Canon HV20 Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color, Automatic Backlight Correction

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48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

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-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.

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-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

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-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod

especially in , as the shutter speed slows down.

Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color

Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction

At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this you can use the automatic backlight correction or manually adjust the exposure.

Automatic Backlight Correction

When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button.

Press BLC .

appears.

Press BLC again to end the backlight correction mode.

Manual Exposure Adjustment

POINTS TO CHECK

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Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual Conventions Used in the ManualIntroduction Switch About the Joystick and the Joystick GuideAbout the Operating Modes OperationSupplied Accessories Getting to Know the CamcorderIntroduction Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotionsComponents Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the CamcorderDC in terminal OPEN/EJECTWireless Controller WL-D87 Date SearchREW PauseScreen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still ImagesRecording program White balance Image effect Remaining battery charge Card Access DisplayRecording reminder Remaining tapePlaying Movies Viewing Still Images END Search Date SearchCharging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderGetting Started Getting StartedCharging, Recording and Playback Times PreparationsInserting and Removing a Tape Insert the cassetteInserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cardsWireless Controller Preparing the CamcorderAdjusting the LCD Screen You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menuLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsUsing the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu First Time Settings Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SetupSelect DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and press DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AMRecording Recording MoviesDown, set Switch to Recording Still ImagesHolding the lock button pressed Basic Press Photo fullySpeed 3 when Variable is selected Zooming10x Optical Zoom To zoom in telephotoPlayback Playing Back MoviesPress to rewind or to fast forward the tape Press / to begin the playbackAdjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones Push the joystick toward + or to adjust the volumeUsing Headphones PLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AVReturning to a Pre-marked Position Stop the playback before using this function Press or on the wireless controllerLocating Scenes by Recording Date Locating the End of the Last SceneViewing Still Images Image JumpPush the joystick or and hold it pressed down Basic FunctionsMagnifying the Playback Image SlideshowSlideshow Move the zoom lever toward TMenu Options Lists FUNC. Menu OptionsFINE/640x480 LW FINE/1920x1080SW FINE/848x480 Setup Menus With Instant AF the autofocusNormal AF FunctionsAuto OFFHDV Dvnormal2sec CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INIT NO, YESNormal TV AV, Phones 480i, 1080i/480iAdvanced Functions Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT Terminal Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV TerminalGridgry OFFPeaking Camera DataLOW VOLUME, OFF DEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, PolskiTürkçe Using the Recording Programs This mode to record Use this mode to recordRecording Programs Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only DetailsOnly settings other than Cine Mode Mode switch Icon of the currently selectedRecording Program FUNC. Desired optionAvailable Aperture Values SHUTTER-PRIO.AEAPERTURE-PRIO.AE PortraitAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorManual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Focus Assist FunctionsWhite Balance Press Focus . MF appearsPress FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu Procedure belowImage Effects White BalanceStill Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still ImagesStill Image Recording Options Image EffectCapturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Image Quality/SizeStill I.REC OFF Light Metering Mode Recording optionPress Photo Capturing a Still Image from the Playback PictureLight Metering Mode Camera Setup Focus PRIONAiAF Mode switch Automatic Focus PriorityDrive Mode Mode switch except for Fireworks recording programContinuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing SINGLEOther Functions On-Screen DisplaysSelecting the Data Code FunctionsFlash Reading the Histogram DisplayPixel Count Shadows Highlights To OFFAdvanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen Mini Video LightPress Light Self Timer Camera Setup Self TimerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording LevelAdjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guideDisplay Setup Audio Level Using an External MicrophonePower supply. You can connect almost Setting Digital EffectApplying Still Image Options Erasing Still ImagesProtecting Still Images Erasing a Single ImageInitializing the Memory Card FUNC. ProtectPress Protect The image selection screen appears Card Operations Initialize COMPL.INITConnecting to a TV or VCR Connection DiagramsAV/ Terminal Component OUT Terminal HDV/DV TerminalHigh Definition TV Sets Hdtv External ConnectionsPin Hdmi cable Commercially availableTerminal on Connecting Cable Camcorder Standard Definition TV SetsDV Cable Pin Commercially available PLAY/OUT Setup menu option list ConnectingPlayback on a TV Screen Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCRSetting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video RecorderAnalog Line-In Recording When the scene you wish to record appears, press Digital Video DubbingWhile recording, press / to pause the recording Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playbackCopyright Signal Analog/Digital ConversionConverting the Video Connected devicesConnecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a Computer PC Connection DiagramsConnecting to a Computer Open the LCD panel cover to accessConnecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to mode Transferring Video RecordingsEquipment and System Requirements Install the supplied Digital Video Software Set the auto-launch settingTransferring Still Images Direct Transfer Pressing print/shareTo cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or press Transfer OrdersSelect a transfer option Press Images are transferred and displayed on the computerConnecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct PrintFUNC. Transfer Order Card Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL EraseSelecting the Print Settings Trimming settings 82 Paper settingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print PressSelect the desired setting option and press Select , Print and press9- or 16-UP1Trimming Settings Print setting menu Select , Trimming and pressPrint Orders Change the size of the trimming framePrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Select Print and pressMake sure that Print is selected and press Erasing All Print OrdersTroubleshooting Power SourceProblem Solution Trouble?Additional Information SET the Time ZONE, DateWhen connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv using Specification for the COMP.OUT settingInput Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads Stop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connectedMemory Card Operation Problem PrintingEditing OthersMessage Explanation/Solution List of MessagesDirect Print Related Messages Readjust Trimming Printer ErrorHardware Error Paper Lever ErrorHandling Precautions Battery PackTreat the battery pack with care CamcorderAbout the battery terminal cover CassetteMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureLithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryHours with the switch set to Maintenance/Others Cleaning the Video HeadsCleaning the Camcorder StorageUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area General InformationOptional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LW Battery Charger Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommendedWD-H43 Wide-converter FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter SetVFL-1 Video Flash Light VL-3 Video LightShoulder Strap WS-20 Wrist StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Provided Accessories Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AASpecifications HV20System Memory CardCA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13 Battery PackPower/Others Input/Output TerminalsEnd Search Erasing still images Error messages HDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shootingIndex USB terminal Night recording program Normal TV 43Additional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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