with
genuine Canon accessories.
SPECIFICATIONS
HV20 KIT
• HV20 HD Camcorder
• Battery Pack BP-2L13 (with Terminal Cover)
• Compact Power Adapter CA-570
• Stereo Video Cable STV-250N
• Wireless Controller WL-D87
• USB Cable IFC-300PCU
• Component Cable CTC-100
• Digital Video Solution Disk for Windows & Macintosh
A Superior Feature Set
A comprehensive set of well-designed features
positions the HV20 as a premium quality camcorder.
An Advanced Accessory Shoe lets you attach optional
accessories such as a video
light or directional micro-
phone, without additional
wires or batteries. For
added audio flexibility,
the HV20 features Mic
and Headphone Terminals.
Manual Audio Level
Adjustment provides
professional control. The
HV20 is an ideal tool for
shooting in low light with the
built-in Ultra Video Light. An Electronic Lens Cover
automatically opens when the camcorder is turned
on, and closes when it is turned off, so there is no
dangling lens cover to lose.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Battery Charger CB-2LW
Charges battery packs from
a household power source.
Battery Pack NB-2LH, BP-2L14
Extra battery pack for
extended recording time.
Tele-Converter TL-H43
Increases focal length by
1.7x.
Filter Set FS-43U II
Includes Neutral Density
Filter ND8 and MC Protector.
Wide-Converter WD-H43
Gives wide-angle coverage
at 0.7x.
High Definition mini
DVCassette HDVM-E63PR-2
Canon HDV tape, the highest
quality recording media for
this HD camcorder.
Soft Carrying Case SC-2000
Protect your camcorder with this
professional-quality carrying case,
featuring secure compartments
for filters and extra battery packs.
Directional Microphone
DM-50
Connects to the Advanced
AccessoryShoe. No cables or
additional power required.
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB2
Charges battery pack from
a car.
Video Flash Light VFL-1
Combination flash and
video light. Attaches to the
Advanced Accessory Shoe
for cable-free operation.
Video Light VL-3
Provides extra brightness
in low-light situations.
No cables or additional
power required.
Battery Video Light
VL-10Li/10Li II
Gives improved lighting
and image quality.
White Balance: Auto, Preset (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), System (TTL,
128 segments)
Audio Recording: Tape only; DV recording (16-bit 2
channels (48kHz) or 12-bit 4 channels (32kHz)), HDV
recording: MPEG1 Audio Layer II (4 channel synchro-
nous recording not possible)
Still Image Recording: Card only; Recording sizes: Small
(640 x 480), Small Wide (848 x 480), Medium (1440 x
1080), Large (2048 x 1536), Large Wide (1920 x 1080)
HDV/DV Terminal: Compliant with IEEE 1394-AV/C protocol
HDMI Terminal: Type A (19 pins), 480i / 480P /
1080i Format supported
Component Terminal: Special D Terminal (1080i/
480i compatible)
Microphone Terminal: 3.5mm stereo mini-jack
AV mini-Terminal/Headphone Terminal: ø 3.5mm 4-pole
mini-jack
USB Port: mini-B. Supports USB 2.0 Full Speed
Dimensions (W x H x D): approx. 3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in./
88 x 80 x 138mm
Weight (Camcorder body only): approx. 1.2 lb/535g
Display Languages: English, Spanish, German,
French, Italian, Russian Polish, Romanian, Turkish,
Ukrainian, Arabic, Persian, Korean, Simplified/
Traditional Chinese, Thai, Japanese

Actual Size
Professional Results Made Easy
The 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD shows you exactly what
you’re recording. Professional results are easy for
anyone; Level Shot gives you a horizontal marker for
leveling, and Grid Markers for balancing the shots. A
selectable Zebra Pattern (70%, 100%) identifies high-
brightness portions of the image. And since high def-
inition requires precise focus, the HV20 features two
focusing aids for sharp, manual focusing. Peaking
enhances the edge or outline of your subject, and
Zooming enlarges your subject for better visibility.
Canon True HD CMOS
Sensor (1920 x 1080)
Canon’s expertise in design-
ing and manufacturing CMOS
image sensors for its line of
EOS Digital SLR cameras is
now available in the Canon HV20 HD
camcorder. The 2.96 Megapixel
Canon CMOS sensor captures true
HD information at 1920 x 1080, giving your images the
ultimate in realistic detail. Canon’s advanced noise
reduction technology, ensures the purity of each pixel
even in dim light, minimizing noise and other aber-
rations. It incorporates an RGB Primary Color Filter
with Bayer placement to deliver a sharp HD image
with vibrant and accurate color reproduction.
Canon’s DIGIC DV II
Image Processor
Canon’s next generation
DIGIC DV II Image Processor
was designed specifically for
HD, with digital signal processing that
ensures optimal photos as well. Color
reproduction is extremely accurate across
the tonal range, noise is minimized for clear, clean
images, and power consumption is reduced for
longer battery life.
Instant AF
Instant AF is Canon’s next-generation autofocus tech-
nology. An external sensor works in combination with
Canon’s proven high-performance
internal AF system to dramatically reduce focusing
time and increase accuracy. It is especially effective
when shooting at night, in high-brightness conditions
or when following a moving subject. The high resolution
of HD video makes focus more critical than ever, and
Canon’s Instant AF helps videographers capture HD
images with expert precision.
Experience True HD
1080 HD Video
No matter what you’re shooting, bring
it vividly to life with today’s premier
technology. The stunning clarity of true
1080 HD resolution is evident in every
frame shot by the HV20. You’ll record
and play back images using widely
available miniDV cassette tapes.
24p Cinema Mode
24p Cinema Mode enables
all aspiring moviemakers to achieve a
professional “film-look.” You can change
the camcorder's frame rate to 24p, which
provides the same frame rate as movie
film. In addition, you can use the HV20's
CINE setting, which changes the color and
tonal characteristics, evoking the look and
feel of a movie shown in a theater. For
added flexibility, these settings can be
used together, or independently.
Convenient HDMI Terminal
The HV20 allows easy
connection to today’s latest
HD televisions through its HDMI Terminal. Only one cable
is needed to output a pure digital signal (video and
audio) for the ultimate viewing experience.
3.1 Megapixel Photos
Inside the HV20 camcorder lives a
full-featured Canon digital camera, allowing you to
capture stunning 3.1 megapixel photos (2048 x 1536)
onto a tiny miniSD card. Just like an advanced Canon
camera, the HV20 offers: 9-point AiAF (Auto Intelligent
Auto Focus), Metering Modes, Shutter- and Aperture-
Priority, Continuous Shooting Mode, Auto Exposure
Bracketing, and a
Built-in Flash with
Red-Eye Reduction.
With the Histogram
Display, you can
monitor the bright-
ness of your shots,
allowing you to adjust successive shots to your pref-
erence. It also features Direct Printing, making it simple,
quick and convenient to produce high quality photos,
just by connecting to any PictBridge compatible printer.
Savvy videographers can have it all. The HV20 offers the ultimate in high definition, then backs it up with
Canon’s optical and technological superiority for a total HD experience. The Canon 10x HD Video
Zoom Lens combined with true HD 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensor ensure meticulously detailed video and
photos with vibrant, accurate color. Super lightweight, compact and sophisticated, the HV20 announces
to the world your uncompromising demand for the best in both performance and design.
10x High Definition
Video Lens
With more than 70 years of expertise in
manufacturing lenses for professional
broadcast and still
photography, the Canon
name represents optical
excellence. The HV20
features a Genuine
Canon 10x HD Video
Zoom Lens designed
specifically to capture
crisp high definition video.
It incorporates an aspherical lens, super spectra
coating technology and a new gradation ND filter
design to ensure stunning image quality, while
minimizing aberration.
Super-Range Optical Image
Stabilizer
Canon’s sophisticated Super-Range
Optical Image Stabilizer corrects camera shake
instantly to ensure steady shooting, even for hand-
held video at long focal lengths and shots taken
with the camera in motion as well as photos. And
because it is an optical system, there is none of the
degradation of image quality typical with electronic
image stabilizers.
Set Your Expectations Higher
With Super Range Optical Image Stabilizer