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Cmara HDV Camscope HDV

HDV Camcorder

Digital Video Cassette

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Digital Video Software

Version 23 Instruction Manual
Important Usage Instructions

Introduction

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! 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 A systems 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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 a particular 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 a circuit 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 B limits 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 U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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 products enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk 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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HDV Camcorder HV20 A and all its accessories.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. Cleaning 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. Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. Avoid 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. Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations. Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

Locating Scenes by Recording Date
You can locate the change of the date/ time zone with the date search function.

Press or controller.

on the wireless
Stop the playback before using this function.
Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times). To cancel the search press STOP. NOTES
Recordings shorter than 1 minute per date/ time zone cannot be located with this function. Date search may not function if the date, time or data code are not correctly displayed. If there are sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work correctly.
1 Press FUNC. 2 Select ( ) [ 3
END SEARCH] and press ( ). Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). END SEARCH appears. The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape. To cancel the search press. NOTES
End search cannot be used once you remove the cassette. If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end search may not work correctly.
Avoid the following actions while the card access display appears on screen, and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. The following may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on or uploaded from a computer. - Images whose file names have been changed.
Image Jump Basic Functions
down, set the switch to PLAY. Move the / switch to (memory card).
You can jump ahead to a specific image without having to browse all images one by one.
TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES

3 Select (

) the still image. You can use the joystick to move through the still images even if the joystick guide above does not appear on the screen.
Push the joystick ( ) or ( ) and hold it pressed down. Release the joystick when the running number gets to the number of the image you want to display.
TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward

) to display it.

return to moving between single images. Move the zoom lever toward T. The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed.
)[ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]. Jump ( ) the number of images selected. Press ( ) to close the image jump screen and display the image. You can press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide.

[ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] You can select the video standard to use when connecting to an external device using the HDV/DV terminal. [ HDV/DV]: Switch automatically between standards to match the original standard of the recordings. [ DV LOCKED]: All video output will be in DV standard (recordings made in HDV will be down-converted). Select the [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] settings according to the specifications you want to use for
About the [HDMI OUT] display [HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in other modes). This is not a selectable menu option, but rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. For further details about the HDMI connection, refer to 69.
Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal
Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on the Tape [ HDV [ DV [ AUTO] or [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV] [ 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] [PLAYBACK STD] Setting AUTO] or [ HDV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i]
Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal
Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on the Tape [ HDV [ DV [ AUTO] or [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV] [ [ DV LOCKED] HDV/DV] or DV LOCKED] [PLAYBACK STD] Setting AUTO] or [ HDV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV/DV]
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)

DISPLAY SETUP

BRIGHTNESS
in order to allow you to focus manually more easily. Using the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card.

AUDIO LEVEL

Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick. Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings.

MARKERS

[ OFF], [ LEVEL(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen. The markers are available in white or gray. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card.

TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED
When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture to the desired value.

Shutter speed guidelines

1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect HDV (PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 1/60 with cinema effect HDV (PF24)] 1/48, 1/60 1/60
For recording subjects in dark places.

For general recordings.

1/100 1/100 For recording indoor sports scenes. 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/250, 1/500 For recording from within a car or train, or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days.
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. POINTS TO CHECK ( Mode switch: 10)
Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed [ 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/250 second, etc.
Available Aperture Values
[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] NOTES
When the mode switch is set to , the joystick guide will not appear. Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number display will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but the image quality may be lower, and the autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] - The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.
Icon of the currently selected Recording Program
Last icon on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene)

Desired option

Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of the image may change abruptly. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT] For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ FLUORESCENT H] For recording under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance for special situations not covered by the other options. The custom white balance will ensure that white subjects appear white under various lighting conditions.
Icon of the currently selected White Balance Desired option*

Image Effects

You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast of your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( 10)
* When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the procedure below.
TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE
1 Point the camcorder at a white
object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder. Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu. Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs)
[ [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] VIVID]
Records with no image enhancing effects. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
Still Image Recording Options

NEUTRAL]

Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [ [ LOW SHARPENING] SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Records subjects with softened outlines. Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. [ CUSTOM] Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the image. [COL.DEPTH]: () Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality [BRIGHTN.]: () Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture [CONTRAST]: () Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade [SHARPNESS]: () Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images
Still images are recorded on the memory card using the JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. ( 10)

Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone; it may appear on the screen.
You can preview the digital effects on the screen while making the selection. When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program.

Setting

TO FADE IN
Push the joystick ( ) toward D.EFFECTS. :.in record pause mode, then press START/STOP to start recording with a fade in. :.in playback pause mode, then press / to fade in and start the playback.
Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect ** Desired digital effect.*

TO FADE OUT

Push the joystick ( ) toward D.EFFECTS. :.while recording, then press START/STOP to fade out and pause the recording. :.during playback, then press / to fade out and pause the playback.
* You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing FUNC. **The icon of the selected effect appears.

Applying

Depending on the operation mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon.

TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT

Push the joystick ( ) toward D.EFFECTS. :.while recording or in record pause mode. :.during playback. :.and then press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.
D.EFFECTS. If D.EFFECTS does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. The icon of the selected effect turns green. Push the joystick ( ) toward D.EFFECTS again to deactivate the fader/effect.

Still Image Options

Editing Functions Still Image Options

Erasing Still Images

Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.
While reviewing the image immediately after recording: 1 Push the joystick ( ) toward. 2 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press ( ).

Erasing All Images

Protected images will not be deleted even if you erase all images. ( 10)
Protected images cannot be erased.

Erasing a Single Image

MENU CARD OPERATIONS ERASE ALL IMAGES
1 If the joystick guide does not appear 2 3
on screen, press ( ) to display it. Push the joystick ( ) toward. Select ( ) [ERASE] and press ( ).

Protecting Still Images

Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording
You can erase the last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). ( 10) You can protect still images from accidental erasure. ( IMPORTANT

Initializing the memory card ( 65) will permanently erase all recorded still images, even the protected ones.

PROTECT Press ( )

Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.
[ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears.
FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN

1 Select ( 2

) the still image you want to protect. Press ( ) to protect the still image. appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased. Press ( ) again to cancel the image protection. Repeat steps 1-2 to protect additional images or press FUNC. twice to close the menu.
MENU CARD OPERATIONS INITIALIZE INITIALIZE or COMPL.INIT.
Initializing the Memory Card
Initialize new memory cards when you use them for the first time. You may also choose to initialize a memory card to erase all the files in contains. The regular initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data. If you need to completely erase all the data, select instead the complete initialization option [COMPL.INIT.]. IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card will erase all still images, even the protected ones. The original still images cannot be recovered. When you feel the time it takes to record on or read from the memory card has become too long, we recommend you select the complete initialization. The complete initialization may take a few minutes, depending on the capacity of the memory card.
Press ( ) to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem.
Connecting to a TV or VCR

Connection Diagrams

Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. AV/ Terminal
COMPONENT OUT Terminal The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection type 1 do not forget the audio connections using the AV/ terminal. HDV/DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. Use only HDMI cables marked with the logo.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder.
The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer. - Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card.
Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet
When using Canon printers, you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended [ PAGE LAYOUT] settings depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.
[ PAPER SIZE] Canon Printer Series PIXMA SELPHY DS SELPHY CP SELPHY ES
[CREDITCARD] 2-, 4- or [8-UP]2 2-, 4- or [8-UP]3
[9 x 13 cm] 2- or [4-UP] 2- or [4-UP]
[10 x 14.8 cm] 2-, 4-, 9- or [16-UP]1 2- or [4-UP] 2- or [4-UP]

[A4] [4-UP]

You can also use the special photo sticker sheets. When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use [2-UP] or [4-UP]. 3 With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special photo sticker sheets.
- 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 short while.

3 Move ( 4

, ) the trimming frame. After setting the trimming frame, press FUNC. to return to the print menu. NOTES

Trimming Settings

Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings. 1 In the print setting menu ( 80), select ( , ) [TRIMMING] and press ( ). The trimming frame appears.
About the color of the trimming frame: - White: No trimming settings. - Green: Recommended trimming size. The size of the trimming frame may differ depending on the image size, paper size or borders settings. The trimming setting applies only to one image. The trimming setting is canceled in the following cases: - When you turn off the camcorder. - When you disconnect the USB cable. - When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size. - When you change any of the [PAPER] settings. You may not be able to set the trimming settings for a still image not recorded with this camcorder.

Text displays do not appear on the TV. Tape is running, but image will not appear on the TV screen.

Memory Card Operation

Memory card cannot be inserted. Cannot record on the memory card.
Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or replace the memory card. Memory card was not initialized. Initialize the memory card. The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. 65
Memory card cannot be played back. Image cannot be erased. flashes in red.

Set the camcorder to

Image is protected. Cancel the protection. Card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if flashing persists.

Printing

The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected.
Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.

Editing

Cannot record with this camcorder video input from an external video device connected to the HDV/DV terminal using a DV cable. Set [AV DV] to [OFF].
39 Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Dubbing may work using the AV/ terminal.

Others

A rattling can be heard from the camcorder.
The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off. This is not a malfunction.

List of Messages

Some error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds.

Message

SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION REMOVE THE CASSETTE CHECK THE HDV/DV INPUT
(Appears only if a DV cable is connected)

Explanation/Solution

You 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. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. Cassette is protected. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch. Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape. Remove the cassette and reinsert it. The DV cable is not correctly connected to the HDV/DV terminal, or the connected digital device is turned off. The video input signal is in a different television system (PAL or SECAM). Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Condensation has been detected in the camcorder. Remove the cassette. Tape reached the end. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder. The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder. Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of the video input signal. Change the [PLAYBACK STD] setting to match the video input signal. Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of the recording you tried to play back. Change the [PLAYBACK STD] to match the recording standard of the tape. Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. There is no memory card in the camcorder. No images are recorded on the memory card. A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. The error may be temporary. If the message disappears after 4 seconds and flashes red, turn the camcorder off, remove the card and reinsert the card. If changes to green or yellow, you can continue recording/playback. Memory card is full. Erase some images to free some space or replace the memory card. 24

CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED PLAYBACK STD LOCKED INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT PLAYBACK STD LOCKED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE NO CARD NO IMAGES CARD ERROR

CARD FULL

IN CARD POSITION NAMING ERROR
You pressed START/STOP while recording still images ( mode). 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. The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method other than that compatible with this camcorder (JPEG). You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order. You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to less than 1800. If a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it and then restore the connection. You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape. You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape. May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog line-in recording.
UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER ERROR PRINT ORDER ERROR CANNOT TRANSFER! TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED
Direct Print Related Messages
About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printers error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printers operation panel, refer to the printers instruction manual.

PAPER ERROR

There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. Alternatively, if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print. Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper. The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing. There is a problem with the ink. The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink. The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing. Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another camcorder, with a different compression, or was edited on a computer.
NO PAPER PAPER JAM INK ERROR NO INK LOW INK LEVEL INK ABSORBER FULL FILE ERROR CANNOT PRINT!
SET PRINT ORDER READJUST TRIMMING PRINTER ERROR

No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order. You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings. Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the error still persists, refer to the printers instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. Cancel printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the printer is equipped with a battery, it might be exhausted. In such case, turn off the printer, replace the battery and turn it back on. The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection. When you are printing using the button, check the print settings. Or, you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images. Reduce the number of images. The print setting cannot be used for printing with the The printer is in use. Check the printer status. Paper lever error occurred. Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position. Close the printer cover securely. No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective. button.

HARDWARE ERROR

COMMUNICATION ERROR
CHECK PRINT SETTINGS PRINTER IN USE PAPER LEVER ERROR PRINTER COVER OPEN NO PRINTHEAD

Dos and Donts

Handling Precautions

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 camcorder pointed at a bright subject. Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The camcorder is not waterproof avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens. Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment. Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.

Battery Pack

DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care.
Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). Do not expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C (140 F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. Do not try to disassemble or modify it. Do not drop or knock it. Do not get it wet. Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth. Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time (about 1 year) can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance, we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C (86 F). If you do not use the battery pack for long periods, charge and discharge it fully at least once a year. If you have more than one battery pack, perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs. Although the battery packs operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F), the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 C (50 F to 86 F). At cold temperatures, performance will temporarily decline. Warm it in your pocket before use.

For California, USA only: The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate for details.
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder, however, it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the switch set to.

Lithium Button Battery

WARNING! The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 C (212 F) or incinerate the battery. Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with Duracell2025. Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations.
Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit. Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage. Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion.

Maintenance/Others

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 Digital Videocassette HDVM-E63PR, etc.) and cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette. Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder. Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty video heads.
Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper.
LCD Screen and I.AF sensor
Clean the LCD screen and the I.AF sensor using a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth. Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.

Storage

If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 C (86 F).

Memory Card

Recording Media Size of Still Images miniSD Cardx 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480 pixels
Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.23 compliant, DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG (compression: Super Fine, Fine, Normal) 2 This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 2 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards. 3 This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called Exif Print). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorders image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. File Format

Input/Output Terminals

AV/ Terminal 3.5 mm minijack (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output) Video: 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalanced Audio: output: -10 dBV (47 kohms load/3 kohms or less) input: -10 dBV/40 kohms or more mini-B 4 pin (IEEE1394 standard), input/output Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p/75 ohms Chrominance (PB/PR (CB/CR)): 350 mVp-p 1080i (D3) / 480i (D1) compatible HDMI type A connector (19 pins), output only 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with 600 ohm microphone)/5 kohms or more
USB Terminal HDV/DV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal
HDMI Terminal MIC Terminal

Power/Others

Power supply (rated) Power consumption (HDV, AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 4.3 W (viewfinder), 4.5 W (LCD screen, normal brightness) C (F) 88 x 80 x 138 mm (3.5 x 3.2 x 5.4 in.) excluding the grip belt 535 g (1.2 lb.)
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature Dimensions Weight V AC, 50/60 Hz 17 W 8.4 V DC, 1.5 A C (F) 52 x 90 x 29 mm (2.1 x 3.5 x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.)

BP-2L13 Battery Pack

Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC C (F) 1,200 mAh 33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.) 60 g (2.1 oz.)
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
16:9 aspect ratio. 38 24p Cinema Mode (24 fps progressive). 38, 46 6-second auto date. Point AiAF (Autofocus). 55
Data code. 57 Date and time. 25 Date search. 32 Daylight saving time. 24 Digital effects. 62 Digital video input (DV dubbing). 72 Digital zoom. 37 Direct print. 79 Direct transfer. 77 Drive mode. 56 DV audio mode. 39 DV recording mode. 39

DS VH-57X Ver. 2.0 with optional interchangeable gg-holder plates
for Canon EOS extension tubes focal flange ready!
for Canon Ee-S / Ee-A focusing screen
for custom made focusing element i.e. wax-gg, acrylic-gg, light shaping diffusor.
for Nikon D (red dot) focusing screen
Tutorial for Canon HV20 with VH-57X
(may also work with other cams like Sony HC1.) How to build a compact vibrating 35mm dof adapter with interchangeable ggs for the Canon HV20.
2007 by Daniel Schweinert - ilm1@gmx.de - http://www.jetsetmodels.info/news.htm
If you want to make your 35mm dof adapter dust sealed then do it now because later it wont be that easy. Go and buy yourself a 49mm UV-Filter it has to be multicoated, dont buy a cheap one or you will get some nasty internal reflections or streaks in your adapter. Put the UV-Filter on a flat surface and gently push on the basering of the VH-57X until the UV-Filter is completely inside the basering of the VH-57X.
Use some drops of super glue or jb-weld to fix the VH-57X to the bayonetring of the Canon EOS extension tubes. Put the glue around the edge of the basering. Also check that the VH-57X is aligned with the bayonet ring. The red dot should point upwards.
If you bought the optional Nikon D gg-holder plate then read on. If you have the Canon Ee-S or Ee-A gg-holder plate than go on to the next step. Push the Nikon D focusing screen into the gg-holder plate it should stay fixed without gluing. If not than use some drops of hot glue to fix the Nikon D screen in place. Fix the the gg-holder plate with the Nikon D screen inside to the VH-57X basic unit. Use the 2 small screws to fix the gg-holder plate. The matte side of the Nikon D should face upwards.
Use one drop of hotglue in each corner to fix the Canon Ee-S / Ee-A screen to the gg-holder plate. (Dont use superglue the gases will destroy your focusing screen) The small pin should be on the left side! Use the 2 screws to fix the gg-holder plate. Be careful and dont push too hard on the screws or you may break the carbon pins!
Take ring nr. 2 and screw it on the bayonet ring like in the pic. Drill a small hole into ring nr. 2 for the cables. You can also drill the hole on the right side where the green arrow points at. Then you have later more space for soldering the coiled cable. The important part here is to let the cables of the motor long enough to vibrate properly. I bend them to the left and right like in the bottom pic.
Because the Canon EOS extension tubes have a non standard threading of 60mm you have to do a workaround. I found out that a 55mm UV-Filter fits exactly the Canon EOS tubes. Use the JB-Weld glue to fix the 55mm UV-Filter inside ring nr. 1 to get a standard threading of 55mm. (Tip: Put some coins under the UV-Filter to get the right height!) If you dont want to glue I also offer now 55-60mm Step-Up rings. The HV20 Achromat unit (Item: HV20ACHR1) includes already the 55-60mm Step-Up ring.
ring 1 with 55mm UV-Filter

ring 3

ring 2 with hole

bayonet ring

Screw ring nr. 3 over ring nr. 2 and finally screw ring nr. 1 with the 55mm UV-Filter made in step 6. In the end add also a 55mm Circular polarizing filter (without the glass). You need it only for aligning the adapter horizontally to your camcorder. Then put a step-up ring from 43mm - 55mm for the HV20. I also added a small achromat to eliminate the barrel distortion. You can still focus without achromat on the gg but you will notice a slight barrel distortion in your footage. If you also want that achromat you can get it from www.surplushed.com its the L4673. The appropriate holder with the 43-55mm Step-Up ring you can get from me. Check my homepage for the L4673-2 holder.
Im not going here into much detail. Solder the coiled cable to the motor and glue it to the ring - to avoid pulling it out. Buy a battery case and solder the other end of the coiled cable to it. Fix the battery case with velcro to the handstrap of the HV20. Inside the battery case you can also implement a switch and my micro-rheostat for adjusting the vibration.
Nikon to Canon EOS Manfrotto 293 telephoto lens holder If you want to use different lenses i.e. Nikon, Contax-Yashica, Pentax, Leica, M42, Olympus, Canon FD. then buy one of these adapter mounts. You can find them very cheap (10-20 USD) in ebay. I choosed the Canon EOS tubes because they can take many lenses with these adapter mounts. So you always can change to different lenses without modifying your dof adapter. Nikon to Canon EOS Canon FD to Canon EOS M42 to Canon EOS. Also for safety reasons I recommend using a telephoto lens holder i.e. Manfrotto 293 or search for cheaper ones. Without a telephoto lens holder your risk to break the 43mm plastic threading of your Canon HV20.
I hope you understand this little tutorial. If something is not clear just ask! If you need parts or custom made things contact me via e-mail I have a little cnc-machine that can do some pretty nice things :-) Have fun Daniel Schweinert

e-mail: ilm1@gmx.de

PARTS LIST (compact vibrating DOF adapter for Canon HV20 or other small camcorders) (you can obtain from me www.jetsetmodels.info/news.htm) 1x VH-57X (incl. Motor and Canon Ee-S / Ee-A or Nikon-D gg-holder plate) 1x Micro-Rheostat 20 or 50 Ohm (for adjusting the vibration) 1x Switch 1x L4673-2 achromat holder + 43-55mm Step-Up ring (Get the achromat from www.surplushed.com its the L4673) (get it from ebay or your local-photo / electronics store) 1x Coiled cable 1x Battery 1.2V Ni-MH 1x Battery holder 1x Battery case 1x 49mm UV-Filter (multicoated i.e. Hoya, Marumi, B+W.) 1x 55mm UV-Filter (the cheapest one take out the glass) 1x Canon EOS extension tubes 1x Canon Ee-A or Ee-S focusing screen 1x 55mm CPL circular polarizing filter (the cheapest one and take out the glass) If you want to use different lenses i.e Nikon youll need also this: Nikon to EOS mount adapter I recommend also a telephoto lens support: Manfrotto 293 or cheaper one i.e. Nikon lenses: 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm (f1:1.4 or the cheaper ones f1:1.8) Dont use lenses that are slower (above f1:2.8) or you will get hotspot or vignetting.

UPDATE 18.Sept.2007

Do you want the highest possible image quality from your dof adapter?
If you want higher quality and distortion free images and better edge to edge sharpness then some little changes are necessary. 1. First you will need 2 extension tubes instead of one. 2. Instead of the surplushed achromat, L4673-2 holder, 55mm CPL filter and 43-55mm Step-Up ring youll need only the high quality HV20 Zeiss Achromat unit (Item: HV20ACHR1) See the updated parts list below:
PARTS LIST (high quality vibrating DOF adapter for Canon HV20 or other small camcorders) (parts you can obtain from me www.jetsetmodels.info/news.htm) 1x VH-57X (incl. Motor and Canon Ee-S / Ee-A or Nikon-D gg-holder plate) 1x MR-50 (Micro-Rheostat 50 Ohm for adjusting the vibration) 1x Switch 1x HV20ACHR1 (HV20 Zeiss Achromat unit incl. 43-55mm, 55-60mm Step-Up rings, 55mm rotateable ring, no more gluing necessary. Check out my homepage for more infos about the HV20 Zeiss Achromat unit. (get it from ebay or your local-photo / electronics store) 1x Coiled cable 1x Battery 1.2V Ni-MH 1x Battery holder 1x Battery case 1x 49mm UV-Filter (multicoated i.e. Hoya, Marumi, B+W.) 2x Canon EOS extension tubes 1x Canon Ee-A or Ee-S focusing screen
The adapter will be a little longer but you will get the highest possible quality by using the HV20 Zeiss Achromat unit and the rings shown below.