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...protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Inc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. These limits are designed to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. If such changes or...OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. 2 Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO ...
...protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Inc. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the manual. These limits are designed to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. If such changes or...OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A. 2 Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO ...
HV30 Instruction Manual
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... so as to the product, be cleaned only as battery power, refer to replace your obsolete outlet. Pay particular attention to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not use accessories not recommended in rainy/moist situations. 9 Placing or Moving... with care. If an outside antenna is connected to provide some protection against them. Unplug this product near water or in this manual as they are not likely to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric shock - The product should be moved...
... so as to the product, be cleaned only as battery power, refer to replace your obsolete outlet. Pay particular attention to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not use accessories not recommended in rainy/moist situations. 9 Placing or Moving... with care. If an outside antenna is connected to provide some protection against them. Unplug this product near water or in this manual as they are not likely to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric shock - The product should be moved...
HV30 Instruction Manual
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... contents Introduction Enjoying 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 21 The Wireless Controller 21 Adjusting the LCD...
... contents Introduction Enjoying 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 21 The Wireless Controller 21 Adjusting the LCD...
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... Aperture and Shutter Speed 46 Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions 48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 49 Focus Assist Functions 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality...
... Aperture and Shutter Speed 46 Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions 48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 49 Manual Focus Adjustment 49 Focus Assist Functions 50 White Balance 51 Image Effects 52 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality...
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...3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). Please read this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV30. Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to menu options as they are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Menu options in lithium.... The first field of buttons and switches other than the joystick are displayed on screen. IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder and retain it for example [ON], [OFF]). In such case, recharge the built-in boldface indicate the default setting (for future ...
...3 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). Please read this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV30. Conventions Used in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to menu options as they are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Menu options in lithium.... The first field of buttons and switches other than the joystick are displayed on screen. IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder and retain it for example [ON], [OFF]). In such case, recharge the built-in boldface indicate the default setting (for future ...
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... ) will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick up, down, left or right (, ) to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. In the manual, indicates that a function is not available. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you to control many of the... camcorder's operations and to make selections and changes in the camcorder's menus. Press the joystick itself ( ) to display the next `page´ of the ...
... ) will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick up, down, left or right (, ) to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. In the manual, indicates that a function is not available. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you to control many of the... camcorder's operations and to make selections and changes in the camcorder's menus. Press the joystick itself ( ) to display the next `page´ of the ...
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...8226; Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of theft. Customers only. The serial number of this book as loss... of your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Getting to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Write...
...8226; Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of theft. Customers only. The serial number of this book as loss... of your new Canon product on Canon new products and promotions. Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Getting to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as a permanent record of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Write...
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...Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording standard (HDV or... 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) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
...Movies Recording Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Recording program ( 45) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 63) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 54) Microphone attenuator ( 61) Self timer ( 60) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 37)/Manual focus ( 49) Recording standard (HDV or... 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) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
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Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 58) Search function display END SEARCH ( 32)/ DATE SEARCH ( 32) Quality/size ... / Total number of images Histogram ( 58) Image protection mark ( 65) 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 size Aperture value ( 46) Shutter speed ( 46) White balance ( 51) Flash ( 59) Introduction
Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 58) Search function display END SEARCH ( 32)/ DATE SEARCH ( 32) Quality/size ... / Total number of images Histogram ( 58) Image protection mark ( 65) 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 size Aperture value ( 46) Shutter speed ( 46) White balance ( 51) Flash ( 59) Introduction
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...least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. Failing to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). When set to do not remove the memory card. - Zoom out Zoom in permanent data loss. - 28 Recording IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while... select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you can focus on a subject as close as with the camcorder (when one of the / switch or the operating mode. starts flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover and do so may result...
...least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. Failing to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in the record pause mode. Adjust the focus manually ( 49). When set to do not remove the memory card. - Zoom out Zoom in permanent data loss. - 28 Recording IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while... select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you can focus on a subject as close as with the camcorder (when one of the / switch or the operating mode. starts flashing. Do not open the memory card slot cover and do so may result...
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...DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with a progressive frame rate of the TV manually. To play back on the same tape. You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings, for recording with normal aspect ratio (4:3)...different video standards on a TV with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. The image stabilizer is set to compensate for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for recording with 4:3 aspect ratio. The image stabilizer may not be turned off when the mode switch is designed ...
...DV(WIDE)]: Standard-definition video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with a progressive frame rate of the TV manually. To play back on the same tape. You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings, for recording with normal aspect ratio (4:3)...different video standards on a TV with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. The image stabilizer is set to compensate for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for recording with 4:3 aspect ratio. The image stabilizer may not be turned off when the mode switch is designed ...
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... not affect the recordings on the screen of a connected TV or monitor. ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on the tape or memory card. You can also use the assist functions to make sure your subject is ...PEAKING]: The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be emphasized [ ON], [ OFF] When you to focus manually more easily. The markers are overexposed (too bright). [ ZEBRA(70%)] is displayed on the camcorder's screen, the same information will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Using ...
... not affect the recordings on the screen of a connected TV or monitor. ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on the tape or memory card. You can also use the assist functions to make sure your subject is ...PEAKING]: The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be emphasized [ ON], [ OFF] When you to focus manually more easily. The markers are overexposed (too bright). [ ZEBRA(70%)] is displayed on the camcorder's screen, the same information will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Using ...
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.... [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - In such case, select a different value. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - The actual range of the image may leave a trailing afterimage. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. POINTS TO CHECK NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of values...
.... [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW] - In such case, select a different value. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - The actual range of the image may leave a trailing afterimage. - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. POINTS TO CHECK NOTES Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brightness of values...
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In such case, focus manually. Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Adjusting... Focus and Color Mode switch: (except for the backlight with the press of a single button. To correct this you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Press BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to end the backlight ...
In such case, focus manually. Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may change. 3 Adjust ( ) the brightness of the image as required. • The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will return the camcorder to automatic exposure. Adjusting... Focus and Color Mode switch: (except for the backlight with the press of a single button. To correct this you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the [ FIREWORKS] recording program). Press BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to end the backlight ...
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... to autofocus. Mode switch: Focus Assist Functions The focus assist function will automatically return to autofocus when you to focus manually. 1 Press FOCUS . NOTES The camcorder will magnify the center of the picture and emphasize the outlines of the picture will be magnified and the silhouettes will ...return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment (MF). The center of the objects on faraway subjects such as necessary with the FOCUS dial until the image ...
... to autofocus. Mode switch: Focus Assist Functions The focus assist function will automatically return to autofocus when you to focus manually. 1 Press FOCUS . NOTES The camcorder will magnify the center of the picture and emphasize the outlines of the picture will be magnified and the silhouettes will ...return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment (MF). The center of the objects on faraway subjects such as necessary with the FOCUS dial until the image ...
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...will depend on the screen. We do not recommend using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of reduction depends on the distance and on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward . The camcorder may light up . - Options (auto) Default value The flash fires ...needs to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more accurately (AF-assist lamp). The procedure for recording still images in order to enable the camcorder to 6.6 ft.). The range of the subject. (flash on) The flash always fires. (flash off) The flash does not fire. 1 ...
...will depend on the screen. We do not recommend using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of reduction depends on the distance and on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward . The camcorder may light up . - Options (auto) Default value The flash fires ...needs to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more accurately (AF-assist lamp). The procedure for recording still images in order to enable the camcorder to 6.6 ft.). The range of the subject. (flash on) The flash always fires. (flash off) The flash does not fire. 1 ...
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...To use the built-in public places such as restaurants or theaters. ON appears. : Press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The camcorder will appear on the screen. The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be disabled automatically when you can appear... details about attaching and using the wireless controller. The countdown appears on the VL-3 to the instruction manual of the recording program. ( 10) ( 10) : Set the camcorder in mini video light. NOTES We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide-converter ...
...To use the built-in public places such as restaurants or theaters. ON appears. : Press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The camcorder will appear on the screen. The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be disabled automatically when you can appear... details about attaching and using the wireless controller. The countdown appears on the VL-3 to the instruction manual of the recording program. ( 10) ( 10) : Set the camcorder in mini video light. NOTES We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide-converter ...
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... recommend using headphones ( 30) to the left of the audio recording level. Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 10) ...the microphone attenuator by mistake, after the manual adjustment of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (green) will adjust the ... guide in or for the built-in the illustration above. • The manual adjustment icon will go to the right of the -12 dB mark only...( ) to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar NOTES ...
... recommend using headphones ( 30) to the left of the audio recording level. Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 10) ...the microphone attenuator by mistake, after the manual adjustment of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (green) will adjust the ... guide in or for the built-in the illustration above. • The manual adjustment icon will go to the right of the -12 dB mark only...( ) to save the setting and hide the joystick guide. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Audio level adjustment bar NOTES ...
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... When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may appear on the screen. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. it may pick up the sound of the microphone. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL OTHER MICROPHONES You can attach... to the advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to ...
... When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may appear on the screen. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. it may pick up the sound of the microphone. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL OTHER MICROPHONES You can attach... to the advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to ...
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... cable properly. HDV/DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the connected device. External Connections AV/ Terminal Open the terminal cover to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you use connection type 1 do not forget the audio connections using the AV/ terminal. Use only HDMI cables marked...
... cable properly. HDV/DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the connected device. External Connections AV/ Terminal Open the terminal cover to the instruction manual of the terminal and make sure you use connection type 1 do not forget the audio connections using the AV/ terminal. Use only HDMI cables marked...