Canon LEGRIA HV40 User Manual

Name: Canon LEGRIA HV40
Brand: Canon
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Instruction Manual

English

Introduction

Preparations

Basic

Functions

Advanced

Functions

Editing

Functions

External

Connections

Additional

Information

Mini

Digital

Video

Cassette

PUB.DIE-0329-000

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• Digital Video Software

English

Digital Video Software

Version 32

Instruction Manual

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Default Chapter1
- Instruction Manual1
- Important Usage Instructions2
Introduction3
- Enjoying High-Definition Video3
- Table of Contents4
- About this Manual7
Getting to Know the Camcorder9
- Supplied Accessories9
- Components Guide10
- Screen Displays13
Preparations16
Getting Started16
- Charging the Battery Pack16
- Inserting and Removing a Tape18
- Inserting and Removing a Memory Card18
- Preparing the Camcorder19
- The Wireless Controller19
- Adjusting the LCD Screen20
Using the Menus21
- Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu21
- Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus21
First Time Settings22
- Changing the Language22
- Changing the Time Zone22
- Setting the Date and Time23
Basic Functions Recording24
- Recording Movies24
- Recording Still Images25
- Zooming26
Playback27
- Playing Back Movies27
- Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones28
- Returning to a Pre-Marked Position29
- Locating the End of the Last Scene30
- Locating Scenes by Recording Date30
- Viewing Still Images31
- Magnifying the Playback Image32
Advanced Functions33
Menu Options Lists33
- FUNC. Menu Options33
- Setup Menus35
Using the Recording Programs43
- Recording Programs43
- Giving a Cinematic Look to Your Recordings44
- Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed44
- Special Scene: Recording Programs to Match Special Conditions46
Adjusting the Picture: Exposure, Focus and Color47
- Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction47
- Manual Focus Adjustment48
- Magnifying the Image on the Screen48
- White Balance49
- Image Effects50
Still Image Recording Options51
- Selecting the Size and Quality of Still Images51
- Capturing a Still Image While Recording Movies52
- Light Metering Mode53
- Automatic Focus Priority54
- Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing55
Other Functions56
- Using the CUSTOM Key56
- On-Screen Displays56
- Flash58
- Mini Video Light59
- Self Timer59
- Audio Recording Level60
- Digital Effects62
Editing Functions64
Still Image Options64
- Erasing Still Images64
- Protecting Still Images64
- Initializing the Memory Card65
External Connections66
Connecting to a TV or VCR66
- Connection Diagrams66
- Playback on a TV Screen69
- Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Recorder70
- Analog Line-In Recording71
- Digital Video Dubbing72
- Analog/Digital Conversion73
Connecting to a Computer75
- PC Connection Diagrams75
- Transferring Video Recordings76
- Transferring Still Images - Direct Transfer77
- Transfer Orders78
Connecting to a Printer79
- Printing Still Images - Direct Print79
- Selecting the Print Settings80
- Trimming Settings82
- Print Orders82
Additional Information Trouble84
- Troubleshooting84
- List of Messages88
Do's and Don'ts91
- Handling Precautions91
- Maintenance/Others94
- Cleaning the Video Heads94
- Using the Camcorder Abroad95
General Information96
- System Diagram96
- Optional Accessories97
- Specifications100
- Index103

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Canon LEGRIA HV40 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	2.96 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	10x
Digital Zoom	200x
Lens	Canon HD Video Lens
LCD Screen Size	2.7 inches
Storage Media	Mini DV Tape
Sensor Type	CMOS
Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
Image Stabilization	Optical
Viewfinder	Color
Microphone	Stereo
Interface	HDMI, USB 2.0, Component, Composite, FireWire
Battery	Lithium-ion
Focal Length	6.1-61mm (35mm equivalent: 43.5-435mm)