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...start/stop, zooming, power on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack's initial charge condition. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback... 120 min. 115 min. 110 min. 150 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 230 min. 220 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. 85 min. 75 min. 70 min. 65 min. 145 min. 85 min. 80 min... 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min...
...start/stop, zooming, power on the surrounding temperature and the battery pack's initial charge condition. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback... 120 min. 115 min. 110 min. 150 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 230 min. 220 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. 85 min. 75 min. 70 min. 65 min. 145 min. 85 min. 80 min... 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40). 38 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 59) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD ... with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not...
Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40). 38 Menu Options Lists AF AST LAMP ( 59) Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) REC/IN SETUP [ AUTO], [ OFF] HD STANDARD ... with a progressive frame rate of 24 fps. You can use this setting to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. The image stabilizer may not...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to be used when you will 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...
40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. PLAYBACK STD [ AUTO], [ HDV], [ DV] Select the video standard to be used when you will 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...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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...by the External Digital Device* [PLAYBACK STD] Setting HDV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ DV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ DV [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV/DV] DV LOCKED] HDV/DV] or DV LOCKED] * To output video in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output ...video standard. - [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the Recording on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to the table below. - POINTS ...
...by the External Digital Device* [PLAYBACK STD] Setting HDV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ DV [ [ AUTO] or HDV] [ [ AUTO] or [ DV [ DV] [ [DV OUTPUT] Setting HDV/DV] DV LOCKED] HDV/DV] or DV LOCKED] * To output video in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output ...video standard. - [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the Recording on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to the table below. - POINTS ...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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...appears, press / . Digital Video Dubbing You can check the picture on the camcorder's screen. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input video from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed... on the analog signal sent from other digital video devices and record the input video on the tape in the same standard of the original (HDV or DV). Video input will be recorded on the tape in the camcorder. When the video input starts, the display will change to the video...
...appears, press / . Digital Video Dubbing You can check the picture on the camcorder's screen. Connecting to a TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input video from the connected device the input image may be distorted or not be displayed... on the analog signal sent from other digital video devices and record the input video on the tape in the same standard of the original (HDV or DV). Video input will be recorded on the tape in the camcorder. When the video input starts, the display will change to the video...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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When transferring a video originally recorded in HDV standard, if the editing software supports high-definition video, video output will be in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the output video. Refer to the ...also to the instruction manual of the video editing software. Connecting to a Computer 77 Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal. ( 10) Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capture board A...
When transferring a video originally recorded in HDV standard, if the editing software supports high-definition video, video output will be in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the output video. Refer to the ...also to the instruction manual of the video editing software. Connecting to a Computer 77 Transferring Video Recordings You can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal. ( 10) Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capture board A...
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to the instruction manual of - Image cannot be played Set the camcorder to . 33 back. Cancel the protection. 65 " " flashes in red. ... 66 reinsert the memory card. Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be heard from an Wrong signal standard. Erase still images to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. off.
Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to the instruction manual of - Image cannot be played Set the camcorder to . 33 back. Cancel the protection. 65 " " flashes in red. ... 66 reinsert the memory card. Memory Card Operation Problem Solution Memory card cannot be heard from an Wrong signal standard. Erase still images to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. off.
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... this camcorder. INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to play back. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal. Clean the video heads. 95 CLEANING CASSETTE NO CARD There is incompatible with - ...RESTRICTED to play back a tape recorded in a different television - If the message disappears after being displayed for about 4 seconds. CHECK THE HDV/DV The DV cable is not correctly connected to INPUT match the video input signal. system (PAL or SECAM) or in the camcorder....
... this camcorder. INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to play back. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal. Clean the video heads. 95 CLEANING CASSETTE NO CARD There is incompatible with - ...RESTRICTED to play back a tape recorded in a different television - If the message disappears after being displayed for about 4 seconds. CHECK THE HDV/DV The DV cable is not correctly connected to INPUT match the video input signal. system (PAL or SECAM) or in the camcorder....
VIXIA HV30 Instruction Manual
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...VIXIA HV30 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV HDV 1080i1 DV DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System HDV MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, 16 bit, 48 kHz; LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips) Maximum Recording Time (60 min. tape) HDV...53.0-530 mm Still images (LW): 43.6-436 mm Still images (L, M, S): 40.0-400 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 43 mm AF ...available Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 (including 24F or 30F ...
...VIXIA HV30 System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV HDV 1080i1 DV DV system (consumer digital VCR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System HDV MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, 16 bit, 48 kHz; LP: 12.56 mm/s (0.49 ips) Maximum Recording Time (60 min. tape) HDV...53.0-530 mm Still images (LW): 43.6-436 mm Still images (L, M, S): 40.0-400 mm Lens Configuration 11 elements in 9 groups Filter Diameter 43 mm AF ...available Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m (3.3 ft.); 1 cm (0.39 in HDV standard with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 (including 24F or 30F ...
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...and printers. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Input/Output Terminals AV/ Terminal USB Terminal HDV/DV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDMI Terminal MIC Terminal 3.5 mm minijack (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo...x 3.5 x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.) BP-2L13 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 1,200 mAh 33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.) 60 g (2.1 oz.) Weight and dimensions are approximate...
...and printers. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Input/Output Terminals AV/ Terminal USB Terminal HDV/DV Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDMI Terminal MIC Terminal 3.5 mm minijack (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo...x 3.5 x 1.1 in.) 135 g (4.8 oz.) BP-2L13 Battery Pack Battery type Rated voltage Operating temperature Battery capacity Dimensions Weight Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 7.4 V DC 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 1,200 mAh 33.3 x 25.8 x 45.2 mm (1.3 x 1.0 x 1.8 in.) 60 g (2.1 oz.) Weight and dimensions are approximate...
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... transfer 78 Drive mode 56 DV audio mode 39 DV recording mode 39 E End Search 32 Erasing still images 65 Error messages 89 F File numbers 40 Fireworks (recording program 45 Flash 59 Focus priority 38 FUNC. menu 23, 35 G Grip belt 21 H HDMI OUT terminal 67, 70... HDV/DV terminal 67, 76 Headphones 30 High-speed continuous shooting . . . . . .56 I Image effects 52 Image jump 33 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen 34 Initialization - Memory ...
... transfer 78 Drive mode 56 DV audio mode 39 DV recording mode 39 E End Search 32 Erasing still images 65 Error messages 89 F File numbers 40 Fireworks (recording program 45 Flash 59 Focus priority 38 FUNC. menu 23, 35 G Grip belt 21 H HDMI OUT terminal 67, 70... HDV/DV terminal 67, 76 Headphones 30 High-speed continuous shooting . . . . . .56 I Image effects 52 Image jump 33 Image stabilizer 38 Index screen 34 Initialization - Memory ...
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... Playback - Still images 33 Playback standard 40 Portrait (recording program 45 Power save 44 Print order 83 Print/share button 78, 81 Printing still images 80 Protecting still images 65 R Recording - Movies (Record review) . . 26 Reviewing - Movies 26 Recording - HDV/DV . . 38 Telephoto 28 Time... attenuator 61 Mini video light 60 miniSD card 20 Mix balance 41 Mode switch 45 N Night (recording program 45 Normal TV (4:3 40 P P (recording program 46 Playback - Still images 27 Recording data 58 Recording programs 45 Recording reminder 16 Remaining tape indicator 16 Remote...
... Playback - Still images 33 Playback standard 40 Portrait (recording program 45 Power save 44 Print order 83 Print/share button 78, 81 Printing still images 80 Protecting still images 65 R Recording - Movies (Record review) . . 26 Reviewing - Movies 26 Recording - HDV/DV . . 38 Telephoto 28 Time... attenuator 61 Mini video light 60 miniSD card 20 Mix balance 41 Mode switch 45 N Night (recording program 45 Normal TV (4:3 40 P P (recording program 46 Playback - Still images 27 Recording data 58 Recording programs 45 Recording reminder 16 Remaining tape indicator 16 Remote...
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...and the battery pack's initial charge condition. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. U.S.A. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback .... 120 min. 115 min. 110 min. 150 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 230 min. 220 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. 85 min. 75 min. 70 min. 65 min. 145 min. 85 min. 80 min...min. 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min...
...and the battery pack's initial charge condition. once per second: Battery over 50% charged. U.S.A. Battery Pack Charging Time HDV Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Typical Recording Time* Viewfinder LCD [NORMAL] LCD [BRIGHT] Playback .... 120 min. 115 min. 110 min. 150 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 230 min. 220 min. 40 min. 35 min. 35 min. 85 min. 75 min. 70 min. 65 min. 145 min. 85 min. 80 min...min. 125 min. 165 min. 155 min. 150 min. 290 min. 280 min. 265 min. 45 min. 45 min. 40 min. 95 min. 80 min. 75 min. 75 min. 165 min. 95 min. 90 min. 85 min. 195 min...
HV30 Instruction Manual
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... rate of 24 fps. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40). The image stabilizer is set to wide (16:9) mode. When combined with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of camcorder shake. To play back on the Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with 4:3 aspect...
... rate of 24 fps. Otherwise, change the [TV TYPE] setting accordingly ( 40). The image stabilizer is set to wide (16:9) mode. When combined with normal aspect ratio (4:3) change the aspect ratio of camcorder shake. To play back on the Web. [ HDV(PF24)]: High-definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with 4:3 aspect...
HV30 Instruction Manual
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... into two menus, [ PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; this will 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]... you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the camcorder. 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from the number following ...
... into two menus, [ PLAY/OUT SETUP1] and [ PLAY/OUT SETUP2]; this will 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]... you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. [ WIDE TV]: TV sets with the camcorder. 40 Menu Options Lists FILE NOS. We recommend using the [ CONTINUOUS] setting. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from the number following ...
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... recording), regardless of the [OUTPUT CH] setting. Refer to the corresponding explanation of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video standard. - [DV OUTPUT] to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings ...or other digital recording device using connection type 4 . to a VCR or a digital video device. To output audio dubbed later on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to output video in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 67). Refer to a TV or VCR 71 ...
... recording), regardless of the [OUTPUT CH] setting. Refer to the corresponding explanation of each setting in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video standard. - [DV OUTPUT] to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder You can copy recordings ...or other digital recording device using connection type 4 . to a VCR or a digital video device. To output audio dubbed later on the Tape HDV HDV DV Standard Supported by connecting the camcorder to output video in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 67). Refer to a TV or VCR 71 ...
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...TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input .... 6 While recording, press / to [ OFF] ( 39) . • When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV" will change to stop recording. 8 Connected device: Stop the playback. IMPORTANT Depending on the tape in the same standard ...: Start the playback. POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) External Connections In record pause, press / again to resume recording. 7 Press to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN" depending on the screen, set [AV DV] to pause the recording. In record pause mode and while recording...
...TV or VCR 73 Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [ AUTO] ( 40) before making the connections. 5 When the scene you can input .... 6 While recording, press / to [ OFF] ( 39) . • When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV" will change to stop recording. 8 Connected device: Stop the playback. IMPORTANT Depending on the tape in the same standard ...: Start the playback. POINTS TO CHECK ( 10) External Connections In record pause, press / again to resume recording. 7 Press to " HDV-IN" or " DV-IN" depending on the screen, set [AV DV] to pause the recording. In record pause mode and while recording...
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...the connections. Refer also to the instruction manual of the output video. External Connections shown in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the computer. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the software...Note that no other than PLAY. Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the HDV/DV terminal. ( 10) Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with the supplied CD-ROM. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a ...
...the connections. Refer also to the instruction manual of the output video. External Connections shown in the PLAY/OUT SETUP menu option list ( 40). - [PLAYBACK STD] and [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the computer. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the software...Note that no other than PLAY. Connecting 1 Start the computer. 2 Set the camcorder to mode. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the HDV/DV terminal. ( 10) Equipment and System Requirements A computer equipped with the supplied CD-ROM. Before connecting the camcorder to the computer using a ...
HV30 Instruction Manual
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.... Initialize the memory card if flashing persists. connected. Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to mode and restore the connection. Cancel the protection. 65 " " flashes in red. After a short while, turn... off the camcorder. connected to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. Cannot record on again, set the and printer are correctly camcorder to [RESET] and insert a new...
.... Initialize the memory card if flashing persists. connected. Initialize the memory card. 66 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. 40 Set [FILE NOS.] to mode and restore the connection. Cancel the protection. 65 " " flashes in red. After a short while, turn... off the camcorder. connected to the HDV/DV Dubbing may work using a DV cable. Cannot record on again, set the and printer are correctly camcorder to [RESET] and insert a new...
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... video input signal is incompatible with - Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. - PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of Messages Some error messages will disappear after 4 seconds and " " flashes red, turn the power on the memory card. -... display the image. If the message disappears after being displayed for about 4 seconds. Trouble? 89 List of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal. system (PAL or SECAM) or in the camcorder. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the...
... video input signal is incompatible with - Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. - PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the HDV/DV standard of Messages Some error messages will disappear after 4 seconds and " " flashes red, turn the power on the memory card. -... display the image. If the message disappears after being displayed for about 4 seconds. Trouble? 89 List of 40 INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO the video input signal. system (PAL or SECAM) or in the camcorder. PLAYBACK STD LOCKED Current camcorder settings do not match the...