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HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral... triangle, is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Canon U.S.A. Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio...the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ...
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral... triangle, is intended to alert the user to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. Canon U.S.A. Inc. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause harmful interference to which can radiate radio...the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, ...
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...of power source indicated on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Unplug this manual. 6 Accessories - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. This is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. The safety...power supply to the product. Do not use the camera close to . 4 Follow Instructions - If you are unable to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - They may cause the product and cart combination to replace your electrician to overturn. 10 Power Sources - ...
...of power source indicated on or pinched by items placed upon or against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Unplug this manual. 6 Accessories - Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. This is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. The safety...power supply to the product. Do not use the camera close to . 4 Follow Instructions - If you are unable to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - They may cause the product and cart combination to replace your electrician to overturn. 10 Power Sources - ...
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... Adjusting the Volume: 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...
... Adjusting the Volume: 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...
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... 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 SD Card Association. • Microsoft...
... 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 SD Card Association. • Microsoft...
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... Canon product on file to help you information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will send you refer to this product can be found at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories... DISK Software CD-ROM* Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.:
... Canon product on file to help you information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will send you refer to this product can be found at www.registercanon.com 9 Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories... DISK Software CD-ROM* Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.:
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...) Stereo microphone Cassette compartment ( 20) Cassette compartment cover ( 20) Zoom lever ( 28) PHOTO button ( 27) Lock button switch ( 10) Advanced accessory shoe ( 59, 62) Tripod socket ( 27) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 18) Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within... a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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...
...) Stereo microphone Cassette compartment ( 20) Cassette compartment cover ( 20) Zoom lever ( 28) PHOTO button ( 27) Lock button switch ( 10) Advanced accessory shoe ( 59, 62) Tripod socket ( 27) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 18) Strap mount Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within... a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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...
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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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...to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to the advanced accessory shoe, will not fire in the illustration above . The camcorder may light up . - When a video accessory is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to reduce the red-eye effect. You can appear on... During auto exposure bracketing. TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT You can also be effective, the subject needs to the advanced accessory shoe if you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is on the screen. The procedure for recording still images in (auto) or (...
...to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to the advanced accessory shoe, will not fire in the illustration above . The camcorder may light up . - When a video accessory is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to reduce the red-eye effect. You can appear on... During auto exposure bracketing. TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT You can also be effective, the subject needs to the advanced accessory shoe if you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is on the screen. The procedure for recording still images in (auto) or (...
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... of the recording program. ( 10) ( 10) : Set the camcorder in mini video light. ON appears. : Press START/STOP . FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. To use the built-in mini video light, set the switch on the VL-3 to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the mini video light (assist lamp) at... any time regardless of the VL-3. its shadow can cancel the self timer by turning off the camcorder. Consider turning it off . Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Mini...
... of the recording program. ( 10) ( 10) : Set the camcorder in mini video light. ON appears. : Press START/STOP . FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. To use the built-in mini video light, set the switch on the VL-3 to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the mini video light (assist lamp) at... any time regardless of the VL-3. its shadow can cancel the self timer by turning off the camcorder. Consider turning it off . Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Mini...
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... the screen. Use commercially available condenser microphones with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe on the screen. FUNC. it may vary. MENU ... a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording level may appear on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. For details, refer to...
... the screen. Use commercially available condenser microphones with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe on the screen. FUNC. it may vary. MENU ... a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the audio recording level may appear on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. For details, refer to...
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....) at maximum wide angle. • When the Tele-converter is recommended. 98 General Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your Canon camcorder by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). This product is designed to achieve excellent ...image stabilizer is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in the picture when you record with genuine Canon accessories. TL-H43 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of the following models: BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-2L24H....
....) at maximum wide angle. • When the Tele-converter is recommended. 98 General Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your Canon camcorder by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). This product is designed to achieve excellent ...image stabilizer is 3 m (9.8 ft.); 3 cm (1.2 in the picture when you record with genuine Canon accessories. TL-H43 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of the following models: BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-2L24H....
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FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe. It can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. • Using the viewfinder to record video when the DM-...50 is attached may prevent you from the microphone. It attaches to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. It attaches to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to...
FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe. It can be used as directional microphone (monaural) or stereo microphone. • Using the viewfinder to record video when the DM-...50 is attached may prevent you from the microphone. It attaches to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. It attaches to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive, super-directional microphone attaches to...
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WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for more security and portability. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. 100 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of the strap. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of space for accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for more security and portability. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. 100 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of the strap. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of space for accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.
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... Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CTC-100 Component Cable 8468A002AA 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000) D83-0752-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) 1719B001AA Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL-H43 Tele-converter 2071B001AA...
... Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CTC-100 Component Cable 8468A002AA 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000) D83-0752-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) 1719B001AA Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL-H43 Tele-converter 2071B001AA...
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... service centers or designated service facilities located in order to accessories or consumables for a particular purpose. For repairs after the warranty period is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use . Canon USA shall have other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications....NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON U.S.A., INC. Additional Information This limited warranty is defective as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be distributed with a complete explanation...
... service centers or designated service facilities located in order to accessories or consumables for a particular purpose. For repairs after the warranty period is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use . Canon USA shall have other commercial, industrial, or institutional applications....NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). CANON U.S.A., INC. Additional Information This limited warranty is defective as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be distributed with a complete explanation...
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...is in lieu of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that cause abnormally frequent service problems; ii) the use of all other than a Canon Service Facility; Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any person ...for a particular purpose. v) shipping (claim must be provided free of charge by any of the problem to any exposure to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. Any recovery under this warranty is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use the Equipment (...
...is in lieu of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that cause abnormally frequent service problems; ii) the use of all other than a Canon Service Facility; Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any person ...for a particular purpose. v) shipping (claim must be provided free of charge by any of the problem to any exposure to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. Any recovery under this warranty is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use the Equipment (...