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... Canon. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are approximate. The DVD Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Other names and products not mentioned above may be contrary to copyright laws. de R.L. "HDV" and the "HDV"...de C.V. Canon and DIGIC are registered trademarks and VIXIA is recommended: these products are subject to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Specifications and availability are designed to change without notice. www.usa.canon.com/camcorder 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U.S.A., Inc. DIGITAL CAMCORDER FULL ...
... Canon. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are approximate. The DVD Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Other names and products not mentioned above may be contrary to copyright laws. de R.L. "HDV" and the "HDV"...de C.V. Canon and DIGIC are registered trademarks and VIXIA is recommended: these products are subject to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Specifications and availability are designed to change without notice. www.usa.canon.com/camcorder 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U.S.A., Inc. DIGITAL CAMCORDER FULL ...
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...; USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • Digital Video Solution Disk VIXIA HV30 10X Optical Zoom HDV 1080i 10 With astonishing High Definition detail and color reproduction, fast and accurate autofocus, a big multi-angle LCD with this first-rate camcorder. Limitless Shooting Possibilities HIGHDEFINITION • Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens for stunning image quality •...
...; USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • Digital Video Solution Disk VIXIA HV30 10X Optical Zoom HDV 1080i 10 With astonishing High Definition detail and color reproduction, fast and accurate autofocus, a big multi-angle LCD with this first-rate camcorder. Limitless Shooting Possibilities HIGHDEFINITION • Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens for stunning image quality •...
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... Image Quality... Professional Functionality • High Definition shoulder-mount HDV Camcorder • Genuine Canon 20x High Definition L Series Video Zoom Lens III • Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with 1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) • HD-SDI ... • 2 Built-in XLR Terminals with independent audio level control 18 XL H1S XL H1A Your Vision...in High Definition • High Definition handheld HDV Camcorder • Genuine Canon 20x High Definition L Series Zoom Lens • Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with 1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) • HD-SDI (...
... Image Quality... Professional Functionality • High Definition shoulder-mount HDV Camcorder • Genuine Canon 20x High Definition L Series Video Zoom Lens III • Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with 1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) • HD-SDI ... • 2 Built-in XLR Terminals with independent audio level control 18 XL H1S XL H1A Your Vision...in High Definition • High Definition handheld HDV Camcorder • Genuine Canon 20x High Definition L Series Zoom Lens • Three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD Image Sensors with 1.67 Megapixels (1440 x 1080) • HD-SDI (...
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... (1440 x 1080), Small (640 x 480), Wide (848 x480) SD/SDHC - Consumer Camcorder Specifications HD CAMCORDERS VIXIA HF11 VIXIA HF10 VIXIA HF100 VIXIA HG21 VIXIA HG20 VIXIA HV30 Format Recording Media Internal Storage Image Sensor Total Pixels AVCHD† (up to 24 Mbps) Dual... x 2.5 x 5.1 in./ 73 x 64 x 129mm Approx. 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in./ 73 x 64 x 129mm Approx. 3.1 x 3.0 x 5.5 in ./ 80 x 77 x 138mm Approx. 1.0 lb./465g HDV/DV MiniDV - 1/2.7" CMOS Approx. 2.96 Megapixels CMOS Movie: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) Still Images: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920 x 1440) -
... (1440 x 1080), Small (640 x 480), Wide (848 x480) SD/SDHC - Consumer Camcorder Specifications HD CAMCORDERS VIXIA HF11 VIXIA HF10 VIXIA HF100 VIXIA HG21 VIXIA HG20 VIXIA HV30 Format Recording Media Internal Storage Image Sensor Total Pixels AVCHD† (up to 24 Mbps) Dual... x 2.5 x 5.1 in./ 73 x 64 x 129mm Approx. 2.9 x 2.5 x 5.1 in./ 73 x 64 x 129mm Approx. 3.1 x 3.0 x 5.5 in ./ 80 x 77 x 138mm Approx. 1.0 lb./465g HDV/DV MiniDV - 1/2.7" CMOS Approx. 2.96 Megapixels CMOS Movie: Approx. 2.07 Megapixels (1920 x 1080) Still Images: Approx. 2.76 Megapixels (1920 x 1440) -
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... 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... and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia...
... 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... and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia...
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button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 85) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal ( 67, 76) (rewind) button ( 29)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 29)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) ... 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...
button ( 23, 35) RESET button ( 85) Serial number/Battery attachment unit ( 18) DC IN terminal ( 18) HDV/DV terminal ( 67, 76) (rewind) button ( 29)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 28) (fast forward) button ( 29)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 28) / (play/pause) ... 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...
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...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 DV) ( 38) ...( 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
...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 DV) ( 38) ...( 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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... card out. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to retract automatically and 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. •...if the switch is not correctly inserted. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is set to get your fingers caught in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to release it clicks. 5 Close the cover. To record in the cassette ...
... card out. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to retract automatically and 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. •...if the switch is not correctly inserted. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is set to get your fingers caught in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to release it clicks. 5 Close the cover. To record in the cassette ...
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..., set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch 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. 26 Recording Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording... Make a test recording first to begin recording. If necessary, you start recording, search for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP to check if the camcorder operates correctly.
..., set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch 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. 26 Recording Basic Functions Recording Recording TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED Recording... Make a test recording first to begin recording. If necessary, you start recording, search for 4 minutes 30 seconds. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 38). 3 Press START/STOP to check if the camcorder operates correctly.
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...( 58). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Press and hold or SLOW PLAY Basic Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you may notice some video..., you need to normal playback Normal playback Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... There is no sound during the special playback modes. DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press / again to pause the playback. 6 Press to begin...
...( 58). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. Press and hold or SLOW PLAY Basic Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you may notice some video..., you need to normal playback Normal playback Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... There is no sound during the special playback modes. DURING PLAYBACK 5 Press / again to pause the playback. 6 Press to begin...
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... are connected to the AV/ terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. 30 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in speaker. Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect... the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to...
... are connected to the AV/ terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. 30 Playback During the playback of HDV recordings: Even though their icons will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in speaker. Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect... the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward + or - Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to...
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... to mode. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack. When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in mode will return to [ AV]. The volume of the built-in different standards (HDV/DV) on the screen. Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you rewind/fast forward the tape...
... to mode. NOTES Use commercially available headphones with a 3.5 mm minijack. When you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in mode will return to [ AV]. The volume of the built-in different standards (HDV/DV) on the screen. Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you rewind/fast forward the tape...
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...1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point. NOTES ...End search cannot be used once you remove the cassette. If there are sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller. • Press more than 1 minute per date/ time zone cannot be located with the date search function. Press...
...1 Press FUNC. . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUTE] and press ( ). • "END SEARCH" appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the last scene recorded in order to continue recording from that point. NOTES ...End search cannot be used once you remove the cassette. If there are sections recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the wireless controller. • Press more than 1 minute per date/ time zone cannot be located with the date search function. Press...
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...[ SPEED 1] When set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example when changing the focus from 40x up to the camcorder, it on how you zoom in with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a ... uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is attached...
...[ SPEED 1] When set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example when changing the focus from 40x up to the camcorder, it on how you zoom in with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a ... uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting. The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/30 (1/15 in mode or in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in beyond the optical zoom range. With the digital zoom the image is attached...
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... HDV(PF30)] or [ HDV(PF24)], will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. When combined with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 45) to get the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look will be turned off when the mode switch is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder ...FOCUS PRI. ( 55) Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] ON:CENTER], IMG STAB Mode switch: [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is set to . We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using the [ NIGHT] recording ...
... HDV(PF30)] or [ HDV(PF24)], will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode. When combined with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 45) to get the 24p Cinema Mode, the cinematic look will be turned off when the mode switch is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder ...FOCUS PRI. ( 55) Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] ON:CENTER], IMG STAB Mode switch: [ ON], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is set to . We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ OFF] when using the [ NIGHT] recording ...
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ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 65) [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES] TV TYPE TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE [NO], [YES] ( 80) [ ...Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.) PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card you insert a new memory card. this will be indicated with a larger number, a new image will connect the...
ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 65) [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be used for playback. [ AUTO]: Switches automatically between standards (HDV/DV) during playback. [ HDV], [ DV]: Plays back only the recordings made in the selected standard. [NO], [YES] TV TYPE TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE [NO], [YES] ( 80) [ ...Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.) PLAY/OUT SETUP* * In mode, the following that of the last image recorded with the camcorder. If the memory card you insert a new memory card. this will be indicated with a larger number, a new image will connect the...
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... Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on the Tape [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for NOTES About ... rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard ...
... Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard of the Recording on the Tape [PLAYBACK STD] Setting [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ HDV [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ DV [ AUTO] or [ DV] [ [COMP.OUT] Setting 1080i/480i] 480i] 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] Settings for NOTES About ... rather an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. Settings for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) Standard ...
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POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 10) HDV(PF24) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to during the actual ...recording of a scene; CINE MODE Setting the 24p Cinema Mode You can combine the [ CINE MODE] recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] frame rate to achieve the 24p ...
POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 10) HDV(PF24) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject. Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to during the actual ...recording of a scene; CINE MODE Setting the 24p Cinema Mode You can combine the [ CINE MODE] recording program and the [ HDV(PF24)] frame rate to achieve the 24p ...
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... add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening ) to softly ...-PRIO.AE] Set the aperture value. Icon of the mode switch while recording, as golf or tennis on sunny days. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Desired option TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] or...
... add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. Shutter speed guidelines 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 with cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)] 1/6, 1/12, 1/24 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 For recording subjects in a portrait or high aperture values (smaller lens opening ) to softly ...-PRIO.AE] Set the aperture value. Icon of the mode switch while recording, as golf or tennis on sunny days. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. Desired option TO SET THE APERTURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select [ SHUTTERPRIO.AE] or...
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...to the external device following settings as shown in high definition verify that it is compatible with the DV standard. Connect the camcorder to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings with virtually no video or audio output from the HDMI OUT ... Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition Standard Definition Standard of the recorded copy depends also on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to a DVD recorder or other analog device using connection type 4 , or to a VCR or a digital video device. Note that the video...
...to the external device following settings as shown in high definition verify that it is compatible with the DV standard. Connect the camcorder to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings with virtually no video or audio output from the HDMI OUT ... Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition Standard Definition Standard of the recorded copy depends also on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to a DVD recorder or other analog device using connection type 4 , or to a VCR or a digital video device. Note that the video...