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PUB.DIE-299 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual English Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • Digital Video Software Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions Digital Video Software Instruction Manual E Version 23 External Connections Additional Information PAL
PUB.DIE-299 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual English Mini Digital Video Cassette Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • Digital Video Software Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions Digital Video Software Instruction Manual E Version 23 External Connections Additional Information PAL
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4 Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 3 About this Manual 7 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 9 Components Guide 10 Screen Displays 13 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 16 Inserting and Removing a Tape ...
4 Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 3 About this Manual 7 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 9 Components Guide 10 Screen Displays 13 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 16 Inserting and Removing a Tape ...
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... Aperture and Shutter Speed 44 Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions 46 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 47 Manual Focus Adjustment 47 Focus Assist Functions 48 White Balance 49 Image Effects 50 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality...
... Aperture and Shutter Speed 44 Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions 46 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction 47 Manual Focus Adjustment 47 Focus Assist Functions 48 White Balance 49 Image Effects 50 Still Image Recording Options Selecting the Size and Quality...
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... setting may be indicated with a still camera. The photos included in boldface indicate the default setting (for purchasing the Canon HV30. You can also change the date format ( 43). 7 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in all operating modes (the operating mode to...
... setting may be indicated with a still camera. The photos included in boldface indicate the default setting (for purchasing the Canon HV30. You can also change the date format ( 43). 7 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in all operating modes (the operating mode to...
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... joystick change according to select an item or change settings. Press the joystick itself ( ) to remind you to control many of the guide. In the manual, indicates that the function is indicated by the positions of the joystick's functions. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in...
... joystick change according to select an item or change settings. Press the joystick itself ( ) to remind you to control many of the guide. In the manual, indicates that the function is indicated by the positions of the joystick's functions. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in...
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power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU Cable Cable USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM1 Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs SS-900 Shoulder Strap2 Introduction 1 Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. 2 Europe only. Getting to Know the Camcorder 9 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack Adapter (incl.
power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component STV-250N Stereo Video IFC-300PCU Cable Cable USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD-ROM1 Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs SS-900 Shoulder Strap2 Introduction 1 Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file. 2 Europe only. Getting to Know the Camcorder 9 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack Adapter (incl.
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... ( 49) Image effect ( 50) Digital effects ( 61) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 52) Microphone attenuator ( 59) Self timer ( 58) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 35)/Manual focus ( 47) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 36) DV recording mode ( 37) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Image...
... ( 49) Image effect ( 50) Digital effects ( 61) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 52) Microphone attenuator ( 59) Self timer ( 58) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 35)/Manual focus ( 47) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 36) DV recording mode ( 37) Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge Image...
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... / Total number of images Histogram ( 56) Image protection mark ( 63) Still image quality/size Date and time of recording Recording program ( 43) Manual focus ( 47) Light metering mode ( 53) Manual exposure ( 47) Image effect ( 50) Image size ( 51) File size Aperture value ( 44) Shutter speed ( 44) White balance ( 49) Flash ( 57) Introduction
... / Total number of images Histogram ( 56) Image protection mark ( 63) Still image quality/size Date and time of recording Recording program ( 43) Manual focus ( 47) Light metering mode ( 53) Manual exposure ( 47) Image effect ( 50) Image size ( 51) File size Aperture value ( 44) Shutter speed ( 44) White balance ( 49) Flash ( 57) Introduction
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.... When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in (telephoto). POINTS TO CHECK ( 8) : In addition to zoom out (wide-angle). Adjust the focus manually ( 47). You can focus on a subject as close as with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or fixed at...
.... When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in (telephoto). POINTS TO CHECK ( 8) : In addition to zoom out (wide-angle). Adjust the focus manually ( 47). You can focus on a subject as close as with the camcorder (when one of the fixed zoom speed levels is selected) or fixed at...
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... 1080i specifications for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. 36 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 57) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD...
... 1080i specifications for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. To play back on a TV with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. 36 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 57) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD...
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... of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Menu Options Lists 41 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS in order to allow you to focus manually more sensitive than [ ZEBRA(100%)]. [ PEAKING]: The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be displayed for 6 seconds. ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to...
... of the [TV SCREEN] setting. Menu Options Lists 41 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS in order to allow you to focus manually more sensitive than [ ZEBRA(100%)]. [ PEAKING]: The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be displayed for 6 seconds. ASSIST FUNC. [ ON]*, [ OFF] When set to...
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... the image may not work well. - The picture may not work as well as the shutter speed slows down. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - Icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. The actual range of the background increases the more you can obtain a brighter image, but...
... the image may not work well. - The picture may not work as well as the shutter speed slows down. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - Icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. The actual range of the background increases the more you can obtain a brighter image, but...
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...the length of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to automatic exposure. In such case, focus manually. Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can use the automatic backlight correction or... manually adjust the exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Press BLC . • appears. • ...
...the length of the picture. • Pushing the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to automatic exposure. In such case, focus manually. Automatic Backlight Correction When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can use the automatic backlight correction or... manually adjust the exposure. Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Press BLC . • appears. • ...
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Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment (MF). 48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes 1 Adjust the zoom. 2 In autofocus mode, ...; appears. • Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • Operating the zoom or the FOCUS dial will return the camcorder 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...
Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to manual focus adjustment (MF). 48 Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes 1 Adjust the zoom. 2 In autofocus mode, ...; appears. • Pressing FOCUS again will return the camcorder to autofocus. • Operating the zoom or the FOCUS dial will return the camcorder 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...
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...flash decreases in continuous shooting mode. When you want a more accurately (AF-assist lamp). We do not recommend using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the subject. (flash on) The flash always fires. (flash off) The flash does not fire. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on... flash. TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. - In any case, the actual range will not fire in the following cases: -...
...flash decreases in continuous shooting mode. When you want a more accurately (AF-assist lamp). We do not recommend using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the subject. (flash on) The flash always fires. (flash off) The flash does not fire. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on... flash. TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. - In any case, the actual range will not fire in the following cases: -...
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... video light the built-in public places such as restaurants or theaters. For details about attaching and using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the recording program. ( 8) ( 8) : Set the camcorder in mini video light, set the switch on the screen. • Press LIGHT again to record the still...
... video light the built-in public places such as restaurants or theaters. For details about attaching and using the video light, refer to the instruction manual of the recording program. ( 8) ( 8) : Set the camcorder in mini video light, set the switch on the screen. • Press LIGHT again to record the still...
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...mark only occasionally. • When the 0 dB mark turns red, the sound may be sure to press ( ) to the left of the audio recording level. Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 8) 3 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary. • Push the joystick ( )...Press ( ) to lower it ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in or for the built-in the illustration above. • The manual adjustment icon will appear to hide the joystick guide. Other Functions 59 Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level for an external...
...mark only occasionally. • When the 0 dB mark turns red, the sound may be sure to press ( ) to the left of the audio recording level. Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 8) 3 Adjust ( ) the audio level as necessary. • Push the joystick ( )...Press ( ) to lower it ( ) toward [NEXT] to display the joystick guide in or for the built-in the illustration above. • The manual adjustment icon will appear to hide the joystick guide. Other Functions 59 Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level for an external...
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.... ON Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may vary. When a video accessory is attached to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED ACCESSORY SHOE You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug...
.... ON Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may vary. When a video accessory is attached to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED ACCESSORY SHOE You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug...
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... properly. • Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable. 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.
... properly. • Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable. 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.
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... Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as anomalous picture. Analog/Digital Conversion Using the camcorder you try to the instruction manuals of the software. Verify that contains copyright control signals for example from identically shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be in the same section.
... Certain pre-recorded video tapes, films and other materials, as well as anomalous picture. Analog/Digital Conversion Using the camcorder you try to the instruction manuals of the software. Verify that contains copyright control signals for example from identically shaped DV (IEEE1394) terminals may be in the same section.