Canon Legria HV40 manual

HD Camc order Instruction Manual English Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Editing Functions External Connections Additional Information Mini Digital Video Cassette PUB.DIE-0329-000 Please rea d also the following i nstructio n manual (electro nic version on PDF file). • Digital V ideo Softwar e English Digital Video So[...]

2 Introducti on Impor tant Usage Instr uctions W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PE RSONNEL. W ARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR EL ECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELE[...]

3 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. What is High-Definition Video? High-definition video (HDV) allows you to record video of unpa[...]

4 Introd uction Enjoying High-Definition Video ....................................................................... 3 About this Manual ............................... ............................................................ 7 Getting t o Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories ................................................................[...]

5 Introduct ion Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Fo cus and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction ..............47 Manual Focus Adjustment .............. ...............................................................48 Magnifying the Image on the Screen ............................................................. 48 [...]

6 Do’s and Don’t s Handling Precautions .......................... .......................................................... 91 Maintenance/Others ...................................................................... ................ 94 Cleaning the Video Heads .................. .......................................................... 94 U[...]

7 Introduct ion Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HV40. 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 ( 84). Con v entions Used in the Manual  IMPORT ANT : Precautions related to the camcorder opera[...]

8 About the J o ystick a nd the J o ystic k 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 t o the joystick change accor ding to the op eration mode a nd the camcorder’s setting s. Press () to display/h ide the joysti ck gu[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 9 Introduct ion Getting to K now the Camc order * Includes the electronic version of the Digital V ideo Sof tware instruction manua l on PDF file. Supplied A ccessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-2L13 Battery Pack WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller C[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 10 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 ( 48) CUSTOM key ( 56) FOCUS button (4 8 ) S peaker DISP . (display) button ( 56)/ LCD backlight button (long press) ( 20) LIGHT bu[...]

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduct ion Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “ button ” frame (for example ). Back vie w To p v i e w Bottom view LCD screen ( 20) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) Viewfind er ( 19) T erminal cover ST ART/STOP but ton ( 24) switch ( 8) Power indicator Joystick ( 8) FU[...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 12 W ireless Contr oller WL-D87 WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL - D87 ST ART/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DA TE SEARCH REW PLA Y FF STOP P AUSE SLOW DISP . TV SCREEN ZERO SET MEMORY ST ART/STOP button ( 24) CARD –/+ buttons ( 31) DA TE SEARCH / buttons ( 30) REW button ( 27) –/ button ( 27) P AUSE button ( 27) SLOW button ( 27) ZE[...]

13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Introduct ion Scr een Displays Reco rding Movie s Magnification ( 42, 48) Self timer ( 59) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 35)/Manual focus ( 48) Recording standa rd (HDV or DV) ( 36) DV recording mode ( 37) T ape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining tape Remaining battery charge DV audio mode ([...]

14 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. T ape operation Record, Record pa use, S top, Eject, Fast forward, Rewind, Playback, Playback pause, Reverse play back pause, x1 Playback (nor mal speed), x1 Reverse play [...]

Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Introduct ion Playing Mo vies T ape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 57) Search function displ ay END SEARCH ( 30)/ DA TE SEARCH ( 30) Quality/size for capturing still images ( 53) Audio level indicator ( 60) Viewing Still Images Image number ( 38) Current image / T[...]

Getting Started 16 Preparat ions Getting Started Charging the Batter y Pac k 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 . 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the [...]

Getting Start ed Prep arations 17  T o prevent equ ipment br eakdowns an d excessiv e heatin g, do not con nect the su pplied compac t power adapte r to volta ge converte rs for overseas trave ls or specia l power source s such as those on a ircraft an d ships , DC-AC inver ters, etc. NOTES  The CHARGE indicator also serves as a rough estimat[...]

Getting Started 18 Inser ting and Remo ving a T ape Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. T o record in HDV 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 . The cassett e compartment opens automatically . 2 Insert the cassette.[...]

Getting Start ed Prep arations 19 IMPORT ANT  Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcor der for the first time ( 65).  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. NOTES Proper operatio n c[...]

Getting Started 20 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). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include [...]

Using the Menus Prep arations 21 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 3 ) . Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon of the fu nction y[...]

First Time Se ttings 22 First Time Sett ings Changing the La nguage Options  Default value 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setup me nus. 3 Select ( ) [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [LANGUAGE] and pr ess () . 5 Select ( , ) the desired option and press ( ). 6 Press to close the menu. NOTES  If you chan[...]

First Time Settings Prep arations 23 Sett ing the Da te an d Tim e 1 Press . 2 Select ( ) the icon and press ( ) to open the setu p menus. 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. 5 Change ( ) each field of the date and time an[...]

Recording 24 Basic Functions Recording R ecording Movies 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) ( 36). 3 Press to begin recording. Press again to pause the recording. T O RE V IEW THE LAST SCENE REC ORDE D 1 Set the mode switc[...]

Recording Basic Functions 25 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 ( 42). T o restore the power , turn the c[...]

Recording 26 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. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn of f the camc[...]

Playback Basic Functions 27 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 button p ressed down, set the switch to PLA Y . 2 Move the / switch to (tape). 3 Locate the point where you wan t to begin the playback. Press to rewind or to fast forward the tape. 4 Pre[...]

Playback 28  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. - Reverse slow playback - Frame reverse - Double speed playback (forward or reverse)  T o protect the t ape and video h eads, the camcorder will ent er the stop mode ( ) if lef t in pla[...]

Playback Basic Functions 29 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.] setting ( 39). In mode, us[...]

Playback 30 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 . 2 Select ( ) [ END SEARCH] and press ( ). 3 Select ( ) [EXECUT E] and press () . • “END[...]

Playback Basic Functions 31 Vi ewin g Stil l Ima ge s 1 Holding the lock button p ressed down, set the switch to PLA Y . 2 Move the / switch t o (memory card). 3 Select ( ) the still image. Y ou can use the joyst ick to move through the still images even if the joystick guide above does not appear on the screen. IMPORT ANT  Observe the following[...]

Playback 32 T O SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES 1 If the joystick guide does no t appear on screen, press ( ) to displa y 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. Y ou can press ( ) again to hide th[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 33 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 ( 21) . FUNC. Menu Options Mode switch: [ PROGR AM AE] , [ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], [ APERTURE-PRIO. AE], [ CINE MODE]* S pecial scene recording programs: [ PORTRAIT[...]

Menu Options Lists 34 When [HD ST ANDARD] is set to [ DV(NORMAL)]: [ STILL I.REC OFF] , [ M 1440x1080], [ S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE] , [N O R M A L ] Size: [ LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536], [ M 1440x1080], [ S 640x480] Quality: [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE] , [N O R M A L ] [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] [CANCEL], [EXECUTE] Recordings made in HDV ([ HD[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 35 Setup Menus CAMERA SETUP Mode switch: or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [O N ] , [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with insufficient lighting.  The camcorder uses shutter speeds down to 1/25 (1/12 in mode or in with cinema [...]

Menu Options Lists 36 [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.  The image stabilizer may not be effective when recording i[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 37 [S T D P L A Y ] , [ LONG PLA Y] When [HD ST ANDARD] is se t to one of the DV standards, you can change the video quality and as a result, also the recording time available on the tape.  Recording in LP mode extends the available recording time on the tape 1.5 times.  Depending on the condition of th e[...]

Menu Options Lists 38 [ RESET], [ C ONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be used when you insert a new memory card. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 ever[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 39  This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device us ing the HDMI cable. [ L / R ] , [ L/L], [ R/R] Y ou can select the audio channel to use during the playback of a tape with audio recorded on two channels. [ L/R]: Left and Right channels (stereo) / Main + Sub track[...]

Menu Options Lists 40  This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the HDMI cable. [ DV LOCKED], [ HDV/DV] Y ou can select the video standard to use when connecting to an external device using the HDV/DV terminal. [ HDV/DV]: Switch automatically between standards to match the original standard of[...]

Menu Options Lists Advanced Functions 41 DISPLA Y SETUP Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD display with the joysti ck.  Changing the brightness of the LCD display does not affect that of the viewfinder or the recordings. [ O F F ] , [ LEVEL(WHT)], [ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], [ GRID(GRY)] Y ou can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen[...]

Menu Options Lists 42 [ DA TE], [ TIME], [D A T E & T I M E ] , [ CAMER A DA T A] [ ], [DEUTSCH], [ ], [ENGLISH] , [ESP AÑ OL], [FRANÇAIS], [IT ALIANO], [MAGY AR], [NEDERLN DS], [POLSKI], [ ], [TÜRKÇE], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] SY STE M SETUP [O N ] , [ O FF ] Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wire less con tro[...]

Using the Recor ding Programs Advanced Functions 43 Using the Recording Prog rams R ecor ding Pr og r ams Auto The camcorder adjusts the focus, exposure and other settings automatically , allowing you to just point and shoot. Special Scene R ecording Prog rams ( 46) [ PORTRAI T] The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject [...]

Using the Recording Programs 44 Giving a Cinematic Look to your R ecordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate [ HDV(PF 25)] to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode. Using the [ CINE MODE] Recording Progr am With the [ CIN[...]

Using the Recor ding Programs Advanced Functions 45 T O SET THE APER TURE VALUE OR SHUTTER SPEED When you select [ SHUTTER- PRIO.AE] or [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE], a numeric value will appear next to th e recording program icon. 1 If the joystick guide appears on t he screen, press ( ) to hide it. 2 Adjust ( ) the shutter speed or aperture to the desired [...]

Using the Recording Programs 46  [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - If you use a slow shutte r speed i n dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but th e image quality may be lower , and the aut ofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with high shutter sp eeds.  [ APERTURE-PRI O.AE] - The actual range of values available for [...]

Adjusting t he Picture: Exposur e, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 47 Adjusting t he Picture: E xposure, Focu s and Color Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automa tic Backlight Corr ection At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). T o cor rect t[...]

A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Focus and Color 48 Manual F ocus Adjustm ent Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually . Reflective surfaces Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines Fast moving subjects Through wet windows Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK Adjust the zoom before you start the proc[...]

Adjusting t he Picture: Exposur e, Focus and Color Advanced Functions 49 Press . • The image at the center of the screen is magnified 1.8 times and “MAGN.” appears in yellow . • This will not affect the recordings on the tape. T O REC ORD THE MAGNIFIED IMAGE 1 Set [MAGN.REC] to [ ON] ( 42). 2 Press . The image at the center of the screen is[...]

A djusting the Pic ture: Exposure, Focus and Color 50 T O SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and pres s ( ). When the adjustment is completed stops flashing and stays on. The camcorder retains the custom setting even if you turn off the camcorder . 2 Press to save the settin[...]

Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 51 T O SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT 1 Press ( ) . 2 Select ( ) each of the custom setting options and ad just ( ) as desired. 3 Press ( ) to save the custom image effect. 4 Press to close the menu. Still Image Recor ding Option s Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Imag es S till images are record[...]

Still Image Recording Opt ions 52 On a 1 GB memor y car d * This size is only available for recording simultaneously on the t ape and memory card ( 5 2) or for capturing a still image from th e playback picture ( 53). **Approximate number of ph otos that can actually be recorded on the memory card. (The maximum number of remaining photos displayed [...]

Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 53 * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the appro ximate number of images that can be recorded with the curr ent 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 continue s to show the video rec[...]

Still Image Recording Opt ions 54 POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: (except for the S pecial 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 . POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch at : The focus priority ca[...]

Still Image Recording Options Advanced Functions 55 NOTES In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF]. Continuous Shooting and Expo sure Brack eting T ake a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the picture you like the best. POI[...]

Other Functions 56 Other Fu nctions Using the CUST OM K e y 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. Options  Default value Press to turn on/off the selected function. On-Screen Displays The camcorder keeps a dat[...]

Other Functions Advanced Functions 57 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 of f (during playback) On-screen displays + Histogram 3 /Data code on Æ Only on-screen displays on Æ All displays of f 1 T ape related displays: T ape operation icon[...]

Other Functions 58 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 recording program oth er than [ FIREWORKS]. Options  Default value 1 If the joystick guide does no t appear on screen, press ( ) to displa y it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) to[...]

Other Functions Advanced Functions 59 - The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in public places such as resta urants or theater s. Mini Video Light Y ou can turn on the mini video light (assist lamp) at any time regardless of the recording program. Press . • appe ars on the screen. • Press again [...]

Other Functions 60 Audio R ecording Lev el Y ou can adjust the audio recording level for the built-in or for an external microphone. Y ou can display the a udio level indicator while recording or playing back the tape. Manual Adjustment of the Audio Re cording Lev el POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: 1 If the joystick guide does no t appear on screen, p[...]

Other Functions Advanced Functions 61 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 . In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. M ICROPHON ES COMPATIBLE WITH THE A DVANCED A CCESSOR Y S HOE Y ou can attach to the advanc[...]

Other Functions 62 Digital Effects POINTS TO CHECK * : [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA] only . Mode switch: Options  Default value NOTES  Y ou can preview the d igital ef fects on the screen while making the selection.  When you apply a fader , not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an eff ect, the sound will b[...]

Other Functions Advanced Functions 63 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 ... : ...while recording, then press to fade out and pause the recording.[...]

Still Image Options 64 Editing F unctions Still Image Opti ons Erasing Still Images IMPORT ANT Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. NOTES Protected images cannot be era sed. Erasing a Single Ima ge 1 If the joystick guide does no t appear on screen, press ( ) to displa y it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . 3 Select ( [...]

Still Image Options Editing Func tions 65 [ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to protect. 2 Press ( ) to protect the still image. appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased. Press ( ) again to cancel the image protection. 3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect a[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 66 External Co nnections Connectin g to a TV or VCR Connection Diagr ams T urn off all the devices when making the connec tions and refer also to the instruction manual of the connect ed device. Connecting to a TV or V CR Open the terminal cover to access. AV / Te r m i n a l COMPONENT OUT T er minal The component video te[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 67 High Definition T V 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 (Signa l Flow ) to an HDT V with componen t video input terminals. Red Green Blue White Red CTC-100/S Component Cable (Supplied) STV -250N S tere[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 68 Standard Definition TV Sets T erminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable T erminal on the Connected Device 2 Output connec tion (Signa l Flow ) to a TV with a DV (IEEE1 394) termina l. Input connec tion (Sig nal Flow ) fr om a TV or other di gital video source with a DV (IEEE1394) ou tput. CV -150F/CV -250F DV Cable (Opt[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 69 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. Refer to the correspondin g explanation of each setting in the PLA Y/OUT SETU[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 70 - There will be no video or audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal while there is a video input connection to the HDV/DV te rminal or the A V/ terminal. - T o output audio dubbed later on a t ape through the HDMI OUT terminal, set [ AUDIO OUT] to [ MIX/V AR.] ( 39). - Audio output from the HDMI OUT terminal will includ[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 71 R ecording 1 This camcorder: Load the recorded cassette. 2 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and s et the device to record pause mode. 3 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly before the scen e. When the connection is recognized " HDV/DV&q[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 72 5 When the scene you wish to record appears, press . Recording starts. 6 While recording, press to p ause the recording. In record pause, press again to resume recording. 7 Press to stop recording. 8 Connected device: Stop the playback. IMPORT ANT  Depending on the analog signal sent from the connected device the inp[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR External Connections 73 6 When the scene you wish to record appears, press . Recording start s. 7 While recording, press to pause the recording. In record pause, press again to resume recording. 8 Press to stop recording. 9 Connected device: Stop the playback. IMPORT ANT  Blank sections may be recorded as anomalous pict[...]

Connecting to a TV or VCR 74 Conv er ting the Video 1 Set [A V DV] to [ ON] ( 37). 2 St art the playback on the video source and the recording o n the recording device. Refer to the instruction manuals of the connected devices. IMPORT ANT  Depending on the signal sent from the connected device, the c onversion fro m analog to digital signals mig[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections 75 Connecting to a Compute r PC Connec tion Diag rams Connecting to a Compute r 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 connect the DV cable properly . • Use the optional CV -150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV - [...]

Connecting to a Computer 76 T ransferring V ideo Rec ordings Y ou can transfer recordings to a computer using the HDV/DV terminal. Equipment and System Requi rements  A computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal or an IEEE1394 (DV) capture board  A DV cable (Use the optional C V - 150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV Cable) ?[...]

Connecting to a Computer External Connections 77 T ransferring Still Images – Dir ect T ransfer With the supplied USB cable and the Digital Vi deo Software, you can transfer still images to a computer simply by pressing (print/share). Preparations The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer , you need to install the software and set [...]

Connecting to a Computer 78 A UTOMATI C TRA NSFER OPTIONS When you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ T RANSFER ORDERS], all the rele v ant still imag es will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer . Select ( ) a transfer option and press . • The images are transferred and displaye[...]

Connecting to a Printer External Connections 79 : 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 ( ) to set the transfer order. A checkmark appears in the box next to the transfer order symbol . Press ( ) again to cancel the transfer order . 3 Repeat [...]

Connecting to a Printer 80  We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power ad apter .  Refer also to the print er’s instruction manual. Printing with the (Print/Share) Butto n Y ou can pr int a still image without changing the settings simply by pressing . 1 Select ( ) the still image you wish to print. 2 Press . • Printing s[...]

Connecting to a Printer External Connections 81 Printing afte r Changing the Print Setti ngs 1 If the joystick guide does not a ppear on screen, press ( ) to display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward . • The print setting menu appears. • Depending on the printer , the message “BUSY .” may appear before the camcorder displays the print sett[...]

Connecting to a Printer 82 - Images recorded with the camcorder but edited on a computer . - Images whose file names were changed. - Images not recorded with this camcorder .  Observe the following precautions during printing: - Do not turn off the camcorder or the printer . - Do not change the position of the / switch. - Do not disconnect the U[...]

Connecting to a Printer External Connections 83 : The image selection screen appears. F ROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN 1 Select ( ) the still image you want to mark with a prin t order . 2 Press ( ) to set the print order. The number of copies appears in orange in the box next to the print order symbol . 3 Set ( ) the number of copies desired and p[...]

84 Trouble? Additional In formation Trouble? If you have a problem with your camcorder, re fer to this checklis t. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Po we r Source Recording/Playbac k T r oublesh ooting Problem Solution • Camcorder will not turn on. • The camcorder switches off by itself. • The cassette co[...]

Trouble? 85 Additional Informatio n R ecording 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 . – Video noise appears on the TV screen. When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is located, keep a distance between the compact power adapter[...]

86 Trouble? Playback Problem Solution During playback there is video noise. Video heads are dirty . Clean the video hea ds. 94 Pressing the playback button does not start playback. Load a cassette. 18 Set the camcorder to . 27 T ape reache d the end (“ END” appears on the screen). Rewind the tape. 27 No sound from the built-in speaker . Open th[...]

Trouble? 87 Additional Informatio n Memor y Car d Ope ration Printi ng 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. 18 Cannot record on the memory card. Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or replace the memory card[...]

88 Trouble? List of Messages Some error messages will disappear af ter being displayed for about 4 seconds. Messa ge Expla nati on/So lutio n SET THE TIME ZONE, DA T E 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. 22 CHANGE THE BA TTER Y PA C[...]

Trouble? 89 Additional Informatio n Direct Print Re lated Messages NOTES About Canon inkjet printer s and SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator f lashes or an error message appears on the printer’s operation p anel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. IN CARD POSITION Y o u pressed while recording still images ( mode). ?[...]

90 Trouble? SET PRINT ORDER No still image 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 printing. Turn the printer off and then on again. Check the printer status. If the error still persists, refer to the printer’s instruction manua[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 91 Additional Informatio n Do’s and Do n’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 not use the camcorder near str ong ele[...]

92 Do’s and Don’ts About the batter y ter minal co ver The battery terminal cover has a [ ]- shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differentiate between charged and uncharged battery packs. Back side of the battery pack T erm inal cover attached Charged Uncharged Cassette  Rewind tapes after use. A slack or damaged tape may cause vide[...]

Do’s and Don’ts 93 Additional Informatio n  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. T a ke the necessary precautions when you dispose of the memory card, for example by physical[...]

94 Do’s and Don’ts Cleaning the Video Heads  In the following cases the video he ads 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.). - When playing back a tape recorded in HDV standard the playback [...]

Do’s and Don’ts 95 Additional Informatio n When the camcorder is moved from 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 CONDEN SATION  Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in temperature.  Remove the cassette, place the camcorder in an airtight pla[...]

96 General Informatio n General Info rmation System Dia gr am (Availability differs fr om area to area) BP-2L13*, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-2L24H Battery Pack CB-2L WE Battery Charger DTC-100 D T erminal Cable CA-570 Compact Power Adapter SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist S trap SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap miniSD Card BP-2L13*, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-[...]

General Info rmation 97 Additional Informatio n Batter y Packs When you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-2L13, BP-2L14, NB-2LH, BP-2L24H. CB-2LWE Batter y Char ger Use the battery charger for charging the battery packs. * Charging time varies a ccording to the charging conditi on. TL-H43 T ele-conv er ter This T ele-[...]

98 General Informatio n FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral den sity and MC pro tector filte rs help you to control d iffic ult lighti ng conditio ns. VFL-1 Video Flash Light This video f lash light allows you to re cord still images and movi es even at nig ht or in dark places. It a ttach es to the c amcorder’s advan ced accessory s hoe for cable- free[...]

General Info rmation 99 Additional Informatio n Shoulder Strap 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 Str a p Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Car r ying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded[...]

100 General Informatio n LEGRIA HV40 Specifications System Video Recording System 2 rotary heads, helica l scanning HDV 1080i 1 DV system (consumer digit al V CR SD system), digital component recording Audio Recording System MPEG-1 Audio Laye r 2, 16 bit, 4 8 kHz; transfer rate 384 kbps (2 channels) PCM digital sound: 16 bit (48 k Hz/2 channels) ; [...]

General Info rmation 101 Additional Informatio n CA-570 Compact P ow er Adapter Memor y Car d Recording Media miniSD Card 2 Size of Stil l Images 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 10 80, 1440 x 108 0, 848 x 480, 64 0 x 480 pixel s File Format Design rule for Camera File system (DCF), Exif 2.2 3 compliant, DPOF compliant Image Compression Method JPEG (compression[...]

102 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 Febr uary 2009. Subject to change without notice. Battery ty pe Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Rated voltage 7.4 V DC Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C Battery cap acity 1,200 [...]

General Info rmation 103 Additional Informatio n 16:9 aspe ct ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 25p Cinema Mode (25 fp s prog ressive) . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 44 6-second a uto date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 9 Point A iAF (Autofo cus) . . . . . . . . . . . 54 A Abroad, u sing the ca mcorder . . . . . . . . 95 AEB - Auto exposure[...]

104 General Informatio n L Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 LCD backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 LCD screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Light metering mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Lithium butto n battery . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 93 LP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

General Info rmation 105 Additional Informatio n W White balan ce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Wide TV (16:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Wind screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Wireless c ontroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Z Zero set memor[...]

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