Contents
NTSC
Important Usage Instructions
Introduction
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Fig
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Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo
Table of contents
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Still Image Recording Options
Other Functions
Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Trademark Acknowledgements
About this Manual
Conventions Used in the Manual
About the Joystick and the Joystick Guide
About the Operating Modes
Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
Back view
Top view
Bottom view
Wireless Controller WL-D87
Screen Displays
Recording reminder
Remaining tape
Remaining battery charge
Card Access Display
Playing Movies
Viewing Still Images
Getting Started
4 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder
5 Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off
NOTES
Preparations
Charging, Recording and Playback Times
Battery Pack
-2L13
Inserting and Removing a Tape
The Wireless Controller
Preparing the Camcorder
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Using the Menus
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
First Time Settings
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Setting the Date and Time
Recording
Recording Movies
Recording Still Images
Zooming
Playback
Playing Back Movies
Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones
Returning to a Pre-markedPosition
Locating Scenes by Recording Date
Viewing Still Images
Magnifying the Playback Image
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu Options
[STILL I.REC OFF]
FINE]
[LW FINE/1920x1080]
[SW FINE/848x480]
[S FINE/640x480]
Setup Menus
AF AST LAMP
[ AUTO]
FOCUS PRI
ON:AiAF]
IMG STAB
STD PLAY]
DV AUDIO
12bit]
WIND SCREEN
MIC ATT
[ RESET], [CONTINUOUS]
CARD OPERATIONS
PLAY/OUT SETUP
TV TYPE
WIDE TV]
OUTPUT CH
L/R]
AUDIO OUT
DV OUTPUT
HDV/DV]
DISPLAY SETUP
BRIGHTNESS
MARKERS
OFF]
ASST.FUNC
6SEC.DATE
DATA CODE
DATE & TIME]
LANGUAGE
[ENGLISH]
DATE/TIME SETUP
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM)]
Recording Programs
Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
PROGRAM AE]
[ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE]
[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]
1If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press () to hide it
2Adjust () the shutter speed or aperture to the desired value
Special Scene
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Focus Adjustment
White Balance
Image Effects
Still Image Recording
Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images
Movies
Light Metering Mode
Automatic Focus Priority
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Other Functions
Using the CUSTOM Key
On-ScreenDisplays
Selecting the Data Code
[DATE & TIME]
Reading the Histogram Display
Flash
Self Timer
Mini Video Light
Audio Recording Level
Using an External Microphone
Digital Effects
Push the joystick () toward
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images
Protecting Still Images
Initializing the Memory Card
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams
High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)
Standard Definition TV Sets
Playback on a TV Screen
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder
Analog Line-InRecording
Digital Video Dubbing
Analog/Digital Conversion
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Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams
Transferring Video Recordings
Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer
Transfer Orders
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Still Images – Direct Print
Selecting the Print Settings
3In the print settings menu, select
(, ) the setting you want to change and press ()
4Select () the desired setting option and press ()
5Select (, ) [PRINT] and press ( )
[ PAPER SIZE]
Trimming Settings
Print Orders
1Select () the still image you want to mark with a print order
3Set () the number of copies desired and press ( )
Repeat steps
Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders
1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the USB connection –
Troubleshooting
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Memory Card Operation
Printing
Editing
Others
List of Messages
Direct Print Related Messages
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Handling Precautions
Camcorder
Battery Pack
Cassette
Memory Card
Lithium Button Battery
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning the Video Heads
Cleaning the Camcorder
Storage
Condensation
Using the Camcorder Abroad
System Diagram
Optional Accessories
WD-H43 Wide-converter
FS-43UII Filter Set
VFL-1Video Flash Light
VL-3Video Light
DM-50Directional Stereo Microphone
Shoulder Strap
WS-20Wrist Strap
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
Product Codes
Specifications
VIXIA HV40
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
BP-2L13Battery Pack
Index
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