Canon HV40 Top view, Back view, Bottom view

Getting to Know the Camcorder 15


Back view	LCD screen (			24)
Back view	Dioptric adjustment lever (					23)
	Dioptric adjustment lever (					23)
	Viewfinder (		23)
	Terminal cover
	START/STOP button (				28)
		switch (		12)
	Power indicator
	Joystick (		12)
	FUNC. button (			25, 37)
	RESET button (			89)
	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 (			20)
Top view	HDV/DV terminal (				71, 80)
Top view		(rewind) button (			31)/
		(rewind) button (			31)/
	START/STOP button (				28)		30)
	Zoom out W		(wide-angle) button (				30)
		(fast forward) button (				31)/
	Zoom in (telephoto) button (						30)
	/	(play/pause) button (				31)/
	(stop) button ( 31)/
	MAGNIFY button (				53)
	HDMI OUT terminal (				71, 74)
	OPEN/EJECT			switch (		22)
	Stereo microphone
	Cassette compartment ( 22)
	Cassette compartment cover (					22)
	Zoom lever (			30)
	PHOTO button (			29)
	Lock button
Bottom view	Advanced accessory shoe (					63, 66)
Bottom view	Tripod socket (			29)
	BATTERY RELEASE switch (					20)
	Strap mount
	Names of buttons and switches other than the
	joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for
	example	FUNC. ).

Introduction

Contents

NTSC Important Usage Instructions Introduction Page Fig Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Memory Card Operation Printing Editing Others List of Messages Direct Print Related Messages Page 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 Page Page USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY