Canon Hv20 A Manual

 Connecting to a Printer
External Connections
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Printing after Changing the Print Settings
1If the joystick guide does not appear 
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward  .
• The print setting menu appears.
• Depending on the printer, the 
message “BUSY.” may appear before 
the camcorder displays the print 
setting menu.
3In the print settings menu, select 
( ,  ) the setting you want to 
change and press ( ).
4Select ( ) the desired setting 
option and press ( ).
5Select ( ,...

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- Images recorded with the camcorder but 
edited on a computer.
- Images whose file names were changed.
- Images not recorded with this camcorder.

  Observe the following precautions during 
printing:
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer.
- Do not change the position of the  /  
switch.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not remove the memory card.

  If the message “BUSY.” does not disappear, 
disconnect the USB cable and restore the 
connection after a...

 Connecting to a Printer
External Connections
83
: The image selection screen 
appears.
FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN
1Select ( ) the still image you 
want to mark with a print order.
2Press ( ) to set the print order. The number of copies appears in 
orange in the box next to the print 
order symbol  .
3Set ( ) the number of copies 
desired and press ( ).
To cancel the print order, set ( ) the 
number of copies to 0.
4Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional 
images with print orders or press   twice to...

84Trouble? 
Additional Information 
Trouble?
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer 
or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
Power Source
Recording/Playback
Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
• Camcorder will not turn on.
• The camcorder switches off by itself.
• The cassette compartment  cover will not open.
• The LCD/viewfinder switches  on and off. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 18
Attach the battery pack...

 Trouble?85
Additional Information
Recording
Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the 
plasma TV. –
Video noise appears on the TV 
screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, 
keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the 
power or antenna cables of the TV.  –
The tape stops during record 
pause or playback pause. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will...

86Trouble? 
Playback
Problem Solution
During playback there is video 
noise.Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 94
Pressing the playback button 
does not start playback. Load a cassette. 20
Set the camcorder to  . 29
Tape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen). 
Rewind the tape. 20
No sound from the built-in 
speaker. Open the LCD panel. –
Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the joystick 
and joystick guide in   mode. 30
When playing back a tape 
recorded in HDV...

 Trouble?87
Additional Information
Memor y Card Operation
Printing
Editing
Others
Problem Solution
Memory card cannot be 
inserted.Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the 
memory card over and reinsert it. 20
Cannot record on the memory 
card. Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or 
replace the memory card. 64
Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memory card. 65
The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 
Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET]...

88Trouble? 
List of Messages
Some error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds.
Message Explanation/Solution
SET THE TIME ZONE, 
DATE AND TIMEYou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message 
appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time 
zone, date and time. 24
CHANGE THE BATTERY 
PA C K Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 18
THE TAPE IS SET FOR 
ERASURE PREVENTION Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the...

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Additional InformationDirect Print Related Messages
NOTES
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error 
message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.
IN CARD POSITION You pressed   while recording still images (  mode). –
NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.  Set the [FILE NOS.] option to [RESET] and erase all the images on 
the memory card or initialize it. 64...

90Trouble? 
SET  PRINT ORDER No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order.  
READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings.
PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the error still persists, refer to the printer’s instruction manual and 
contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.
HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the...