Canon HV20 Automatic Focus Priority, Light Metering Mode, Camera Setup Focus PRI

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POINTS TO CHECK

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Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs)

Options

 Default value

[ EVALUATIVE]

 

Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject.

[ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]

Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.

[ SPOT]

Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen.

FUNC.

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FUNC.

Icon of the currently selected

Light Metering Mode

 

FUNC. Desired option

Automatic Focus Priority

When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically.

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POINTS TO CHECK

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Mode switch at : The focus priority cannot be turned off.

Mode switch at : You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF (autofocus) mode to be used.

Options

 Default value

[ ON:AiAF] (Mode switch: *,)

Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.

[ ON:CENTER] (Mode switch: *)

In this mode, a single focusing frame

 

appears in the center of the screen and the

 

focus is automatically fixed on it. This is

 

convenient for making sure the focus is

Advanced

exactly where you want it.

 

 

 

[

OFF]

 

 

Select this option if you wish to record a

 

still image as soon as you press

PHOTO .

Functions

* Except for the [ FIREWORKS] recording

 

program.

 

 

FUNC.

 

 

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23)

 

 

FUNC. MENU

CAMERA SETUP

FOCUS PRI.

FUNC. Desired option

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Contents Cámara HDV Manuel d’instructionManual de Instrucciones HDV Camcorder Caméscope HDVImportant Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety InstructionsExample of Antenna Grounding AS Enjoying High-Definition Video What is High-Definition Video?How to play back your HDV recordings? What is the Cinema Mode?Table of contents External Connections Editing FunctionsDo’s and Don’ts Additional InformationTrademark Acknowledgements Trouble?Conventions Used in the Manual About this ManualIntroduction Operation SwitchAbout the Joystick and the Joystick Guide About the Operating ModesReceive information on new products and promotions Supplied AccessoriesGetting to Know the Camcorder Introduction Protect your productLeft side view Right side view Front view Components GuideOPEN/EJECT Back view Top view Bottom viewGetting to Know the Camcorder DC in terminalPause Wireless Controller WL-D87Date Search REWRecording Movies Recording Still Images Screen DisplaysRecording program White balance Image effect Remaining tape Remaining battery chargeCard Access Display Recording reminderEND Search Date Search Playing Movies Viewing Still ImagesGetting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting StartedPreparations Charging, Recording and Playback TimesUse only commercially available miniSD cards Inserting and Removing a TapeInsert the cassette Inserting and Removing a Memory CardPreparing the Camcorder Wireless ControllerHold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Adjusting the LCD ScreenYou can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu LCD BacklightSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Changing the Language First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME JAN , 2007 1200 AM Setting the Date and TimeDATE/TIME Setup Select DATE/TIME Setup and press Select DATE/TIME and pressRecording Movies RecordingPress Photo fully Down, set Switch toRecording Still Images Holding the lock button pressed BasicTo zoom in telephoto Speed 3 when Variable is selectedZooming 10x Optical ZoomPress / to begin the playback PlaybackPlaying Back Movies Press to rewind or to fast forward the tapePLAY/OUT SETUP2 AV/PHONES AV Adjusting the Volume Speaker and HeadphonesPush the joystick toward + or to adjust the volume Using HeadphonesReturning to a Pre-marked Position Locating the End of the Last Scene Stop the playback before using this functionPress or on the wireless controller Locating Scenes by Recording DateBasic Functions Viewing Still ImagesImage Jump Push the joystick or and hold it pressed downMove the zoom lever toward T Magnifying the Playback ImageSlideshow SlideshowFUNC. Menu Options Menu Options ListsLW FINE/1920x1080 FINE/640x480SW FINE/848x480 Functions Setup MenusWith Instant AF the autofocus Normal AFDvnormal AutoOFF HDV2sec NO, YES CANCEL, INITIALIZE, COMPL.INITNormal TV 480i, 1080i/480i AV, PhonesAdvanced Functions Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Settings for Video Output from the Component OUT TerminalCamera Data GridgryOFF PeakingDEUTSCH, ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS, ITALIANO, Polski LOW VOLUME, OFFTürkçe Blurring other distracting Being underexposed Only Details Using the Recording ProgramsThis mode to record Use this mode to record Recording ProgramsFUNC. Desired option Only settings other than Cine Mode Mode switchIcon of the currently selected Recording ProgramPortrait Available Aperture ValuesSHUTTER-PRIO.AE APERTURE-PRIO.AEAutomatic Backlight Correction Adjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and ColorAdjusting the Picture Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Focus Adjustment Press Focus . MF appears Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programsFocus Assist Functions White BalanceWhite Balance Press FUNC. to save the setting and close the menuProcedure below Image EffectsImage Effect Still Image Recording OptionsSelecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still Image Recording OptionsImage Quality/Size Capturing a Still Image while Recording MoviesStill I.REC OFF Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture Light Metering ModeRecording option Press PhotoAutomatic Focus Priority Light Metering ModeCamera Setup Focus PRI ONAiAF Mode switchSINGLE Drive ModeMode switch except for Fireworks recording program Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingFunctions Other FunctionsOn-Screen Displays Selecting the Data CodeTo OFF FlashReading the Histogram Display Pixel Count Shadows HighlightsMini Video Light Advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screenPress Light Audio Recording Level Self TimerCamera Setup Self Timer Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelUsing an External Microphone Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Display Setup Audio LevelPower supply. You can connect almost Digital Effect SettingApplying Erasing a Single Image Still Image OptionsErasing Still Images Protecting Still ImagesCard Operations Initialize COMPL.INIT Initializing the Memory CardFUNC. Protect Press Protect The image selection screen appearsHDV/DV Terminal Connecting to a TV or VCRConnection Diagrams AV/ Terminal Component OUT TerminalHdmi cable Commercially available High Definition TV Sets HdtvExternal Connections PinStandard Definition TV Sets Terminal on Connecting Cable CamcorderDV Cable Pin Commercially available Playback Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR PLAY/OUT Setup menu option listConnecting Playback on a TV ScreenRecording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder SettingAnalog Line-In Recording Press to stop recording Connected device Stop the playback When the scene you wish to record appears, pressDigital Video Dubbing While recording, press / to pause the recordingConnected devices Copyright SignalAnalog/Digital Conversion Converting the VideoConnecting to a TV or VCR Open the LCD panel cover to access Connecting to a ComputerPC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Video Recordings Connecting Start the computer Set the camcorder to modeEquipment and System Requirements Pressing print/share Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the auto-launch setting Transferring Still Images Direct TransferImages are transferred and displayed on the computer To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press or pressTransfer Orders Select a transfer option PressCard Operations TRANS.ORD.ALL Erase Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Still Images Direct Print FUNC. Transfer OrderSelect the still image you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsTrimming settings 82 Paper settings Printing with the Print/Share Button16-UP1 Select the desired setting option and pressSelect , Print and press 9- orChange the size of the trimming frame Trimming SettingsPrint setting menu Select , Trimming and press Print OrdersErasing All Print Orders Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersSelect Print and press Make sure that Print is selected and pressTrouble? TroubleshootingPower Source Problem SolutionSET the Time ZONE, Date Additional InformationStop playback/dubbing Camcorder is connected When connecting the camcorder to an Hdtv usingSpecification for the COMP.OUT setting Input Video heads are dirty. Clean the video headsOthers Memory Card Operation ProblemPrinting EditingList of Messages Message Explanation/SolutionDirect Print Related Messages Paper Lever Error Readjust TrimmingPrinter Error Hardware ErrorCamcorder Handling PrecautionsBattery Pack Treat the battery pack with careProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure About the battery terminal coverCassette Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryHours with the switch set to Storage Maintenance/OthersCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning the CamcorderPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen General Information System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LW Battery ChargerVL-3 Video Light WD-H43 Wide-converterFS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set VFL-1 Video Flash LightWS-20 Wrist Strap Shoulder StrapSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case CTC-100 Component Cable 1719B001AA Provided AccessoriesOptional Accessories Product CodesMemory Card SpecificationsHV20 SystemInput/Output Terminals CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery Pack Power/OthersHDV/DV terminal Headphones High-speed continuous shooting End Search Erasing still images Error messagesIndex Night recording program Normal TV 43 USB terminalAdditional Information 106 Canada Canon INC Canon U.S.A., INC. 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