Canon Vixia HV30 User manual

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Instruction Manual English
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
~ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
~ PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
~ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
~ INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe
on the rights of
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV30 Asystems
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and use
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in aparticular installation If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer
or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
Use
of shielded cable is required to comply with class Blimits in Subpart Bof Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified
in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation
of the equipment
Canon USA Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042,
U.SA
Tel No. [phone]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
Important Warning
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure, that may be
of sufficient magnitude
to constitute arisk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the
literature accompanying the product.

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10 Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of power source indicated on
the marking label. Ifyou are not sure
of the
type
of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources
such as battery power, refer to instructions
in this manual.
11 Polarization -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This
is asafety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If
the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the
polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. Pay particular
attention to plugs and the point from which
the cords exit the product.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an
outside antenna is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is grounded
so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810
of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI /NFPA
No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper
grounding ofthe mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location
of antenna
discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See figure
1.
Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
Heed Warnings -All warnings on the
product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as recommended
in this manual.
Accessories -Do not use accessories not
recommended
in this manual as they may
be hazardous.
Avoid magnetic or electric fields -Do not
use the camera close to TV transmitters,
portable communication devices or other
sources
of electric or magnetic radiation.
They may cause picture interference, or
permanently" damage the camera.
Water and Moisture -Hazard
of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water or
in rainy/moist situations.
Placing
or Moving -Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to achild or adult, and
serious damage to the
product.
Aproduct and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
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5
7
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6
9
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In these safety instructions the word "product"
refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV30
Aand all its accessories.
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14 Lightning -For added protection of this
product during alightning storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, disconnect
it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will
prevent damage
to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
15 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result
in a
risk
of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects
of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts
that could result
in afire or electric shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto
the product.
17 Servicing -Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you
to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Fig. 1
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
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NEC -NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
18 Damage Requiring Service -Disconnect
this product from the wall outlet and all
power sources including battery, and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally
even ifyou follow the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operation
instructions. Improper adjustment
of
other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits adistinct
change
in performance. This indicates a
need for service.
19 Replacement Parts -When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts that
are specified by Canon or that have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
20 Safety Check -Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product
is in safe
operating order.
When replacement
of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest
Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with apower supply between 100 and 240 VAC. For areas where
120 VAC power
is not used, you will need aspecial plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
IThis Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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II. Enjoying High-Definition Video
II Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or
cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video
recordings
of aquality second only to actually being there. •
What is High-Definition Video?
High-definition video (HDV) allows you to record
video
of unparalleled high quality on regular
miniDV tapes.
HDV is composed of 1,080
horizontal lines
-that is more than twice the
number
of horizontal lines and approximately 4
times the number
of pixels in standard-definition
TV
broadcasts- resulting in eye-catching colors
and richly detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines
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•On ahigh-definition TV (HDTV) (Q] 68)
HDV recordings will be played back
in their original high quality.
•On standard definition TVs
(Q] 69)
HDV recordings will be down-converted to match the resolution
of the TV set.
What is the Cinema Mode?
Give your recordings acinematic look by using the [0 CINE MODE]
recording program
(Q] 45). Combine this recording mode with the high-
definition, 24 fps progressive frame rate
[HHDVH24 HDV(PF24)] (Q] 38) to get
the enhanced effect
of the 24p Cinema Mode.

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Table of contents
Introduction
Enjoying High-Definition Video 5
About this Manual 9
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories 11
Components Guide 12
Screen Displays 15
Preparations
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack 18
Inserting and Removing aTape 20
Inserting and Removing aMemory Card 20
Preparing the Camcorder. 21
The Wireless Controller 21
Adjusting the LCD Screen 22
Using the Menus
Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu 23
Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 23
First Time Settings
Changing the Language 24
Changing the Time Zone 24
Setting the Date and Time 25
Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies 26
Recording Still Images 27
Zooming 28
Playback
Playing Back Movies 29
Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones 30
Locating the End of the Last Scene 32
Locating Scenes by Recording Date 32
Viewing Still Images 33
Magnifying the Playback Image 34
Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Menu Options 35
Setup Menus 37
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 37
Recording/Video Input Setup
(HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) 38
Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) 40
Playback/Video Output Setup
(Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.) 40
Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 43

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System Setup (Beep, etc.) .44
Date/Time Setup 44
Using the Recording Programs
Recording Programs 45
Giving aCinematic Look to your Recordings .46
PFlexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed .46
Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions .48
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction .49
Manual Focus Adjustment .49
Focus Assist Functions 50
White Balance
51
Image Effects 52
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images 53
Capturing aStill Image while Recording Movies 54
Light Metering Mode 55
Automatic Focus Priority 55
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 56
Other Functions
On-Screen Displays 57
Flash 59
Mini Video Light 60
Self Timer 60
Audio Recording Level
61
Digital Effects 63
Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images 65
Protecting Still Images 65
Initializing the Memory Card 66
External Connections
Connecting to aTV or VCR
Connection Diagrams 67
Playback on aTV Screen .70
Recording to aVCR or Digital Video Recorder
71
Analog Line-In Recording 72
Digital Video Dubbing 73
Analog/Digital Conversion 74
Connecting to aComputer
PC Connection Diagrams 76
Transferring Video Recordings 77
Transferring Still Images -Direct Transfer 78
Transfer Orders 79
Connecting to aPrinter
Printing Still Images -Direct Print 80
Selecting the Print Settings
81
Trimming Settings 83
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Print Orders 83
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting 85
List of Messages 89
Do's and Don'ts
Handling Precautions 92
Maintenance/Others :95
Cleaning the Video Heads 95
Using the
Camcorder Abroad 96
General Information
System Diagram 97
Optional Accessories
98
Product Codes 101
Specifications 102
Index 104
Trademark Acknowledgements
• miniSDTM is atrademark of SO Card Association.
•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
•Macintosh and Mac
as are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and
other countries.
•
Minil).,"T is atrademark.
•HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company ofJapan,
Ltd. (JVC).
•HDMI, the HOM Ilogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
•ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER
THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION
FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT ALICENSE UNDER
APPLICABLE PATENTS
IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG
LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.

•
Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV30. Please read this manual carefully
before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder
fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (OJ 85).
Conventions Used in the Manual
.0 IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
• CD NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
•• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not
available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be
set, etc.).
•[lJ :Reference page number.
•"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
•The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with astill camera.
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Setting the Date and Time
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Buttons and switches to be operated
If you do not uSP. the camcorder tor abuul 3
months, the buill-in rechargeable lithium b .. lTery
may dfSC.na'ge cOfllJ)lelet'l' and the (late and
time sellulg may be lost In such case. 'echa,ge
the buih-m lithIum oattery
(1:Il 93) and sct lIle
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About the Joystick and the Joystick 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.
Push the joystick up, down, left or right
(AT, .... ~ )to select an item or change
settings. Press the joystick itself (8 )to save the
settings or confirm
an action. On menu
screens, this
is indicated by the SET icon
mg.
The functions assigned to the joystick change according to the operation mode and the
camcorder's settings. Press
(§ )to display/hide the joystick guide to remind you of the
joystick's functions.
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NEXT ¥
When the guide contains multiple 'pages', [NEXT] and the page number
,.------ icon (¥ )will appear at the bottom position. Push the joystick (T)
toward [NEXT] to display the next 'page' ofthe guide.
About the Operating Modes
The camcorder's operating mode is determined by the positions of the ~ switch and the
lo-ol/c:g switch.
In the manual, ~ indicates that afunction is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that the function is not available. When no operating mode
icons are given, the function is available
in all operating modes,
Operating Mode
~Switch
10-01 / c:g Switch Icon Display
Operation
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Supplied Accessories •
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CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack WL-D87 Wireless
Adapter Controller
(inc!. power cord)
Lithium Button Battery
CR2025 for Wireless
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Cable Cable USB Cable SOLUTION DISK
Software CD-ROM*
Red· Green· Blue plugs Yellow· Red· White plugs
*Includes the electronic version of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on PDF file.
Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.
Register your product online at www.registercanon.com
./ Protect your product
We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on
file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss
or theft.
./ Receive information on new products and promotions
Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and
promotions.
The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the
camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a
permanent record
of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV30 A
Purchased From: Serial No.:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:

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Components Guide
Left side view
CD FOCUS lever (CD 49)
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@BLC (backlight correction) button (OJ 49)
Q) FOCUS button (OJ 49,50)
@) Speaker
®DISP. (display) button (CD 57)/
LCD backlight button (long press) (OJ 22)
®LIGHT button (CD 60)/
ddJ ltV (print/share) button (CD 78,81)
(J) USB terminal (CD 76)
®CARD access indicator (CD 27)/
CHARGE indicator
(CD 18)
®Memory card slot (CD 20)
Right side view
Front view
MIC
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® ICJC)I / c:g (tape/card) switch (CD 10)
@Mode switch (CD 45)
@Terminal cover
@MIC (microphone) terminal (CD 62)
C8> AV terminal (CD 67)/
o(headphones) terminal (CD 30)
@COMPONENT OUT terminal (OJ 67)
®Grip belt (OJ 21)
©Instant AF sensor (OJ 37)
@Flash (CD 59)
@Mini video light (OJ 60)
@Remote sensor (CD 21)
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a"button" frame (for
example
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@Lock button
~ PHOTO button (Q] 27)
@BATTERY RELEASE switch (CD 18)
@Advanced accessory shoe (CD 59, 62)
@Tripod socket (CD 27)
®Terminal cover
@Cassette compartment cover (Q] 20)
(3) .... (rewind) button (CD 29)/
Zoom out W(wide-angle) button
(CD 28)
@Stereo microphone
@OPEN/EJECT ~ switch (CD 20)
@HDMI OUT terminal (CD 67,70)
@Zoom lever (Q] 28)
@Cassette compartment (CD 20)
(jJ) Serial number/Battery attachment unit
(CD 18)
@RESET button (CD 85)
®Viewfinder (CD 21)
@ ~ /11 (play/pause) button (CD 29)/
START/STOP button
(CD 26)
@ • (stop) button (CD 29)/
FOCUS ASSIST button
(CD 50)
@ ~ (fast forward) button (CD 29)/
Zoom
in T(telephoto) button (CD 28)
@FUNC. button (CD 23,35)
®Joystick (Q] 10)
®START/STOP button (Q] 26)
@HDV/DV terminal (CD 67, 76)
@DC IN terminal (Q] 18)
® IfIlll\ij::l3 switch (CD 10)
(j) Power indicator (CD 10)
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@Dioptric adjustment lever (CD 21)
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®Strap mount
Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for
example I FUNC. p.

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Wireless Controller WL·D87
CD START/STOP button (OJ 26)
@CARD -/+ buttons (OJ 33)
®DATE SEARCH ~/~ buttons (OJ 32)
@) REW ~ button (OJ 29)
®-/ ..... II button (OJ 29)
®PAUSE II button (OJ 29)
(J) SLOW I~ button (OJ 29)
®ZERO SET MEMORY button (OJ 31)
® DISP. (on-screen display) button (OJ 57)
@PHOTO button (OJ 27)
@Zoom buttons (OJ 28)
@PLAY ~ button (OJ 29)
@ FF ~ button (OJ 29)
(j3) STOP. button (OJ 29)
®+/11 ~ button (CD 29)
@ X2 button (OJ 29)
@TV SCREEN button (OJ 43)

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Screen Displays
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CD Recording program (OJ 45)
(g) White balance (OJ 51)
®Image effect (OJ 52)
G) Digital effects (OJ 63)
®Still image quality/size
(simultaneous recording) (OJ 54)
®Microphone attenuator (OJ 61)
OJ Self timer (OJ 60)
®Recording reminder
®Instant AF (OJ 37)/Manual focus (OJ 49)
®Recording standard (HDV or DV) (OJ 38)
(jJ) DV recording mode (OJ 39)
@Tape operation
@Time code (hours: minutes: seconds)
Q3J Remaining tape
®Remaining battery charge
@Image stabilizer (OJ 38)
@Level marker (OJ 43)
@Backlight correction (OJ 49)
@Headphones output (OJ 30)
@J Audio level indicator (microphone) (OJ 61)
@Wind screen off (OJ 39)
@Focus assist functions (OJ 50)
@J DV audio mode (OJ 39)
~ Condensation warning (OJ 95)
@Mini video light (OJ 60)
@Remote sensor off (OJ 44)
@Zoom (OJ 28), Exposure 0-1-0 (OJ 49)
@Light metering mode (OJ 55)
@Drive mode (OJ 56)
@J Still image quality/size (OJ 53)
®Number of still images available on the
memory card
@AF frame (OJ 55)
@ Camcorder shake warning (CD 37)
@J Advanced accessory shoe .,$" (OJ 97)
®Flash (OJ 59)
@Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked
(OJ 27)
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II Getting Started ••••.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the compact
power adapter. Charge the battery pack
before use.
Remove the battery
terminal cover
before attaching the
battery pack
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RELEASE switch
1Turn off the camcorder.
2Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide it up
until it clicks in place.
3Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
4Plug the power cord into apower
outlet.
5Connectthe compact power adapter
to the camcorder's
DC IN terminal.
•The CHARGE indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.
• You can also use the compact power
adapter without attaching abattery
pack.
•When the compact power adapter is
connected, even if abattery is
attached its power will not be
consumed.
ONCE THE BAnERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED
1Disconnect the compact power
adapter from the camcorder.
2Unplug the power cord from the
power outlet and the compact
power adapter.
To REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
Slide [BATIERY RELEASE) in the
direction of the arrow and hold
it
pressed down. Slide the battery pack
down and then pull it out.
• You may hear some noise from the compact
power adapter during use. This is not a
malfunction.
•We recommend charging the battery pack
in
temperatures between 10°C and 30 °C (50 OF
and 86 OF). Outside the temperature range of
o°C to 40°C (32 OF to 104 OF), the charging will
not start.
•Do not connect to the camcorder's DC
IN
terminal or to the compact power adapter any
electrical equipment that is not expressly
recommended for use with this camcorder.
•
To prevent equipment breakdowns and
excessive heating, do not connect the supplied
compact power adapter to voltage converters for

Charging, Recording and Playback Times
The times given in the table below are approximate and vary depending on the actual
charging, recording or playback conditions.
overseas travels or special power sources such as
those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
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•The CHARGE indicator also serves as a
rough estimate
of the battery charge status.
Continuously on: Battery fully charged.
Flashes approx. twice per second: Battery over
50% charged.
Flashes approx. once per second: Battery less
than 50% charged.
•The charging time will vary depending on the
surrounding temperature and the battery pack's
initial charge condition.
In cold places, the
effective usage time
of the battery will
decrease.
•We recommend that you prepare battery
packs 2to 3times longer than you think you
might need.
• U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium
ion/polymer battery that powers this
product is recyclable. Please call
1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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Charging Time 130 min. 200 min. 225 min. 370 min.
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Maximum Recording Time
Viewfinder 70 min. 120 min. 150 min. 240 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 65 min.
115min. 140 min. 230 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 65 min. 110min. 135 min. 220 min.
Typical Recording Time*
Viewfinder 40 min. 75 min. 85 min. 145 min.
LCD [NORMAL]
35 min. 70 min. 80 min. 140 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 35 min. 65 min. 80 min. 135 min.
Playback Time 85 min. 145 min. 175 min. 290 min.
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Maximum Recording Time
Viewfinder 80 min. 140 min. 165 min. 290 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 75 min. 135 min. 155 min. 280 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 75 min. 125 min. 150 min. 265 min.
Typical Recording Time*
Viewfinder 45 min. 80 min. 95 min. 160 min.
LCD [NORMAL] 45 min. 75 min. 90 min. 155 min.
LCD [BRIGHT] 40 min. 75 min. 85 min. 150 min.
Playback Time 95 min. 165 min. 195 min. 340 min.
*Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.

IGetting Started ••••• --------. ------------------
Inserting and Removing a Tape
Use only videocassettes marked with the
MiniDt
Tlogo. To
record in HDV standard we
recommend using tapes specifically
designed for high definition.
1Slide [OPEE!Ej~CT-~. fully in the
direction of the arrow and open the
cassette compartment cover.
The cassette compartment opens
automatically.
2Insert the cassette.
•Insert the cassette with the window
facing the grip belt.
•
To remove the cassette pull it straight
out.
3Press the [PUSH] mark on the
cassette compartment until it clicks.
4Wait for the cassette compartment
to retract automatically and close
the cassette compartment cover.
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• Do not interfere with the cassette
compartment while
it is opening or closing
automatically, or attempt
to close the cover
before the cassette compartment has fully
retracted.
•
Be careful not to get your fingers caught in
the cassette compartment cover.
If the camcorder is connected to apower
source, cassettes
can be inserted/removed
even if the tmml switch
is set to •.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Use only commercially available miniSD
cards.
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1Turn off the camcorder.
2Open the LCD panel.
3Open the memory card slot cover.
4Insertthe memory card straight with
the "miniSD" label facing up, all the
way into the memory card slot until
it clicks.
5Close the cover.
Do not force the cover closed if the
memory card is not correctly inserted.
To REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD
First push the memory card once to
release it, and then pull the card out.