User manual CANON HV20

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-281 Instruction Manual English HDV Camcorder Introduction Prerparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Mini Digital Video Cassette Editing Functions Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). · Digital Video Software External Connections Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 23 E Additional Information PAL 2 Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. [. . . ] , All displays on Only tape-related displays1 On-screen displays + Data code2 on Only on-screen displays on Only tape-related displays (in stop mode or playback pause) or All displays off (during playback) FUNC. ( 21) Advanced Functions FUNC. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA CODE FUNC. On-screen displays + Histogram3/Data code on Only on-screen displays on All displays off 1 2 Desired option 3 Tape related displays: Tape operation icon, time code and remaining tape display. The contents to be displayed can be selected as explained in the following section. Histogram display: For still images you can display the complete camera data registered at the time of recording. For details on how to read the histogram display, refer to the following section. 56 Other Functions Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image. The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. Pixel Count Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. POINTS TO CHECK ( Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. 8) Options (auto) Default value The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. Shadows Highlights (red-eye reduction, auto) The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (flash off) The flash does not fire. NOTES The histogram display will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). 1 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. · Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward to cycle between the flash modes. · The display disappears after 4 seconds. Other Functions 57 3 Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. - The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters. TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful flash than the built-in flash. The procedure for setting the flash mode is the same as described above. For details about attaching and using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen. The practical range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light attached is approx. In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording conditions. For the red-eye reduction function to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual. The flash will not fire in the following cases: - When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. [. . . ] · The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. · The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H43 is 3 m; 3 cm at maximum wide angle. · When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. WD-H43 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0. 7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views. · When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. 96 General Information FS-43U/FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions. VFL-1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record still images and movies even at night or in dark places. [. . . ]