Canon HV20 Camcorder User Manual


 
Menu Options Lists
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[AUTO], [ OFF]
Mode switch:
[ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER],
[OFF]
Mode switch:
[ON], [ OFF]
The image stabilizer compensates for
camcorder shake even at full telephoto.
The image stabilizer is designed to
compensate for a normal degree of
camcorder shake.
The image stabilizer may not be
effective when recording in dark places
using the [ NIGHT] recording program.
The image stabilizer cannot be turned
off when the mode switch is set to .
We recommend setting the image
stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a
tripod.
[ ON], [OFF]
Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.)
REC/IN SETUP
[ HDV], [ HDV(PF24)],
[DV(WIDE)], [DV(NORMAL)]
Selects the video standard of the
recording and in DV standard also the
aspect ratio.
[ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i
specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio.
[ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition
video at 1080i specifications for recording
with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps.
When combined with the [ CINE
MODE] recording program ( 45) to get
the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look
will be enhanced.
[ DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition
video with 16:9 aspect ratio.
[ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition
video with 4:3 aspect ratio.
We recommend not mixing recordings
made in different video standards on the
same tape.
During the playback of a recording
made in [ HDV(PF24)], will
appear on the screen (not ).
Playing back a widescreen recording:
TV
sets compatible with the Video ID-1
system will automatically switch to wide
(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the
aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play
back on a TV with normal aspect ratio
(4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting
accordingly ( 40).
AF AST LAMP
( 59)
FOCUS PRI.
( 55)
IMG STAB
SELF TIMER
( 60)
HD STANDARD