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English NTSC English Français Esp añol HD Camc order Instruction Manual Caméscope HD Manuel d’instruction Vide ocámara H D Manual de Instrucciones Mini Digital Video Cassette Please rea d also the following ins truction man ual (electronic version on P DF file).
2 Introducti on Impor tant Usage Instr uctions W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR EL ECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECO MMENDED ACCESSORIES ONL Y .
Introduct ion 3 I mpor t an t W arn i ng CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE.
4 In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV 40 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instruction s. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use thi s apparatus ne ar water.
Introduct ion 5 24 Power Cord Protection — Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items place d upon or against them. Pa y particular attention to plugs and the poin t from which the cords exit the product.
6 The Adapter can be used with a power supply betwee n 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter . Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further informat ion. This Class B digital app aratus complies with Canadian ICES-003 .
7 Introduct ion Enjoying High-Defi nition Vi deo Preserve your most treasured memori es, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
8 Introd uction Enjoying High-Definition Video ....................................................................... 7 About this Manual ............................... .......................................................... 1 1 Getting t o Know the Ca mcorder Supplied Accessories .
9 Introduct ion Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction ..............52 Manual Focus Adjustment ............................................................................. 53 Magnifying the Image on the Screen .
10 Do’s and Don’t s Handling Precautions .................................................................................... 96 Maintenance/Others ...................................................................... ................ 99 Cleaning the Video Heads .
11 Introduct ion Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV 40. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and r etain it fo r future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , refer to the T roubleshooting table ( 89).
12 About the J o ystick a nd the J o ystick Guide The mini joystick allows you to control many of the camcorder ’s operations and to make selections and changes in the camcorder ’s menus. The functi ons assigned to t he joystick change accordi ng to the oper ation mode and the camcorder’s setting s.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 Introduct ion Getting to K now the Camcord e r * Includes the electronic version of the Digital V ideo Sof tware instruction manual on PDF file.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 14 Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Components Guide Left side view F ront view Right side view FOCUS lever ( 53) CUSTOM key ( 61) FOCUS button (5 3 ) S peaker DISP .
15 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduct ion Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ).
Getting to Know the Camcorder 16 W ireless Controll er WL-D87 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D87 ST ART/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DA TE SEARCH REW PLA Y FF STOP P AUSE SLOW DISP .
17 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduct ion Scr een Displays Reco rding Movie s Magnification ( 46, 53) Self timer ( 64) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 39)/Manual focus ( 53) Recording standa rd (.
18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Re cording r eminder The camco rder count s from 1 to 10 seconds w hen you start r ecording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that ar e too short.
Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Introduct ion Playing Mo vies T ape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 62) Recording mad e in [ HDV(24F)] mod e ( 40) .
Getting Started 20 Preparat ions Getting Started Charging the Batter y P ack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter . Charge the battery pack before use. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter .
Getting Start ed Prep arations 21 compac t power adapte r to voltage converters fo r overseas trave ls or specia l power sources su ch as those on a ircraft and ships, D C-AC inverters, etc. NOTES The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the batte ry charge status.
Getting Started 22 Inser ting and Remo ving a T ape Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. T o record in HD V standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for high definition. 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and o pen the cassette compartment cover .
Getting Start ed Prep arations 23 IMPORT ANT Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcor der for the first time ( 70). Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable . Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunct ion of t he camc order.
Getting Started 24 Adjusting the L CD Screen Rota ting the L CD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. Y ou can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. Y ou can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder).
Using the Menus Prep arations 25 Using the Menus Many of the camcorder ’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( ). For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to Menu Options Lists (3 7 ) .
First Time Se ttings 26 First Time Sett ings Changing the La nguage Options Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup menus . 3 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [ LANGUAGE] and press () .
First Time Settings Prep arations 27 Sett ing the Da te and Time 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup m enus. 3 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DA TE/TIME] and press () . The first field of the date will be indicated with blinking up/down arrows.
Recording 28 Basic Functions Recording R ecor ding Mo vies 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to (tape). If necessary , you ca n change the recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40). 3 Press to begin recording.
Recording Basic Functions 29 become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction. About the P ow er Sav e mode : T o save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut o ff if left without any oper ations for 5 minutes ( 46).
Recording 30 IMPORT ANT Observe the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears on screen and when the CARD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
Playback Basic Functions 31 Playback Playing Bac k Mo vies Play back the tape on the LCD display or close the LCD panel to use the viewfinder . 1 Holding the lock butt on pressed down, set the switch to PLA Y . 2 Move the / switch to (tape). 3 Locate the point where you want to begin the playback.
Playback 32 During the pl ayback of HD V r ecordings: Even though their icons will appear on screen, the following special playback mod es are not available.
Playback Basic Functions 33 6 Press . appears. Note that if the joystick guide appears on the screen, it w ill conceal the icon. Press ( ) to hide the joystick guide. * In mode, select [ PLA Y/ OUT SETUP] instead. T O ADJUST THE VOL UM E OF THE HEADPHONES In mode, adjust the volume of the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.
Playback 34 Locating the End of the Last Scene After playing back a tape, use this function to locate the end of the last scene recorded in order to continu e recording from that point. POINTS TO CHECK S top the playback before using this function. 1 Press .
Playback Basic Functions 35 Vi ewing St il l Ima ges 1 Holding the lock butto n pressed down, set the switch to PLA Y . 2 Move the / swit ch to (memory card). 3 Select ( ) the still image. Y ou can use th e joysti ck to mov e through the still images even if the joystick guide above does not appear on the screen.
Playback 36 T O SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES 1 If the joystick guide does no t appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES]. 4 Jump ( ) the number of images selected. Press ( ) to close the image jump screen and display the image.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 37 Advanced F unctions Menu Option s Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus ( 25) . FUNC. Menu Options Mode switch: [ PROGR AM AE] , [ SHUTTER-PRIO.
Menu Options Lists 38 Size: When [HD ST ANDARD] is set to one of the widescreen (16:9) modes, [ HDV], [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)], [ HDV(24F)], or [D V ( W I D E ) ] [ STILL I.REC OFF] , [ LW 1920x1080], [ SW 848x480] When [HD ST ANDARD] is set to [ DV(NORMAL)]: [ STILL I.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 39 Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording pro gram) [O N ] , [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.
Menu Options Lists 40 [A U T O ] , [ OFF] Mode switch: [ ON:AiAF] , [ ON:CENTER], [O F F ] Mode switch: [O N ] , [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 41 During the playback of a recording made in [ HDV(PF30)], [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)], will appear on the screen (not , or ). Playi ng back a w ides cr een r ecor ding: TV sets compatible with the V ideo ID-1 system will automatically switch to wide (16:9) mode.
Menu Options Lists 42 This menu item will not be available when the drive mode ( 60) is set to (continuous shooting), (high- speed continuous shooting) or (auto exposure bracketing). If you press while reviewing a still image, it will continue to be displayed indefinitely .
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 43 [ NORMAL TV], [ W I D E T V ] In order to display the pictur e in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which you will connect the camcorder . [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspec t ratio.
Menu Options Lists 44 [ 480i]: T o use the 480i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i/480i]: T o use the full 1080i high definition specification when possible, or switch automatically to 480i specification when 1080i is not supported by the TV .
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 45 The DV output cannot be changed while a DV cable is connected to the HDV/DV terminal. NOTES About the [HDMI OUT] display [HDMI OUT] appears at the bottom of the [ PLA Y/OUT SETUP2] menu screen in mode ([ PLA Y/OUT SETUP] menu in other modes).
Menu Options Lists 46 When the the dat a code is disp layed on the camcorder’s screen, the same information will also appear on a connected TV regardle ss of the [TV SCREEN] setting. T urn off the data cod e display by repeatedly pressing . * The default value is [ OFF] in the playback modes.
Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 47 Y ou can verify the current version of the camcorder ’s firmware. This menu option is usually grayed out. D A TE/T IME SETUP [Y .M.D (2009.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)] , [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2009 12:00 AM)] Changes the date format for on-screen displays and for date printing.
Using the Recording Programs 48 Using th e Recordin g Programs R ecor ding P rog r ams Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot.
Using the Recor ding Programs Advanced Functions 49 Giving a Cinema tic Look to your R ecordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF24)] or [ HDV(24F)] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.
Using the Recording Programs 50 Options Default value T O SET THE APER TURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select [ SHUTT ER- PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to the recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on th e screen, press ( ) to hide it.
Using the Recor ding Programs Advanced Functions 51 NOTES When the mode switch is set to , the joystick guide will not appear . Do not change the position of the mode switch while recording, as the brig htness of the image may change abruptly .
A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color 52 Adjustin g the Picture : Exposure, Fo cus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automa tic Backlight Cor recti on At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed).
Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 53 Manual F ocus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects.
A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color 54 Press . • The image at th e center of the screen is magnified 1.8 times and “MAGN.” appears in yellow . • This will not affect the recordin gs on the tape. T O REC ORD THE MAGNIFIED IMAGE 1 Set [MAGN.
Adjusting t he Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 55 T O SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fill s the whole screen and press ( ). When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on.
Still Image Recording Opt ions 56 T O SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press ( ). 2 Select ( ) each of the custom setting options and adjust ( ) as desired.
Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 57 On a 1 GB memor y car d * This size is only available for recording simultaneously on the t ape and memory card ( 57) or for capturing a still image from the playback picture ( 58). **Approximate number of photos th at can actually be recorded on the memory card.
Still Image Recording Opt ions 58 * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the curren t quality/ size setting. Press to capture the still image on the memory card. The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording.
Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 59 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the Special Scene recording programs) Options Default value Automa tic F ocus Priority When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically .
Still Image Recording Opt ions 60 NOTES In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automat ically set to [ OFF]. Continuous Shooting and Exposure Brack eting T ake a series of picture s of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in orde r to choose later the picture you like the best.
Other Functions Advanced Functions 61 Other Func tions Using the CUST OM K ey Y ou can assign to the CUSTOM key one of four frequently used functions. Y ou can then activate the selected function using the CUSTOM key , without having to access any menu.
Other Functions 62 On-screen displays + Data code 2 on Æ Only on-screen displays on Æ Only tape-related displays (in stop mode or playback pause) or All displays off (during playback) On-screen disp.
Other Functions Advanced Functions 63 Flash Y ou can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. The flash features the red-eye reduction function. POINTS TO CHECK Select a reco rding program other than [ FIREWORKS]. Options Default value 1 If the joystick guide d oes not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.
Other Functions 64 - The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it of f in public places such as rest aurants or theat ers. Mini Video Light Y ou can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program.
Other Functions Advanced Functions 65 Audio R ecording Lev el Y ou can adjust the audio reco rding level for the built-in or for an external microphone.
Other Functions 66 Using an Exter nal Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery .
Other Functions Advanced Functions 67 Digital Ef fects POINTS TO CHECK * : [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA] only . Mode switch: Options Default value NOTES Y ou can preview the digital effect s on the screen while making the selectio n. When you apply a fader , not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out .
Other Functions 68 T O F ADE I N Push the joystick ( ) toward ... : ...in record pause mode, then press to start recording with a fade in. : ...in playback pause mode, then press to fade in and start the playback. T O F ADE O UT Push the joystick ( ) toward .
Still Image Options Editing Func tions 69 Editing F unctions Stil l Image Option s Erasing Still Ima ges IMPORT ANT Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Protected images cannot be erased. Erasing a Single Ima ge 1 If the joystick guide d oes not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it.
Still Image Options 70 [ PROT ECT]: The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to pr otect. 2 Press ( ) to protect the still image. appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased.
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 71 External C onnection s Connecti ng to a TV or VCR Connection Diagr ams T urn off all the devices when making the c onnections and refer also to the instruction manual of the connected device. Connecting to a TV or VCR Open the terminal cover to access.
Connecting to a TV or VCR 72 High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) T erminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable T erminal on the Connected Device AUDIO R L Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y 1 Output connec tion (Signal Flow ) to an HDT V with componen t video input te rminals.
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 73 Standard Definition TV Sets T erminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cab le T ermina l on t he Connected Device 2 Output connec tion (Signal Flow ) to a TV wit h a DV (IEEE1394) terminal. Input connec tion (Signa l Flow ) from a TV or other digi tal video source wit h a DV (IEEE1394) ou tput.
Connecting to a TV or VCR 74 Playback on a TV Screen The quality of the playback picture will vary depending on the connected TV and the type of connection used. POINTS TO CHECK Change the following settings as necessary before making the connections.
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 75 - There will be no vide o or audio outp ut from the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video input connection to the HDV/ DV terminal or the A V/ terminal. - T o output audio dubbed lat er on a tape through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [AUDIO OUT] to [ MIX/VAR.
Connecting to a TV or VCR 76 Recording 1 This camcorder: Load th e recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a b lank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate th e scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scene .
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 77 5 When the scene you wish to record appears, press . Recording start s. 6 While recording, press to pause the recording. In record pause, press again to resume recording. 7 Press to stop recording. 8 Connected device: Stop the playback.
Connecting to a TV or VCR 78 6 When the scene you wish to record appears, press . Recordin g starts. 7 While recording, press to p ause the recording. In record pause, press again to resume recording. 8 Press to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback.
Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 79 NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adap ter . Y ou can also use the analog/digital conversion to transf er analog video recordings to a computer as digita l video.
Connecting to a Computer 80 Connecti ng to a Co mputer PC Connection Diag rams Connecting to a Computer USB T er minal Open the LCD panel cover to access. HD V/D V T er minal Check the type and orientation of the terminal and make sure you conn ect the DV cable properly .
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 81 T ransferring V ideo Reco r dings Y ou can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal.
Connecting to a Computer 82 T ransferr ing Still Images – Dir ect T r ansfer With the supplied USB cable and the Digital V ideo Software, you can transfer still images to a computer simply by pressing (print/share).
Connecting to a Computer External Connections 83 A UTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer .
Connecting to a Printer 84 : The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a transfer order. 2 Press ( ) t o set the transfer order . A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol .
Connecting to a Printer External Connections 85 We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adap ter . Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual. Printing w ith the (Print/Share) Button Y ou can print a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing .
Connecting to a Printer 86 Printing after Changing the Pri nt Settings 1 If the joystick guide does no t appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . • The print setting menu appea rs. • De pending on the printer , the message “BUSY .
Connecting to a Printer External Connections 87 - Images recorded with the camco rder but edited on a computer . - Images whose file names wer e changed. - Images not recorded with this camcorder . Observe the following precautions during printing: - Do not turn off the camcorder or th e printer .
Connecting to a Printer 88 : The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a print order . 2 Press ( ) t o set the print order . The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol .
Trouble? 89 Additional Informatio n Addition al Informat ion Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder , re fer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Po wer So urce R ecording/Playback T r ouble shooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on.
90 Trouble? Recording Video noise appears on screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a plasma TV is located, keep a distance between the camcorder and the plasma TV .
Trouble? 91 Additional Informatio n Playba ck Problem Solution During playback there is video noise. Video heads are dirty . Clean the video heads. 99 Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Load a cassette. 22 Set the camcorder to . 31 T ape reached the end (“ END” appears on the screen).
92 Trouble? Memor y Car d Operation Printing Editing Others Problem Solution Memory card cannot be inserted. Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and reinsert it. 22 Cannot record on the memory card. Memory card is full.
Trouble? 93 Additional Informatio n List of Messages Some error messages will disappear afte r being displayed for about 4 se conds. Message Explana tion/Solution SET THE TIME ZONE, DA TE AND TIME Y ou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until you set the time zone, date and time.
94 Trouble? Direct Pr int R elated Message s NOTES About Canon PIX MA/SELPHY DS Print ers: If the pr inter’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer’s operation pa nel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. IN CARD POSITION Y ou pressed while recording still images ( mode).
Trouble? 95 Additional Informatio n SET PRINT ORDER No still ima ge on the memory card has been marked with a print order. READJUST TRIMMING Y ou changed the print style after you set the trimming settings. PRINTER ERROR Cancel p rinting. Turn the printer of f and then on again.
96 Do’s and Don’ts Do’s and Don ’ts Camcorder Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car under direct sunlight), or high humidity .
Do’s and Don’ts 97 Additional Informatio n Replace the battery pack if the usable time after full charge diminishes substantially at normal temperatures. About the ba tter y ter minal co v er The battery terminal cover has a [ ]- shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs.
98 Do’s and Don’ts the slot if 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 not actually deleted.
Do’s and Don’ts 99 Additional Informatio n Cleaning the Video Heads In the following cases the video heads are dirty and need to be cleaned. - The message “HEADS DIRTY , USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appears. - During playback you notice frequent video problems (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.
100 Do’s and Don’ts When the camcorder is moved f rom a cold place to a warm room When the camcorder is left in a humid room When a cold room is heated rapidly T O AVOID CONDENSA TION Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.
General Info rmation 101 Additional Informatio n General Informa tion System Diag r am (Availability differ s from area to ar ea) BP-2L13*, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2L W Battery Charg.
102 General Informatio n Call or visit your local retailer/deal er for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828- 4040, Canon U.
General Info rmation 103 Additional Informatio n WD-H43 Wide-conv er ter This lens decr eases focal length by a facto r of 0.7, giving you a wide perspect ive for indoor shots or panoramic views. • When the Wide -converter is attached, a shadow may ap pear in the pict ure when you record with flash or assist lamp.
104 General Informatio n Shoulder Stra p Y ou can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability . Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. WS-20 Wrist S trap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting.
General Info rmation 105 Additional Informatio n Product Codes Provid ed Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter 8468A002AA BP-2L13 Battery Pack 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000) WL-D87 Wireless Controller D.
106 General Informatio n VIXIA HV40 Specifications System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helical scanning HDV 1080i 1 DV system (consumer digital V CR SD system), digital compo nent recording .
General Info rmation 107 Additional Informatio n CA-570 Compact P ow er Adapter Memor y Card Recording Media mini SD Card 2 Size of Stil l Images 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 10 80, 1440 x 1080, 8 48 x 480, 640 x 480 pixels File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.
108 General Informatio n BP-2L13 Batter y Pac k Weight and dimensions are approximat e. Errors and omissions excepted. The informati on in this manu al is verifi ed as of Februa ry 2009. Subject to change without notice. Battery ty pe Rechargeable Lithium Io n Battery Rated voltage 7.
General Info rmation 109 Additional Informatio n 16:9 aspe ct ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 24p Cinema Mode (24 fp s progre ssive) . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 49 6-second a uto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 9 Point A iAF (Autofoc us) .
11 0 General Informatio n L Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Light metering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Lithium butto n battery .
General Info rmation 111 Additional Informatio n W White balan ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . .
11 2 CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment ( the “Equipment”) purchased i n the United S tates.
11 3 Additional Informatio n CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set fo rth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. ( “Canon Canada”) with respect to Canon Consumer Digit al Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in Canada.
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