Canon HV20 HV20 Instruction Manual - Page 38

38 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 59) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD FOCUS PRI. ( 55) Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] IMG STAB ON:CENTER], Mode switch: [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto.  The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake.  The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the [ NIGHT] recording program.  The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to .  We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a tripod. SELF TIMER ( 60) [ ON], [ OFF] [ HDV], [ HDV(PF24)], [ DV(WIDE)], [ DV(NORMAL)] Selects the video standard of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. When combined with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 45) to get the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look will be enhanced. [ DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with 4:3 aspect ratio.  We recommend not mixing recordings made in different video standards on the same tape.  During the playback of a recording made in [ HDV(PF24)], will appear on the screen (not ).  Playing back a widescreen recording: TV sets compatible with the Video ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40).