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...VIXIA is a trademark of Japan, Limited (JVC). "HDV" and the "HDV" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. and Sony Corporation. Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. www.usa.canon.com/camcorder 1-800-OK-CANON Canon... registered trademarks or trademarks in the U.S., Japan and other countries. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. de C.V. DIGITAL CAMCORDER FULL LINE PRODUCT GUIDE SUMMER/FALL 2008 All images and effects simulated....
...VIXIA is a trademark of Japan, Limited (JVC). "HDV" and the "HDV" logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., LTD. and Sony Corporation. Warning: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. www.usa.canon.com/camcorder 1-800-OK-CANON Canon... registered trademarks or trademarks in the U.S., Japan and other countries. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 U.S.A. de C.V. DIGITAL CAMCORDER FULL LINE PRODUCT GUIDE SUMMER/FALL 2008 All images and effects simulated....
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...quality • Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor (1920 x 1080) with RGB Primary Color Filter for breathtaking resolution and vivid color • DIGIC DV II Image Processor for exceptional color and clarity • Shoot steady with this first-rate camcorder. FEATURES SuperRange...Cable CTC-100/S • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N • 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 true color...
...quality • Canon 2.96 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor (1920 x 1080) with RGB Primary Color Filter for breathtaking resolution and vivid color • DIGIC DV II Image Processor for exceptional color and clarity • Shoot steady with this first-rate camcorder. FEATURES SuperRange...Cable CTC-100/S • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N • 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 true color...
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... Image Quality... Definitive Control... 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) ...8226; 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...
... Image Quality... Definitive Control... 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) ...8226; 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...
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...Medium (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...2.9 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) -
...Medium (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...2.9 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) -
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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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 ( ...
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 ( ...
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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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... is not correctly inserted. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is set to 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 logo. IMPORTANT Do not ...and open the cassette compartment cover. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to get your fingers caught in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully...
... is not correctly inserted. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is set to 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 logo. IMPORTANT Do not ...and open the cassette compartment cover. TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD First push the memory card once to get your fingers caught in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to retract automatically and close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully...
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... heads ( 95). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Press START/STOP again to pause the recording. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,... video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may not be recovered. NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be played back correctly. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( ...
... heads ( 95). ( 10) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Press START/STOP again to pause the recording. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen,... video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may not be recovered. NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be played back correctly. Before you can change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( ...
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...Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. There is no sound during the special playback modes. Press to rewind or to fast forward the tape. 4 Press / to... begin the playback. 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 (blocky video artifacts, banding, ...
...Functions Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording (HDV/DV) changes. There is no sound during the special playback modes. Press to rewind or to fast forward the tape. 4 Press / to... begin the playback. 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 (blocky video artifacts, banding, ...
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...sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode 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 open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]* and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press ( ). 5 Select ...
...sound with the built-in playback pause ( ) mode 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 open the setup menus. 3 Select ( ) [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]* and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [AV/PHONES] and press ( ). 5 Select ...
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... volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted while recording. Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the screen. In mode, use the joystick and the joystick guide following the same procedure as when ...press . 3 Press to locate the zero mark. • If the tape counter shows a negative number, press instead. • appears and the camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape. • The tape stops at the point you marked the zero memory while recording, set memory and the tape will...
... volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted while recording. Returning to a Pre-marked Position If you turn off the camcorder, the [AV/PHONES] setting in different standards (HDV/DV) on the screen. In mode, use the joystick and the joystick guide following the same procedure as when ...press . 3 Press to locate the zero mark. • If the tape counter shows a negative number, press instead. • appears and the camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape. • The tape stops at the point you marked the zero memory while recording, set memory and the tape will...
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...date search may not work correctly. Locating Scenes by Recording Date You can locate the change of the last scene recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end search may not work correctly. Press or on the wireless controller. • Press more than.... FUNC. ( 23) 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 recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search press .
...date search may not work correctly. Locating Scenes by Recording Date You can locate the change of the last scene recorded in different standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end search may not work correctly. Press or on the wireless controller. • Press more than.... FUNC. ( 23) 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 recording and stops the tape. • To cancel the search press .
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... AF mode to the digital zoom when you zoom in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in . press harder for a slow zoom; D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in the background, or when recording... 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 cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set to a far ...
... AF mode to the digital zoom when you zoom in with [ HDV(PF30)], 1/12 in . press harder for a slow zoom; D.ZOOM [ OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X] Determines the operation of the digital zoom. When activated, the camcorder will deteriorate the more you zoom in the background, or when recording... 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 cinema effect [ HDV(PF24)]). : Set the flash mode to (flash off). If a trailing afterimage appears, set to a far ...
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... the video standard of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF30)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the...
... the video standard of the recording and in DV standard also the aspect ratio. [ HDV]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio. [ HDV(PF30)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording in dark places using the...
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... in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to be indicated with 16:9 aspect ratio. this will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu icon. Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All ... the picture in full and in folders containing up to 100 images. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to which you insert already contains an image with the camcorder. If the memory card you will be used when you insert a new memory card. 40 ...
... in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to be indicated with 16:9 aspect ratio. this will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the respective menu icon. Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All ... the picture in full and in folders containing up to 100 images. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to which you insert already contains an image with the camcorder. If the memory card you will be used when you insert a new memory card. 40 ...
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...display [HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in HDV will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. Refer to the table below. The DV output cannot be changed while a... an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. [ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] You can select the video standard to use for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) ...
...display [HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLAY/OUT SETUP] menu in HDV will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. Refer to the table below. The DV output cannot be changed while a... an information item that displays the specification of the video output when the camcorder is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. [ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] You can select the video standard to use for Video Output from the HDV/DV Terminal Video Output Signal High Definition (1080i) Standard Definition (480i) ...
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...during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 10) HDV(PF24) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. Icon of the picture... may change abruptly. Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to your recordings. MENU REC/IN SETUP HD STANDARD Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the...
...during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: ( 10) HDV(PF24) YES NOTES Do not move the mode switch to [ CINE MODE], as described in the previous section. Icon of the picture... may change abruptly. Mode switch: Options Default value [ PROGRAM AE] The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to your recordings. MENU REC/IN SETUP HD STANDARD Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Program With the...
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... such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as the brightness of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Available Aperture Values [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]... the feel of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. 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...
... such as roller coasters. 1/2000 For recording outdoor sports such as the brightness of field, giving a sharp focus all throughout a landscape. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Available Aperture Values [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]... the feel of the currently selected Recording Program FUNC. 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...
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There will include both channels (Left/Right on a stereo recording, Main/Sub on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. Refer to the external device following settings as shown in video and sound quality. Refer to...bilingual recording), regardless of the recorded copy depends also on a tape through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [AUDIO OUT] to the HDV/DV terminal or the AV/ terminal. - Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 4 , or to [ AV] when using connection type 2 , as...
There will include both channels (Left/Right on a stereo recording, Main/Sub on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. Refer to the external device following settings as shown in video and sound quality. Refer to...bilingual recording), regardless of the recorded copy depends also on a tape through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [AUDIO OUT] to the HDV/DV terminal or the AV/ terminal. - Connecting Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other analog device using connection type 4 , or to [ AV] when using connection type 2 , as...