Canon Hv20 A Manual

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Recording
1This camcorder: Load the recorded 
cassette.
2Connected device: Load a blank 
cassette or disc and set the device 
to record pause mode.
3This camcorder: Locate the scene 
you wish to copy and pause the 
playback shortly before the scene.When the connection is recognized 
" HDV/DV" will be displayed. When 
the video output starts, the display will 
change to " HDV-OUT" or 
" DV-OUT" depending on the video 
output...

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5When the scene you wish to record 
appears, press  .Recording starts. 
6While recording, press   to 
pause the recording. In record pause, press   again to 
resume recording.
7Press   to stop recording.
8Connected device: Stop the 
playback.
IMPORTANT

  Depending on the analog signal sent from the 
connected device the input image may be 
distorted or not be displayed at all (for example, 
video input that includes anomalous signals 
such as ghost signals).

  Analog...

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Recording starts.
7While recording, press   to 
pause the recording. In record pause, press   again to 
resume recording. 
8Press   to stop recording.
9Connected device: Stop the 
playback.
IMPORTANT

  Blank sections may be recorded as 
anomalous picture.

  If the picture does not appear, disconnect the 
DV cable and restore the connection after a 
short while or turn the camcorder off and then 
on again.

  Do not connect any devices to the...

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NOTES

  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  You can also use the analog/digital 
conversion to transfer analog video recordings 
to a computer as digital video. The required 
equipment and operation is 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...

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Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams
Connecting to a Computer
USB Ter minalOpen the LCD panel cover to access.
HDV/DV Ter minalCheck the type and orientation of the terminal and 
make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected 
Device
1Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with an 
USB port.
USB Cable (Supplied)
2Output connection (Signal Flow...

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Transferring Video Recordings
You can transfer recordings to a computer 
using the HDV/DV terminal.
Equipment and System Requirements 

  A computer equipped with an 
IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 
(DV) capture board

  A DV cable (commercially available)

  Video editing software

  The appropriate driver
The standard of the video transferred 
depends on the standard of the original 
recording and the compatibility of the 
video editing software.
When...

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Transferring Still Images – Direct 
Transfer
With the supplied USB cable and the 
Digital Video Software, you can transfer 
still images to a computer simply by 
pressing  (print/share).
Preparations
The first time you connect the camcorder 
to the computer, you need to install the 
software and set the auto-launch setting. 
From the second time on, you will only 
need to connect the camcorder to the 
computer to transfer images.
1Install the supplied...

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AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS
When you select [ ALL IMAGES], 
[ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER 
ORDERS], all the relevant still images will 
be transferred to the computer in one 
batch and their thumbnails will be 
displayed on the computer.
Select ( ) a transfer option and 
press .
• The images are transferred and 
displayed on the computer.
• The camcorder returns to the transfer 
menu once the transfer is complete.
• To cancel the transfer, select ( ) 
[CANCEL] and press ( ) or...

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: The image selection screen 
appears.
FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN
1Select ( ) the still image you 
want to mark with a transfer order.
2Press ( ) to set the transfer order. A checkmark   appears in the box 
next to the transfer order symbol  . 
Press ( ) again to cancel the 
transfer order.
3Repeat steps 1-2 to mark additional 
images with transfer orders or 
press   twice to close the 
menu.
Erasing All Transfer Orders
Connecting to a Printer...

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  We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.

  Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.
Printing with the   (Print/Share) 
Button
You can print a still image without 
changing the settings simply by pressing 
.
1Select ( ) the still image you 
wish to print.
2Press .
• Printing starts. The   button 
flashes and stays on when the printing 
is completed.
• To continue printing, select ( ) 
another still image.
Selecting the Print Settings...