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HD Camcorder Instruction Manual English Caméscope HD Manuel d'instruction Français Videocámara HD Manual de Instrucciones Español Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). For further details refer to the installation guide
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AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING 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
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Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions battery power, refer to instructions in this manual connected supporting
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you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper adjustment of will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
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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 video of unparalleled high quality on regular miniDV tapes. HDV is composed of 1,080 horizontal
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High-Definition Video 5 About this Manual 9 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 11 Components Guide 12 Screen Displays 15 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 18 Inserting and Removing a Tape 20 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 20 Preparing the Camcorder
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the Memory Card 66 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 67 Playback on a TV Screen 70 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 71 Analog Line-In Recording 72 Digital Video Dubbing 73 Analog/Digital Conversion 74 Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams
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Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting 85 List of Messages 89 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 92 Maintenance/Others 95 Cleaning the Video Heads 95 Using the Camcorder Abroad 96 General Information System Diagram 97 Optional Accessories 98 Product Codes 101 Specifications 102
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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 ( 85). Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to
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of the guide. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the switch and the / switch. In the manual, indicates that on the tape 26 CAMERA (Memory card) Recording still images on the memory card 27 (Tape) Playing movies from the tape
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Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU Cable Cable USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM* Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual
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to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view card slot ( 20) / (tape/card) switch ( 10) Mode switch ( 45) Terminal cover MIC (microphone) terminal ( 62) AV terminal ( 67)/ (headphones) terminal ( 30) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 67) Grip belt ( 21) Instant AF sensor ( 37) Flash ( 59) Mini video
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Know the Camcorder 13 LCD screen ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Viewfinder ( 21) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 26) switch ( 10) Power indicator ( 10) Joystick ( 10) FUNC. button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 85) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal
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14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Wireless Controller WL-D87 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET MEMORY DISP. TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D87 START/STOP button ( 26) CARD -/+ buttons ( 33) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 32) REW button ( 29) -/ button ( 29
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warning ( 95) Mini video light ( 60) Remote sensor off ( 44) Zoom ( 28), Exposure ( 49) Light metering mode ( 55) Drive mode ( 56) Still image quality/size ( 53) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 55) Camcorder shake warning ( 37) Advanced accessory shoe ( 97
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may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. Number of still images available on the memory card Depending on the recording conditions, the number of still images
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Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : Still image quality/size Date and time of recording Recording program ( 45) Manual focus ( 49) Light metering mode ( 55) Manual exposure ( 49) Image effect ( 52) Image size ( 53) File
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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. CHARGE indicator 3 Connect the power cord to the
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special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES 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 . Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum
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in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for high definition. the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight
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facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2025) NOTES Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards. Preparing the Camcorder Tab 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull
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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 ( 43). Subject can monitor the LCD screen
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Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the menus that open With some settings you will need to press ( ) and make further selections. Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( )
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to the menu item to change the setting. 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.
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next field. 6 Press ( ) to start the clock. 7 Press FUNC. 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
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first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, clean the video heads ( 95). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to (tape). If necessary, you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP
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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 Recording Still Images Before using a memory card for the first time, be sure to initialize it with this camcorder ( 66). ( 10) 1 Holding
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card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). When the subject is too bright, "OVEREXP digital zoom is also available ( 37). Zoom out Zoom in
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video problems at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Basic Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... Press and hold or - - - - -
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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
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connect the stereo video cable to the AV/ terminal or when the AV/ terminal is set to [ PHONES]. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a ‡ 3.5 mm minijack. When you turn off the camcorder in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the zero set memory may not work correctly.
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Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and correctly displayed. If there are sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the date search may not work
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(memory card). IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display appears on screen, and when the CARD access 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
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( ) the number of images selected. Press ( ) to close the image jump screen and display the image. You can press ( ) again to hide the joystick guide. 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
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AE], [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE], [ CINE MODE]* Special scene recording programs: [ PORTRAIT], [ SPORTS], [ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ ) Mode switch: [ SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], [ AEB] Digital effects ( 63) Mode switch: [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T], [ WIPE], [
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] is set to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ DV(WIDE)]: [ STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480] When [HD STANDARD] is set to [ DV(NORMAL)]: [ STILL I.REC OFF], [M 1440x1080], [S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL
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card while recording movies using the digital zoom. Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder . The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]).
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Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. When combined with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 45) to get the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look will be enhanced. [ DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition video with
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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 [ 16bit], [ 12bit] When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of the DV standards, you can change the audio
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using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) CARD OPERATIONS PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE ( 84) [NO], [YES] INITIALIZE ( 66) [CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.] Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.) PLAY/OUT
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the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the video component connection. [ 480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i/480i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification when possible, or switch automatically to 480i specification when 1080i is not supported by
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while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. DV OUTPUT 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. [ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] You can select the video standard to
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allow you to focus manually more easily. Using the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card. AUDIO LEVEL ( or memory card. ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a connected TV or
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DEMO MODE [ ON], [ 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 printing. [ HIGH VOLUME], [ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF] A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the selftimer
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You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. speed. [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] You select the aperture value. Special Scene Recording Programs ( 48) [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while blurring other distracting details. [ SNOW] Use this mode
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HDV(PF24)] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. Mode switch: Set the recording program to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. FUNC. MENU REC/IN SETUP HD STANDARD Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder
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value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use a high shutter speed to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15,
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may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Recording movies easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. POINTS other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject . [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make
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] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. • The EXP] again will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not
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, keep FOCUS pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • appears. • Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • Operating the zoom or the FOCUS dial will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment (MF). POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. Mode
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assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card. When you start recording, the assist functions will be canceled. (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting
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your recordings. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Image Effect POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Records with no image enhancing effects. [ VIVID] Emphasizes the contrast and color
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: 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
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the screen continues to show the video recording. NOTES 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 mode, which offers the best quality for still images. ( 10
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) WIDE TV] before 40). ( 10) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected of the currently selected Light Metering Mode Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the
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order to choose later the picture you like the best. POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) Mode switch: Shooting), [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ] (High-Speed Continuous Shooting) Captures a series of still [ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing) The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark,
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the data to be displayed. CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1 Press PHOTO halfway in different exposures will be recorded on the memory card. NOTES The speed and maximum number of continuous per second will be lower when " " (camcorder shake warning) is displayed on the screen.
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Shadows Highlights FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ NOTES The histogram display will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). DATA CODE FUNC. Desired option
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fire. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) 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 up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp
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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 the still image. The camcorder will record the still image
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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 manually adjust the audio recording level be sure to press ( ) to hide the joystick guide. When the mode switch is set to , the camcorder
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accessory shoe, by connecting the 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
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camcorder retains the setting last used even if you turn off the digital effects or change the recording program. FUNC. Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FUNC. ** Desired digital the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in the
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64 Other Functions TO FADE IN Push the joystick ( ) toward D.EFFECTS ... : ...in record pause mode, then press START/STOP to start recording with a fade in. : ...in playback pause mode, then press / to fade in and start the playback. TO FADE OUT Push the joystick ( ) toward D.EFFECTS ... : ...while
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careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. While reviewing the image immediately after recording: 1 Push the joystick ( a Single Image FUNC. ( 23) ( 10) FUNC. MENU ( 10) CARD OPERATIONS 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the
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66 Still Image Options FUNC. PROTECT Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. Press ( ) ( 10) [ PROTECT]: The image will be erased and the memory card can be used without any problem. IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images, even
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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
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to a TV or VCR High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals. CTC-100/S Component Cable (Supplied) Red Blue Green Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y STV-250N Stereo
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Definition TV Sets Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 2 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 (IEEE1394) output. DV Cable (Commercially
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can enjoy the full resolution of high-definition TV. About the HDMI terminal The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection -connection type 3 - 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
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External Connections Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition Standard Definition Standard of the Recording on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by the External Digital Device* [PLAYBACK STD] Setting HDV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ DV
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than that of the original. When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV/DV terminal -connection type 2 ( 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. FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press
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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). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection -connection type
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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
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in Transferring Video Recordings ( 77) except in this case you need to set [AV DV] to [ ON] before connecting 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. Connecting to a TV
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Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagrams USB Terminal Open the LCD panel cover to access. HDV/DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly. Terminal on the Camcorder 1 Output connection (Signal Flow USB port. Connecting Cable
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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
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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 button lights up. IMPORTANT When the CARD access indicator
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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. ( 10) External
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the desired number of copies as a print order ( 83). Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA printers marked with the PictBridge logo. Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer ( 10) 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print. 2 Turn on
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Connecting to a Printer 81 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. function to achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID
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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
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: - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer. - Do not change the position of the / switch. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not remove the memory card. If the message "BUSY." does not disappear, disconnect the USB cable and restore the connection after a short while. Trimming Settings
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) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. ( 23) 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection - connection type 1 ( 76)- shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. 2 Press FUNC. , select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. FUNC. MENU CARD OPERATIONS PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE
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Information Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack
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Trouble? Problem Solution 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 the audio correctly by manually 61 adjusting the audio
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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 . The camcorder is connected Video input from the HDV/DV terminal cannot be output through 70 using the HDMI cable, but there the HDMI OUT terminal
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] 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 A rattling can be
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(PAL or SECAM) or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder. INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with - the camcorder. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO
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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
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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
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equipment. Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage. DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it
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or damaged tape may cause video problems and/or audio distortions during playback 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. Do not turn off the camcorder
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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
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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 camcorder for
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rapidly 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. TO AVOID CONDENSATION Do
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(commercially available) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable DTC-100 D Terminal Cable CTC-100 Component Cable HDMI Cable DV Cable miniSD Card Adapter VCR TV/HDTV DVD Recorder/Digital Device with DV Terminal miniSD Card Card Reader/Writer Computer IFC-300PCU USB Cable PictBridge Compatible Printers
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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
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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
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for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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-250N Stereo Video Cable CTC-100 Component Cable 8468A002AA 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000) D83-0752-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) 1719B001AA Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL
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-1 Audio Layer 2, 16 bit, 48 kHz; transfer rate 384 kbps (2 channels) DV PCM 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
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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 AV/ Terminal USB Terminal HDV/DV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDMI Terminal
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68 Condensation 95 Connection to a computer 76 Connection to a High Definition TV (HDTV 68 Connection to a TV/VCR 67 Continuous shooting 56 D Data code 57 Date and time 25 Date search 32 Daylight saving time 24 Digital effects 63 Digital video input (DV dubbing 73 Digital zoom 37 Direct
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22 Light metering mode 55 Lithium button battery 21, 94 LP mode 39 M Magnifying the playback image 34 Maintenance 95 Manual exposure adjustment 49 Manual focus 49 Memory card 20, 93 Microphone 62 Microphone attenuator 61 Mini video light 60 miniSD card 20 Mix balance 41 Mode switch 45
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106 General Information W White balance 51 Wide angle 28 Wide TV (16:9 40 Wind screen 39 Wireless controller 21 Z Zero set memory 31 Zoom 28 Zoom speed 37
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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, which 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
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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; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility
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LATIN AMERICA, INC. 703 Waterford Way Suite 400 Miami, FL 33126 USA CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD. 19/F, The Metropolis Tower, 10 Metropolis Drive, Hunghom, Kowloon, Hong Kong The information on this manual is verified as of 1 February 2008. Les informations contenues dans ce manuel ont été vérifi