Canon Hf G20 Owners Manual

Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
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Audio Equalizer
You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low-
frequency range and selecting one of 3 available levels. The audio equalizer settings are only available 
when recording sound using the built-in microphone.
POINTS TO CHECK
•Set [ — Audio Scene] to [ „ Custom Setting] ( A68).
1 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [MENU]  > p  >  [Built-in Mic Freq. Response]
2 Touch the desired...

Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
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Audio Mix
When recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with external audio from the MIC 
terminal and adjust the mix balance for original sound effects. The external audio input can be from the 
optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, a commercially available external microphone or from an 
external audio player (analog Line In).
1 Connect the external source to the MIC terminal.
2 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] >  p  >  [MIC...

Using Headphones
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Using Headphones
Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are 
connected to the AV OUT/× terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video 
output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the 
terminal from AV output to  × (headphones) output. Do not connect the headphones to the 
AV O U T / × terminal if the Ó  icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such...

Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
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Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to 
expand its functionality. For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, 
refer to Optional Accessories  (A 170). For details about how to attach and use the accessories, refer 
also to the instruction manual of the accessory used.
1 Open the mini advanced shoe cover.
2 Attach the optional accessory to the mini...

Using an External Microphone
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Using an External Microphone
When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the 
camcorder’s internal machinery. When recording outside, the built-in microphone may pick up 
excessive noise from wind. In such cases, we recommend using an external microphone with a wind 
screen.
Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo 
Microphone
Using the SM-V1* you can add a sense of depth and presence to your...

Using an External Microphone
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Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone
Using the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance 
exceeding the practical range of the built-in microphone. You can also mix and record audio from the 
WM-V1 with audio from the built-in microphone. For details about using the WM-V1, refer to the 
instruction manual supplied with the microphone.
Using Commercially Available Microphones
You can also use commercially available condenser microphones...

Using an External Video Light
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Using an External Video Light
You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you need to record movies 
in dark locations.
Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.
• Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe  (A 74). 
• º  will appear on the screen when you turn on th e optional video light (ON or AUTO). For details 
about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used.
• The optional VFL-2...

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
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Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal.
1 Open the [Color Bars & Test Tone] screen.
[FUNC.] > [MENU] >  r  >  [Color Bars & Test Tone]
2 Touch the desired option and then touch [ X].
Options
( Default value)
Operating modes:
[ j Off]Select this option if you do not intend to use the color bars or audio reference signal.
[ Color Bars]Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern.
[...

Video Scopes
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Video Scopes
The camcorder can display a simplified waveform monitor. It can also display an edge monitor* to help 
you focus. The video scopes appear only on the LCD screen. They do not appear in the viewfinder or 
on an external monitor.
* The edge monitor looks at the focus of the entire picture and displays the results as a waveform.
Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [’Programmed AE] Recording 
Program
1 Make sure the recording program is [ ’Programmed AE].
[FUNC.]  > [Rec....

Video Snapshot
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Video Snapshot
Record a series of short scenes. Then, play back your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite 
background music (A110).
The default length of a video snapshot scene is 4 seconds but you can change it to 2 or 8 seconds, or 
to the length recommended for the selected story scene (category) in Story Creator, with the  r >  
[Video Snapshot Length] setting.
1 Open the [Video Snapshot] screen.
[FUNC.]  > [¦ Video Snapshot]
• Alternatively, you can set an assignable button...