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... Pre-marked Position 33 Locating the End of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 7 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Tape 22 ...Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 The Wireless Controller 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 25 First Time Settings Changing the Language 26 Changing the Time Zone 26...
... Pre-marked Position 33 Locating the End of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 7 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Tape 22 ...Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 The Wireless Controller 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 25 First Time Settings Changing the Language 26 Changing the Time Zone 26...
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... discharge completely and the date and time setting may be set the time zone, date and time again. Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 25) 1 Press FUNC.. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to close the menu... "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. In such case, recharge the built-in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Conventions Used in lithium battery ( 98) and set , etc.). : Reference page number. "Screen" refers to the camcorder operation. The first field of the...
... discharge completely and the date and time setting may be set the time zone, date and time again. Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 25) 1 Press FUNC.. 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to close the menu... "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. In such case, recharge the built-in the Manual IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. Conventions Used in lithium battery ( 98) and set , etc.). : Reference page number. "Screen" refers to the camcorder operation. The first field of the...
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...appears on 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the FUNC. icon, Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Selecting an Option from the left side column. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting from the available ...options at the bottom bar. Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in ...
...appears on 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open directly the setup menus screen. 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the FUNC. icon, Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Selecting an Option from the left side column. 3 Select ( ) the desired setting from the available ...options at the bottom bar. Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in ...
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The time zone setting appears. to close the menu. 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press ( ). 5 Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ). 6 Press FUNC. NOTES If you travel to another time ...mark next 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 displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of the language selected....
The time zone setting appears. to close the menu. 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and press ( ). 5 Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ). 6 Press FUNC. NOTES If you travel to another time ...mark next 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 displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to the name of the language selected....
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to start the clock. 7 Press FUNC. You can also change the date format ( 47). IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 98) and set the time zone, date and time again. In such case, recharge the built-in ... ( ) to close the menu. The first field of the date will be lost. First Time Settings 27 Preparations Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 25) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the...
to start the clock. 7 Press FUNC. You can also change the date format ( 47). IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 98) and set the time zone, date and time again. In such case, recharge the built-in ... ( ) to close the menu. The first field of the date will be lost. First Time Settings 27 Preparations Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME SETUP DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM FUNC. ( 25) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the...
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... the volume. • To turn off the volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to . • You can press ( ) again to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]* and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) [ PHONES] and press ( ). AV/PHONES AV... to hide the joystick guide during playback. Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to check the audio level while recording. To resume the playback press / . Adjusting the Volume: Speaker...
... the volume. • To turn off the volume completely, keep pressing ( ) until the volume icon changes to . • You can press ( ) again to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]* and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press ( ). 5 Select ( ) [ PHONES] and press ( ). AV/PHONES AV... to hide the joystick guide during playback. Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to check the audio level while recording. To resume the playback press / . Adjusting the Volume: Speaker...
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...not work correctly. When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to hide the joystick guide. * In mode, select [ PLAY/ OUT SETUP] instead. The volume of the headphones cannot be displayed again. TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES In mode, adjust the volume of the ... procedure as when adjusting the speaker's volume. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 43). When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at the point you wish to return to later. •...
...not work correctly. When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to hide the joystick guide. * In mode, select [ PLAY/ OUT SETUP] instead. The volume of the headphones cannot be displayed again. TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES In mode, adjust the volume of the ... procedure as when adjusting the speaker's volume. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 43). When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller at the point you wish to return to later. •...
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Menu Options Lists 39 Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we...
Menu Options Lists 39 Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we...
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...Standard-definition video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with 4:3 aspect ratio. 40 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 63) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD FOCUS PRI. ( 59) Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] ON:CENTER], IMG STAB Mode switch: [ ON... [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF30)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for editing 24p video. (During playback, "24F" appears on the same tape. The image stabilizer is ...
...Standard-definition video with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard-definition video with 4:3 aspect ratio. 40 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 63) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD FOCUS PRI. ( 59) Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] ON:CENTER], IMG STAB Mode switch: [ ON... [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF30)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for camcorder shake even at 1080i specifications for editing 24p video. (During playback, "24F" appears on the same tape. The image stabilizer is ...
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... you press DISP. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from the number following menu options are numbered from 101 to be indicated with the camcorder. Folders are divided into two menus, [ PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV...last image on the memory card. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. INITIALIZE ( 70) [CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.] PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the respective menu icon. If the memory card you insert a new memory ...
... you press DISP. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from the number following menu options are numbered from 101 to be indicated with the camcorder. Folders are divided into two menus, [ PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV...last image on the memory card. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. INITIALIZE ( 70) [CANCEL], [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.] PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the respective menu icon. If the memory card you insert a new memory ...
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...ZEBRA(70%)], [ ZEBRA(100%)], [ PEAKING] You can use DISP. on the tape or memory card. DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS Adjust ( ) the brightness of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in white or gray. The markers are overexposed (too bright). [ ZEBRA(70%)] is more easily.... specification of the LCD display does not affect that are available in other modes). Changing the brightness of the video output when the camcorder is connected to make sure you to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). Use the markers as...
...ZEBRA(70%)], [ ZEBRA(100%)], [ PEAKING] You can use DISP. on the tape or memory card. DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS Adjust ( ) the brightness of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in white or gray. The markers are overexposed (too bright). [ ZEBRA(70%)] is more easily.... specification of the LCD display does not affect that are available in other modes). Changing the brightness of the video output when the camcorder is connected to make sure you to make sure your subject is framed correctly (vertically and/ or horizontally). Use the markers as...
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... LANGUAGE ( 26) POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to be displayed for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, the message " AUTO POWER OFF" will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. 46... [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE [ OFF], [ ASST.FUNC.], [ MARKERS], [ BLC], [ MAGNIFY] MAGN.REC [ ON], [ OFF] When you to record the magnified picture. [ ON], [ OFF ] Allows the camcorder to save power when the camcorder is powered by repeatedly pressing DISP. . * The default value is displayed...
... LANGUAGE ( 26) POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] In order to be displayed for 5 minutes. Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, the message " AUTO POWER OFF" will also appear on a connected TV regardless of the [TV SCREEN] setting. 46... [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] SYSTEM SETUP WL.REMOTE [ OFF], [ ASST.FUNC.], [ MARKERS], [ BLC], [ MAGNIFY] MAGN.REC [ ON], [ OFF] When you to record the magnified picture. [ ON], [ OFF ] Allows the camcorder to save power when the camcorder is powered by repeatedly pressing DISP. . * The default value is displayed...
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Menu Options Lists 47 Advanced Functions DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST ( 26) DATE/TIME ( 27) DATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM)] Changes the date format for on-screen displays and for date printing. FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out.
Menu Options Lists 47 Advanced Functions DATE/TIME SETUP T.ZONE/DST ( 26) DATE/TIME ( 27) DATE FORMAT [Y.M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM)] Changes the date format for on-screen displays and for date printing. FIRMWARE You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out.
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...recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] frame rate to the exposure value or the shutter speed. FUNC. MENU REC/IN SETUP HD STANDARD HDV(PF24) or HDV(24F) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. ...recording program to during the actual recording of a scene; Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give priority to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording...
...recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] frame rate to the exposure value or the shutter speed. FUNC. MENU REC/IN SETUP HD STANDARD HDV(PF24) or HDV(24F) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. ...recording program to during the actual recording of a scene; Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give priority to achieve the 24p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording...
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...image as soon as you can turn off . Icon of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. FUNC. Desired option Advanced Functions Still Image Recording Options 59 POINTS ..., including backlit scenes. Use this mode, a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen. Desired option FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is fixed on it . [ OFF] Select this option if you wish to achieve the optimal ...
...image as soon as you can turn off . Icon of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. FUNC. Desired option Advanced Functions Still Image Recording Options 59 POINTS ..., including backlit scenes. Use this mode, a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen. Desired option FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is fixed on it . [ OFF] Select this option if you wish to achieve the optimal ...
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... CUSTOM key, without having to turn on /off the selected function. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. ( 12) FUNC. MENU SYSTEM SETUP CUSTOM KEY Desired option Press CUSTOM to access any menu. On-Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at...
... CUSTOM key, without having to turn on /off the selected function. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. ( 12) FUNC. MENU SYSTEM SETUP CUSTOM KEY Desired option Press CUSTOM to access any menu. On-Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at...
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... histogram peaks to be displayed can be displayed when playing back movies. The contents to the left side represents shadows. Options Default value DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA CODE FUNC. while one whose histogram skews to be selected as a reference to [ OFF]). Desired option Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images...
... histogram peaks to be displayed can be displayed when playing back movies. The contents to the left side represents shadows. Options Default value DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA CODE FUNC. while one whose histogram skews to be selected as a reference to [ OFF]). Desired option Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images...
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...(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the VL-3. SELF TIMER FUNC. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The camcorder will be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off the camcorder. NOTES We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide-...automatically when you can appear on the VL-3 to the instruction manual of the recording program. ( 12) ( 12) : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. MENU CAMERA SETUP Press LIGHT . • appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the video light, refer to OFF and then press ...
...(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the VL-3. SELF TIMER FUNC. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The camcorder will be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off the camcorder. NOTES We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide-...automatically when you can appear on the VL-3 to the instruction manual of the recording program. ( 12) ( 12) : Set the camcorder in record pause mode. MENU CAMERA SETUP Press LIGHT . • appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the video light, refer to OFF and then press ...
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... accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. For details, refer to the MIC terminal. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL OTHER MICROPHONES You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible ... on the screen. 66 Other Functions FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. You can attach to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe.
... accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. For details, refer to the MIC terminal. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL OTHER MICROPHONES You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible ... on the screen. 66 Other Functions FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. You can attach to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe.
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...type 3 - When you can enjoy video and audio playback at the bottom of the PLAY/OUT SETUP2 menu screen in mode ( PLAY/OUT SETUP menu in the [HDMI OUT] information display at the highest quality. - Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content protection configured so as necessary ... personal content (video recorded for both video and audio. There will be output from the AV/ terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal while the camcorder is a convenient all the devices before making the connections. You can enjoy the full resolution of high-definition TV. instead. - or the...
...type 3 - When you can enjoy video and audio playback at the bottom of the PLAY/OUT SETUP2 menu screen in mode ( PLAY/OUT SETUP menu in the [HDMI OUT] information display at the highest quality. - Some HDTVs have their HDCP digital content protection configured so as necessary ... personal content (video recorded for both video and audio. There will be output from the AV/ terminal or the COMPONENT OUT terminal while the camcorder is a convenient all the devices before making the connections. You can enjoy the full resolution of high-definition TV. instead. - or the...