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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)
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States
and may also be a registered trademark or trademark in other countries. IMAGEANYWARE is a trademark of Canon. “HDV” and “HDV” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). Other names and products not mentioned above may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their
respective companies. Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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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6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 Canada
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703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126 U.S.A.
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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
Accessory Shoe. 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
