Canon HV40 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Introduction
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color
Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction ..............52
Manual Focus Adjustment.............................................................................53
Magnifying the Image on the Screen.............................................................53
White Balance ...............................................................................................54
Image Effects.................................................................................................55
Still Image Recording Options
Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images...............................................56
Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies ...........................................57
Light Metering Mode......................................................................................58
Automatic Focus Priority................................................................................59
Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing............................................60
Other Functions
Using the CUSTOM Key................................................................................61
On-Screen Displays.......................................................................................61
Flash..............................................................................................................63
Mini Video Light.............................................................................................64
Self Timer ......................................................................................................64
Audio Recording Level ..................................................................................65
Digital Effects.................................................................................................67
Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images.......................................................................................69
Protecting Still Images...................................................................................69
Initializing the Memory Card..........................................................................70
External Connections
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams....................................................................................71
Playback on a TV Screen..............................................................................74
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder .............................................75
Analog Line-In Recording..............................................................................76
Digital Video Dubbing....................................................................................77
Analog/Digital Conversion.............................................................................78
Connecting to a Computer
PC Connection Diagrams..............................................................................80
Transferring Video Recordings......................................................................81
Transferring Still Images – Direct Transfer....................................................82
Transfer Orders .............................................................................................83
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Still Images – Direct Print.................................................................84
Selecting the Print Settings ...........................................................................85
Trimming Settings..........................................................................................87
Print Orders...................................................................................................87
Additional Information
Trouble?
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................89
List of Messages............................................................................................93
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