Canon Hv20 A Manual

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Do’s and Don’ts
Camcorder

  Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD 
panel. Be careful when closing the LCD 
panel.

  Do not leave the camcorder in places 
subject to high temperatures (like the 
inside of a car under direct sunlight), or 
high humidity.

  Do not use the camcorder near strong 
electric or magnetic fields such as above 
TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.

  Do not point the lens or viewfinder at 
strong light sources. Do not leave the...

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  Replace the battery pack if the usable 
time after full charge diminishes 
substantially at normal temperatures.
About the batter y terminal cover
The battery terminal cover has a [ ]-
shaped hole. This is useful when you 
wish to differentiate between charged and 
uncharged battery packs. 
Back side of the battery pack
Terminal cover attached
Charged
Uncharged
Cassette

  Rewind tapes after use. A slack or 
damaged tape may cause video problems 
and/or audio distortions during...

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the slot if it is not correctly oriented may 
damage the memory card or the 
camcorder.

  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...

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Cleaning the Video Heads

  In the following cases the video heads 
are dirty and need to be cleaned.
- The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE 
CLEANING CASSETTE” appears.
- During playback you notice frequent 
video problems (blocky video artifacts, 
banding, etc.).
- When playing back a tape recorded in 
HDV standard the playback is jerky or the 
sound stutters on and off.
To maintain the best picture quality, we 
recommend using cassettes designed for 
high definition recording (Canon...

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When the camcorder is moved from a 
cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid 
room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
TO AVOID CONDENSATION

  Do not expose the camcorder to 
sudden or extreme changes in 
temperature.

  Remove the cassette, place the 
camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and 
let it adjust to temperature changes 
slowly before removing it from the bag.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED

  The camcorder automatically shuts...

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General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH 
Battery Pack
CB-2LW
Battery Charger
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS-600/SS-650 
Shoulder Strap
miniSD Card BP-2L13, BP-2L14, 
NB-2LH
Battery Pack
ComputerVCR
MiniDV Video 
cassette
WL-D87
Wireless Controller
miniSD Card Adapter
Card Reader/Writer
 PictBridge
Compatible Printers
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DVD...

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Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. You can 
also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-
4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Batter y PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select 
one of the following models: BP-2L13, 
BP-2L14, NB-2LH.
CB-2LW Batter y ChargerUse the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
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WD-H43 Wide-converterThis lens decreases focal length by a factor of 
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor 
shots or panoramic views.
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you 
record with flash or assist lamp.
FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you 
to control difficult lighting conditions.
VFL-1 Video Flash LightThis video flash light allows you to record still 
images and movies even at...

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Shoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more 
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and 
adjust the length of the strap.
WS-20 Wrist StrapUse this for extra additional protection for 
active shooting.
SC-2000 Soft Carr ying CaseA 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...

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Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000)
WL-D87 Wireless Controller D83-0752-000
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AA
Optional Accessories
NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA 
BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA
CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA
TL-H43 Tele-converter  2071B001AA
WD-H43 Wide-converter  2072B001AA
FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set  7150A001AA
VFL-1...