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1. Battery Pack NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Charging Time 130 min 200 min 225 min 370 min HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder 70 min 120 min 150 min 240 min LCD NORMAL 65 min 115 min 140 min 230 min LCD BRIGHT 65 min 110 min 135 min 220 min Typical Recording Time Viewfinder 40 min 75 min 85 min 145 min LCD NORMAL 35 min 70 min 80 min 140 min LCD BRIGHT 35 min 65 min 80 min 135 min Playback Time 85 min 145 min 175 min 290 min DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder 80 min 140 min 165 min 290 min LCD NORMAL 75 min 135 min 155 min 280 min LCD BRIGHT 75 min 125 min 150 min 265 min Typical Recording Time Viewfinder 45 min 80 min 95 min 160 min LCD NORMAL 45 min 75 min 90 min 155 min LCD BRIGHT 40 min 75 min 85 min 150 min Playback Time 95 min 165 min 195 min 340 min Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off EU v A o o o O o 3 o i Getting Started eeee Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the Dy logo To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for high definition d gt OPEN eject T 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover The cassette compartment opens automatically 2 Insert the ca
2. Message Explanation Solution o SET THE TIME ZONE You have not set the time zone date and time This message 24 DATE AND TIME appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone date and time CHANGE THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 18 PACK THE TAPE IS SET FOR Cassette is protected Replace the cassette or change the position 93 ERASURE PREVENTION of the protect switch REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to protect the tape Remove the 20 cassette and reinsert it CHECK THE HDV DV The DV cable is not correctly connected to the HDV DV terminal or 67 INPUT the connected digital device is turned off Aj ly if a DV cable i dr Ya SY cabels The video input signal is in a different television system PAL or SECAM CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder 95 BEEN DETECTED CONDENSATION HAS Condensation has been detected in the camcorder Remove the 95 BEEN DETECTED cassette REMOVE THE CASSETTE TAPE END Tape reached the end Rewind the tape or replace the cassette INCORRECT TAPE You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television SPECIFICATION system PAL or SECAM or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder INPUT SIGNAL NOT The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with SUPPORTED the camcorder PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV
3. Gi notes gt Do not move the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed POINTS TO CHECK Setting the 24p Cinema Mode You can combine the EH CINE MODE recording program and the HHDVH24 HDV PF24 frame rate to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode which will enhance the cinematic look of your recordings 9 POINTS To CHECK En 10 CAMERA CAMERA ia iit cn 10 CAMERA C3 Only settings other than HH CINE MODE Mode switch P Options Default value Ga PROGRAM AE The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject IX SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement EM APERTURE PRIO AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed Use low aperture values larger lens opening to softly blur the background in a portrait or high aperture values smaller lens opening to get a wider depth of field giving a sharp foc
4. FUNC e 3 nores Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly e N PORTRAIT EX SPORTS E BEACH f SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback e E PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T e B NIGHT 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 e EISNOWJ i BEACH The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places Check the image on the screen e E3FIREWORKS To avoid camcorder shake we recommend using a tripod Make sure to use a tripod especially in CAMERA CZ 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 sin
5. o DM 50 is attached may prevent you from enjoying the full capabilities of the camcorder for example you may accidentally touch the microphone and include noise in the recording Please use the LCD screen and keep a distance from the microphone J uoneuuoju jeuonippy LJ General Information eeee Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories ab CANO This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use A o Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or E E products bearing the same mark S Vy A eeee General Information LI Product Codes Provided Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter BP 2L13 Battery Pack WL D87 Wireless Controller STV 250N Stereo Video Cable CTC 100 Component Cable Optional Accessories NB 2LH Battery Pack BP 2L14 Battery Pack BP 2L24H Battery Pack CB 2LW Battery Charger TL H43 Tele converter WD H43 Wide converter FS 43U IIFilter Set VFL 1 Video Flash Light VL 3 Video Light DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone WS 20 Wrist Strap SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cas
6. POINTS TO CHECK Ca cun ca 10 Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure Mode switch P 1 Press FOCUS MF appears 2 Adjust the focus as necessary with the FOCUS dial until the image appears focused Pressing again will return the camcorder to autofocus wrS S E The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to Qi Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks 1 Adjust the zoom B 2 In autofocus mode keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds co appears Pressing again will return the camcorder to autofocus Operating the zoom or the FOCUS dial will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment MF Focus Assist Functions The focus assist function will magnify the center of the picture and emphasize the outlines of the objects on screen peaking to make it easier for you to focus manually POINTS To CHECK ial 10 Mode switch P 1 2 Press FOCUS MF appears Press FOCUS ASSIST The center of the picture will be magnified and the silhouettes will be emphasized Adjust the focus as necessary with the FOCUS dial until the image appears focused 1 nores Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card When you start recording the as
7. Grip belt 0202020055 21 CT HDMI OUT terminal 67 70 HDV DV terminal 67 76 Headphones 30 High speed continuous shooting 56 ER Image effects 52 Image jump a 33 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen leues 34 Initialization Memory card 66 FI JoyStICK is denne cae rm e mb 10 Joystick guide 0 10 Language 24 LCD backlight 22 LCD screen aa 22 Light metering mode 55 Lithium button battery 21 94 LP MONG aaa es ama owe NANG gu 39 Magnifying the playback image 34 Maintenance 95 Manual exposure adjustment 49 Manual focus 49 Memory card 20 93 Microphone MEF 62 Microphone attenuator 61 Mini video light 60 miniSD card dl emm 20 Mix balance 499 SOMME 41 Mode switch 45 Night recording program 45 Normal TV 4 3 a 40 LP P recording program 46 Playback Movies 29 Playback Still images 33 Playback standard 40 Portrait recording program 45 PowerSaye 99 44 Print orden 83 Print share butto
8. eee Connecting to a TV or VCR Connecting to a TV or VCR ag Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device AVI C Terminal AVI e z COMPONENT OUT Terminal a os The component video terminal is for video only gs When you use connection type Ell do not forget 2 the audio connections using the AV terminal HDV DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable Use only HDMI cables marked with the rari logo PED i ek Open the terminal cover to access Suonoauuo JeulajX3 O Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee High Definition TV Sets HDTV Terminal on the Connected Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Devi evice E Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with component video input terminals Red Pr Cr E Pb Cb EI Bue emt E CTC 100 S Component Cable Y Supplied Green mi O White ep 01 NIO STV 250N Stereo Video Cable a Supplied Red m E Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with a DV IEEE1394 terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV or other digital video source
9. BATTERY RELEASE switch M 18 60 Strap mount FUNG button MA 23 35 ues RESET button M 85 3 Serial number Battery attachment unit 3 M 18 Q GE 2 DC IN terminal A 18 S o Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC g Getting to Know the Camcorder ee ee Wireless Controller WL D87 N START STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH laa C REW44 PLAYB 7 U 4 STOPE v O PAUSEM SLOWI x 0 ZERO SET MEMORY DISP TV SCREEN KI Canon WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL D87 y Va D START STOP button LA 26 2 CARD buttons MD 33 3 DATE SEARCH lt p gt buttons Q 32 REW 44 button MI 29 4 IH button CL 29 PAUSE II button LL1 29 2 SLOW Js button QD 29 8 ZERO SET MEMORY button M 31 9 DISP on screen display button QA 57 PHOTO button LL 27 Zoom buttons MA 28 PLAY B button MI 29 FF P gt button Q 29 STOP lil button 1 29 button 1 29 do X2 button M 29 TV SCREEN button QQ 43 Screen Displays CAMERA Es Recording Movies o Go o Recording Still Images eee
10. On screen displays Histogram Data code on gt Only on screen displays on gt All displays off 1 Tape related displays Tape operation icon time code and remaining tape display Data code Time date and camera data at the time of recording The contents to be displayed can be selected as explained in the following section 3 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 suonounJ pasueapy H Other Functions eeee Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies es Options Default value E DATE TIME Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded EO DATE amp TIME Displays both the date and time of the recording 8 CAMERA DATA Displays the aperture f stop and shutter speed used when recording the image A FUNC ca P FUNC v TE MENU 9 DISPLAY SETUP 9 DATA CODE 9 Desired option 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 t
11. Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press Except for the E3FIREWORKS recording 3 nores In the Ed FIREWORKS recording program the focus priority is automatically set to jj OFF Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best POINTS TO CHECK e Mode switch P except forthe AFIREWORKS recording program Options MD 10 Default value CI SINGLE Records a single still image Ej CONT SHOOT Continuous Shooting amp HISPEED CONT SHOOT High Speed Continuous Shooting program s Captures a series of still images as long as A you hold pressed down For the FUNC number of frames per second refer to the 23 Wag notes below Y AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing x The camcorder records a still image in FUNC 6 MENU FUNG S EH three different exposures dark normal light in 1 2 EV steps allowing you to CAMERA SETUP choose the shot you like the best 3 FOCUS PRI 2 Desired option FUNC lt ca 23 FUNC Icon of the currently selected FUNC en Drive Mode Desired option CONTINUOUS SHOOTING HiGH SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus 2 Pr
12. Ew LEVEL WHT Es LEVEL GRY amp y GRID WHT Ge GRID GRY You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the center of the screen The markers are available in white or gray Use the markers as a reference to make sure your subject is framed correctly vertically and or horizontally Using the markers will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card ASSIST FUNC C3 OFF Zi ZEBRA 70 bo ZEBRA 100 G2 PEAKING You can use the assist functions to make sure you adjust the focus and exposure correctly ZEBRA A striped pattern zebra pattern will appear over areas of the picture that are overexposed too bright Zio ZEBRA 70 is more sensitive than bo ZEBRA 10095 G3 PEAKING The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be emphasized eeee Menu Options Lists g in order to allow you to focus manually more easily Using the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card AUDIO LEVEL Eu CR ON G3 OFF M 61 TV SCREEN esc G9 ON Gia OFF When set to g ON the camcorder s on screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or monitor You can also use DIsP on the wireless controller When the the data code is displayed on the camcorder s screen the same information will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the TV SCREEN setting Turn off the da
13. 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 A FUNC E runc LO FUNC z y Icon of the currently selected FUNC i Light Metering Mode 2 FUNC amp Desired option Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings Depending on the subject you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically suonounJ pasueapy H Still Image Recording Options eeee POINTS To CHECK e5 a 10 Mode switch at QW The focus priority cannot be turned off Mode switch at P You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF autofocus mode to be used Options Default value CER ON AiAF Mode switch P Ui 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 E ON CENTER Mode switch P 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 exactly where you want it Gig OFF
14. NY 11042 U S A Tel No 516 328 5600 CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION i 4 alert the user to the presence of uninsulated CR acted ance dangerous voltage within the product s DO NOT OPEN enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR triangle is intended to alert the user to the BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS N presence of important operating and INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO maintenance servicing instructions in the QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL literature accompanying the product The exclamation point within an equilateral In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories 1 2 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this produ
15. also the recording time available on the tape e Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1 5 times Depending on the condition of the tape long usage imperfections etc you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture when playing back recordings made in LP mode We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings If you make recordings in both SP and LP modes on the same tape during playback you may notice some video problems in the picture at the point where the recording mode changes e When playing back in this camcorder tapes recorded in LP mode with other devices or vice versa you may notice some problems in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly DV AUDIO DV CL gasp 16bit gay 12bit When HD STANDARD is set to one of the DV standards you can change the audio quality mam 16bit To record sound at the highest quality 6 12bit If you will dub audio or add a music track later with an external device eeee Menu Options Lists BH WIND SCREEN CAMERA Mode switch P Ey AUTO gig OFFHI The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors e The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to MID MIC ATT G9 ON Gia OFF Ca 61 REVIEW eum G9 OFF Em
16. terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable In such case only audio will be output from the AV terminal There will be no video or audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video input connection to the HDV DV terminal or the AV Q terminal To output audio dubbed later on a tape through the HDMI OUT terminal set AUDIO OUT to c5 MIX VAR Cr 41 Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal will include both channels Left Right on a stereo recording Main Sub on a bilingual recording regardless of the OUTPUT CH setting Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV DV terminal you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in video and sound quality Connect the camcorder to the external device following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams M 67 POINTS To CHECK ICE eeee Connecting to a TV or VCR Ca 10 Change the following settings as necessary before making the connections Refer to the corresponding explanation of each setting in the m 40 x PLAY OUT SETUP menu option list PLAYBACK STD to select the output video standard DV OUTPUT to select the standard o
17. 80 Selecting the Print Settings sse 81 Trimming Settings iis citant naa ch deci eta a ede ANA and 83 Iun dero m C E Raki 83 Additional Information Trouble Troubleshooting croire t ce recep eh ceret teri eec teo NANANA e 85 EistorMessSagBS Ecce eret p Ande Ld Le CLE 89 Do s and Don ts Handling Precatiofis oce t rt rece ee rrt al e ccce 92 Maintenance Others Cleaning the Video Heads Using the Camcorder Abroad cccccccceceeeeeeeedteeseneeeeeedueeeteceeeseneterseaeees 96 General Information System Diagram ua flf o ER AL Optional Accessories Product Codes Specifications Index Trademark Acknowledgements miniSD is a trademark of SD Card Association Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the United States and other countries Dy is a trademark HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan Ltd JVC HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
18. Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model I PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image BORDERLESS Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width height ratio of the selected paper size The top bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out 2 UP 4 UP 8 UP 9 UP 16 UP Prints multiple small copies of the same still image on one sheet of paper Selecting the Print Settings You can select the number of copies and other settings for printing The setting options vary depending on your printer model Trimming settings M 83 _ Paper settings Current paper settings paper size paper type and page layout QJOEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT PAPER TRIMMING PRINT CANCEL T C DEFAULT DEFAULT 1 COPIES Number of copies Print effect Date printing O Date print Select ON OFF or DEFAULT R4 Print Effect The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to achieve higher quality prints Select ON OFF or DEFAULT Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS printers You can also select VIVID NR and VIVID NR L3 Number of Copies Select 1 99 copies 1 notes Print setting opt
19. Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Greenland Haiti Honduras Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Surinam Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago USA Venezuela Virgin Islands System Diagram Availability differs from area to area so eee WS 20 Wrist Strap Ten SS 600 SS 650 Shoulder Strap WL D87 Wireless Controller D WD H43 Wide converter D TL H43 Tele converter Hi FS 43U II Filter Set e SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case aS VFL 1 Video Flash Light sB VL 3 Video Light DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone Stereo Microphone commercially available eeee General Information EJ CB 2LW BP 2L13 BP 2L14 Battery Charger NB 2LH BP 2L24H MiniDV Video cassette Battery Pack BP 2L13 BP 2L14 NB 2LH BP 2L24H Battery Pack C STV 250N Stereo Video Cable DTC 100 D Terminal Cable CTC 100 Component Cable O C HDMI Cable Doe c cs DV Cable miniSD Card Adapter miniSD Card Reader Writer Card o IFC 300PCU USB Cable CA 570 Compact Power Adapter VCR TV HDTV SS DVD Recorder Digital Device with DV Termi
20. CARD OPERATIONS PRINT ORD ALL ERASE M 84 PLAY Pe jE NO YES TRANS ORD ALL ERASE M 80 PLAY a NO YES ERASE ALL IMAGES CQ 65 PLAY l E NO YES INITIALIZE M 66 CANCEL INITIALIZE COMPL INIT gt PLAY OUT SETUP n CPEAY 695 mode the following menu options are divided into two menus 1 gt PLAY OUT SETUP1 and 2 gt PLAY OUT SETUP4 this will be indicated with the respective menu icon PLAYBACK STD o PLAY fis E3 AUTO HD HDV 09 DV Select the video standard to be used for playback E AUTO Switches automatically between standards HDV DV during playback R HDV E33 DV Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard TV TYPE o IST GS NORMAL TV da WIDE TV In order to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder G amp NORMAL TV TV sets with 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE TV TV sets with 16 9 aspect ratio e This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable OUTPUT CH o IST mc L R L L 03 R R You can select the audio channel to use during the playback of a tape with audio recorded on two channels 68 03 L R Left and Right channe
21. CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG 2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG 2 PATENT PORTFOLIO WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA L L C 250 STEELE STREET SUITE 300 DENVER COLORADO 80206 About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV30 Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to the Troubleshooting table M 85 Conventions Used in the Manual e IMPORTANT Precautions related to the camcorder operation e i NOTES Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures e POINTS TO CHECK Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes the operating mode to which the camcorder should be Set etc e 1 Reference page number Screen refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen e The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera uononpoaul Setting the Date and Time DATETIME SETUP Menu item shown at its default position DATE TIME JAN 4 2008 12 00 AM Buttons and switches to be operated ms O 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the 7E3 icon and press Brackets and capital letters are used to refer to menu Dto
22. DV standard of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal Change the PLAYBACK STD setting to INPUT match the video input signal PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV DV standard of 40 PLAYBACK IS the recording you tried to play back Change the PLAYBACK STD RESTRICTED to match the recording standard of the tape HEADS DIRTY USE Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 95 CLEANING CASSETTE NO CARD There is no memory card in the camcorder 20 NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred The camcorder cannot record or display the image The error may be temporary If the message disappears after 4 seconds and CO flashes red turn the camcorder off remove the card and reinsert the card If C9 changes to green or yellow you can continue recording playback CARD FULL Memory card is full Erase some images to free some space or 65 replace the memory card j uoneuuojuj jeuonippv 20 Trouble eeee Message Explanation Solution aa IN CARD POSITION You pressed while recording still images CAMERA T3 mode NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 65 Set the FILE NOS option to RESET and erase all the images on 66 the memory card or initialize it UNIDENTIFIABLE IMAGE The image file is corrupted or it was saved using a compression method
23. Functions O 3 Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image 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 The VFL 1 can also be used as a video light When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe will appear on the screen notes The practical range of the built in flash is approx 1 to 2 m 3 3 to 6 6 ft The practical range with the VFL 1 Video Flash Light attached is approx 1 to 4 m 3 3 to 13 1 ft In any case the actual range will depend on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode 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 e The flash will not fire in the following cases When you manually adjust the exposure in auto or amp red eye reduction mode During auto exposure bracketing e The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked We do not recommend using the flash when the optional Wide converter or Tele converter i
24. LCD panel The zoom speed with these buttons will be the same as with the camcorder when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected or fixed at 03 SPEED 3 when WD VARIABLE is selected When set to MAD VARIABLE the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode e Keep at least 1 m 3 3 ft away from the subject At wide angle you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm 0 39 in Playback Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder IST cn 10 LA pol gt gt m Y w T m FOCUS ASSIST A 9i GG Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless Holding the lock bu eee Playback B tton pressed down set the NEN switch to PLAY Move the tape ome Locate the point where you want to begin the playback Press lt lt to rewind forward the tape 9 switch to 00 or gt to fast 4 Press DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press playback 6 Press notes gt I1 to begin the playback P Il again to pause the to stop the playback You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made N 58 During some special playback modes you may notice some video problems blocky video artifacts ban
25. NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS Ps P f NEC SECTION 810 21 pe crown CLAMPS a POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Lightning For added protection of this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 19 20 Damage Requiring Service Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the product c If the product h
26. TO AVOID CONDENSATION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature Remove the cassette place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust to temperature changes slowly before removing it from the bag WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED The camcorder automatically shuts off the warning message CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED appears for approx 4 seconds and starts flashing e If a cassette is loaded the warning message REMOVE THE CASSETTE appears and 4 starts flashing Remove the cassette immediately and leave the cassette compartment open Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected RESUMING USE The precise time required for water droplets to evaporate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the NTSC system The NTSC system is used in the following countries areas American Samoa Antigua Aruba
27. amp PRINT A FUNC ca 23 9 v 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 1 C 76 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams 2 Press FUNC select AV the TE icon and press 5 to open the setup menus 3 Select AV 9 amp PRINT and press The print setting menu appears The error message SET amp PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select amp PRINT without having set any print orders beforehand 4 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press e1 Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed notes AY Depending on the connected printer you can change some print settings before step 4 DO 81 Cancel Printing Printing Errors 82 Restarting Printing Open the print settings menu as explained in steps 2 3 above In the print settings menu select RESUME and press The remaining images will be printed Printing cannot be restarted when the print order settings have been changed or if you deleted a still image with print order settings Erasing All Print Orders 10 A FUNC m 23 FUNC v gt FES MENU g CARD OPERATIONS 4 PRINT ORD ALL ERASE 4 FUNC e YES Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder refer to this checklist Consult your
28. and certain types of fluorescent lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with FLUORESCENT or zi FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using M AUTO or amp SET GN NEUTRAL Tones down the contrast and color saturation sLOW SHARPENING Records subjects with softened outlines amp SOFT SKIN DETAIL Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance c CUSTOM Allows you to adjust the brightness contrast sharpness and color depth of the image COL DEPTH Shallower colors Richer color tonality BRIGHTN Darker picture Brighter picture CONTRAST Flatter picture More defined light and shade SHARPNESS Vaguer outlines Sharper outlines Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast of your recordings POINTS To CHECK Ee a 10 Mode switch P except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value lt r IMAGE EFFECT OFF Records with no image enhancing effects v VIVID Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation A FUNC lt gt m 23 FUNC y v Icon of the currently selected FUNC K Image Effect g Desired option When you select c CUSTOM do not press and
29. card slot 1 20 49 e g tape card switch 00 10 Mode switch 1 45 2 Terminal cover 13 MIC microphone terminal 1 62 14 AV terminal QQ 67 Q headphones terminal CL 30 8 COMPONENT OUT terminal 1 67 8 Grip belt El 21 Instant AF sensor M 37 8 Flash 1 59 49 Mini video light 111 60 Q0 Remote sensor M 21 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a button frame for example FUNC eee Getting to Know the Camcorder 2 Dioptric adjustment lever CQ 21 3 Viewfinder 1 21 4 Terminal cover START STOP button M 26 8 switch LL 10 Power indicator 1 10 8 Joystick O 10 3 HDV DV terminal MA 67 76 o 0 ug 3 44 rewind button LL 29 P Zoom out W wide angle button LL 28 Top view 5 BP fast forward button 1 29 Zoom in T telephoto button 1 28 6 gt E play pause button 1 29 START STOP button C1 26 E stop button 1A 29 FOCUS ASSIST button M 50 8 HDMI OUT terminal M 67 70 9 OPEN EJECT amp switch M 20 Q0 Stereo microphone Cassette compartment 20 2 Cassette compartment cover A 20 3 Zoom lever M 28 PHOTO button Cl 27 5 Lock button Q6 switch QA 10 Advanced accessory shoe M 59 62 8 Tripod socket 1 27
30. cinema effect HHDVH24 HDV PF24 CAMERA C3 Set the flash mode to flash off e If a trailing afterimage appears set the slow shutter to ggg OFF elf amp camcorder shake warning appears we recommend stabilizing the camcorder for example by mounting it on a tripod D ZOOM CAMERA CB OFF gay 40X gam 200X Determines the operation of the digital zoom e When activated the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range e With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed so the image resolution will deteriorate the more you zoom in eee Menu Options Lists The digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x up to 200x The digital zoom cannot be used with the B NIGHT recording program A still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the memory card while recording movies using the digital zoom ZOOM SPEED mem 0 0 VARIABLE E22 SPEED 3 eg SPEED 2 E SPEED 1 e When set to 029 VARIABLE the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press lightly for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms The fastest zoom speed can be achieved with R23 VARIABLE Among the fixed zoom speeds 23 SPEED 3 is the fastest and gg SPEED 1 the slowest AF MODE G45 INSTANT AF amp F NORMAL AF Select h
31. counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short 12 Tape operation Record Il Record pause Wi Stop 4 Eject pP Fast forward lt lt Rewind p Playback I Playback pause I lt Reverse playback pause x1 Playback normal speed x1 Reverse playback normal speed x2 Playback double speed x2 Reverse playback double speed gt Fast forward playback lt lt Rewind playback Jp Slow playback al Slow reverse playback ll Frame advance lt q Frame reverse I 4 Date search N 32 Ix Eb Zero set memory LL1 31 4 Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes 570 moves during recording When the tape reaches its end the display changes to 5 0 END When the time left is less than 15 seconds the remaining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the remaining time displayed may not be correct In any case you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the videocassette s label for example 85 minutes Remaining battery charge DET OIE m d wf When ro starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used
32. dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists eeee Trouble BH Power Source Problem Solution Camcorder will not turn on Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 18 The camcorder switches off by itself The cassette compartment Attach the battery pack correctly cover will not open TheLCD viewfinder switches on and off The charge indicator flashes Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or rapidly about twice per the battery pack is faulty second Battery pack will not charge Charge the battery pack in temperatures between O C and The charge indicator flashes 40 C 32 F and 104 F Haha abgponce sia Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge When P the battery pack is outside the charging temperature range the CHARGE charge indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C 104 F The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Recording Playback Problem Solution um Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a cassette 20 Abnormal characters appearon Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time the screen The camcorder If the problem still persists disconnect the power source and does not operate properly press the RESET button with a pointed item Pressing th
33. immediately 4 Press fully The CARD access indicator will flash as the image is being recorded suonounJ oiseg J BH Recording eeee important Observe the following precautions while the card access display B 9 appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the cx Cg Switch or the operating mode Gi NOTES p e If the subject is not suitable for autofocus turns yellow Adjust the focus manually CL 49 When the subject is too bright OVEREXP starts flashing In such case use the optional FS 43U II ND filter Zooming POINTS TO CHECK 110 CAMERA 2 In addition to the 10x optical zoom the 200x digital zoom is also available 1 37 Zoom out Zoom in 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto You can also change the zoom speed DM 37 You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms 4 notes You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or the
34. open the setup menus ma Select AY options as they are displayed on screen Menu options in steerer boldface indicate the default setting for example ON aes a al Fe The first field of the date will be OFF indicated with blinking up down arrows 5 Change AV each field of the date and time and move p gt to the next field 6 Press to start the clock Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are 7 Proas FUNC o close the menu indicated within a button frame for example FUNG Gur If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the builtin rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and tha date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery CT 93 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date format C1 44 About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder s operations and to make selections and changes in the camcorder s menus Push the joystick up down left or right AV lt gt to select an item or change settings Press the joystick itself Ge to save the settings or confirm an action On menu Screens this is indicated by the SET icon E The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the camcorder s settings Press Get to display hide the joystick guide to remind you of the j
35. the USB cable When you expand the trimming frame beyond its maximum size When you change any of the PAPER settings You may not be able to set the trimming settings for a still image not recorded with this camcorder Print Orders You can mark the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order These print orders are compatible with the Digital Print Order Format DPOF standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers M 80 You can set print orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Do not connect the USB cable to the camcorder while setting the print orders Suonoauuo JeuJ9 X3 10 a Connecting to a Printer eeee A FUNC a 23 O FUNC x v gt amp PRINT ORDER 9 Press 5 amp 4 _0 The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to mark with a print order 2 Press to set the print order The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol Bi 3 Set AV the number of copies desired and press To cancel the print order set AV the number of copies to 0 4 Repeat steps 1 3 to mark additional images with print orders or press FUNC twice to close the menu Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders amp gt
36. the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately 6D Number of still images available on the memory card Depending on the recording conditions the number of still images available displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made or may decrease by 2 still images at once Card Access Display P Cg is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card eee Getting to Know the Camcorder PLAY Playing Movies ag s HOV a CD Tape operation STEREO 25 00522520 2 Time code hours minutes seconds frames is Remaining tape Data code M 58 Search function display 9 20AM G OCT 25 2008 END SEARCH M 32 DATE SEARCH LL 32 Quality size for capturing still images 1 54 7 Audio level indicator 1 61 END SEARCH Image number MA 40 2 Current image Total number of images Histogram M 58 Image protection mark MA 65 Still image quality size 6 Date and time of recording Recording program M 45 8 Manual focus M 49 Light metering mode M 55 9 Manual exposure M 49 O Image effect DO 52 12 Image size MD 53 13 File size 4 Aperture value M 46 15 Shutter speed MA 46 6 White balance M 51 Flash 1 59 uononpoaul Getting Started eeee Getting Started Charging the Battery
37. the grip belt Weight camcorder body only 535 g 1 2 Ib CA 570 Compact Power Adapter J uoneuuoju jeuonippv Power supply 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 17W Rated output 8 4VDC 1 5A Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions 52x 90 x 29 mm 2 1 x 3 5 x 1 1 in Weight 135 g 4 8 oz BP 2L13 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Rated voltage 7 4V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery capacity 1 200 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 25 8 x 45 2 mm 1 3 x 1 0 x 1 8 in Weight 60 g 2 1 oz Weight and dimensions are approximate Errors and omissions excepted Subject to change without notice Lu General Information eeee Index 16 9 aspect ratio 38 24p Cinema Mode 24 fps progressive 38 46 30 fps progressive 38 6 second auto date 43 9 Point AiAF Autofocus 55 EY Abroad using the camcorder 96 AEB Auto exposure bracketing 56 AF assist lamp 59 Analog video input T2 Analog digital A D converter 74 Aperture f number 46 Assist functions 43 50 Audio output channel 41 Audio recording level 61 Auto recording program 45 Auto slow shutter 37 Autofocus AF 55 A
38. to NORMAL AF Sound is distorted When recording near loud sounds such as fireworks or concerts sound may become distorted You may be able to record the audio correctly by manually 61 adjusting the audio recording level or by setting MIC ATT to ON Viewfinder picture is blurred Adjust the viewfinder with the dioptric adjustment lever 21 eeee Trouble Playback Problem Solution During playback there is video Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 95 noise Pressing the playback button Load a cassette 20 does not start playback Set the camcorder to PLAY 69 29 Tape reached the end 59 END appears on the screen 20 Rewind the tape No sound from the built in Open the LCD panel speaker Speaker volume is turned off Adjust the volume with the joystick 30 and joystick guide in mode When playing back a tape Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 95 recorded in HDV standard the playback is jerky or the sound stutters on and off Image will not appear on the Set AV DV to OFF 39 Veron Set AV PHONES to AW AV 30 Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV 67 When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the 42 CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to select the correct specification for the COMP OUT setting There is no sound from the TV When connecting the cam
39. www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate for details Built in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the Switch set to 9z3 Maintenance Others Cleaning the Video Heads e In the following cases the video heads are dirty and need to be cleaned The message HEADS DIRTY USE CLEANING CASSETTE appears During playback you notice frequent video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc When playing back a tape recorded in HDV standard the playback is jerky or the sound stutters on and off To maintain the best picture quality we recommend using cassettes designed for high definition recording Canon Digital Videocassette HDVM E63PR etc and cleaning the video heads frequently with the Canon DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available dry cleaning cassette Do not use wet type cleaning cassettes as this may damage the camcorder Even after cleaning the video heads you may not be able to play back correctly tapes that were recorded with dirty video heads Cleanin
40. 2sec Em 4sec E 6sec Ges 8sec Tm 10sec Selects the time to display a still image after it has been recorded You can erase M 65 the still image while you are reviewing it or immediately after recording it if set to G3 OFF e This menu item will not be available when the drive mode M 56 is set to Ey continuous shooting high speed continuous shooting or zy auto exposure bracketing e If you press while reviewing a still image it will continue to be displayed indefinitely Press PHOTO halfway to return to the normal display suonounJ pasueapy CO 74 AV DV ICED em ON ca OFF g Menu Options Lists eeee FILE NOS E3 RESET CB CONTINUOUS Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900 and stored in folders containing up to 100 images Folders are numbered from 101 to 998 E3 RESET Image numbers will restart from 101 0101 every time you insert a new memory card C3 CONTINUOUS Image numbers will continue from the number following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder e If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card We recommend using the GD CONTINUOUS setting cj
41. 32 IUS J CANCEL EXECUTE Still image capturing NO 54 IC Recordings made in HDV mov HDV HHDVH30 HDV PF30 or HHDVH24 HDV PF24 A LW S FINE 1920x1080 4LW FINE 1920x1080 al LW NORMAL 1920x1080 Recordings made in x4 DV WIDE ASW S FINE 848x480 4 SW FINE 848x480 a4 SW NORMAL 848x480 Recordings made in MO DV NORMAL AS S FINE 640x480 4S FINE 640x480 aS NORMAL 640x480 SLIDESHOW C2 34 PLAY tg CANCEL START PROTECT C2 65 Press Ge to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to protect PRINT ORDER Qa 83 Press Ge to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images for which you want to set print orders TRANSFER ORDER Press Ge to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to mark with a transfer order MD 79 Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP A SL SHUTTER Mode switch or P only in the I2 PROGRAM AE recording program G9 ON Ga OFF The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1 30 1 15 in mode or in with HHDVH30 HDV PF30 1 12 in with
42. 4 or for capturing a still image from the playback picture 1 54 Default value AL 2048x1536 FINE A FUNC t 23 O LO FUNC v Icon of the currently selected FUNC 7 Image Quality Size 2 Desired image size Dt Press e ot FUNC Desired image quality FUNC J amp Desired i lity The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting 1 notes Depending on the number of images on the memory card Windows more than 1 800 images Macintosh more than 1 000 images you may not be able to download images to a computer Try using a card reader Connection to a PictBridge compatible printer will not work when the memory card contains more than 1 800 images For best performance we recommend keeping the number of images on the memory card under 100 suonounJ pasueapy H Still Image Recording Options eeee When printing still images use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size Image Size Recommended Use L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size 9 x 13 cm 3 5 x 5 in or postcard size 10x 14 8 cm 4 x 6 in S 640x480 To send images as e mail attachments or to post on the Web Select this size also to be able to record more still images if memory c
43. 7 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm F 1 8 3 0 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 16 9 43 6 436 mm Movies 4 3 53 0 530 mm Still images LW 43 6 436 mm Still images L M S 40 0 400 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 43 mm AF system Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when set to INSTANT AF manual focus available Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 cm 0 39 in on maximum wide angle White Balance Auto white balance preset white balance DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H or custom white balance Minimum Illumination 0 2 Ix NIGHT recording program Shutter speed at 1 2 3 Ix Auto mode Auto slow shutter ON Shutter speed at 1 30 Recommended Illumination More than 100 Ix Image Stabilization Optical 1 You can play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1 XH G1 or XH A1 including 24F or 30F mode Video shot with the HHDvH24 HDV PF24 or HHDvH30 HDV PF30 standard will be recorded on the tape as 60i Memory Card Recording Media miniSD Card Size of Still Images 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080 848 x 480 640 x 480 pixels eeee General Information File Format Design rule for Camera File system DCF Exif 2 2 complia
44. 78 TAPAA ERAP a e Roh AA 27 Troubleshooting 85 Tv recording program 46 LU USB terminal 76 KA Video heads cleaning 95 Videocassettes 20 93 Viewfinder dioptric adjustment 21 VolUMS o aedes eter reds 30 uoneuuojuj jeuonippv KO General Information eeee LW White balance Wide angle sees Wide TV 16 9 00 Wind screen 2 2 0055 Wireless controller Zero set memory ZOOM cuis Sd dein araa eni d feoda te Zoom speed occo 107 U S A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U S A Inc Canon USA with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in the United States This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase except for a defective Video Head which will be exchanged for a period of three months from the date of purchase Labor For a period of ONE YEAR from the d
45. Getting to Know the Camcorder B CD Recording program M 45 2 White balance QQ 51 Image effect 1 52 4 Digital effects JA 63 Still image quality size simultaneous recording QA 54 Microphone attenuator N 61 Self timer M 60 8 Recording reminder 9 Instant AF QQ 37 Manual focus M 49 9 Recording standard HDV or DV MA 38 DV recording mode MA 39 2 Tape operation 3 Time code hours minutes seconds 2 Remaining tape 9 Remaining battery charge 6 Image stabilizer QA 38 Level marker M 43 8 Backlight correction QA 49 3 Headphones output M 30 Q0 Audio level indicator microphone MA 61 Wind screen off 1A 39 Focus assist functions LA 50 3 DV audio mode M 39 Condensation warning MA 95 69 Mini video light 11 60 Remote sensor off QA 44 Zoom M 28 Exposure o 1 o M 49 8 Light metering mode M 55 3 Drive mode M 56 60 Still image quality size 1A 53 61 Number of still images available on the memory card 62 AF frame CQ 55 83 Camcorder shake warning M 37 64 Advanced accessory shoe M 97 Flash M 59 66 Autofocus AF and exposure AE locked QO 27 uononpoau Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee 8 Recording reminder The camcorder
46. ND LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS EQUIPMENT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state CANON U S A INC gt o o zx o 3 D 2 o 3 t o 3 CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc Canon Canada with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment the Equipment purchased in Canada This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required The Equipment is warranted under normal non commercial personal use against defective materials or workmanship as follows Parts Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or at Canon Canada s option comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase Labour For a period of one year from the date
47. PUB DIM 846 Canon HD Camcorder Instruction Manual English Camescope HD F 7 Manuel d instruction rangais Videocamara HD E Manual de Instrucciones VIXIA HV30 Espanol wis HDV HDMI Cassette HDV 1080i PictBridge Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file For further details refer to the installation guide SEn Veuillez lire aussi le manuel d instruction suivant version ER lectronique sur fichier PDF Pour d autres d tails r f rez vous au guide d installation Lea tambi n el siguiente manual de instrucciones versi n electr nica en archivo PDF Para mayores detalles refi rase a la gu a de instalaci n Digital Video Software Important Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AN PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING AN INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY COPYRIGHT WARNING Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interfe
48. Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter Charge the battery pack before use Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery pack BATTERY RELEASE switch 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place SL CHARGE indicator 3 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter 4 Plug the power cord into a power outlet 5 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder s DC IN terminal The CHARGE indicator starts flashing The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack When the compact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out important You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use This is nota malfunction e We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F Ou
49. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software important The video transfer may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer e If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected to it disconnect the DV cable and turn off the camcorder and the computer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to PLAY Ies mode and restore the connection Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a DV cable make sure that the camcorder and computer are not connected with a USB cable and that no other IEEE1394 device is connected to the computer Depending on the video editing software you may need to set the Switch of the camcorder to a mode other than PLAY Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software 1 notes We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer The programs ZoomBrowser EX and Image Browser included with the supplied CD ROM can only be used to transfer still images recorded on the memory card Video recordings on the tape cannot be transferred to the computer using the software included with the supplied CD ROM Suonoauuo euJ9 X3 Connecting to a Computer eeee Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software you can transfer still images to a
50. S or k TRANSFER ORDERS all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer Select AV a transfer option and press A The images are transferred and displayed on the computer The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete To cancel the transfer select lt gt CANCEL and press or press FUNG MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER or amp WALLPAPER you can select the images you want to transfer one by one eee Connecting to a Computer 1 Select AV a transfer option and press 2 2 Select lt p the image you want to transfer and press D J ES SELECT amp TRANSFER The selected image is transferred and displayed on the computer To continue transferring select lt gt another image B WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background The amp button will flash while the images are being transferred Press to return to the transfer menu D mores You can press Gar to transfer the images instead of With the automatic transfer options a confirmation message appears Select OK and press Ge When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed press to return to the transfer menu Trans
51. V using the video component connection 480i To use the 480i specification standard definition 0 1080i 480i To use the full 1080i high definition specification when possible or Switch automatically to 480i specification when 1080i is not supported by the TV e Select the PLAYBACK STD and COMP OUT settings according to the specifications you want to use for playback on a high definition TV Refer to the table below e When the playback standard selected is different from that of the original recording no video will be output suonounJ pasueapy BH Menu Options Lists eeee e This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable DV OUTPUT o es 09 DV LOCKED CIPIPYA HDV DV You can select the video standard to use when connecting to an external device using the HDV DV terminal CMEA HDV DV Switch automatically between standards to match the original standard of the recordings DV LOCKED All video output will be in DV standard recordings made in HDV will be down converted e Select the PLAYBACK STD and DV OUTPUT settings according to the specifications you want to use for playback on a high definition TV Refer to the table below The DV output cannot be changed while a DV cable is connected to the HDV DV terminal 3 nores About the HDMI OUT display HDMI OUT appears at the bo
52. allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer Subject can monitor the LCD screen LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright Hold bisP pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings 1 NoTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack You can also adjust the brightness of the LCD from the menu A 43 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC button FUNC For details about the available menu options and settings refer to Menu Options Lists CL 35 Selecting an Option from the FUNC Menu 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the icon of the function you want change from the left side column 3 Select lt p the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar The selected option will be highlighted in light blue Menu items not available will appear grayed out 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu You can press to close the menu at any time With some settings you will need to press 5 amp an
53. also water mud or salt If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and or the lens Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel e Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Battery Pack DANGER Treat the battery pack with care Keep it away from fire or it might explode Do not expose it to temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather Do not try to disassemble or modify it Do not drop or knock it Do not get it wet Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally Therefore charge them on the day of use or the day before to ensure a full charge e Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack e Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth e Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C 86 F If you do not use the battery
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55. ard capacity is limited Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies You can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to mode You can also capture simultaneously as a still image on the memory card the same picture you are recording as video on the tape The size and quality of the still image can be selected POINTS TO CHECK CD 10 Select the size and quality of the still image in record pause mode before you start recording Default value C3 STILL I REC OFF A FUNC e ca 23 FUNC v Icon of the currently selected c Still Image Simultaneous Recording option Desired image size Lf Press 5 pt Desired image quality The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality size setting Press to capture the still image on the memory card The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording 3 notes e The still image cannot be recorded on the memory card while using the digital zoom or while a digital effect is activated To record still images we recommend using the CAMERA C3 mode which offers the best quality for still images Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Picture While you are playing back a tape you can capture the picture
56. as a still image on the memory card The quality of the captured still image can be selected but its size cannot be changed it will depend on the recording standard of the tape being played back POINTS To CHECK CE co 10 Set TV TYPE to a3 WIDE TV before using this function Cr 40 eeee Still Image Recording Options H POINTS To CHECK lad zn 10 Mode switch P except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Default value A FUNC de gt gt ca 23 FUNC 9 v Icon of the currently selected FUNC m Still Image Capturing option 2 Desired image quality TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Pause the playback when the scene you want to capture as a still image appears You can also use the frame by frame playback to find the exact picture you want to capture 2 Press s notes e The data code of the still image will reflect the date and time of the original recording on the tape A still image captured from a scene with lots of fast movement may be blurred 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 C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire Screen giving more weight to the subject in the center EF SPOT
57. as been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order When replacement of the power supply is required please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA 570 The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC For areas where 120 V AC power is not used you will need a special plug adapter Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information This Class B digital apparatus complie
58. ate of original purchase labor will be provided free of charge by our factory service centers or designated service facilities located in the United States When returning Equipment under this warranty you must pre pay the shipping charges and you must enclose the Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase with a complete explanation of the problem During the ONE YEAR warranty period repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you free of charge For repairs after the warranty period is over you will be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to approve or disapprove of the repair expense before it is incurred If you approve repairs will be made and the Equipment will be return shipped to you shipping charges apply If you disapprove we will return ship the equipment at no charge to you Non Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which may be distributed with or factory loaded on the Equipment are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose The sole warranty with respect to such non Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon USA recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of failure or other malfunction of such drive Canon USA shall have no responsibility under this l
59. available e Video editing software e The appropriate driver The standard of the video transferred depends on the standard of the original recording and the compatibility of the video editing software When transferring a video originally recorded in HDV standard if the editing software supports high definition video video output will be in HD standard If the editing software does not support high definition video even if the original recording was made in HDV standard video output will be in SD standard POINTS TO CHECK _ Change the following settings as necessary before making the connections Refer to the corresponding explanation of each setting in the B PLAY OUT SETUP menu option list 40 PLAYBACK STD and DV OUTPUT to select the standard of the output video Note that the video standard of the transferred video depends also on the standards supported by the computer AV DV to select whether to transfer recordings from the tape in the camcorder set to Rid OFF or video converted from an external analog source set to SJ ON eeee Connecting to a Computer Connecting 1 Start the computer 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection connection type 2 m 76 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams When the connection is recognized ge HDV DV will be displayed 4 Start the video editing software
60. ayback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used POINTS TO CHECK ICED Change the following settings as necessary before making the connections Refer to the corresponding explanation of each setting in the PLAY OUT SETUP menu option list cn 40 PLAYBACK STD to select the output video standard TV TYPE to match the output video to the aspect ratio of the connected TV COMP OUT to select the video specifications when using connection type DV OUTPUT to select the standard of the output video when using connection type EJ mn 10 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following one of the connection diagrams shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams M 67 Playback 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR On the TV Select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder On the VCR Set the input selector to the external video input usually labeled LINE IN 2 Start the playback of the movies m 29 or still images m 33 3 nores Turn off all the devices before starting the connections Sound from the built in speaker will be muted while the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter If you connect to a TV using the HDMI connection connection type El or the video component c
61. balance for special situations not covered by the other options The custom white balance will ensure that white subjects appear white under various lighting conditions FUNC lt ca 23 FUNC Icon of the currently selected FUNC White Balance g Desired option p When you select SET do not press and continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press GE When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu suonounJ pasueapy H Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee 1 notes When you select the custom white balance 2 SET Make the white balance adjustment in a place with sufficient light Set D ZOOM to gi OFF M 37 Readjust the white balance if the lighting conditions change Very rarely and depending on the light source S may keep on flashing instead of staying on Even in that case the white balance would be properly adjusted and the results should be better than with AWB AUTO Custom white balance may provide better results in the following cases Changing lighting conditions Close ups Subjects in a single color sky sea or forest Under mercury lamps
62. computer simply by pressing print share m 10 Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer you need to install the software and set the auto launch setting From the second time on you will only need to connect the camcorder to the computer to transfer images 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software Refer to the installation guide separate leaflet included with the CD ROM 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB connection connection type 1 M 76 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file 4 Set the auto launch setting See When Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer Windows or Auto downloading Macintosh in the Digital Video Software instruction manual electronic version on PDF file The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the A button lights up important When the CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the cv 9 Switch or the operating mode Operation may not work corre
63. conditions POWER SAVE G3 ON Gi OFF In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message NAUTO POWER OFF will appear FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed out amp DATE TIME SETUP Ema Cam T ZONE DST Q 24 DATE TIME M 25 DATE FORMAT Y M D 2008 1 1 AM 12 00 M D Y JAN 1 2008 12 00 AM D M Y 1 JAN 2008 12 00 AM Changes the date format for on screen displays and for date printing eeee Using the Recording Programs g Recording Programs eo P CD Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus exposure and other settings ID automatically allowing you to just point and shoot P Flexible Recording Programs C1 46 TJ PROGRAM AE IB SHUTTER PRIO AE EN APERTURE PRIO AE The camcorder sets the You select the shutter You select the aperture aperture and shutter speed speed Special Scene Recording Programs 1 48 LE PORTRAIT 4 SNOW The camcorder uses a Use this mode to record large aperture achieving a in bright ski resorts It focus on the subject while prevents the subject from blurring other distracting being underexposed details H CINE MODE Give a cine
64. continue instead with the procedure below TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press 2 Select AV each of the custom setting options and adjust lt gt as desired 3 Press 1 to save the custom image effect 4 Press FUNC to close the menu Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images Still images are recorded on the memory card using the JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality em Options Approximate number of still images that can be recorded on different sizes of memory cards with the following quality settings A SUPER FINE FINE m 10 wi NORMAL On a 32 MB memory card Image Size a 4 al LW 1920x1080 20 30 60 L 2048x1536 10 20 40 M 1440x1080 25 40 80 SW 848x480 105 155 310 S 640x480 140 205 375 On a 128 MB memory card Image Size amp d A LW 1920x1080 90 135 265 L 2048x1536 60 85 180 M 1440x1080 120 180 350 SW 848x480 455 650 1 300 S 640x480 600 865 1 560 eeee Still Image Recording Options H On a 512 MB memory card Image Size A 4 LW 1920x1080 350 525 1 040 L 2048x1536 235 350 700 M 1440x1080 470 700 1 370 SW 848x480 1 775 2 515 5 030 S 640x480 2 320 3 355 6 040 This size is only available for recording simultaneously on the tape and memory card QQ 5
65. corder to an HDTV using the 67 CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Text displays do not appear on If you connected the camcorder to the TV using the video 42 the TV component connection set DV OUTPUT to HDV DV Tape is running but image will The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to 70 not appear on the TV screen which you connected the camcorder Select the correct video input Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 95 You attempted to play back or dub a copyright protected tape 74 Stop playback dubbing The camcorder is connected Video input from the HDV DV terminal cannot be output through 70 using the HDMI cable but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV the HDMI OUT terminal This may happen when playing back a tape that contains mixed recordings in different standards HDV DV Disconnect the HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again uoneuuojuj jeuonippv Trouble eeee Memory Card Operation Problem Solution aa Memory card cannot be Memory card was not facing the correct direction Turn the 20 inserted memory card over and reinsert it Cannot record on the memory Memory card is full Erase still images to free some space or 65 card replace th
66. cording or amp IJ during playback Horizontal bands appear on the This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when Screen recording under some types of fluorescent mercury or sodium lamps To reduce the symptoms set the mode switch to ai When a subject flits across in This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors Whena front of the lens the image subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder the image appears slightly bent may seem slightly warped Recording Problem Solution aa Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to CAMERAE 26 screen SET THE TIME ZONE DATE Set the time zone date and time 24 AND E7 ppeaig8h the Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date 94 screen and time Pressing the START STOP Set the camcorder to CAMERA F9 26 button will not start recording Load a cassette 20 Tape reached the end 5 END appears on the screen 20 Rewind the tape or replace the cassette Cassette is protected 9x9 flashes on the screen Change the 93 position of the protect switch Camcorder will not focus Autofocus does not work on that subject Focus manually 49 If you are using the viewfinder adjust it with the dioptric 21 adjustment lever Lens is dirty Clean the lens with a soft lens cleaning cloth 95 Never use tissue paper to clean the lens If you are using the optional Wide converter or Tele converter 37 set AF MODE
67. ct almost any stereo microphone with a 3 5 mm plug but the audio recording level may vary 3 notes Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone it may appear on the screen Digital Effects POINTS To CHECK CSI aw CAMERA C3 GJ BLK amp WHT G2 SEPIA only Mode switch P Options Default value lk D EFFECT OFF Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects Gl FADE T fade trigger FA WIPE Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen B BEK amp WHT Records images in black and white B SEPIA Records images in sepia tones for an old look amp 3 ART Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings 3 nores You can preview the digital effects on the screen while making the selection When you apply a fader not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out When you apply an effect the sound will be recorded normally The camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program eeee Other Functions O Setting A FUNC Oy 4 gt ca 23 FUNC Y Icon of the currently selected FUNC Digital Effect 2 FUNC Desired digital effect You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing FUNC The icon of the sel
68. ct from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation They may cause picture interference or permanently damage the camera Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy moist situations Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick Stops excessive force e and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn 10 11 12 13 Power Sources The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company Regarding other power sources such as battery power refer to instructions in this manual Polarization The CA 570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2 prong plug a plug having one blade w
69. ctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of your computer e The image files on your memory card are valuable original data files If you wish to use the image files on your computer make copies of them first and use the copied file retaining the original Q notes e We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the computer s instruction manual Users of Windows XP Windows Vista and Mac OS X Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol PTP allowing you to download still images JPEG only simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable without installing the software from the supplied software CD ROM Transferring Images I ALL IMAGES Transfers all images to the computer NEW IMAGES Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer E gt TRANSFER ORDERS Transfers images with transfer orders C 79 to the computer C gt SELECT amp TRANSFER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer to the computer E WALLPAPER Allows you to select the still image you want to transfer and set it as your computer s desktop background DIRECT TRANSFER ALL IMAGES NEW IMAGES TRANSFER ORDERS ELECT 8 TRANSFER ALLPAPER AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select r2 ALL IMAGES amp NEW IMAGE
70. d make further selections Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on eeee Using the Menus B the screen such as the gj icon small arrows etc Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 2 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the 74 icon and press Ge to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select AV the desired menu from the left side column and press The title of the selected menu appears on top of the screen and under it the list of settings 4 Select AV the setting you want to change and press Get An orange frame will indicate the menu item currently selected Menu items not available will appear grayed out To return to the menu selection screen select V 25 RETURN and press Get 5 Select AV the desired option and press s to save the setting 6 Press FUNC You can press to close the menu at any time suonejedajgd BH First Time Settings eeee First Time Settings Changing the Language Options DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPAROL fatale aa Gals faa SZ ie PR et 04 BA ROMANA TURKGE PYCCKUN YKPAIHCbKA iu yxll MURAL FRANCAIS ITALIANO POLSKI Default value DISPLAY SETUP amp 9 LANGUAGE ENGLISH A FUNC as O 49 v 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the 7 amp 3 icon and press G to open the
71. d may damage the memory card or the camcorder Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card When you erase image files or initialize the memory card only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data Lithium Button Battery WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not recharge disassemble heat above 100 C 212 F or incinerate the battery Replace the battery with a CR2025 made by Panasonic Hitachi Maxell Sony Sanyo or with Duracell2025 Use of other batteries may present a risk of fire or explosion Dispose of the used battery according to applicable recycling regulations Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools as this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the battery out of the reach of children If swallowed seek medical assistance immediately The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage Do not disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion For California USA only The lithium battery included contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See
72. deo from an analog video source VCR TV etc and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder in DV standard Analog video cannot be converted to HDV standard Jeu 10 Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input Source using an analog connection connection type El r3 67 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Recording Load a blank tape in the camcorder and load the recorded source tape or disc in the connected device A LO FUNC v 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV I REC PAUSE and press e 3 Select lt gt EXECUTE and press 4 Connected device Start the playback In record pause mode and while recording you can check the picture on the camcorder s screen FUNC 00 23 P Il L START STOP FOCUS ASSIST 5 When the scene you wish to record appears press IJ Recording starts 6 While recording press gt M to pause the recording In record pause press again to resume recording 7 Press Bi to stop recording 8 Connected device Stop the playback important Depending on the analog signal sent from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed at all for example video input that includes anomalous signals such as ghost signals Analog video input that includes copyright protection signals cannot be recorded with this camcorder 1 Notes We recommend powering the camc
73. ding etc in the playback picture During playback you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording HDV DV changes controller N 14 There is no sound during the special playback modes Ye On the camcorder On the wireless Special playback mode Initial mode press controller press Fast playback Normal playback Press and hold Press and hold lt lt or gt REW or FF gt Reverse playback Normal playback HQ 1 frame reverse advance Playback pause 4I or Frame by frame Playback pause m Press and hold playback Or Slow playback Normal or reverse playback m Double speed playback Normal or reverse playback a Return to normal Special playback playback mode suonounJ 2iseg J E Playback eeee During the playback of HDV recordings Even though their icons will appear on screen the following special playback modes are not available Reverse slow playback Frame reverse Double speed playback forward or reverse To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the stop mode lil if left in playback pause gt Bl mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds To resume the playback press B IN Adjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built in speaker When you re using the viewfinder for playback you can connect a pair of headphones to listen to the so
74. e RESET button resets all settings B flashes on the screen Load a cassette 20 co flashes on the screen Battery pack is exhausted Replace or charge the battery pack 18 8 flashes on the screen Condensation is detected See reference page 95 The lens cover is not Turn the camcorder off and then on again completely open 4 flashes red on the screen The camcorder malfunctions Consult a Canon Service Center REMOVE THE CASSETTE Remove the cassette and reinsert it 20 appears on the screen The wireless controller will not Set WL REMOTE to ON 44 work The battery of the wireless controller is exhausted Replace the 21 battery uoneuuoju jeuonippy a Trouble eeee Problem Solution aa Video noise appears on screen When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV Video noise appears on the TV When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located Screen keep a distance between the compact power adapter and the power or antenna cables of the TV The tape stops during record To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter pause or playback pause the stop mode Will if left in playback pause BP Ill or record pause IIl mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds To resume the playback press START STOP when re
75. e attenuator is activated suonounJ pasueapy Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Usually the audio level indicator will be displayed only after the manual adjustment of the audio recording level With the procedure below you can display the audio level indicator also when the audio level is adjusted automatically or during playback POINTS TO CHECK EIS T 10 BH Other Functions eeee A FUNC a 23 FUNC O v e TE MENU DJ DISPLAY SETUP DJ AUDIO LEVEL PU 0n Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings the built in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder s internal machinery In such case we recommend using an external microphone MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED ACCESSORY SHOE You can attach to the advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any commercially available microphone compatible with the advanced accessory shoe For details refer to the instruction manual of the microphone When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe will appear on the screen OTHER MICROPHONES You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe by connecting the external microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply You can conne
76. e memory card Memory card was not initialized Initialize the memory card 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value 40 Set FILE NOS to RESET and insert a new memory card Memory card cannot be played Set the camcorder to PLavca 33 back Image cannot be erased Image is protected Cancel the protection 65 C9 flashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and 66 reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists Printing Problem Solution o The printer is not operating Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the even though the camcorder printer After a short while turn them on again set the and printer are correctly camcorder to PLAY 3 mode and restore the connection connected Editing Problem Solution qu Cannot record with this Set AV DV to OFF 39 camcorder video input from an Wrong signal standard Refer also to the instruction manual of external video device the connected device connected to the HDV DV Dubbing may work using the AV terminal terminal using a DV cable Others Problem Solution au A rattling can be heard from the camcorder The internal lens fixture can move when the camcorder is turned off This is not a malfunction eeee Trouble O List of Messages Some error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds
77. eadphones with the PHONES VOL setting MD 41 In mode use the joystick and the joystick guide following the same procedure as when adjusting the speaker s volume impoRTANT Do not connect the headphones to the AVI C terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen If you connect the headphones while the terminal is set to AV output only noise will be output e When using headphones make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level e The sound of the built in speaker will be muted when you close the LCD panel when you connect the stereo video cable to the AVIC terminal or when the AV terminal is set to PHONES nores Use commercially available headphones with a 3 5 mm minijack e When you turn off the camcorder the AV PHONES setting in mode will return to LAW AV The volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted while recording eee Playback ls Returning to a Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind fast forward the tape IUS cn 10 1 While recording or during playback press ZERO SET MEMORY on the wireless controller at the point you wish to return to later The time code changes to 0 00 00 Mm Press again to cancel the memory 2 f you marked the zero memory while recording set the ca
78. ected effect appears Applying Depending on the operation mode these positions may be empty or show a different icon 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 5 7 to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward DEFFECTS If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The icon of the selected effect turns green Push the joystick A toward again to deactivate the fader effect suonounJ pasueapy Other Functions eeee To FADE IN Push the joystick A toward CAMERA E3 in record pause mode then press START STOP to start recording with a fade in Cray e in playback pause mode then press to fade in and start the playback To FADE OUT Push the joystick A toward D EFFECTS CAMERA 69 while recording then press START STOP to fade out and pause the recording Cray e during playback then press gt i to fade out and pause the playback TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Push the joystick A toward CAMERA E3 while recording or in record pause mode PLAY 29 during playback EAMERA G3 and then press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image Still Image Options Erasing Still Images important Be careful when erasing images Erased images cannot be recov
79. ered 3 nores Protected images cannot be erased Erasing a Single Image C 10 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press 7 to display it 2 Push the joystick v toward i 3 Select lt p ERASE and press Erasing a Single Image Just After Recording You can erase the last recorded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to 59 OFF acu cn 10 eeee Still Image Options BH While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick w toward i 2 Select lt p ERASE and press GE Erasing All Images Protected images will not be deleted even if you erase all images IS PET m 10 FUNC ca 23 FUNC e FE MENU CARD OPERATIONS pg ERASE ALL IMAGES 2 YES Ea m H 2 Protecting Still Images You can protect still images from a accidental erasure c 3 o PLAY et wo 3 o important Initializing the memory card QA 66 will permanently erase all recorded still images even the protected ones FUNC 4 gt as O H Still Image Options eeee gt On PROTECT 2 Press G3 on PROTECT The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to protect 2 Press 5 to protect the still image O
80. ess fully and hold it pressed down A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the button pressed down AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Press PHOTO first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image Three still images in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card notes e The speed and maximum number of continuous shots is as follows Di CONT SHOOT Approx 3 images second 3 amp y HISPEED CONT SHOOT Approx 5 images second Continuous Shooting with flash Approx 2 1 images second Maximum number of shots 60 still images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of images per second will be lower when 4 camcorder shake warning is displayed on the screen eeee Other Functions Other Functions On Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data shutter speed aperture etc registered at the time of recording You can select the data to be displayed Turning the On Screen Displays On Off Repeatedly press DISP to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence CAMERA b9 All displays on 3 Only tape related displays On screen displays Data code on gt Only on screen displays on gt Only tape related displays in stop mode or playback pause or All displays off during playback
81. f the output video when using connection type El Note that the video standard of the recorded copy depends also on the standards supported by the external digital device Refer to the table below Set AV PHONES to AV connection type EI Connecting AV when using Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type gg or to a DVD recorder or other digital recording device using connection type B as shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ty 67 Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV DV Terminal M Video Output Standard of Standard Supported ro AYBACK STD DV OUTPUT E Signal the Recording by the External Settin Settin 3 g on the Tape Digital Device g g m High E AUTO or Q EI o Definition Hov HDV HE HOY HDVDV 3 o E AUTO or o HDV DV DV LOCKED Standard Qv my Hov 1 l 5 Definition E AUTO or CEMEX HDV DV or E93 DV E99 DV LOCKED To output video in high definition verify that the DV terminal on the external digital device is compatible with the MPEG2 TS protocol to output video in standard definition verify that it is compatible with the DV standard Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee Recording 1 This camcorder Load the recorded cassette 2 Connected device Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode 3 This camcorder Locate the scene y
82. f the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file Online product registration for U S A Customers only Register your product online at www registercanon com v Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft v Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions uononpoau The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Model Name VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No B Getting to Know the Camcorder eeee Components Guide Left side view OG G5 Front view O d FOCUS lever 1 49 2 BLC backlight correction button QA 49 FOCUS button CO 49 50 4 Speaker 8 DISP display button QA 57 LCD backlight button long press 1 22 6 LIGHT button 11 60 D print share button 1 78 81 USB terminal 1 76 8 CARD access indicator Q 27 CHARGE indicator 1A 18 9 Memory
83. fer Orders You can mark the still images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Set the transfer orders in advance before connecting the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable Suonoauuo JeuJ9 X3 10 Connecting to a Printer eeee A FUNC a 23 O e FUNC x v gt Er TRANSFER ORDER L Press e E The image selection screen appears FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select lt p the still image you want to mark with a transfer order 2 Press to set the transfer order A checkmark y appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol Er Press 6r again to cancel the transfer order 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to mark additional images with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu Erasing All Transfer Orders 010 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge compatible printer You can mark the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order m 83 Canon printers SELPHY printers of the CP DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo P4 PictBridge Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer a 10 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images
84. g Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images Reduce the number of images CHECK PRINT SETTINGS The print setting cannot be used for printing with the button PRINTER IN USE The printer is in use Check the printer status PAPER LEVER ERROR Paper lever error occurred Adjust the paper selection lever to the proper position PRINTER COVER OPEN Close the printer cover securely NO PRINTHEAD No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective Jl uoneuuojuj jeuonippv s2 Do s and Don ts eeee Handling Precautions Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel Be careful when closing the LCD panel Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures like the inside of a car under direct sunlight or high humidity Do not use the camcorder near strong electric or magnetic fields such as above TVs near plasma TVs or mobile phones Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places The camcorder is not waterproof avoid
85. g the Camcorder Camcorder Body Use a soft dry cloth to clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Viewfinder e If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush eeee Do s and Don ts BH Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen and I AF sensor Clean the LCD screen and the I AF sensor using a clean soft lens cleaning cloth Condensation may form on the surface of the screen when the temperature changes suddenly Wipe it with a soft dry cloth Storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time store it in a place free of dust in low humidity and at temperatures not higher than 30 C 86 F Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation water droplets to form on its internal surfaces Stop using the camcorder if condensation is detected Continued use may damage the camcorder Condensation may form in the following cases When the camcorder is moved from an air conditioned room to a warm humid place uoneuuojuj jeuonippv BH Do s and Don ts eeee When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room
86. ge and move lt gt through index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Magnifying the Playback Image During playback movies and still images can be magnified up to 5 times You can also select the area to be magnified Id FENY PLAY m 10 1 Move the zoom lever toward T The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magpnified area To further enlarge the image move the zoom lever toward T To reduce the magnification move the zoom lever toward W Xv will appear for images that cannot be enlarged 2 Select AV lt P gt the enlarged area of the picture with the joystick To cancel the magnification move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out For details about how to select an item refer to Using the Menus 23 eeee Menu Options Lists H Image effect FUNC Menu Options Recording programs ufus Mode switch P i PROGRAM AE I SHUTTER PRIO AE EMAPERTURE PRIO AE KH CINE MODE Special scene recording programs RE PORTRAIT 8 SPORTS BI NIGHT SNOW BEACH SSUNSET R SPOTLIGHT EJ FIREWORKS only M 45 M 55 Light metering mode Mode switc
87. gle button BLC D zz Yai AME Press BLC 3e appears Press again to end the backlight correction mode Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK i a facul cn 10 eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Bg Mode switch P except for the ERFIREWORKS recording program 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward EXP If EXP does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The exposure adjustment indicator o I o and the neutral value 0 appear on the screen If you operate the zoom while the exposure is locked the brightness of the image may change 3 Adjust lt gt the brightness of the image as required The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture e Pushing the joystick A toward EXP again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects In such case focus manually Reflective surfaces T Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines suonounJ pasueapy O Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color eeee Fast moving subjects D Through wet windows Night scenes
88. h P 5 EVALUATIVE C CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE FE SPOT White balance es Mode switch P M AUTO 3 DAYLIGHT ts SHADE CLOUDY CD 51 4 TUNGSTEN 3 FLUORESCENT 3 FLUORESCENT HJ SET mem Mode switch P IMAGE EFFECT OFF Sv VIVID En NEUTRAL s LOW SHARPENING b SOFT SKIN DETAIL c CUSTOM Drive mode LO 56 eum Mode switch P O SINGLE Ej CONT SHOOT 4 HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB QO 63 Digital effects Mode switch P cir D EFFECT OFF g FADE T Ga WIPE G BLK amp WHT G2 SEPIA G6 ART Geo Mode switch P 65 D EFFECT OFF G BLK amp WHT G2 SEPIA Q 54 Still image simultaneous recording suonounJ pasueapy H Menu Options Lists eeee Size When HD STANDARD is set to one of the widescreen 16 9 modes mv HDV HHDVH30 HDV PF30 HHDVH24 HDV PF24 or a DV WIDE ia STILL I REC OFF LW 1920x1080 SW 848x480 When HD STANDARD is set to rm DV NORMAL cia STILL I REC OFF M 1440x1080 S 640x480 Quality 4 SUPER FINE 4 FINE al NORMAL Still image size quality QQ 53 m Size LW 1920x1080 L 2048x1536 M 1440x1080 S 640x480 Quality 4 SUPER FINE 4 FINE al NORMAL REC PAUSE CQ 72 73 es CANCEL EXECUTE END SEARCH M
89. hane tape e Handle cassettes with care Do not drop or subject them to severe impact as this may damage the cassettes eeee Do s and Don ts B With cassettes equipped with a memory function metal plated terminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF Memory Card We recommend saving backups of memory card images on your computer Image data may be corrupted or lost due to memory card defects or exposure to static electricity Canon Inc makes no warranties for corrupted or lost data e Do not turn off the camcorder disconnect the power source or remove the memory card while the CARD access indicator is flashing Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature Do not disassemble bend drop or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt Check the direction before inserting the memory card Forcing a memory card into uoneuuoju EUONIppy sa Do s and Don ts eeee the slot if it is not correctly oriente
90. he 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 Shadows 27 5 Highlights Q 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 QB OFF Pixel Count Flash You can use the built in flash for recording still images in dark places The flash features the red eye reduction function POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording program other than Eg FIREWORKS cn 10 Options Default value 44 auto The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject 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 5 flash on The flash always fires flash off The flash does not fire 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick 4 toward 5 If 4 does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick VW toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above Repeatedly push the joystick 4 toward 4 to cycle between the flash modes The display disappears after 4 seconds eeee Other
91. ich are sold AS IS without warranty of any kind by Canon USA Please retain this warranty card and your Bill of Sale as a permanent record of your purchase This card is most important in order to be sure you are contacted right away should there be a safety inspection modification or product recall under applicable laws or regulations NO IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLIES TO THIS EQUIPMENT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE GIVEN BY ANY PERSON FIRM OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS EQUIPMENT SHALL BIND THE UNDERSIGNED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT S HARD DRIVE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING YOU ASSUME ALL RISK A
92. ick 4 toward If amp does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording made and return to record pause mode If the currently selected recording standard is different from that of the last recording the picture may not be played back correctly WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel 2 Turn off the camcorder 3 Remove the tape 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack notes Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered Before you start recording search for the end of the last recording MA 32 To protect the tape and video heads the camcorder will enter the stop mode Wil if left in record pause 6 I mode for 4 minutes 30 seconds To resume recording press STARTISTOP e When recording in very loud places such as fireworks shows or concerts sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels This is not a malfunction About the Power Save mode To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes QQ 44 To restore the power turn the camcorder off and then on again About the LCD and viewfinder screen The Screens are produced using extremely h
93. ider than the other The 2 prong polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna is grounded So as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS uononpoau Fig 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS 14 15 16 17 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE aon ANTENNA lu LEAD IN WIRE GROUND mae a ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
94. igh precision manufacturing techniques with more than 99 99 of the pixels operating to specification Less than 0 0196 of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black red blue or green dots This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction When using a tripod Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt due to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm 0 2 in Doing so may damage the camcorder When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness If you experience such a reaction immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary eese Recording Recording Still Images Before using a memory card for the first time be sure to initialize it with this camcorder M 66 icu tn 10 noo b PHOTO ac 1 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to CAMERA 2 Move the zxj Cg switch to C memory card 3 Press halfway Once the focus is automatically adjusted will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear When you press PHOTO on the wireless controller the still image is recorded
95. imited warranty for use of the Equipment in conjunction with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software In order to obtain warranty service contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from whom you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1 800 OK CANON You will be directed to the nearest service facility for your Equipment This Limited Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Equipment and does not apply in the following cases A Loss or damage to the Equipment due to abuse mishandling accident improper maintenance or failure to follow operating instructions B If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries sand dirt or water damage C If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA s factory service centers or authorized service facilities D If the Equipment is used for commercial or industrial use This Limited Warranty does not cover cabinet exterior finish video cassette tape head cleanings nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside the United States This warranty does not cover units sold to rental firms military operations hotels schools hospitals or for other commercial industrial or institutional applications These uses are covered only by such specific warranty as Canon may issue with such sales This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment wh
96. ions and DEFAULT settings vary depending on the printer model For details refer to the printer s instruction manual Suonoauuo JeuJ9 X3 B Connecting to a Printer eeee Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press GE to display it 2 Push the joystick V toward 2 The print setting menu appears Depending on the printer the message BUSY may appear before the camcorder displays the print setting menu 3 In the print settings menu select AV lt p the setting you want to change and press amp 4 Select AV the desired setting option and press Ge 5 Select AV lt p gt PRINT and press Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed To continue printing select another still image Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet TO CANCEL THE PRINTING Press Ge while printing A confirmation dialog appears Select OK and press Ger With Canon s PictBridge compatible printers the printing will stop immediately even if not completed and the paper will be fed through PRINTING ERRORS If an error occurs during the printing process an error message appears M 90 Canon s PictBridge compatible printers Resolve the error When printing does not resume automatically select CONTINUE and press If CONTINUE cannot be selected select STOP press Ge and ret
97. lied ACCOSSOFIBS oon ie e eec e td eite e eis e nies 11 Components Guide Screen Displays esssseeese flt Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 49 9 9999 9 Inserting and Removing a Tape Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 3 Preparing the Camcorder a s at eese tenent trn nbn enne The Wireless Controller dt quam EMA E Adjusting the LCD Sefgen WES E M Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC Menu eeeeeenneett 23 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus sees 23 First Time Settings G ianging the Langllilage VEA VE ua fn 24 Chandildiibe TIMEZONC WE Wo udis 24 S tting heiWate andiillime EB We meses 25 Basic Functions Recording Regarding Movies PT Assess 26 Recording Still Images 99 27 tele AY ENDO S dq 28 Playback ma W aT E 29 Adjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones susssssss 30 Locating the End of the Last Scene sssssssssssese 32 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32 Viewing Still Images meres Magnifying the Playback Image ccccceecceeeeeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeesnaeeeseneeeees 34 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists FUNC Menu Options ssss
98. ls stereo Main Sub tracks bilingual ga L L Left channel only stereo Main track only bilingual 03 R R Right channel only stereo Sub track only bilingual AUDIO OUT o Cn S14 STERE01 ST2 STEREO2 1 1 MIX FIXED amp 3 MIX VAR You can select the audio track to use during the playback of a tape with audio dubbed over the recording st1 STEREO11 Original sound only sr2 STEREO2 Dubbed audio only 1 1 MIX FIXED Mixed audio with the original sound and dubbed audio at the same level c MIX VAR Mixed audio where the balance between the original sound sT4 and the dubbed audio ST2 can be adjusted MIX BALANCE o PLAY STA H SP When AUDIO OUT is set to p MIX VAR adjust 4 the sound balance with the joystick eeee Menu Options Lists g The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment however if you turn off the camcorder AUDIO OUT will be reset to STA STEREO1 AVIPHONES ES UE CAV AV PHONES 5 M 30 PHONES VOL EF When AV PHONES is set to Q PHONES adjust lt gt the volume of the headphones with the joystick n mode adjust the volume using the joystick guide MI 31 COMP OUT 9 CAMERA CAMERA pay PLAY D 480i 0 1080i 4801 You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high definition T
99. matic look to your recordings CAMERA F9 only NG r EN sports IZ BEACH SN SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record Use this mode to recorda Use this mode to record sports scenes such as on a sunny beach It spotlit scenes tennis or golf prevents the subject from being underexposed 1 B NIGHT SUNSET Ea FIREWORKS Use this mode to recordin Use this mode to record Use this mode to record low light conditions sunsets in vibrant colors fireworks suonouny paoueApy BH Using the Recording Programs eeee Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the FH CINE MODE recording program Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate HHDVH24 HDV PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode Using the 1 4 CINE MODE Recording Program With the E 8 CINE MODE recording program the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give a cinematic look to your recordings 8 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch P 10 A FUNC lt gt ca 25 FUNC v Icon of the currently selected FUNC E Recording Program 2 EE CINE MODE Mode switch P Set the recording program to EH CINE MODE as described in the previous section FUNC gt TE MENU REC IN SETUP D HD STANDARD D HADVH24 HDV PF24 D YES
100. mcorder to mode If you marked the zero memory during playback press B 3 Press lt lt to locate the zero mark f the tape counter shows a negative number press gt instead Ba appears and the camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape The tape stops at or near the zero mark M disappears and the correct time code will be displayed again 1 notes If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards HDV DV on the same tape the zero set memory may not work correctly suonounJ oiseg J ls Playback eeee Locating the End of the Last Scene After playing back a tape use this function to locate the end of the last Scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point POINTS To CHECK es Stop the playback before using this function A FUNC PIG gt ca 23 FUNC v 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV END SEARCH and press GE 3 Select lt gt EXECUTE and press 69 END SEARCH appears The camcorder rewinds fast forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape e To cancel the search press IW Gi notes End search cannot be used once you remove the cassette e If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards HDV DV on the same tape the end search may not work correctly Locating Scenes by Recordi
101. n 78 81 Printing stillimages 80 Protecting stillimages 65 LR Recording Movies 26 Recording Still images 27 Recording data 58 Recording programs 45 Recording reminder 16 Remaining tape indicator 16 Remote sensor 21 RESET sacdsia fa naaa amon Jawani 85 eeee General Information 105 Reviewing Movies Record review 26 Reviewing Still images Screen displays 15 Screen markers 43 Selecting the on screen displays 57 Self timer 9 60 Serial number a 12 Setup menus 23 37 Shoulder strap 100 Shutter speed 47 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 54 Slideshow R A 34 Snow recording program 45 SP mgga ED NB 39 Special Scene recording programs 48 Sports recording program 45 Spot AE frame 55 Spotlight recording program 45 Stillimage quality 53 Stillimage size 53 Sunset recording program 45 Tape recording standards HDV DV 38 Telephoto i cues m Rom om mmn 28 Time zone 2 0c eee eee 24 Transfer order 79 Transferring still images
102. n you attach the optional VL 3 Video Light To use the built in mini video light set the switch on the VL 3 to OFF and then press LIGHT Self Timer Points To CHECK i l ita za 10 CAMERA Es Set the camcorder in record pause mode A FUNC m 23 FUNC v gt TES MENU i CAMERA SETUP 4 SELF TIMER e ON X appears CAMERA F9 Press START STOP The camcorder starts recording after a 10 second countdown The countdown appears on the screen CAMERA C2 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 nores 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 zm 10 Mode switch P dB40 12 0 ini 8 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward amp MIC If S MIC does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick V towa
103. nal m Computer PictBridge Compatible Printers Jl uoneuuojuj jeuonippv s General Information eeee Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer dealer for genuine Canon video accessories You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling 1 800 828 4040 Canon U S A Information Center Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and or accidents such as fire etc caused by the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories e g a leakage and or explosion of a battery pack Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non genuine Canon accessories although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs select one of the following models BP 2L13 BP 2L14 NB 2LH BP 2L24H CB 2LW Battery Charger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs It plugs directly into a power outlet without a cable Battery Pack Charging Time NB 2LH 90 min BP 2L13 175 min BP 2L14 170 min BP 2L24H 330 min Charging time varies according to the charging condition TL H43 Tele converter This Tele converter lens increases the focal length of
104. ng Date You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function IST Press 144 or 551 on the wireless controller Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times To cancel the search press STOP M Gi notes Recordings shorter than 1 minute per date time zone cannot be located with this function e Date search may not function if the date time or data code are not correctly displayed e If there are sections recorded in different standards HDV DV on the same tape the date search may not work correctly Viewing Still Images mn 10 1 Holding the lock button pressed down set the Switch to PLAY 2 Move the c q switch to 7 memory card 3 Select lt gt the still image You can use the joystick to move through the still images even if the joystick guide above does not appear on the screen eeo Playback H important Observe the following precautions while the card access display B 9 appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the cx Cg switch or the operating mode The following may not be displayed correctly Images not rec
105. nnecting the camcorder to the computer Note that the analog digital conversion may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications settings of the computer a m x et m 3 o o 3 3 o o o 3 o Connecting to a Computer eeee Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams USB Terminal Open the LCD panel cover to access HDV DV Terminal AG AQH Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device USB port 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a USB Cable Supplied N DV capture board can result in damage to the camcorder Output connection Signal Flow to a computer with a DV IEEE1394 terminal or a HE D C olm D 2 DV Cable 4 pin Commercially available HE c I E 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV DV terminal R4 cn 10 Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 DV terminal or an IEEE1394 DV capture board A DV cable commercially
106. nt DPOF compliant ag Image Compression Method JPEG compression Super Fine Fine Normal This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 2 GB Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards 3 This camcorder supports Exif 2 2 also called Exif Print Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers By connecting to an Exif Print compliant printer the camcorder s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized yielding extremely high quality prints Input Output Terminals AVI Terminal 3 5 mm minijack dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio output 10 dBV 47 kohms load 3 kohms or less input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more USB Terminal mini B HDV DV Terminal 4 pin IEEE1394 standard input output COMPONENT OUT Terminal Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance Pg Pg Cp Cp 350 mVp p 1080i D3 480i D1 compatible HDMI Terminal HDMI type A connector 19 pins output only MIC Terminal 23 5 mm stereo minijack 57 dBV with 600 ohm microphone 5 kohms or more Power Others Power supply rated 7 4 V DC battery pack 8 4 V DC compact power adapter Power consumption 4 3 W viewfinder 4 5 W LCD screen normal brightness HDV AF on Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Dimensions W x H x D 88 x 82 x 138 mm 3 5 x 3 2 x 5 4 in excluding
107. o cancel printing After removing the paper set some paper again and retry printing INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon Select CONTINUE to restart printing INK ABSORBER FULL Select CONTINUE to resume printing Contact a Canon Service Center refer to the list included with the printer to replace the ink absorber FILE ERROR You attempted to print an image that was recorded with another CANNOT PRINT camcorder with a different compression or was edited on a computer eeee Trouble B Message Explanation Solution SET amp PRINT ORDER No still image on the memory card has been marked with a print order READJUST TRIMMING You changed the print style after you set the trimming settings PRINTER ERROR Cancel printing Turn the printer off and then on again Check the printer status If the error still persists refer to the printer s instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center HARDWARE ERROR Cancel printing Turn the printer off and then on again Check the printer status If the printer is equipped with a battery it might be exhausted In such case turn off the printer replace the battery and turn it back on COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printin
108. o open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press 7 4 Select AV DATE TIME and press E The first field of the date will be indicated with blinking up down arrows 5 Change AV each field of the date and time and move p gt to the next field 6 Press 1 to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu important If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 1 94 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the date format A 44 eevee First Time Settings BH suoneJedalg BH Recording eeee Recording Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly If necessary clean the video heads M 95 10 1 Holding the lock button pressed down set the switch to CAMERA 2 Move the p m switch to zx tape If necessary you can change the recording standard HDV or DV Ca 38 3 Press to begin recording Press START STOP again to pause the recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Guo P 1 Set the mode switch to P 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press 6 amp 5 to display it 3 Push the joyst
109. o standard of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio H HDV High definition video at 1080i Specifications with 16 9 aspect ratio HHDVH30 HDV PF30 High definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 30 fps You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings for example to post them on the Web HHDVH24 HDV PF24 High definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps When combined with the H CINE MODE recording program M 45 to get the 24p Cinema Mode the cinematic look will be enhanced a DV WIDE Standard definition video with 16 9 aspect ratio DO DV NORMAL Standard definition video with 4 3 aspect ratio We recommend not mixing recordings made in different video standards on the same tape e During the playback of a recording made in HADVH30 HDV PF30 or HHDVH24 HDV PF24 will appear on the screen not HADVH30 or HHDVH24 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 CL 40 DV REC MODE DV SB STD PLAY t LONG PLAY When HD STANDARD is set to one of the DV standards you can change the video quality and as a result
110. of original purchase labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada This limited warranty covers all defects except where a The loss or damage to the product results from i accident natural disaster mishandling abuse neglect unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual ii the use of accessories attachments products supplies parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems iil repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility iv defective batteries or any exposure to water sand or dirt v shipping claim must be presented to the shipper b Any serial number on the video Equipment is altered or removed c The Equipment is used for commercial professional or industrial purposes This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet exterior finish of the Equipment media nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton box or equivalent properly packed fully insured with shipping charges prepaid together with a copy of your bill of sale or
111. onnect the camcorder to the video input Source using an analog connection connection type El m 67 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Connect the camcorder to the recording device using the digital connection connection type El m 67 shown in the same section Verify that the DV terminal on the external digital device is compatible with the DV standard Converting the Video A 9 FUNC Y v 1 Set AV 9 DV to ON m 39 2 Start the playback on the video source and the recording on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals of the connected devices FUNC 23 important Depending on the signal sent from the connected device the conversion from analog to digital signals might not work properly e g signals that include copyright protective signals or anomalous signals such as ghost signals e Usually leave AV mp DV set to the default setting i3 OFF While it is set to sy ON you cannot connect video input signals to the camcorder using the HDV DV terminal eee Connecting to a TV or VCR 3 nores B We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter You can also use the analog digital conversion to transfer analog video recordings to a computer as digital video The required equipment and operation is the same as described in Transferring Video Recordings QQ 77 except in this case you need to set AV mp DV to T19 ON before co
112. onnection connection type Klil you can enjoy the full resolution of high definition TV About the HDMI terminal The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection connection type El is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality The HDMI terminal on the camcorder is for output only Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device as this may damage the camcorder The HDMI connection will recognize automatically the highest resolution supported by the connected HDTV and output the optimal video signal to ensure the best viewing experience You can confirm the current specification of the video output in the HDMI OUT information display at the bottom of the 2 gt PLAY OUT SETUP2 menu screen in mode bb PLAY OUT SETUP menu in other modes Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to DVI monitors Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content protection configured so as not to allow the playback of personal content video recorded for personal uses If you cannot play back the video recorded with this camcorder on your HDTV using the HDMI connection try connecting the camcorder using the video component connection connection type Klil instead There will be no video output from the AV Q
113. orded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Image Jump You can jump ahead to a specific image without having to browse all images one by one TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES suonounJ 2iseg J Push the joystick 4 or P and hold it pressed down Release the joystick when the running number gets to the number of the image you want to display sa Playback eeee To skip 10 oR 100 STILL IMAGES 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick A toward ci Fx JUMP 10 IMAGES NT 3 Select AV f JUMP 10 IMAGES or f JUMP 100 IMAGES 4 Jump lt gt the number of images selected Press e1 to close the image jump screen and display the image You can press 6 again to hide the joystick guide Slideshow amp SLIDESHOW FUNC 0 23 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV SLIDESHOW and press 5 amp 3 Select lt gt START and press 5 Press to stop the slideshow Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W The index screen appears 2 Select AV lt gt an image Move the green selection frame to the image you want to view If you have a lot of still images you may find it easier to browse entire index pages instead Move the zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole pa
114. order using the compact power adapter Digital Video Dubbing You can input video from other digital video devices and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder Video input will be recorded on the tape in the same standard of the original HDV or DV POINTS To CHECK IST m 10 eee Connecting to a TV or VCR Set PLAYBACK STD to E3 AUTO m 40 before making the connections Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection connection type El m 67 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Dubbing 1 Load a blank tape in the camcorder and load the recorded source tape in the connected device If AV DV appears on the screen set AV DV to Gi OFF co 39 When the connection is recognized gx HDV DV will be displayed When the video input starts the display will change to a HD V IN or a DV IN depending on the video input signal A rd O FUNC v 2 Press FUNC 3 Select AV II REC PAUSE and press 68 4 Select lt p EXECUTE and press 5 Connected device Start the playback In record pause mode and while recording you can check the picture on the camcorder s screen L START STOP FOCUS ASSIST FUNC 1 23 a m x et m A 3 o o 3 3 o o o 3 m Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee 6 When the scene you wish to record appears press M Reco
115. other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties conditions guarantees or representations express or implied statutory or otherwise relative to the Equipment including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Canon Canada assumes no liability for special consequential or incidental damages loss or corruption of data including without limitation data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise whether on account of negligence or otherwise from the use misuse or inability to use the Equipment including loss of profit revenue media or enjoyment or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties conditions guarantees or representations Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time please check all functions with the ins
116. other than that compatible with this camcorder JPEG Er TRANSFER ORDER You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders 79 ERROR PRINT ORDER ERROR You attempted to set more than 998 still images in the print order 83 CANNOT TRANSFER You attempted to transfer a still image that cannot be displayed with this camcorder TOO MANY STILL IMAGES Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images DISCONNECT USB CABLE on the memory card to less than 1800 If a dialog appeared on the computer screen close it and then restore the connection COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 74 PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED COPYRIGHT PROTECTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear 74 DUBBING RESTRICTED when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in recording Direct Print Related Messages nores P About Canon PIXMA SELPHY DS Printers If the printer s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer s operation panel refer to the printer s instruction manual Message Explanation Solution PAPER ERROR There is a problem with the paper The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong Alternatively if the paper output tray is closed open it to print NO PAPER Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing Select STOP t
117. ou wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene When the connection is recognized ge HDV DV will be displayed When the video output starts the display will change to a HDV OUT or gez DV OUT depending on the video output signal 4 This camcorder Resume the movie playback When using an analog connection you can include in the copy the date time and data code of the original recording as well Repeatedly press to change the on screen display ca 57 5 Connected device Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears Stop recording when copying is complete 6 This camcorder Stop playback Gi NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter When recording to a VCR using an analog connection connection type l 1 67 the quality of the edited tape will be lower than that of the original When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV DV terminal connection type El QQ 67 If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal If the operation does not work use the AV Q terminal You cannot record to an external device using the HDMI connection connection type El Analog Line In Recording You can input vi
118. ow fast the autofocus will operate e With ta INSTANT AF the autofocus adjusts quickly to a new subject This is convenient for example when changing the focus from a near subject to a far subject in the background or when recording fast moving subjects e When the optional Wide converter or Tele converter is attached to the camcorder it may partially obstruct the Instant AF sensor Set the AF mode to a NORMAL AF suonounJ pasueapy H Menu Options Lists eeee AF AST LAMP M 59 Ca KG AUTO Ga OFF FOCUS PRI Q 55 Go Mode switch P B ON AiAF ON CENTER GB OFF IMG STAB enum Mode switch P G9 ON G33 OFF The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto e The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake e The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the B NIGHT recording program e The image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to Qi We recommend setting the image stabilizer to ggg OFF when using a tripod SELF TIMER CAMERA CAMERA 50 Cg gg ON G3 OFF M 60 s REC IN SETUP HD STANDARD CAMERA a HDV HHDVH30 HDV PF30 HHDVH24 HDV PF24 a DV WIDE R0 DV NORMAL Selects the vide
119. oystick s functions When the guide contains multiple pages NEXT and the page number icon Y will appear at the bottom position Push the joystick W toward NEXT to display the next page of the guide About the Operating Modes The camcorder s operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the oo 09 switch In the manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating Mode Switch 5 5 CF Switch Icon Display Operation o c0 Recording movies CAMERA D Lisa on the tape 26 Ww Tape L a Recording still images B CAMIA CAMERA Cru on the memory card 27 Memory card es Playing movies PLAY X from the tape 29 ING Viewing still images pum PLAY Big from the memory card 33 Memory card eee Getting to Know the Camcorder n Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power BP 2L13 Battery Pack WL D87 Wireless Lithium Button Battery Adapter Controller CR2025 for Wireless incl power cord Controller IFC 300PCU DIGITAL VIDEO Cable Cable USB Cable SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM Red Green Blue plugs Yellow Red White plugs Includes the electronic version o
120. pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than one battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs e Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F the optimal range is from 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F At cold temperatures performance will temporarily decline Warm it in your pocket before use Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures About the battery terminal cover The battery terminal cover has a E3 shaped hole This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs Back side of the battery pack gem f je al Terminal cover attached Charged K Uncharged na Cassette e Rewind tapes after use A slack or damaged tape may cause video problems and or audio distortions during playback Return cassettes to the case and store them upright Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder after use Do not use spliced tapes or nonstandard cassettes as they may damage the camcorder Do not use tapes that have been jammed as video heads may become dirty Do not insert anything into the small holes of the cassette or cover them with cellop
121. r appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased Press 6 amp 5 again to cancel the image protection 3 Repeat steps 1 2 to protect additional images or press FUNC twice to close the menu e Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder Initializing the Memory Card Initialize new memory cards when you use them for the first time You may also choose to initialize a memory card to erase all the files in contains The regular initialization option INITIALIZE will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data If you need to completely erase all the data select instead the complete initialization option COMPL INIT iwrortant Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered When you feel the time it takes to record on or read from the memory card has become too long we recommend you select the complete initialization e The complete initialization may take a few minutes depending on the capacity of the memory card ca 10 A FUNC N Cd 23 FUNC v A MENU g CARD OPERATIONS INITIALIZE INITIALIZE or COMPL INIT 9 FUNC YES Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress All the image files will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem
122. rd 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 dB 40 12 M Pommin a Audio level adjustment bar Audio level indicator eeee Other Functions B 3 Adjust lt gt the audio level as necessary Push the joystick BP toward to raise the audio recording level or push it lt 4 toward to lower it As a guideline adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the 12 dB mark only occasionally When the 0 dB mark turns red the sound may be distorted 4 Press 5 to save the setting and hide the joystick guide TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator by setting MIC ATT to ON C 39 1 notes The audio recording level can be adjusted only while the green adjustment bar appears under the audio level indicator To avoid changing the level by mistake after you manually adjust the audio recording level be sure to press to hide the joystick guide When the mode switch is set to VI the camcorder will adjust the audio level automatically We recommend using headphones M 30 to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level or when the microphon
123. rding starts 7 While recording press to pause the recording In record pause press gt M again to resume recording 8 Press to stop recording 9 Connected device Stop the playback iwrortant Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous picture If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again Do not connect any devices to the camcorder s USB terminal while an external device is connected to the HDV DV terminal You can only record video signals in HDV standard 1080i specifications or in DV standard Note that signals from identically shaped DV IEEE1394 terminals may be in different video standards 1 nores We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Copyright Signal Certain software tapes are copyright protected If you attempt to play back such tapes COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to view the contents of the tape If you attempt to record from such tapes via the HDV DV terminal COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED appears and you will not be able to record the contents of the tape Analog Digital Conversion Using the camcorder you can convert analog video signals for example from a VCR to digital signals DV standard only and output them to a digital recording device T nga MD 10 Connecting C
124. rence that may cause undesired operation Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Canon U S A Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success
125. ry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder important The following still images may not be correctly printed with a PictBridge compatible printer Images created or changed on a computer and transferred to the memory card When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended B PAGE LAYOUT settings depending on the PAPER SIZE setting 92 PAPER SIZE 9 CREDITCARD 9 x 13 cm 10 x 14 8 cm A4 Canon Printer Series PIXMA 2 4 9 or 4 UP SELPHY DS 16 UP SELPHY CP 2 4 or 8 UPP 2 or 4 UP 2 or 4 UP SELPHY ES 2 4 or 8 UP 2 or 4 UP 2 or 4 UP 1 You can also use the special photo sticker sheets When you use the wide sized photo paper with the DEFAULT setting you can also use 2 UP or 4 UP 3 With the 8 UP setting you can also use the special photo sticker sheets Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer Images whose file names were changed Image
126. s Light Metering Mode B9 V A LLL EA G Automatic Focus Bgyity 995 98 BA Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing seesssssse Other Functions On Scig8m DisplBySPe ERE S LLL BO 57 FlasB9 88898 99999 nna m Mini Video Light Sel sllimer MEM asi AugiolRecardin gilgeve VM Me meses 61 Digital Pfects 89 90898 o meses 63 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images ssssssssssssssseseeeeeeenenenee nennen 65 Reolecting StilllligSges d 65 Initializing the Memory Card ssseeeennenneeneennn 66 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR uononpoaul COMME CHOMP iagrams u s 67 Playback on a TV Screen usssss 70 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder m1 Analog Line In Recording 12 Digital Video Dubbing iissa aada 73 Analog Digital Conversion aaa man aanananasamimana 74 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams c criteri teen GAAN e e bee ona cea 76 Transferring Video Recordings TT Transferring Still Images Direct Transfer ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesees 78 Transfer Orders EET 79 Connecting to a Printer Printing Still Images Direct Print
127. s attached its shadow can appear on the screen About the AF Assist Lamp While you press halfway if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately AF assist lamp You can also set AF AST LAMP to OFF so the assist lamp does not light up The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF assist lamp is on suonounJ pasueapy O Other Functions eeee The brightness of the AF assist lamp could be an inconvenience Consider turning it off in public places such as restaurants or theaters Mini Video Light You can turn on the mini video light assist lamp at any time regardless of the recording program ean m 10 oi a eo If o o Press LIGHT 4 appears on the screen Press again to turn the mini video light off TO USE THE OPTIONAL VL 3 VIDEO LIGHT You can attach the optional VL 3 Video Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful video light the built in mini video light For details about attaching and using the video light refer to the instruction manual of the VL 3 When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe g will appear on the screen 1 notes We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen The built in mini video light will be disabled automatically whe
128. s not recorded with this camcorder Observe the following precautions during printing Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer Do not change the position of the cx 9 Switch Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not remove the memory card e If the message BUSY does not disappear disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while Trimming Settings Set the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings 1 In the print setting menu M 81 select AV lt gt TRIMMING and press 5 The trimming frame appears 2 Change the size of the trimming frame Move the zoom lever toward T to shrink the frame and toward W to enlarge it Press se to change the orientation of the frame portrait landscape To cancel the trimming settings move the zoom lever toward W until the trimming frame disappears eseo Connecting to a Printer 5H 3 Move AV lt p the trimming frame 4 After setting the trimming frame press to return to the print menu About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The size of the trimming frame may differ depending on the image size paper size or borders settings e The trimming setting applies only to one image e The trimming setting is canceled in the following cases When you turn off the camcorder When you disconnect
129. s with Canadian ICES 003 Enjoying High Definition Video Preserve your most treasured memories be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends with high definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there What is High Definition Video High definition video HDV allows you to record m TA video of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes HDV is composed of 1 080 horizontal lines that is more than twice the number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels in standard definition TV broadcasts resulting in eye catching colors 1 080 lines and richly detailed video recordings How to play back your HDV recordings e Ona high definition TV HDTV 1 68 HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality On standard definition TVs 1 69 HDV recordings will be down converted to match the resolution of the TV set What is the Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the FF CINE MODE recording program M 45 Combine this recording mode with the high definition 24 fps progressive frame rate HHDVH24 HDV PF24 1 38 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode uononpoau Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High Definition Video sessssssssseseeneeennne 5 About this Manuali MAA ANAND AA 9 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supp
130. sette HDVM E63PR Digital Video Cassette 8468A002AA 2069B002AA D85 1712 000 D83 0752 000 3067A002AA D82 0590 201 1719B001AA 9612A001AA 9582A002AA 2383B002AA 0763B001AA 2071B001AA 2072B001AA 7150A004AA 8834A001AA 3175A002AA 3176A002AA 1729B001AA 9389A001AA 3134A002AA 1313B001AA uoneuuojuj jeuonippy General Information eeee Specifications VIXIA HV30 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads helical scanning HOV HDV 1080i DV DV system consumer digital VCR SD system digital component recording Audio Recording System HDV MPEG 1 Audio Layer 2 16 bit 48 kHz transfer rate 384 kbps 2 channels DV POM digital sound 16 bit 48 kHz 2 channels 12 bit 32 kHz 4 channels Television System HD High Definition Video HDV 1080 60i SD EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Compatible Tapes Videocassettes bearing the D mark Tape Speed HDV 18 81 mm s 0 74 ips DV SP 18 81 mm s 0 74 ips LP 12 56 mm s 0 49 ips Maximum Recording Time 60 min tape HDV 60 minutes DV SP 60 minutes LP 90 minutes Image Sensor 1 2 7 inch CMOS approx 2 960 000 pixels Effective pixels Movies 16 9 Movies 4 3 Still images LW Still images L M S approx 2 070 000 approx 1 550 000 approx 2 070 000 approx 2 760 000 LCD Screen 2 7 in wide TFT color approx 211 000 pixels Viewfinder 0 2
131. setup menus 3 Select AV DISPLAY SETUP G3 and press 1 4 Select AV LANGUAGE and press 5 Select AV lt p the desired option and press 1 6 Press to close the menu 1 notes If you changed the language by mistake follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting e The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Changing the Time Zone Default value e DATE TIME SETUP T ZONE DST NEW YORK A 9 FUNC v 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the 7 icon and press Ger to open the setup menus 3 Select AV DATE TIME SETUP and press 1 4 Select AV T ZONE DST and press 5 The time zone setting appears The default setting is New York 5 Select AV your time zone and press 61 To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press FUNC to close the menu FUNC C223 Time Zones Once you have set the time zone date and time you do not need to reset the clock every time you travel to another time zone Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the Screen Setting the Date and Time DATE TIME SETUP 9 DATE TIME JAN 1 2008 12 00 AM A FUNC A mo O v 1 Press FUNC 2 Select AV the 7 amp 3 icon and press t
132. sist functions will be canceled You can also apply the peaking function without the magnification by setting ASSIST FUNC to HA PEAKING M 43 In that case the peaking function will not be canceled even when you start recording ein mode you can also use the focus assist functions after pressing halfway The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to TIN White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings POINTS TO CHECK Ce En 10 Mode switch P except for the Special Scene recording programs AA Options Default value A AUTO Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day amp SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day eeee Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color 5 4 TUNGSTEN For recording under tungsten and tungsten type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting x FLUORESCENT For recording under warm white cool white or warm white type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting 3 FLUORESCENT H For recording under daylight or daylight type 3 wavelength fluorescent lighting as ET Use the custom white
133. ssette Insert the cassette with the window facing the grip belt To remove the cassette pull it straight out 3 Press the mark on the cassette compartment until it clicks 4 Wait for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cassette compartment cover important Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover OwoES SS If the camcorder is connected to a power Source cassettes can be inserted removed even if the Switch is set to sgg Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only commercially available miniSD cards QO Turn off the camcorder Open the LCD panel Open the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card straight with the miniSD label facing up all the way into the memory card slot until it clicks 5 Close the cover Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted ROD TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to release it and then pull the card out important e Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time A 66 Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable Inserting a memory card facing
134. sssssseseseeeeeneeeneneen nennen ener enne nennen Setup Mens cnin eene qe i epe de Aa ee da ae Camera Setup Digital Zoom Image Stabilizer etc 37 Recording Video Input Setup HD Standard DV Recording Mode etc sssseessssss 38 Card Operations Initialization Erase All Images etc 40 Playback Video Output Setup Playback Standard Component Video Out DV Out etc 40 Display Setup LCD Brightness Language etc 43 System Setup Beep etc ssssssssssssseeseseeneerene 44 Date Time Selup erret eth re e taire ee NG Using the Recording Programs Recording Programe EET Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings ssssssesees P Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Adjusting the Picture Exposure Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment ccccccccseeceeeneeeeeeenedeeeeeeeeenadhesecaeeteceeeeeeenaeeees 49 Focus Assist Functions White Balance si Image Effects a M o AA A eeee Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images eeseeeseeeesss Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movie
135. ta code display by repeatedly pressing DISP The default value is 33 OFF in the playback modes 6SEC DATE suonounJ pasueapy es G9 ON G9 OFF When you start playing back a tape or when the date of the recording changes the date and time will be displayed for 6 seconds DATA CODE Qa 57 Ces E DATE 6 TIME Fo DATE amp TIME m CAMERA DATA H Menu Options Lists eeee LANGUAGE DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS ITALIANO POLSKI ROMANA TURKGE PYCCKMA YKPAIHCbKA 33 5 096 mema Stk ee c x 85 01 B252 CO 24 DEMO MODE a a G3 ON Gia OFF The demonstration mode displays the camcorder s main features It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the power adapter if you leave it turned on without loading a recording media for more than 5 minutes To cancel the demo mode once it started press any button turn off the camcorder or load a recording media 9 SYSTEM SETUP WL REMOTE CAMERA KAMERA PLAY PLAY G9 ON Gg OFF amp Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller BEEP eme rar a HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME Gi OFF A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder the self timer countdown etc It also serves as a warning beep under unusual
136. the camcorder lens by a factor of 1 7 The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele converter is attached The minimum focusing distance with the TL H43 is 3 m 9 8 ft 3 cm 1 2 in 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 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 It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation VL 3 Video Light This video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone Using the viewfinder to record video when the eeee General Information 5
137. the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder 3 nores Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards Preparing the Camcorder 1 Turn on the camcorder The lens cover will open automatically 2 Adjust the viewfinder Keep the LCD panel closed to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever as necessary 3 Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the START STOP button with your thumb coo Getting Started i The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery holder Using the Wireless Controller Point the controller at the camcorder s remote sensor when you press the buttons 1 notes e The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight e If the wireless controller does not work check that WL REMOTE is not set to OFF amp 5 LL 44 Otherwise replace the battery suoneJedalg B Getting Started eeee Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens
138. to VI the joystick guide will not appear Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly When setting a numeric value aperture or shutter speed the number display will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate suonounJ pasueapy O Using the Recording Programs eeee for the recording conditions In such case select a different value IE SHUTTER PRIO AE If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places you can obtain a brighter image but the image quality may be lower and the autofocus may not work well The image may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds Recording movies under fluorescent lights If the screen starts to flicker select IR SHUTTER PRIO AE and set the shutter speed to 1 100 e FX APERTURE PRIO AE The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position Special Scene Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as Selecting a Special Scene recording program POINTS TO CHECK lt 7 EJ Mode switch P 10 FUNC aa 23 FUNC T Icon of the currently selected Recording Program 3 Last icon on the right icon of the currently selected Special Scene a Desired option
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140. tside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F the charging will not start Do not connect to the camcorder s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships DC AC inverters etc 3 nores The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the battery charge status Continuously on Battery fully charged Flashes approx twice per second Battery over 50 charged Flashes approx once per second Battery less than 50 charged The charging time will vary depending on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack s initial charge condition In cold places the effective usage time of the battery will decrease Charging Recording and Playback Times coo Getting Started B We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need U S A and Canada only The lithium ion polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual charging recording or playback conditions
141. ttom of the gt PLAY OUT SETUP2 menu screen in wea mode A gt PLAY OUT SETUP menu in other modes This is not a selectable menu option but rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable For further details about the HDMI connection refer toM 70 Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal Video Output Standard of the si 4 Recording on the PLAYBACK STD Setting COMP OUT Setting 3 Tape High 3 AUTO or HOV HDV 0M 10801 4801 Definition 10801 HbV Standard 3 AUTO or HOV HDV ED 480i Definition 3 AUTO or CM DV 0E 1080 4801 or D 4801 4801 DV Settings for Video Output from the HDV DV Terminal Video Output Standard of the i An Recording on the PLAYBACK STD Setting DV OUTPUT Setting 9 Tape High 3 AUTO or HOW HDV GEXA HDV DV Definition 10801 HDV Standard 3 AUTO or DV HDV GY DV LOCKED Definition Bii E AUTO or CV DV GIYZISYA HDV DV or 480i EJ DV LOCKED Ca DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS CAMERA CAMERA PLAY ran id i l ING CA Adjust lt gt the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick e Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings MARKERS C3 OFF
142. und You can also use the headphones to check the audio level while recording Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker IC En 10 O V 10 until 1 Ifthe joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick lt gt toward or to adjust the volume To turn off the volume completely keep pressing 4 until the volume icon changes to IP You can press e1 again to hide the joystick guide during playback Using Headphones The headphones are connected to the AV Q terminal which is used for both the headphones and the audio video output Before connecting the headphones follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to Q headphones output and make sure the Q icon appears on the screen CAMERA PLAY CES IUS ca 10 Default value 2 gt PLAY OUT SETUP2 NG AVIPHONES AV AV 1 Press FUNC 2 Select gt the T icon and press Ge to open the setup menus 3 Select AV 27 PLAY OUT SETUP2J and press 7 4 Select AV AV PHONES and press 5 amp 5 eam Q PHONES and press 6 6 Press FUNC Q appears Note that if the joystick guide appears on the screen it will conceal the Q icon Press 6 to hide the joystick guide In mode select X PLAY OUT SETUP instead TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES In mode adjust the volume of the h
143. us all throughout a landscape A FUNC lt gt gt Ca 23 FUNC v Icon of the currently selected FUNC e Recording Program uU Desired option TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select ii SHUTTER PRIO AE or E APERTURE PRIO AE a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen press r1 to hide it 2 Adjust AV the shutter speed or aperture to the desired value eeee Using the Recording Programs Shutter speed guidelines CAMERAE 1 8 1 15 1 30 with cinema effect HHDVH24 HDV PF24 1 6 1 12 1 24 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 15 1 30 For recording subjects in dark places CAMERA ES 1 60 with cinema effect HADVE24 HDV PF24 1 48 1 60 1 60 For general recordings CAMERA 1 100 1 100 For recording indoor sports scenes CAMERA SS 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 250 1 500 For recording from within a car or train or for recording moving subjects such as roller coasters CAMERA 1 2000 For recording outdoor sports such as golf or tennis on sunny days Note that on screen only the denominator is displayed uy 250 indicates a shutter speed of 1 250 second etc Available Aperture Values 1 8 2 0 2 4 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 2 8 3 4 4 0 4 8 5 6 6 7 8 0 1 notes When the mode switch is set
144. v recording program 46 AV Q terminal 5 0 67 O Backlight correction 49 Battery pack charging 18 Battery pack remaining charge 16 Beach recording program 45 Beep NA O uu 44 Built in backup battery 94 LC Center point Autofocus 55 Cine Mode recording program 45 46 Compact power adapter 18 COMPONENT OUT terminal 67 Component video 41 68 Condensation 95 Connection to a computer 76 Connection to a High Definition TV HDTV satu cal att a aw spa eee 68 Connection to a TVVCR 67 Continuous shooting 56 Data code aa 57 Date and time naa 25 Date search aaa 32 Daylight saving time 24 Digital effects 63 Digital video input DV dubbing 73 Digital zoom ee 37 Direct print 7 B 80 Direct transfer 2 78 Drive mode 25 T 56 DV audio mode 39 DV recording mode 39 LE End Segigh WES 32 Erasing stillimages 65 Error messages ad 89 E File numbers 0 0 40 Fireworks recording program 45 Flash WP T eee 59 Focus priority llle 38 FUNG menu 23 35 G
145. with a DV IEEE1394 output I fez cl JD C Nf ys z DV Cable 4 pin Commercially available 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result indamage to the camcorder Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal le HDMI cable Commercially available Standard Definition TV Sets eee Connecting to a TV or VCR 5 Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device IEEE1394 output BH Output connection Signal Flow to a TV with a DV IEEE1394 terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV or other digital video source with a DV D Cre a S i 2 4 pin DV Cable Commercially available DE el do lt 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camcorder AV terminals AVI STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied a Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with VIDEO Yellow u P White m gt Or Red a r R Suonoauuo eula xz Connecting to a TV or VCR eeee Playback on a TV Screen The quality of the pl
146. you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 1 M 76 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams appears and changes to The amp print share button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx 6 seconds important If continues to flash for more than 1 minute or if i does not appear the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer In such case disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to A FUNC MD 23 FUNC v lt gt FES MENU DJ CARD OPERATIONS DJ TRANS ORD ALL ERASE DJ e YES PLAY C3 mode and restore the connection G notes amp will appear for images that cannot be printed We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Refer also to the printer s instruction manual Printing with the iC Print Share Button You can print a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing D 1 Select lt gt the still image you wish to print 2 Press Printing starts The amp a button flashes and stays on when the printing is completed To continue printing select lt gt another still image eseo Connecting to a Printer B Options PAPER 2 PAPER SIZE

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