Canon HV40 91

								Trouble?		91
	Playback							Trouble?		91



	Problem		Solution
	Problem		Solution

	During playback there is video	Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.								99
	noise.
	Pressing the playback button	Load a cassette.								22
	does not start playback.	Set the camcorder to					.			31
	does not start playback.

		Tape reached the end (“		END” appears on the screen).						31
		Rewind the tape.
	No sound from the built-in	Open the LCD panel.								–
	speaker.	Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the joystick								32
										32
		and joystick guide in					mode.


	When playing back a tape	Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.								99
	recorded in HDV standard the
	playback is jerky or the sound
	stutters on and off.
	Image will not appear on the	Set [AV DV] to [OFF].								42
	TV screen.	Set [AV/PHONES] to [			AV].					32
		Set [AV/PHONES] to [			AV].					32
		Check again that the camcorder is properly connected to the TV.								71
		When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the								44
		CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to select the correct
		specification for the	.OUT] setting.
	There is no sound from the TV.	When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the								71
		CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect also the
		audio connections[COMPusing the white and red plugs of the
		STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.
	Text displays do not appear on	If you connected the camcorder to the TV using the video								44
	the TV.	component connection, set [DV OUTPUT] to [HDV/DV].
	Tape is running, but image will	The video input on the TV is not set to the video terminal to								74
	not appear on the TV screen.	which you connected the camcorder. Select the correct video
		input.
		Video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.								99
		You attempted to play back or dub a copyright protected tape.								78
		Stop playback/dubbing.
	The camcorder is connected	Video input from the HDV/DV terminal cannot be output through								74
	using the HDMI cable, but there	the HDMI OUT terminal.
	is no picture or sound from the
	is no picture or sound from the	This may happen when playing back a tape that contains mixed								–
	HDTV.									–
	HDTV.	recordings in different standards (HDV/DV). Disconnect the
		recordings in different standards (HDV/DV). Disconnect the
		HDMI cable and then restore the connection or turn the
		camcorder off and then on again.

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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