Canon HV20 instruction manual Adjusting the LCD Screen, LCD Backlight, 180

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22Getting Started

Adjusting the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.

180°

90°

You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer.

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright.

Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings.

NOTES

This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen.

Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.

You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu ( 43).

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Contents HDV Camcorder Caméscope HDV Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones Cámara HDVImportant Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions IntroductionExample of Antenna Grounding AS What is the Cinema Mode? What is High-Definition Video?How to play back your HDV recordings? Enjoying High-Definition VideoTable of contents Editing Functions External ConnectionsTrouble? Additional InformationTrademark Acknowledgements Do’s and Don’tsConventions Used in the Manual About this ManualIntroduction About the Operating Modes SwitchAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide OperationIntroduction Protect your product Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Receive information on new products and promotionsComponents Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewDC in terminal Back view Top view Bottom viewGetting to Know the Camcorder OPEN/EJECTREW Wireless Controller WL-D87Date Search PauseRecording Movies Recording Still Images Screen DisplaysRecording program White balance Image effect Recording reminder Remaining battery chargeCard Access Display Remaining tapePlaying Movies Viewing Still Images END Search Date SearchGetting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting StartedCharging, Recording and Playback Times PreparationsInserting and Removing a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a TapeInsert the cassette Use only commercially available miniSD cardsWireless Controller Preparing the CamcorderLCD Backlight Adjusting the LCD ScreenYou can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Changing the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AMRecording Recording MoviesHolding the lock button pressed Basic Down, set Switch toRecording Still Images Press Photo fully10x Optical Zoom Speed 3 when Variable is selectedZooming To zoom in telephotoPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Press / to begin the playbackUsing Headphones Adjusting the Volume Speaker and HeadphonesPush the joystick toward + or to adjust the volume PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AVReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating Scenes by Recording Date Stop the playback before using this functionPress or on the wireless controller Locating the End of the Last ScenePush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Viewing Still ImagesImage Jump Basic FunctionsSlideshow Magnifying the Playback ImageSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward TMenu Options Lists FUNC. Menu OptionsLW FINE/1920x1080 FINE/640x480SW FINE/848x480 Normal AF Setup MenusWith Instant AF the autofocus FunctionsHDV AutoOFF Dvnormal2sec NO, YES CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INITNormal TV 480i, 1080i/480i AV, PhonesAdvanced Functions Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV TerminalPeaking GridgryOFF Camera DataDEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski LOW VOLUME, OFFTürkçe Recording Programs Using the Recording ProgramsThis mode to record Use this mode to record Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only DetailsRecording Program Only settings other than Cine Mode Mode switchIcon of the currently selected FUNC. Desired optionAPERTURE-PRIO.AE Available Aperture ValuesSHUTTER-PRIO.AE PortraitManual Exposure Adjustment Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment White Balance Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programsFocus Assist Functions Press Focus . MF appearsImage Effects Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuProcedure below White BalanceStill Image Recording Options Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Image EffectImage Quality/Size Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesStill I.REC OFF Press Photo Light Metering ModeRecording option Capturing a Still Image from the Playback PictureONAiAF Mode switch Light Metering ModeCamera Setup Focus PRI Automatic Focus PriorityContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Drive ModeMode switch except for Fireworks recording program SINGLESelecting the Data Code Other FunctionsOn-Screen Displays FunctionsPixel Count Shadows Highlights FlashReading the Histogram Display To OFFMini Video Light Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screenPress Light Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer Audio Recording LevelDisplay Setup Audio Level Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Using an External MicrophonePower supply. You can connect almost Digital Effect SettingApplying Protecting Still Images Still Image OptionsErasing Still Images Erasing a Single ImagePress Protect The image selection screen appears Initializing the Memory CardFUNC. Protect Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INITAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams HDV/DV TerminalPin High Definition TV Sets HdtvExternal Connections Hdmi cable Commercially availableStandard Definition TV Sets Terminal on Connecting Cable CamcorderDV Cable Pin Commercially available Playback on a TV Screen PLAY/OUT Setup menu option listConnecting Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRSetting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderAnalog Line-In Recording While recording, press / to pause the recording When the scene you wish to record appears, pressDigital Video Dubbing Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playbackConverting the Video Copyright SignalAnalog/Digital Conversion Connected devicesConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Open the LCD panel cover to accessTransferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeEquipment and System Requirements Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the auto-launch setting Pressing print/shareSelect a transfer option Press To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressTransfer Orders Images are transferred and displayed on the computerFUNC. Transfer Order Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL ErasePrinting with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsTrimming settings 82 Paper settings Select the still image you wish to print Press9- or Select the desired setting option and pressSelect , Print and press 16-UP1Print Orders Trimming SettingsPrint setting menu Select , Trimming and press Change the size of the trimming frameMake sure that Print is selected and press Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersSelect Print and press Erasing All Print OrdersProblem Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Trouble?Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, DateInput Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads When connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv usingSpecification for the COMP.OUT setting Stop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connectedEditing Memory Card Operation ProblemPrinting OthersMessage Explanation/Solution List of MessagesDirect Print Related Messages Hardware Error Readjust TrimmingPrinter Error Paper Lever ErrorTreat the battery pack with care Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack CamcorderMemory Card About the battery terminal coverCassette Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryHours with the switch set to Cleaning the Camcorder Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Video Heads StoragePower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationCB-2LW Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedVFL-1 Video Flash Light WD-H43 Wide-converterFS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set VL-3 Video LightWS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Product Codes Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AASystem SpecificationsHV20 Memory CardPower/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery Pack Input/Output TerminalsHDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shooting End Search Erasing still images Error messagesIndex USB terminal Night recording program Normal TV 43Additional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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