Canon Hv20 A Manual

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
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  This setting will be unavailable while 
the camcorder is connected to an 
external device using the HDMI cable.
[ L/R] , [  L/L], [  R/R]
You can select the audio channel to use 
during the playback of a tape with audio 
recorded on two channels.
[ L/R]: Left and Right channels 
(stereo) / Main + Sub tracks (bilingual).
[ L/L]: Left channel only (stereo) / Main 
track only (bilingual).
[ R/R]: Right channel only (stereo) / 
Sub track only (bilingual).
[...

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  This setting will be unavailable while 
the camcorder is connected to an 
external device using the HDMI cable.
[  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...

 Menu Options Lists
Advanced Functions
43
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUP
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.
[ 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...

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[DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], 
[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], 
[ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], 
[ ], [ ], [ ], 
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], 
[]
[ON] , [ OFF]
The demonstration mode displays the 
camcorder’s main features. It starts 
automatically when the camcorder is 
powered with the power adapter if you 
leave it turned on without loading a 
recording media for more than 5 minutes.

  To cancel the demo mode once it 
started, press any button, turn off the 
camcorder or load a recording...

 Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
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Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs
Auto
The camcorder adjusts the focus, 
exposure and other settings 
automatically, allowing you to just 
point and shoot.
Special Scene Recording Programs ( 47)
[ PORTRAIT]The camcorder uses a 
large aperture, achieving a 
focus on the subject while 
blurring other distracting 
details.[SNOW]Use this mode to record 
in bright ski resorts. It 
prevents the subject from 
being underexposed.[CINE MODE]*
Give a...

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 Flexible Recording: Changing the 
Aper ture and Shutter Speed 
Use the automatic exposure (AE) 
program or give priority to the exposure 
value or the shutter speed.
POINTS TO CHECK
*: Only settings other than 
[ CINE MODE].
Mode switch: 
Options Default value
*  only.
TO SET THE APER TURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED
When you select [ SHUTTER-
PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], 
a numeric value will appear next to the 
recording program icon. 
1If the joystick guide appears on the...

 Recording Programs
Advanced Functions
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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.
...

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djusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 48

  [ NIGHT]
- Moving subjects may leave a trailing 
afterimage.
- Picture quality may not be as good as in other 
modes.
- White points may appear on the screen.
- Autofocus may not work as well as in other 
modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

  [ SNOW]/[ BEACH]
- The subject may become overexposed on 
cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the 
image on the screen.

  [ FIREWORKS]
- To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend 
using a...

 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Advanced Functions
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Mode switch:   (except for the 
[ FIREWORKS] recording program).
1If the joystick guide does not appear 
on screen, press ( ) to display it.
2Push the joystick ( ) toward [EXP].
• If [EXP] does not appear on the 
joystick guide, repeatedly push the 
joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display 
the joystick guide in the illustration 
above.
• The exposure adjustment indicator  and the neutral value “±0” 
appear on the screen.
• If you...

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1Adjust the zoom.
2In autofocus mode, keep   
pressed down for more than 2 
seconds.
•  appears.
•Pressing again will return the 
camcorder to autofocus.
• Operating the zoom or the FOCUS 
dial will return the camcorder to 
manual focus adjustment (MF).
Focus Assist Functions
The focus assist function will magnify the 
center of the picture and emphasize the 
outlines of the objects on screen 
(peaking) to make it easier for you to 
focus manually....