User manual CANON HV20

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-281 Instruction Manual English HDV Camcorder Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Mini Digital Video Cassette Editing Functions Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). · Digital Video Software External Connections Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 23 E Additional Information PAL 2 Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [. . . ] The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked. We do not recommend using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up. - The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on. Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. · Press LIGHT again to turn the mini video light off. Advanced Functions TO USE THE OPTIONAL VL-3 VIDEO LIGHT You can attach the optional VL-3 Video Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful video light the built-in mini video light. For details about attaching and using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the VL-3. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen. NOTES We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. The built-in mini video light will be disabled automatically when you attach the optional VL-3 Video Light. To use the built-in mini video light, set the switch on the VL-3 to OFF and then press LIGHT . 58 Other Functions Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK ( 8) Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level for the built-in or for an external microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording or playing back the tape. : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. FUNC. ( 21) Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK FUNC. MENU Mode switch: CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER ( 8) FUNC. ON appears. : 1 2 Press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. : Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown*. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you can cancel the self timer by turning off the camcorder. If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. · If [ MIC] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. · The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (green) will appear below it. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar Other Functions 59 3 4 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary. · Push the joystick ( ) toward to raise the audio recording level or push it ( ) toward to lower it. · As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark only occasionally. · When the 0 dB mark turns red, the sound may be distorted. [. . . ] Video shot with the [ HDV (PF25)] standard will be recorded on the tape as 50i. Video Recording System Memory Card Recording Media Size of Still Images miniSD Card2 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080, 848 x 480, 640 x 480 pixels General Information 99 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"). [. . . ]