60 Other Functions

Self Timer

POINTS TO CHECK

( 10)

: Set the camcorder in record pause mode.

FUNC.

( 23)

FUNC. MENU

CAMERA SETUP

SELF TIMER

FUNC. ON

appears.

:

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*. The countdown appears on the screen.

*2 seconds when using the wireless controller.

NOTES

Once the countdown has begun, you can cancel the self timer by turning off the camcorder.

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.

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

POINTS TO CHECK

( 10) Mode switch:

1If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.

2Push the joystick ( ) toward [ MIC].

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

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Canon HV20 Camera Setup Self Timer, Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level, Push the joystick toward MIC