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... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to stop operation of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG ... constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle...
... Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to stop operation of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG ... constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the manual. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle...
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... replace your product dealer or local power company. If you are not sure of the type of electric shock - Hazard of power supply to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - All warnings on the marking label.
... replace your product dealer or local power company. If you are not sure of the type of electric shock - Hazard of power supply to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - All warnings on the marking label.
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...Speaker and Headphones 30 Locating the End of 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 Screen 22 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Options 35...
...Speaker and Headphones 30 Locating the End of 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 Screen 22 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Options 35...
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... 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 Index ...104 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of...
... 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 Index ...104 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of...
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...and switches other than the joystick are displayed on screen. Please read this Manual Thank you do not use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Conventions Used in boldface indicate the default setting (for about 3 months, the... indicated with a still camera. to the Troubleshooting table ( 85). IMPORTANT If you for example FUNC. ). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to close the menu. The photos included in lithium battery ( 93) and set , ... options as they are indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV30.
...and switches other than the joystick are displayed on screen. Please read this Manual Thank you do not use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Conventions Used in boldface indicate the default setting (for about 3 months, the... indicated with a still camera. to the Troubleshooting table ( 85). IMPORTANT If you for example FUNC. ). Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to close the menu. The photos included in lithium battery ( 93) and set , ... options as they are indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV30.
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... in all operating modes. 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. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to save the settings or confirm an action. In the manual,... indicates that the function is determined by the SET icon . The functions assigned to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. 10 About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you of the...
... in all operating modes. 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. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to save the settings or confirm an action. In the manual,... indicates that the function is determined by the SET icon . The functions assigned to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. 10 About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide The mini joystick allows you of the...
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Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. The serial number of your new Canon product on file to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. Date of theft. power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for ...Customers only. Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Getting to this book as loss or theft. 9 Receive information on PDF file. Write down the number and other information here and retain this information in case of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer...
Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. The serial number of your new Canon product on file to help you information on Canon new products and promotions. Date of theft. power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for ...Customers only. Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Getting to this book as loss or theft. 9 Receive information on PDF file. Write down the number and other information here and retain this information in case of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer...
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12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 49) BLC (backlight correction) button ( 49) FOCUS button ( 49, 50) Speaker DISP. (display) ...
12 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 49) BLC (backlight correction) button ( 49) FOCUS button ( 49, 50) Speaker DISP. (display) ...
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... and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Introduction Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to 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...
... and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Introduction Back view Top view Bottom view Getting to 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...
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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) PAUSE button ( 29) SLOW button ( 29) ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 31) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 57) PHOTO button ( 27) Zoom buttons ( 28) PLAY button ( 29) FF button ( 29) STOP button ( 29) +/ button ( 29) button ( 29) TV SCREEN button ( 43)
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) PAUSE button ( 29) SLOW button ( 29) ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 31) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 57) PHOTO button ( 27) Zoom buttons ( 28) PLAY button ( 29) FF button ( 29) STOP button ( 29) +/ button ( 29) button ( 29) TV SCREEN button ( 43)
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Screen Displays Recording 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 ( ... ( 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) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
Screen Displays Recording 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 ( ... ( 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) Flash ( 59) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 27) Introduction
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...Frame advance, Frame reverse, / Date search ( 32), / Zero set memory ( 31) Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. Card Access Display " " is displayed next to the number of the tape in red, replace the battery pack ..., the power may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to " END". • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the...
...Frame advance, Frame reverse, / Date search ( 32), / Zero set memory ( 31) Remaining tape Indicates the remaining time of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card. Card Access Display " " is displayed next to the number of the tape in red, replace the battery pack ..., the power may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to " END". • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...and then pull it clicks in place. To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 5 Connect the ...°C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 18 Getting Started Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is...
...and then pull it clicks in place. To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. • The CHARGE indicator starts flashing. Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 5 Connect the ...°C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). 18 Getting Started Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if a battery is...
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... cassette compartment has fully retracted. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the window facing the grip belt. ...8226; To remove the cassette pull it clicks. 5 Close the cover. IMPORTANT Do not interfere with the logo. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to get your fingers caught in the direction of...
... cassette compartment has fully retracted. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the window facing the grip belt. ...8226; To remove the cassette pull it clicks. 5 Close the cover. IMPORTANT Do not interfere with the logo. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to get your fingers caught in the direction of...
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... Button Battery CR2025) NOTES Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time ( 66). Point the controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can cause a malfunction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2...the START/STOP button with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. Using the Wireless Controller Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. Adjust the grip belt so that are not interchangeable. If the wireless controller does not work properly when the remote sensor is not set...
... Button Battery CR2025) NOTES Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for the first time ( 66). Point the controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can cause a malfunction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2...the START/STOP button with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. Using the Wireless Controller Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. Adjust the grip belt so that are not interchangeable. If the wireless controller does not work properly when the remote sensor is not set...
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... frame will appear grayed out. 4 Press FUNC. You can also hold FUNC. Using the Menus 23 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in light blue. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to close the menu. • You can press...
... frame will appear grayed out. 4 Press FUNC. You can also hold FUNC. Using the Menus 23 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in light blue. For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to close the menu. • You can press...
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... to the menu item to change , regardless of buttons on the screen. Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting. The time zone setting appears. NOTES If you travel to another time zone. 24 First Time Settings First Time...
... to the menu item to change , regardless of buttons on the screen. Select the time zone referring to the date and time displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting. The time zone setting appears. NOTES If you travel to another time zone. 24 First Time Settings First Time...
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... JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to close the menu. IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 94) and set the time zone, date and time again. The first field of the date will...
... JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to close the menu. IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 94) and set the time zone, date and time again. The first field of the date will...
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...the end of the last recording made and return to record pause mode. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( ... SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. • The camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may not be recovered. ...
...the end of the last recording made and return to record pause mode. WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( ... SCENE RECORDED Recording Movies Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to display the joystick guide in the illustration above. • The camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may not be recovered. ...