Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2008
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.../Dark Gray DC310 41X DVD Advanced Zoom -R/-RW/-R DL Frost Silver/Dark Blue 15 Times to use camcorders make preserving your special memories as easy as DVD. The DC Series is packed with Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom (DC330/ DC320), 41x (DC310) • 1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor for ...that's picture perfect Advanced Zoom These compact, stylish, easy to Remember on DVD • Get closer, get wider with great features, like Canon's all-new Advanced Zoom that gets you amazingly close while preserving image quality, and true 16:9 widescreen recording for picture perfect video.
.../Dark Gray DC310 41X DVD Advanced Zoom -R/-RW/-R DL Frost Silver/Dark Blue 15 Times to use camcorders make preserving your special memories as easy as DVD. The DC Series is packed with Genuine Canon 48x Advanced Zoom (DC330/ DC320), 41x (DC310) • 1.07 Megapixel CCD Image Sensor for ...that's picture perfect Advanced Zoom These compact, stylish, easy to Remember on DVD • Get closer, get wider with great features, like Canon's all-new Advanced Zoom that gets you amazingly close while preserving image quality, and true 16:9 widescreen recording for picture perfect video.
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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...hold or SLOW PLAY There is no sound during the special playback modes. NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 58). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (... 6 Press to normal playback Normal playback Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Reverse playback 1 frame reverse/advance Frame-by-frame playback Slow ...
...hold or SLOW PLAY There is no sound during the special playback modes. NOTES You can display the date and time of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 58). During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems (... 6 Press to normal playback Normal playback Playback pause Playback pause Normal or reverse playback Normal or reverse playback Special playback mode On the camcorder press... Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Reverse playback 1 frame reverse/advance Frame-by-frame playback Slow ...
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Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to hide the joystick guide during playback. When you're using the viewfinder for playback, you can connect a pair of ...) PLAY/OUT SETUP2 ( 10) Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, the following special playback modes are connected to the sound. Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode for both the headphones and the audio/video...
Double speed playback (forward or reverse) To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will appear on screen, press ( ) to hide the joystick guide during playback. When you're using the viewfinder for playback, you can connect a pair of ...) PLAY/OUT SETUP2 ( 10) Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, the following special playback modes are connected to the sound. Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones The camcorder plays the sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode for both the headphones and the audio/video...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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...this mode to record Use this mode to your recordings. * only. Special Scene Recording Programs ( 48) [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on a sunny beach. AE] The camcorder sets the You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. It prevents the... you to record sunsets in vibrant colors. fireworks. Using the Recording Programs 45 Using the Recording Programs Recording Programs Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other distracting details. [ SNOW] Use this mode to just point and shoot. : Flexible Recording...
...this mode to record Use this mode to your recordings. * only. Special Scene Recording Programs ( 48) [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on a sunny beach. AE] The camcorder sets the You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. It prevents the... you to record sunsets in vibrant colors. fireworks. Using the Recording Programs 45 Using the Recording Programs Recording Programs Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other distracting details. [ SNOW] Use this mode to just point and shoot. : Flexible Recording...
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... may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Check the image on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you zoom in... become overexposed on the initial zoom position. The subject may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - Mode switch: ( 10) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Special Scene: Recording Programs to 1/100. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] - POINTS TO CHECK NOTES Do not change abruptly. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW]...
... may flicker when recording with high shutter speeds. - Check the image on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you zoom in... become overexposed on the initial zoom position. The subject may not appear smooth during playback. [ PORTRAIT] - Mode switch: ( 10) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Special Scene: Recording Programs to 1/100. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] - POINTS TO CHECK NOTES Do not change abruptly. [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/[ BEACH]/ [ SNOW]...
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... 10) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set the mode switch to . and continue instead with the procedure below. TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in shaded ... the custom setting even if you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. Use this setting for special situations not covered by the camcorder. Desired option* * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. to [ PEAKING] ( 43). White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately...
... 10) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value [ AUTO] Settings are automatically set the mode switch to . and continue instead with the procedure below. TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in shaded ... the custom setting even if you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. Use this setting for special situations not covered by the camcorder. Desired option* * When you turn off the camcorder. 2 Press FUNC. to [ PEAKING] ( 43). White Balance The white balance function helps you accurately...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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...image quality TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Pause the playback when the scene you want to capture. 2 Press PHOTO . The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject....exposure settings. Options Default value [ EVALUATIVE] Appropriate for the Special Scene recording programs) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. FUNC. Icon of fast movement may want to change the way the light is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. Advanced Functions...
...image quality TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Pause the playback when the scene you want to capture. 2 Press PHOTO . The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject....exposure settings. Options Default value [ EVALUATIVE] Appropriate for the Special Scene recording programs) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. FUNC. Icon of fast movement may want to change the way the light is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. Advanced Functions...
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... still persists and printing does not restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. or [4-UP] 2- or [4-UP] [A4] [4-UP] - - 1 You can also use the special photo sticker sheets. 2 When you can also use the wide-sized photo paper with... not appear on screen, press ( ) to a Printer Printing after Changing the Print Settings TO CANCEL THE PRINTING Press ( ) while printing. Canon's PictBridge compatible printers: Resolve the error. When printing does not resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and press ( ). IMPORTANT • To continue printing...
... still persists and printing does not restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. or [4-UP] 2- or [4-UP] [A4] [4-UP] - - 1 You can also use the special photo sticker sheets. 2 When you can also use the wide-sized photo paper with... not appear on screen, press ( ) to a Printer Printing after Changing the Print Settings TO CANCEL THE PRINTING Press ( ) while printing. Canon's PictBridge compatible printers: Resolve the error. When printing does not resume automatically, select [CONTINUE] and press ( ). IMPORTANT • To continue printing...
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..., Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with a CR2025 made by physically damaging it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the... file allocation table is altered and the data itself is recharged while you use the camcorder for details. special handling may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to . ...
..., Hitachi Maxell, Sony, Sanyo, or with a CR2025 made by physically damaging it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the... file allocation table is altered and the data itself is recharged while you use the camcorder for details. special handling may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled. The built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to . ...
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... 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. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Reverse playback 1 frame reverse/advance Frame-by... date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 58). Press to rewind ...
... 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. Special playback mode Fast playback Initial mode Normal playback Reverse playback 1 frame reverse/advance Frame-by... date and time of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. During some special playback modes, you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording and other camcorder data registered when the recording was made ( 58). Press to rewind ...
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... icon appears on the screen. ( 10) PLAY/OUT SETUP2 ( 10) Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, the following special playback modes are connected to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]* and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press... ( ). 5 Select ( ) [ PHONES] and press ( ). 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 - You can press ( ) again to check the audio ...
... icon appears on the screen. ( 10) PLAY/OUT SETUP2 ( 10) Default value 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, the following special playback modes are connected to open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]* and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press... ( ). 5 Select ( ) [ PHONES] and press ( ). 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 - You can press ( ) again to check the audio ...
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Special Scene Recording Programs ( 48) [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on a sunny beach. Advanced Functions [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ BEACH] Use ...this mode to record on the subject while blurring other settings automatically, allowing you to record in bright ski resorts. fireworks. AE] The camcorder sets the You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. AE] You select the aperture value. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ CINE MODE...
Special Scene Recording Programs ( 48) [ PORTRAIT] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on a sunny beach. Advanced Functions [ SPORTS] Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. [ BEACH] Use ...this mode to record on the subject while blurring other settings automatically, allowing you to record in bright ski resorts. fireworks. AE] The camcorder sets the You select the shutter aperture and shutter speed. AE] You select the aperture value. It prevents the subject from being underexposed. [ CINE MODE...
HV30 Instruction Manual
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The image may leave a trailing afterimage. - The actual range of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, ...as good as the brightness of the background increases the more you zoom in , as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of the mode switch while...
The image may leave a trailing afterimage. - The actual range of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ SNOW]/[ BEACH] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, ...as good as the brightness of the background increases the more you zoom in , as selecting a Special Scene recording program. Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of the mode switch while...
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... or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance for special situations not covered by the other options. and continue instead with the procedure below. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. Adjusting ... start recording, the assist functions will be canceled even when you can also apply the peaking function (without the magnification) by the camcorder. You can also use the focus assist functions after pressing PHOTO halfway. In mode, you start recording. POINTS TO CHECK [ TUNGSTEN...
... or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. [ SET] Use the custom white balance for special situations not covered by the other options. and continue instead with the procedure below. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. Adjusting ... start recording, the assist functions will be canceled even when you can also apply the peaking function (without the magnification) by the camcorder. You can also use the focus assist functions after pressing PHOTO halfway. In mode, you start recording. POINTS TO CHECK [ TUNGSTEN...
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...recording on the subject, you may be blurred. Use this function ( ( 10) WIDE TV] before 40). ( 10) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. A still image captured from a scene with lots of fast movement may want to change the way the ...light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured and evaluated. Icon of the screen. Still Image Recording Options 55 POINTS...
...recording on the subject, you may be blurred. Use this function ( ( 10) WIDE TV] before 40). ( 10) Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. A still image captured from a scene with lots of fast movement may want to change the way the ...light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured and evaluated. Icon of the screen. Still Image Recording Options 55 POINTS...
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... ( ) and retry printing. Refer also to mode and restore the connection. After a short while, turn them on the Same Sheet When using Canon printers, you can print the same still image multiple times on a computer and transferred to a Printer Printing after Changing the Print Settings TO CANCEL THE...UP] or [4-UP]. 3 With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special photo sticker sheets. If the error still persists and printing does not restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. Images created or changed on the same sheet of paper. or ...
... ( ) and retry printing. Refer also to mode and restore the connection. After a short while, turn them on the Same Sheet When using Canon printers, you can print the same still image multiple times on a computer and transferred to a Printer Printing after Changing the Print Settings TO CANCEL THE...UP] or [4-UP]. 3 With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special photo sticker sheets. If the error still persists and printing does not restart, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. Images created or changed on the same sheet of paper. or ...
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... memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery. • Replace the battery with ...the switch set to applicable recycling regulations. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery to ensure proper contact. special handling may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of the memory card, for example by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony...
... memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate the battery. • Replace the battery with ...the switch set to applicable recycling regulations. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The built-in rechargeable lithium battery to ensure proper contact. special handling may present a risk of fire or explosion. • Dispose of the memory card, for example by Panasonic, Hitachi Maxell, Sony...