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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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laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems with the instructions, may 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 batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries
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electric shock to persons. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. Introduction
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Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV40 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required such as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 23
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supporting servicing to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operation instructions
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6 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 complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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7 Introduction 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-
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8 Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 7 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Tape 22 Inserting and Removing
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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 52 Manual Focus Adjustment 53 Magnifying the Image on the Screen 85 Trimming Settings 87 Print Orders 87 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting 89 List of Messages 93
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10 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 96 Maintenance/Others 99 Cleaning the Video Heads 99 Using the Camcorder Abroad 100 General Information System Diagram 101 Optional Accessories 102 Product Codes 105 Specifications 106 Index ...109 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark
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11 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. 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 ( 89). Conventions Used in the
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Push the joystick ( ) 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 / switch. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates
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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 HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer
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14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 53) CUSTOM key ( 61) FOCUS button ( 53) Speaker DISP. (display) button ( 61)/ LCD backlight button (
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Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 LCD screen ( 24) Dioptric adjustment lever ( serial number label is located on the back surface of the battery attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to find it. DC IN terminal ( 20) HDV/DV terminal ( 71, 80) (rewind) button ( 31)/
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16 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
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to Know the Camcorder 17 Magnification ( 46, 53) Self timer ( 64) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 39)/Manual focus ( 53) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40) DV recording mode ( 41) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge DV audio mode
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pack, the power 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
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Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : Still image quality/size Date and time of recording Recording program ( 48) Manual focus ( 53) Light metering mode ( 58) Manual exposure ( 52) Image effect ( 55) Image size ( 56) File
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. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery pack BATTERY RELEASE switch ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the
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Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback Time DV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical
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cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted. Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to (CHG). 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the
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and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card 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
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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 ( 45). 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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the 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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or DV) ( 40). 3 Press START/STOP to begin recording. Press START/STOP again to pause the recording. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 If the joystick guide does . 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. NOTES Previous recordings
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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 ( 46). To restore the power, turn the
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memory card. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating the subject is not suitable for autofocus, turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually ( 53). When the subject is too bright, "OVEREXP." starts flashing.
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and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 62). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (blocky video , you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Basic Functions Special Playback
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the playback press / . Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in speaker. When you're using screen. ( 12) PLAY/OUT SETUP2 ( 12) Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick
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In mode, use the joystick and the joystick guide following the same procedure as when adjusting the 2 If you marked the zero memory while recording, set the camcorder to mode. If you marked the zero memory during playback, DV) on the same tape, the zero set memory may not work correctly.
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3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the 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. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. You can use the joystick to move through the still images even if the joystick guide above does not appear on the screen. Push the joystick ( ) or (
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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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Menu Options Lists 37 Advanced Functions Menu Options Lists Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 25). FUNC. Menu Options Recording programs ( 48) Image effect ( 55) Mode switch: [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [
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the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ HDV(24F)], 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] [ HDV
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for example, by mounting it on a tripod. D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will switch automatically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed
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image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image frame rate of 24 fps. Video output from the HDV/DV terminal will be 24p so this setting is ideal for editing 24p video.
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the TV manually. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 43). DV REC MODE DV DV AUDIO DV [ notice some problems in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly. Mode switch: [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces
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bracketing). If you press DISP. while reviewing a still image, it will continue to ERASE [NO], [YES] TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE ( 88) ( 84) AV DV ( 78) [NO], [YES] [ ON], [ OFF] ERASE ALL IMAGES following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card you insert already contains
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of the headphones with the joystick. * In mode, adjust the volume using the joystick guide ( 33). COMP.OUT [ 480i], [ 1080i/480i] You can select the video specifications to use when connecting the camcorder to a high-definition TV using the video component connection. Advanced Functions
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when possible, or switch automatically to 480i specification when 1080i is not supported by the TV. Select the [PLAYBACK STD] and [COMP.OUT] will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. DV OUTPUT [ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] You can select the
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DV output cannot be changed while a DV cable is connected to the HDV/DV will be emphasized in order to allow you to focus manually more easily. Using the assist functions will not affect [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on the screen of a
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. DATA CODE ( 61) [ DATE], [ TIME], [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] LANGUAGE ( 26) POWER SAVE [ 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 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the
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FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out. DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST ( 26) DATE/TIME ( 27) DATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009
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and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. : Flexible Recording Programs ( 49) [ PROGRAM AE] [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE] The camcorder sets the You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. speed. [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE] You select the aperture value. Special Scene
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to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give a cinematic look to your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 12) FUNC. ( 25) POINTS TO CHECK ( 12
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. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Use a high shutter speed to AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the
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set to , the joystick guide will not appear. Do well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - The subject may become overexposed on cloudy Check the image on the screen. [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a
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also be activated with the CUSTOM key ( 61). Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 12) 1 If the joystick guide does not
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mode, 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). Magnifying the Image on the Screen You can magnify the image at the
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( 12) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes. [ DAYLIGHT] For recording outdoors on a bright day. [ SHADE] For recording in shaded places. [ CLOUDY
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zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ( ). 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 FUNC. to save the setting and close the menu. NOTES When you select the custom white balance [ SET
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56 Still Image Recording Options TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press ( ). 2 Select ( ) each of the custom setting options and adjust ( ) as desired. 3 Press ( ) to save the custom image effect. 4 Press FUNC. to close the menu. Still Image Recording Options Still Image Recording Options
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to a computer. Try using a card reader. 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
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be selected but its size cannot be changed (it will depend on the recording standard of the tape being played back). 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
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: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value [ 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
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as long as you hold PHOTO pressed down. For the number of frames per second, refer to the notes below. [ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing) The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like the best. FUNC
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the automatic backlight correction ( 52). [ MAGNIFY] Press CUSTOM to magnify the image at the center of the screen ( 53). 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
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(f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the image. Pixel Count Shadows Highlights 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
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flash does not fire. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display and using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1. The VFL-1 can also lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You
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at any time regardless of the recording program. ( 12) ( 12) : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Press LIGHT . 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
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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 , the camcorder will adjust the audio level automatically. We recommend using headphones ( 32) to
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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
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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 these positions may be empty or show a different icon. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick
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68 Other Functions TO FADE IN Push the joystick ( ) toward ... : ...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 ... : ...while recording, then
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. ( 25) ( 12) FUNC. MENU ( 12) CARD OPERATIONS 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( 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 [
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Image Options FUNC. PROTECT Initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. Press ( ) ( 12) [ PROTECT]: The image selection screen 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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all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. AV/ Terminal Open the terminal cover to 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
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a TV or other digital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) output. DV Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin 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. 3 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an
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Cable (Commercially available) 4-pin 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. 4 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals. Input connection (Signal Flow ) from
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1 . - [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the output video when using connection type 2 . Connecting Connect the camcorder to the TV following device, as this may damage the camcorder. - The HDMI connection will recognize automatically the highest resolution supported by the connected HDTV, and
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connection type 4 . Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device DV Standard Supported by the External Digital Device* [PLAYBACK STD] Setting HDV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ DV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ DV [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV/DV] DV LOCKED] HDV/DV] or DV
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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. ( 12) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using an analog connection - connection type 4 ( 71)- shown in the previous
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. 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 2 ( 71)- shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams. Dubbing 1 Load a blank tape in the
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(DV standard only) and output them to a digital recording device. ( 12) Connecting Connect the camcorder to DV standard. Converting the Video FUNC. ( 25) 1 Set [AV DV] to [ ON] ( 42). 2 Start the playback on the video source and the recording on the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals
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and operation is the same as described in Transferring Video Recordings ( 81) 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
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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 Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a 2 Output connection
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mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection -connection type 2 ( 80)- shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV" will be displayed. 4 Start the video editing software. Refer to the instruction manual of the editing
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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 PC Connection Diagrams. See Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). 4
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transfer, select ( ) [CANCEL] and press ( ) or press FUNC. . MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select [ SELECT & TRANSFER] or [ WALLPAPER] you can message appears. Select [OK] and press ( ). When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the image selection screen is displayed
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want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order ( 87). 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 ( 12) 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want
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85 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Refer also to the printer's instruction manual. Printing with the Button 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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appears ( 94). - 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 ( ) and retry printing. Refer also to the printer's instruction manual for details. 3 In
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. - 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. External Connections 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
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or if you deleted a still image with print order settings. Erasing All Print Orders PRINT ( 12) FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. ( 25) 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection - connection type 1 ( 80)- shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams. 2 Press FUNC. , select ( ) the
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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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Problem Solution Image will not appear on the Set the camcorder to . 28 screen. "SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE Set the time zone, date and time. 26 AND TIME" appears on the screen. Recharge the built-in lithium battery to record the audio correctly by manually 65 adjusting the audio recording
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Trouble? 91 Playback Problem Solution During playback there is video Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 99 noise. Pressing the playback button Load a cassette. 22 does not start playback. Set the camcorder to . 31 Tape reached the end (" END" appears on the screen). 31
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92 Trouble? Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was connected. Editing Problem Solution Cannot record with this Set [AV DV] to [OFF]. 42 camcorder video input from an Wrong signal standard. Refer also to the instruction manual of -
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Trouble THE BATTERY Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 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
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Trouble displayed with - this camcorder. TOO MANY STILL instruction manual. Message PAPER ERROR NO PAPER PAPER JAM INK ERROR NO INK LOW INK LEVEL INK ABSORBER FULL • FILE ERROR • CANNOT PRINT! Explanation/Solution There is a problem resume printing. Contact a Canon Service Center (refer to the
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Trouble to the printer's instruction manual and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center. HARDWARE ERROR battery and turn it back on. COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error. Cancel printing. Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder
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lighting 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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battery packs. Back side of the battery pack 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
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included contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See 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
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CASSETTE" appears. - During playback you notice frequent video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.). - When playing 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
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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 areas: American Samoa, Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam,
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TV/HDTV DVD Recorder/Digital Device with DV Terminal Computer DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone Stereo Microphone (commercially available) PictBridge Compatible Printers * The BP-2L13 Battery Pack supplied with the camcorder is black. BP-2L13 Battery Packs sold separately are available in gray
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Canon video accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-8284040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center. Use of genuine Canon by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this
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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
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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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(D85-1712-000) D83-0752-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL-H43 Tele-converter 2071B001AA WD-H43 Wide-converter 2072B001AA FS-43U II
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VIXIA HV40 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV HDV 1080i1 DV DV distance sensor when set to [INSTANT AF]), manual focus available Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m 1 You can play back with this camcorder tapes recorded in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1
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This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders , AF on) Operating temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight (camcorder body only) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter) 4.3 W (viewfinder),
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capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 1,200 mAh 33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.) 60 g (2.1 oz.) Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. The information in this manual is verified as of February 2009
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Abroad, using the camcorder 100 AEB - Auto Battery pack, charging 20 Battery pack, remaining charge 18 Beach (recording program 48 Beep 46 Built-in backup battery DV dubbing 77 Digital zoom 39 Direct print 84 Direct transfer 82 Drive mode 60 DV audio mode 41 DV 71, 74 HDV/DV terminal 71, 80
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battery 23, 98 LP mode 41 M Magnifying the playback image 36 Magnifying the recording image 53 Maintenance 99 Manual exposure adjustment 52 Manual standards - HDV/DV . . .40 Telephoto 30 Time zone 26 Transfer order 83 Transferring still images 82 Tripod 29 Troubleshooting 89 Tv (recording
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W White balance 54 Wide angle 30 Wide TV (16:9 43 Wind screen 41 Wireless controller 23 Z Zero set memory 33 Zoom 30 Zoom speed 39 General Information 111 Additional Information
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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
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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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1Z6 Q If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free (in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). Q Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement). CANON MEXICANA, S DE RL DE CV Blvd. Manuel Ávila