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Getting to Know the Camcorder

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Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a

“

button

”

frame (for

example ).

Back view

Top view

Bottom view

LCD screen (

20)

Dioptric adjustment lever (

19)

Viewfinder (

19)

Terminal cover

START/STOP button (

24)

switch (

Power indicator

Joystick (

FUNC. button (

21, 33)

RESET button (

84)

Serial number

- The serial number label is

located on the back surface of the battery

attachment unit. Remove the battery pack to

find it.

DC IN terminal (

16)

HDV/DV terminal (

66, 75)

(rewind) button (

27)/

Zoom out

(wide-angle) button (

26)

(fast forward) button (

27)/

Zoom in

(telephoto) button (

26)

(play/pause) button (

27)/

START/STOP button (

24)

(stop) button (

27)/

MAGNIFY button (

48)

HDMI OUT terminal (

66, 69)

OPEN/EJECT

switch (

18)

Stereo microphone

Cassette compartment (

18)

Cassette compartment cover (

18)

Zoom lever (

26)

PHOTO button (

25)

Lock button

Advanced accessory shoe (

58, 61)

Tripod socket (

25)

BATTERY RELEASE switch (

16)

Strap mount

FUNC.

Summary of Contents for LEGRIA HV40

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Page 2: ...ced Functions Editing Functions External Connections Additional Information Mini Digital Video Cassette PUB DIE 0329 000 Please read also the following instruction manual electronic version on PDF file Digital Video Software English Digital Video Software Version 32 Instruction Manual PAL ...

Page 3: ...han the Compact Power Adapter CA 570 may damage the camcorder European Union and EEA only These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC and or your national laws implementing those Directives This product should be handed over to a designated collection point e g on an authoriz...

Page 4: ...izontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels in standard definition TV broadcasts resulting in eye catching colors and richly detailed video recordings How to play back your HDV recordings On a high definition TV HDTV 67 HDV recordings will be played back in their original high quality On standard definition TVs 68 HDV recordings will be down converted to match the resolution of th...

Page 5: ...nguage 22 Changing the Time Zone 22 Setting the Date and Time 23 Basic Functions Recording Recording Movies 24 Recording Still Images 25 Zooming 26 Playback Playing Back Movies 27 Adjusting the Volume Speaker and Headphones 28 Returning to a Pre marked Position 29 Locating the End of the Last Scene 30 Locating Scenes by Recording Date 30 Viewing Still Images 31 Magnifying the Playback Image 32 Adv...

Page 6: ... Timer 59 Audio Recording Level 60 Digital Effects 62 Editing Functions Still Image Options Erasing Still Images 64 Protecting Still Images 64 Initializing the Memory Card 65 External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR Connection Diagrams 66 Playback on a TV Screen 69 Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder 70 Analog Line In Recording 71 Digital Video Dubbing 72 Analog Digital Conversion 7...

Page 7: ... 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 Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUME...

Page 8: ...ss to open the setup menus 3 Select DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select DATE TIME and press The first field of the date will be indicated with blinking up down arrows 5 Change each field of the date and time and move to the next field 6 Press to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discha...

Page 9: ... shown and indicates that the function is not available When no operating mode icons are given the function is available in all operating modes Operating Mode Switch Switch Icon Display Operation CAMERA Tape Recording movies on the tape 24 Memory card Recording still images on the memory card 25 PLAY Tape Playing movies from the tape 27 Memory card Viewing still images from the memory card 31 Push...

Page 10: ... manual on PDF file Supplied Accessories CA 570 Compact Power Adapter incl power cord BP 2L13 Battery Pack WL D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC 100 S Component Cable STV 250N Stereo Video Cable IFC 300PCU USB Cable DIGITAL VIDEO SOLUTION DISK Software CD ROM Red Green Blue plugs Yellow Red White plugs ...

Page 11: ...CUS button 48 Speaker DISP display button 56 LCD backlight button long press 20 LIGHT button 59 print share button 77 80 USB terminal 75 CARD access indicator 25 CHARGE indicator 16 Memory card slot 18 tape card switch 8 Mode switch 43 Terminal cover MIC microphone terminal 61 AV terminal 66 headphones terminal 28 COMPONENT OUT terminal 66 Grip belt 19 Instant AF sensor 35 Flash 58 Mini video ligh...

Page 12: ...ber label is located on the back surface of the battery attachment unit Remove the battery pack to find it DC IN terminal 16 HDV DV terminal 66 75 rewind button 27 Zoom out W wide angle button 26 fast forward button 27 Zoom in T telephoto button 26 play pause button 27 START STOP button 24 stop button 27 MAGNIFY button 48 HDMI OUT terminal 66 69 OPEN EJECT switch 18 Stereo microphone Cassette comp...

Page 13: ...F STOP PAUSE SLOW DISP TV SCREEN ZERO SET MEMORY START STOP button 24 CARD buttons 31 DATE SEARCH buttons 30 REW button 27 button 27 PAUSE button 27 SLOW button 27 ZERO SET MEMORY button 29 DISP on screen display button 56 PHOTO button 25 Zoom buttons 26 PLAY button 27 FF button 27 STOP button 27 button 27 button 27 TV SCREEN button 41 ...

Page 14: ... Backlight correction 47 Function assigned to the CUSTOM key 56 Recording Still Images Focus assist functions 41 Level marker 41 Condensation warning 94 Mini video light 59 Remote sensor off 42 Audio level indicator microphone 60 Zoom 26 Exposure 47 Light metering mode 53 Drive mode 55 Still image quality size 51 Number of still images available on the memory card Recording program 43 AF frame 54 ...

Page 15: ...maining tape time may not appear Depending on the type of the tape the remaining time displayed may not be correct In any case you will be able to record on the tape the number of minutes that appears on the videocassette s label for example 85 minutes Remaining battery charge When starts flashing in red replace the battery pack with a fully charged one When you attach an empty battery pack the po...

Page 16: ... size for capturing still images 53 Audio level indicator 60 Viewing Still Images Image number 38 Current image Total number of images Histogram 57 Image protection mark 64 Still image quality size Date and time of recording Recording program 43 Manual focus 48 Light metering mode 53 Manual exposure 47 Image effect 50 Image size 51 File size Aperture value 44 Shutter speed 44 White balance 49 Flas...

Page 17: ...pact power adapter is connected even if a battery is attached its power will not be consumed ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down Slide the battery pack down and then pull it o...

Page 18: ...layback Times The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual charging recording or playback conditions Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start stop zooming power on off Battery Pack NB 2LH BP 2L13 BP 2L14 BP 2L24H Charging Time 130 min 200 min 225 min 370 min Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder 70 min 120 min 150 min 240 min LCD NOR...

Page 19: ... the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover before the cassette compartment has fully retracted Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment cover NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source cassettes can be inserted removed even if the switch is set to CHG Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Use only comm...

Page 20: ...ever as necessary 3 Fasten the grip belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger and the START STOP button with your thumb The Wireless Controller Inserting the Battery Lithium Button Battery CR2025 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2 Place the lithium button battery with the side facing up 3 Insert the battery ho...

Page 21: ... to include yourself when recording with the self timer LCD Backlight You can set the brightness of the LCD screen to normal or bright Hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds Repeat this action to toggle between the normal and bright settings NOTES This setting does not affect the brightness of the recording or the viewfinder screen Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time ...

Page 22: ...ss and make further selections Follow the additional operation guides that will appear on the screen such as the icon small arrows etc Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 Press 2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus You can also hold pressed down for more than 1 second to open directly the setup menus screen 3 Select the desired menu from the left side column and press The titl...

Page 23: ...guage selected Changing the Time Zone Ł Default value 1 Press 2 Select the icon and press to open the setup menus 3 Select DATE TIME SETUP and press 4 Select T ZONE DST and press The time zone setting appears The default setting is Paris 5 Select your time zone and press To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone with the mark next to the area 6 Press to close the menu Time Zones Once...

Page 24: ... field of the date and time and move to the next field 6 Press to start the clock 7 Press to close the menu IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months the built in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost In such case recharge the built in lithium battery 93 and set the time zone date and time again You can also change the da...

Page 25: ... mode If the currently selected recording standard is different from that of the last recording the picture may not be played back correctly 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 NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a new recording cannot be recovered Before you start recording...

Page 26: ... to concentration of the light by the lens Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5 5 mm Doing so may damage the camcorder When recording movies try to get a calm stable picture Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes In extreme cases the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness...

Page 27: ...ion to the 10x optical zoom the 200x digital zoom is also available 35 10x Optical Zoom Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out wide angle Move it toward T to zoom in telephoto You can also change the zoom speed 35 You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press gently for a slow zoom press harder for faster zooms NOTES You ca...

Page 28: ... video problems blocky video artifacts banding etc in the playback picture During playback you may notice some video problems at the point where the standard of the recording HDV DV changes Playback 8 Special Playback Modes To enter most special playback modes you need to operate the buttons on the wireless controller 12 There is no sound during the special playback modes Special playback mode Ini...

Page 29: ...udio level while recording Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward or to adjust the volume To turn off the volume completely keep pressing until the volume icon changes to You can press again to hide the joystick guide during playback Using Headphones The headphones are connected to the AV terminal which i...

Page 30: ...nijack and a cable no longer than 3 m When you turn off the camcorder the AV PHONES setting in mode will return to AV The volume of the headphones cannot be adjusted while recording Returning to a Pre marked Position If you wish to return to a particular scene later mark the point with the zero set memory and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind fast forward the tape 1 While recording ...

Page 31: ...assette If there are blank sections between recordings or sections recorded in different standards HDV DV on the same tape the end search may not work correctly Locating Scenes by Recording Date You can locate the change of the date time zone with the date search function Press or on the wireless controller Press more than once to search for further date changes up to 10 times To cancel the search...

Page 32: ...in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode The following may not be displayed correctly Images not recorded with this camcorder Images edited on or uploaded from a computer Images whose file names have been changed Image Ju...

Page 33: ... zoom lever toward W to extend the green selection frame to the whole page and move through index pages Move the zoom lever toward T to return to moving between single images 3 Move the zoom lever toward T The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed Magnifying the Playback Image During playback movies and still images can be magnified up to 5 times You can also select the area to b...

Page 34: ...AGE SPOT Mode switch AUTO DAYLIGHT SHADE CLOUDY TUNGSTEN FLUORESCENT FLUORESCENT H SET Mode switch IMAGE EFFECT OFF VIVID NEUTRAL LOW SHARPENING SOFT SKIN DETAIL CUSTOM Mode switch SINGLE CONT SHOOT HISPEED CONT SHOOT AEB Mode switch D EFFECT OFF FADE T WIPE BLK WHT SEPIA ART Mode switch D EFFECT OFF BLK WHT SEPIA Size When HD STANDARD is set to one of the widescreen 16 9 modes HDV HDV PF25 or DV ...

Page 35: ...s made in DV NORMAL S S FINE 640x480 S FINE 640x480 S NORMAL 640x480 CANCEL START Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images you want to protect Press to enter the image selection screen From that screen you can continue to select the still images for which you want to set print orders Press to enter the image selection screen From that s...

Page 36: ...e digital zoom indicator will appear in light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark blue from 40x up to 200x The digital zoom cannot be used with the NIGHT recording program A still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the memory card while recording movies using the digital zoom VARIABLE SPEED 3 SPEED 2 SPEED 1 When set to VARIABLE the zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever Press l...

Page 37: ...tions with 16 9 aspect ratio HDV PF25 High definition video at 1080i specifications for recording with a progressive frame rate of 25 fps DV WIDE Standard definition video with 16 9 aspect ratio DV NORMAL Standard definition video with 4 3 aspect ratio We recommend not mixing recordings made in different video standards on the same tape When HDV PF25 is combined with the CINE MODE recording progra...

Page 38: ...problems in the playback picture or the sound may stop briefly 16bit 12bit When HD STANDARD is set to one of the DV standards you can change the audio quality 16bit To record sound at the highest quality 12bit If you will dub audio or add a music track later with an external device Mode switch AUTO OFF The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors The win...

Page 39: ...y card We recommend using the CONTINUOUS setting CARD OPERATIONS NO YES NO YES NO YES CANCEL INITIALIZE COMPL INIT PLAY OUT SETUP In mode the following menu options are divided into two menus PLAY OUT SETUP1 and PLAY OUT SETUP2 this will be indicated with the respective menu icon AUTO HDV DV Select the video standard to be used for playback AUTO Switches automatically between standards HDV DV duri...

Page 40: ...set to MIX VAR adjust the sound balance with the joystick The camcorder will retain the audio balance adjustment however if you turn off the camcorder AUDIO OUT will be reset to STEREO1 AV PHONES When AV PHONES is set to PHONES adjust the volume of the headphones with the joystick In mode adjust the volume using the joystick guide 29 576i 1080i 576i You can select the video specifications to use w...

Page 41: ...DMI OUT appears at the bottom of the PLAY OUT SETUP2 menu screen in mode PLAY OUT SETUP menu in other modes This is not a selectable menu option but 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 For further details about the HDMI connection refer to 69 DV OUTPUT Settings for Video Output fro...

Page 42: ...r over areas of the picture that are overexposed too bright ZEBRA 70 is more sensitive than ZEBRA 100 PEAKING The silhouettes of objects in the picture will be emphasized in order to allow you to focus manually more easily Using the assist functions will not affect the recordings on the tape or memory card This function can also be activated with the CUSTOM key 56 ON OFF ON OFF When set to ON the ...

Page 43: ...matically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off the message AUTO POWER OFF will appear OFF ASST FUNC MARKERS BLC MAGNIFY ON OFF When you magnify the center of the screen 48 this function allows you to record the magnified picture You can verify the current version of the camcorder s firmware This menu option is usually grayed o...

Page 44: ...subject from being underexposed CINE MODE Give a cinematic look to your recordings only SPORTS Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf BEACH Use this mode to record on a sunny beach It prevents the subject from being underexposed SPOTLIGHT Use this mode to record spotlit scenes NIGHT Use this mode to record in low light conditions SUNSET Use this mode to record sunsets in vibr...

Page 45: ...Cinema Mode which will enhance the cinematic look of your recordings POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch Set the recording program to CINE MODE as described in the previous section NOTES Do not move the mode switch to during the actual recording of a scene the brightness of the picture may change abruptly Flexible Recording Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure AE program or g...

Page 46: ...ording conditions In such case select a different value SHUTTER PRIO AE Set the shutter speed value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur emphasizing the feel of movement APERTURE PRIO AE Set the aperture value The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed U...

Page 47: ... the mode switch while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly PORTRAIT SPORTS BEACH SNOW The picture may not appear smooth during playback PORTRAIT The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in T NIGHT Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes White points may appear on the screen Autofocus may not ...

Page 48: ...ay the joystick guide in the illustration above appears Pushing the joystick toward again will end the backlight correction mode NOTES This function can also be activated with the CUSTOM key 56 Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch except for the FIREWORKS recording program 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen press to display it 2 Push the joystick toward EXP If EXP ...

Page 49: ...ou can focus more easily 56 Pressing again will return the camcorder to autofocus NOTES The camcorder will automatically return to autofocus when you set the mode switch to Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks 1 Adjust the zoom 2 In autofocus mode keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds appears Pressing again will return the c...

Page 50: ...tch except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Ł Default value When you select SET do not press and continue instead with the procedure below 8 8 MAGNIFY MAGNIFY START STOP AUTO Ł Settings are automatically set by the camcorder Use this setting for outdoor scenes DAYLIGHT For recording outdoors on a bright day SHADE For recording in shaded places CLOUDY For recording on a cloudy day T...

Page 51: ...rescent lights Depending on the type of fluorescent light optimal color balance may not be obtained with FLUORESCENT or FLUORESCENT H If the color looks unnatural adjust it using AUTO or SET Image Effects You can use the image effects to change the color saturation and contrast of your recordings POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch except for the Special Scene recording programs Options Ł Default value Wh...

Page 52: ... compression As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality Options Approximate number of still images that can be recorded on different sizes of memory cards with the following quality settings SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL On a 128 MB memory card On a 512 MB memory card FUNC Still Image Recording Options 8 Image Size LW 1920x1080 90 135 265 L 2048x1536 60 85 180 M 1440x1080 120 180 350...

Page 53: ...ges use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies You can record still images on the memory card even while the camcorder is set to mode You can also capture simultaneously as a still image on the memory card the same picture you are recording as video on the tape The size and quality of the still image can be selected POINT...

Page 54: ...d it will depend on the recording standard of the tape being played back POINTS TO CHECK Set TV TYPE to WIDE TV before using this function 38 TO CAPTURE THE STILL IMAGE 1 Pause the playback when the scene you want to capture as a still image appears You can also use the frame by frame playback to find the exact picture you want to capture 2 Press NOTES The data code of the still image will reflect...

Page 55: ...e the optimal exposure for the subject CENT WEIGHT AVERAGE Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving more weight to the subject in the center SPOT Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen FUNC 21 Icon of the currently selected Light Metering Mode Desired option FUNC FUNC 8 ON AiAF Ł M...

Page 56: ...res will be recorded on the memory card NOTES The speed and maximum number of continuous shots is as follows CONT SHOOT Approx 2 5 images second HISPEED CONT SHOOT Approx 4 1 images second Continuous Shooting with flash Approx 1 7 images second Maximum number of shots 60 still images These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects The actual number of images per s...

Page 57: ...he data to be displayed Turning the On Screen Displays On Off Repeatedly press to turn the on screen displays on off in the following sequence All displays on å Only tape related displays1 Other Functions 8 OFF No function is assigned ASST FUNC Mode switch Repeatedly press to turn on off the assist functions 41 which make sure you adjust the focus and exposure correctly MARKERS You can activate ma...

Page 58: ...Options Ł Default value Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows A still image whose histogram skews to the r...

Page 59: ...in flash is approx 1 to 2 m The practical range with the VFL 1 Video Flash Light attached is approx 1 to 4 m In any case the actual range will depend on the recording conditions The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode For the red eye reduction function to be effective the subject needs to look at the assist lamp The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each indiv...

Page 60: ...creen NOTES We do not recommend using the mini video light while the optional Wide converter is attached its shadow can appear on the screen The built in mini video light will be disabled automatically when you attach the optional VL 3 Video Light To use the built in mini video light set the switch on the VL 3 to OFF and then press Self Timer POINTS TO CHECK Set the camcorder in record pause mode ...

Page 61: ... 0 dB mark turns red the sound may be distorted 4 Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide TO USE THE MICROPHONE ATTENUATOR If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted activate the microphone attenuator by setting MIC ATT to ON 37 NOTES The audio recording level can be adjusted only while the green adjustment bar appears under the audio level indicator To avoid changin...

Page 62: ...ory shoe For details refer to the instruction manual of the microphone When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe will appear on the screen OTHER MICROPHONES You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe by connecting the external microphone to the MIC terminal Use commercially available condenser microphones with their o...

Page 63: ...ress to display it 2 Push the joystick toward If does not appear on the joystick guide repeatedly push the joystick toward NEXT to display the joystick guide in the illustration above The icon of the selected effect turns green Push the joystick toward again to deactivate the fader effect 8 D EFFECT OFF Ł Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects FADE T fade trigger WIP...

Page 64: ...e playback TO FADE OUT Push the joystick toward while recording then press to fade out and pause the recording during playback then press to fade out and pause the playback TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT Push the joystick toward while recording or in record pause mode during playback and then press first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image START STOP START STOP PHOTO ...

Page 65: ...rded still image while reviewing it within the time set for the REVIEW option or immediately after recording it if REVIEW is set to OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording 1 Push the joystick toward 2 Select ERASE and press Erasing All Images Protected images will not be deleted even if you erase all images Protecting Still Images You can protect still images from accidental eras...

Page 66: ...not physically erase the stored data If you need to completely erase all the data select instead the complete initialization option COMPL INIT IMPORTANT Initializing the memory card will erase all still images even the protected ones The original still images cannot be recovered When you feel the time it takes to record on or read from the memory card has become too long we recommend you select th...

Page 67: ...rminal The component video terminal is for video only When you use connection type do not forget the audio connections using the AV terminal HDV DV Terminal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you connect the DV cable properly Use the optional CV 150F 4 pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV cable HDMI OUT Terminal The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high quality digital connectio...

Page 68: ... Cable Supplied STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied 2 Output connection Signal Flow to an HDTV with a DV IEEE1394 terminal Input connection Signal Flow from a TV or other digital video source with a DV IEEE1394 output CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable Optional 4 pin 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert the 6 pin plug into the DV terminal Inserting it in the wrong direction can result in damage to the camc...

Page 69: ...ge to the camcorder 4 VIDEO AUDIO R L Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals Input connection Signal Flow from a TV VCR or other analog video source with AV terminals STV 250N Stereo Video Cable Supplied Yellow White Red 5 Output connection Signal Flow to a TV or VCR with SCART terminal First connect a SCART adapter to the SCART terminal on the TV or VCR and then connect th...

Page 70: ...deo component connection connection type you can enjoy the full resolution of high definition TV About the HDMI connection The HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection connection type is a convenient all digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal you can enjoy video and audio playback at the ...

Page 71: ...xplanation of each setting in the PLAY OUT SETUP menu option list 38 PLAYBACK STD to select the output video standard DV OUTPUT to select the standard of the output video when using connection type Note that the video standard of the recorded copy depends also on the standards supported by the external digital device Refer to the table below Set AV PHONES to AV when using connection type or Connec...

Page 72: ...will be lower than that of the original When recording to a digital video recorder using the HDV DV terminal connection type 66 If the picture does not appear disconnect the DV cable and restore the connection after a short while or turn the camcorder off and then on again Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital devices equipped with a DV terminal If the operation does not work use t...

Page 73: ...ices and record the input video on the tape in the camcorder Video input will be recorded on the tape in the same standard of the original HDV or DV POINTS TO CHECK Set PLAYBACK STD to AUTO 38 before making the connections Connecting Connect the camcorder to the video input source using the digital connection connection type 66 shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams Dubbing 1 Load a bla...

Page 74: ...orized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws Copyright Signals During playback If you try to play back a tape that contains copyright control signals for protection of software COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears for a few seconds and the camcorder displays a blank blue screen You cannot playback the contents of the tape During recording If you try to re...

Page 75: ...V set to the default setting OFF While it is set to ON you cannot connect video input signals to the camcorder using the HDV DV terminal NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter You can also use the analog digital conversion to transfer analog video recordings to a computer as digital video The required equipment and operation is the same as described in Transferri...

Page 76: ... pin 4 pin or CV 250F 4 pin 6 pin DV cable Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device 1 Output connection Signal Flow to a PC or PictBridge compatible printer with a USB port USB Cable Supplied 2 Output connection Signal Flow to a computer with a DV IEEE1394 terminal or a DV capture board CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable Optional 4 pin 6 pin Be careful to correctly insert ...

Page 77: ...nal analog source set to ON Connecting 1 Start the computer 2 Set the camcorder to mode 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the digital connection connection type 75 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams When the connection is recognized HDV DV will be displayed 4 Start the video editing software Refer to the instruction manual of the editing software IMPORTANT The video t...

Page 78: ...amcorder screen and the button lights up IMPORTANT When the CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions Doing so may result in permanent data loss Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card Do not disconnect the USB cable Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer Do not change the position of the switch or the operating mode Operat...

Page 79: ...ge WALLPAPER The selected image is transferred to the computer and displayed as the desktop s background The button will flash while the images are being transferred Press to return to the transfer menu NOTES You can press to transfer the images instead of With the automatic transfer options a confirmation message appears Select OK and press When the camcorder is connected to the computer and the ...

Page 80: ... and inkjet printers marked with the PictBridge logo Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print 2 Turn on the printer 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection connection type 75 shown in the previous section PC Connection Diagrams appears and changes to The print share button lights up and the current print ...

Page 81: ...pe and page layout Trimming settings 82 Date printing Print effect Number of copies Paper settings PAPER PAPER SIZE Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model PAPER TYPE Select PHOTO FAST PHOTO or DEFAULT PAGE LAYOUT Select DEFAULT or one of the following available page layouts BORDERED Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image BORDERLESS Enlarges the ce...

Page 82: ...t STOP press and retry printing Refer also to the printer s instruction manual for details If the error still persists and printing does not restart disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING Disconnect the cable from the camcorder and printer and tur...

Page 83: ...ppears 3 Move the trimming frame 4 After setting the trimming frame press to return to the print menu NOTES About the color of the trimming frame White No trimming settings Green Recommended trimming size The size of the trimming frame may differ depending on the image size paper size or borders settings The trimming setting applies only to one image The trimming setting is canceled in the followi...

Page 84: ... menus 3 Select PRINT and press The print setting menu appears The error message SET PRINT ORDER appears if you connect a printer with direct print function and select PRINT without having set any print orders beforehand 4 Make sure that PRINT is selected and press Printing starts The print setting menu disappears when the printing is completed NOTES Depending on the connected printer you can chan...

Page 85: ...RGE indicator will flash irregularly The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C The battery pack is damaged Use a different battery pack Problem Solution Buttons will not work Turn on the camcorder Load a cassette 18 Abnormal characters appear on the screen The camcorder does not operate properly Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time If the pr...

Page 86: ...may seem slightly warped Problem Solution Image will not appear on the screen Set the camcorder to 24 SET THE TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME appears on the screen Set the time zone date and time 22 Recharge the built in lithium battery and set the time zone date and time 93 Pressing the START STOP button will not start recording Set the camcorder to 24 Load a cassette 18 Tape reached the end END appears ...

Page 87: ...ng 40 There is no sound from the TV When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC 100 S Component Cable make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV 250N Stereo Video Cable 66 Text displays do not appear on the TV If you connected the camcorder to the TV using the video component connection set DV OUTPUT to HDV DV 40 Tape is running but image wi...

Page 88: ...ashes in red Card error occurred Turn off the camcorder Remove and reinsert the memory card Initialize the memory card if flashing persists 65 Problem Solution The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the ...

Page 89: ...wind the tape or replace the cassette INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION You attempted to play back a tape recorded in a different television system NTSC or in a recording standard not supported by this camcorder INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED The digital device connected with the DV cable is incompatible with the camcorder PLAYBACK STD LOCKED INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT Current camcorder settings do not match...

Page 90: ...he computer screen close it and then restore the connection COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a copyright protected tape 73 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to dub a copyright protected tape May also appear when an anomalous signal is received during analog line in recording 73 Message Explanation Solution PAPER ERROR There is a problem with ...

Page 91: ...ck on COMMUNICATION ERROR The printer is experiencing a data transfer error Cancel printing Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer After a short while turn them on again set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection When you are printing using the button check the print settings Or you attempted to print from a memory card that contains a large number of images ...

Page 92: ... a full charge Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth Since storing a charged battery pack for a long time about 1 year can shorten its lifecycle or affect performance we...

Page 93: ...rminals may become dirty with use Clean the terminals with a cotton swab after about 10 times of removing and reinserting the cassette The memory function is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to SAVE or ERASE OFF Memory Card We recommend saving backups of memory card images on you...

Page 94: ...e the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the switch set to CHG WARNING The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mishandled Do not disassemble modify immerse in wa...

Page 95: ...clean the camcorder body Never use chemically treated cloth or volatile solvents such as paint thinner Lens and Viewfinder If the lens surface is dirty the autofocus may not work properly Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non aerosol type blower brush Use a clean soft lens cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder Never use tissue paper LCD Screen and I AF sensor Clean the LCD s...

Page 96: ...ate will vary depending on the location and weather conditions After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Consult the Canon Service Center for information on...

Page 97: ...L D87 Wireless Controller PictBridge Compatible Printers IFC 300PCU USB Cable SCART Adapter DVD Recorder Digital Device with DV Terminal CTC 100 Component Cable CV 150F CV 250F DV Cable WD H43 Wide converter TL H43 Tele converter FS 43U II Filter Set VCR TV HDTV STV 250N Stereo Video Cable miniSD Card Adapter Card Reader Writer HDMI Cable VFL 1 Video Flash Light VL 3 Video Light DM 50 Directional ...

Page 98: ...H43 Wide converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0 7 giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views When the Wide converter is attached a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine ...

Page 99: ...in color even in dark places It attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe for cable free operation DM 50 Directional Stereo Microphone This highly sensitive super directional microphone attaches to the camcorder s advanced accessory shoe It can be used as directional microphone monaural or stereo microphone Using the viewfinder to record video when the DM 50 is attached may prevent you f...

Page 100: ...st the length of the strap WS 20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting SC 2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories When you use Canon video equipment we recommend Canon brand accessories or products bearing the same mark ...

Page 101: ...11 000 dots Viewfinder 0 27 in wide TFT color approx 123 000 dots Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone Lens f 6 1 61 mm F 1 8 3 0 10x power zoom 35 mm equivalent Movies 16 9 43 6 436 mm Movies 4 3 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 system Autofocus TTL external distance sensor when se...

Page 102: ...t Output Terminals AV Terminal 3 5 mm minijack dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output Video 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced Audio output 10 dBV 47 kohms load 3 kohms or less input 10 dBV 40 kohms or more USB Terminal mini B HDV DV Terminal 4 pin IEEE1394 standard input output COMPONENT OUT Terminal Luminance Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms Chrominance PB PR CB CR 350 mVp p 1080i D3 576i D1 compatible ...

Page 103: ...s and omissions excepted The information in this manual is verified as of February 2009 Subject to change without notice Battery type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Rated voltage 7 4 V DC Operating temperature 0 40 C Battery capacity 1 200 mAh Dimensions 33 3 x 25 8 x 45 2 mm Weight 60 g ...

Page 104: ... recording program 43 44 Compact power adapter 16 COMPONENT OUT terminal 66 Component video 39 67 Condensation 94 Connection to a computer 75 Connection to a High Definition TV HDTV 67 Connection to a TV VCR 66 Continuous shooting 55 CUSTOM key 56 D Data code 56 Date and time 23 Date search 30 Daylight saving time 22 Digital effects 62 Digital video input DV dubbing 72 Digital zoom 35 Direct print...

Page 105: ...l images 25 Recording data 57 Recording programs 43 Recording reminder 14 Remaining tape indicator 14 Remote sensor 19 RESET 84 Reviewing Movies Record review 24 Reviewing Still images 37 S Screen displays 13 Screen markers 41 Selecting the on screen displays 56 Self timer 59 Serial number 10 Setup menus 21 35 Shoulder strap 99 Shutter speed 45 Simultaneous recording tape memory card 52 Slideshow ...

Page 106: ...General Information 105 Additional Information W White balance 49 Wide angle 26 Wide TV 16 9 38 Wind screen 37 Wireless controller 19 Z Zero set memory 29 Zoom 26 Zoom speed 35 ...

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