Canon VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual

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English PUB.DIM-846 NTSC English Français Español HD Camcorder Instruction Manual Caméscope HD Manuel d’instruction Videocámara HD Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instruction manual (electroni...

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2 Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDE...

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Introduction 3 In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the 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 opera...

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4 14 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 p...

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5 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 th...

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6 Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video ....................................................................... 5 About this Manual ...........................................................................................9 Getting to Know the...

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7 Introduction System Setup (Beep, etc.) ..................................................................44 Date/Time Setup .................................................................................44 Using the Recording Programs Recording P...

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8 Print Orders...................................................................................................83 Additional Information Trouble? Troubleshooting .........................................................................................

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9 Introduction 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 ( 8...

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10 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. The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the ...

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Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-2L13...

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Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ). Components Guide Left side view Front view Right side view FOCUS lever ( 49) BLC (backlight correctio...

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13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduction Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ). Back view Top view Bottom view LCD screen ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) Viewfind...

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Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Wireless Controller WL-D87 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D87 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW DISP. TV SCREEN ZERO SET MEMORY START/STOP button ( 26) CARD –/+ buttons ( 33) DATE SEARC...

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15 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61)...

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Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short. Tape operation Record, Record pause, Stop, Eject, Fast forward, Rew...

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Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Introduction Playing Movies Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 58) Search function display END SEARCH ( 32)/ DATE SEARCH ( 32) Quality/size for capturing still i...

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Getting Started 18 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the bat...

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Getting Started Preparations 19 overseas travels or 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: Batt...

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Getting Started 20 Inserting and Removing a Tape Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. To record in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for high definition. 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and open ...

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Getting Started Preparations 21 IMPORTANT  Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time ( 66).  Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory ca...

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Getting Started 22 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 (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen w...

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Using the Menus Preparations 23 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options Li...

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First Time Settings 24 First Time Settings Changing the Language Options  Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press ...

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First Time Settings Preparations 25 Setting the Date and Time 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press (). The first field of the da...

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Recording 26 Basic Fun ctions Recording Recording Movies 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 to b...

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Recording Basic Functions 27 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 automatica...

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Recording 28 IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) 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 ...

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Playback Basic Functions 29 Playback Playing Back Movies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder. 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY. 2 Move the / switch to (tape). 3 ...

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Playback 30  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) �...

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Playback Basic Functions 31 6 Press . appears. Note that if the joystick guide appears on the screen, it will conceal the icon. Press ( ) to hide the joystick guide. * In mode, select [ PLAY/ OUT SETUP] instead. T O ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE...

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Playback 32 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 Stop the playback before using this function...

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Playback Basic Functions 33 Viewing Still Images 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to PLAY. 2 Move the / switch to (memory card). 3 Select ( ) the still image. You can use the joystick to move through the still images ...

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Playback 34 T OSKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]. 4 Jump ( ) the number of images s...

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Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 35 Advanced Functions Menu Op tions Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 23). FUNC. Menu Options Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE], [ ...

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Menu Options Lists 36 Size: When [HD STANDARD] 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)]: ...

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Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 37 Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter spee...

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Menu Options Lists 38 [ AUTO], [ OFF] Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ ON:CENTER], [OFF] Mode switch: [ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto.  The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a n...

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Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 39 [STD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of the DV standards, you can change the video quality and as a result, also the recording time available on the tape.  Recording in LP mode exte...

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Menu Options Lists 40 [ RESET], [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 1...

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Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 41  This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. [ L/R], [ L/L], [ R/R] You can select the audio channel to use during the playback of a t...

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Menu Options Lists 42  This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. [ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] You can select the video standard to use when connecting to an external device usi...

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Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 43 Display Setu p (LCD Brightness , Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joystick.  Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the vie...

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Menu Options Lists 44 [DEUTSCH], [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], [FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [] [ON], [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts aut...

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Using the Recording Programs Advanced Functions 45 Using the Recording Programs Recording Programs Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically, allowing you to just point and shoot. Special Scene Recording Prog...

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Using the Recording Programs 46 Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF24)] to...

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Using the Recording Programs Advanced Functions 47 T O SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select [ SHUTTER- PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide app...

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Using the Recording Programs 48 for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.  [ 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, an...

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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 49 Adjusting the Picture: Ex posure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) ...

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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 50 Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. Mode switch: 1 Press . “MF” appears. 2 Adjust the focus as necessary with...

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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 51 NOTES  Using the focus assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card. When you start recording, the assist functions will be canceled.  You ...

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Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color 52 NOTES  When you select the custom white balance [ SET]: - Make the white balance adjustment in a place with sufficient light. - Set [D.ZOOM] to [ OFF] ( 37). - Readjust the white balance if t...

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Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 53 Still Image Record ing 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 ge...

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Still Image Recording Options 54  When printing still images, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size. Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies You can record still images on the memory card even while t...

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Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 55 POINTS TO CHECK Set [TV TYPE] to [ WIDE TV] before using this function ( 40). T O CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Pause the playback when the scene you want to capture as a still image appears. You ...

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Still Image Recording Options 56 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch at : The focus priority cannot be turned off. Mode switch at : You can turn off the focus priority and you can also select the AF (autofocus) mode to be used. Options  Default val...

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Other Functions Advanced Functions 57 C ONTINUOUS S HOOTING / H IGH -S PEED C ONTINUOUS S HOOTING 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus. 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down. A series of still images will be recorded as long as you h...

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Other Functions 58 Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies. Options  Default value Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all...

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Other Functions Advanced Functions 59 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 [ FIREWORKS]. Options ...

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Other Functions 60 - 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 regardl...

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Other Functions Advanced Functions 61 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 Adjus...

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Other Functions 62 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. M ICRO...

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Other Functions Advanced Functions 63 Digital Effects POINTS TO CHECK * : [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA] only. Mode switch: Options  Default value NOTES  You can preview the digital effects on the screen while making the selection.  When you...

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Other Functions 64 T O F ADE I N Push the joystick ( ) toward ... : ...in record pause mode, then press to start recording with a fade in. : ...in playback pause mode, then press to fade in and start the playback. T O F ADE O UT Push t...

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Still Image Options Editing Functions 65 Editing Func tions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images IMPORTANT Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Protected images cannot be erased. Erasing a Single Image 1 If t...

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Still Image Options 66 [ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to protect. 2 Press ( ) to protect the still image. appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot b...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 67 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Connecting t...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR 68 High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device AUDIO R L Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y 1 Output connection (Signal Flow ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals. Re...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 69 Standard 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 (...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR 70 Playback on a TV Screen The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used. POINTS TO CHECK Change the following settings as necessary before making the connec...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 71 - 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/ terminal. - To output audio dubbed later on a tape t...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR 72 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 you wish to copy and pause the pl...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 73 5 When the scene you wish to record appears, press . Recording starts. 6 While recording, press to pause the recording. In record pause, press again to resume recording. 7 Press to stop r...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR 74 6 When the scene you wish to record appears, press . Recording starts. 7 While recording, press to pause the recording. In record pause, press again to resume recording. 8 Press to stop recording. 9 Connecte...

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Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 75 NOTES  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...

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Connecting to a Computer 76 Connecting to a Com puter PC Connection Diagrams Connecting to a Computer 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 c...

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Connecting to a Computer External Connections 77 Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal. Equipment and System Requirements  A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEE...

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Connecting to a Computer 78 Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer With the supplied USB cable and the Digital Video Software, you can transfer still images to a computer simply by pressing (print/share). Preparations The first time you ...

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Connecting to a Computer External Connections 79 A UTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails ...

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Connecting to a Printer 80 : The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a transfer order. 2 Press ( ) to set the transfer order. A checkmark appears in the box next to...

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Connecting to a Printer External Connections 81  We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.  Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual. Printing with the (Print/Share) Button You can print a still image wit...

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Connecting to a Printer 82 Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . • The print setting menu appears. • Depending on the printer, th...

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Connecting to a Printer External Connections 83 - Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer. - Images whose file names were changed. - Images not recorded with this camcorder.  Observe the following precautions during printing...

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Connecting to a Printer 84 : The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) 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 ...

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Trouble? 85 Additional Information Additiona l Information Trouble? 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 Recording/Playback Troubles...

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86 Trouble? Recording 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 screen. When using the camcorder in a...

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Trouble? 87 Additional Information Playback Problem Solution During playback there is video noise. Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads. 95 Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Load a cassette. 20 Set the camcorder to . 2...

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88 Trouble? Memory Card Operation Printing Editing Others Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 20 Cannot record on the memory card. Memory ca...

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Trouble? 89 Additional Information List of Messages Some error messages will disappear after being displayed for about 4 seconds. Message Explanation/Solution SET THE TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME You have not set the time zone, date and time. This mess...

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90 Trouble? Direct Print Related Messages NOTES 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. IN CARD PO...

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Trouble? 91 Additional Information SET 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 pr...

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92 Do’s and Don’ts Do’s and Don’ts 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 d...

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Do’s and Don’ts 93 Additional Information  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 [ ]- shaped hole. Th...

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94 Do’s and Don’ts the slot if it is not correctly oriented 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...

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Do’s and Don’ts 95 Additional Information Cleaning the Video Heads  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 freque...

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96 Do’s and Don’ts When the camcorder is moved from a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly T O AVOID CONDENSATION  Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes ...

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General Information 97 Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2LW Battery Charger STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adap...

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98 General Information 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. Battery Packs When y...

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General Information 99 Additional Information 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 appe...

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100 General Information 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 act...