User manual CANON HV30

[. . . ] PUB. DIE-299 Instruction Manual English HD Camcorder Introduction Preparations Basic Functions Advanced Functions Mini Digital Video Cassette Editing Functions Please read also the following instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). · Digital Video Software External Connections Digital Video Software Instruction Manual Version 23 E Additional Information PAL 2 Important Usage Instructions Introduction WARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. [. . . ] Histogram display: For still images you can display the complete camera data registered at the time of recording. For details on how to read the histogram display, refer to the following section. 56 Other Functions Selecting the Data Code You can select the data code to be displayed when playing back movies. Reading the Histogram Display When viewing still images you can display the histogram and the icons of all the functions used at the time of recording. Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the still image. The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A still image whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. Pixel Count Shadows Options [ DATE], [ TIME] Default value Displays the date or time when the scene or still image was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA] Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the image. Highlights FUNC. ( 21) NOTES The histogram display will appear also after recording a still image while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). FUNC. MENU DISPLAY SETUP/ DATA CODE FUNC. Desired option Other Functions 57 Flash You can use the built-in flash for recording still images in dark places. POINTS TO CHECK ( Select a recording program other than [ FIREWORKS]. 3 Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. TO USE THE OPTIONAL VFL-1 VIDEO FLASH LIGHT You can attach the optional VFL-1 Video Flash Light to the advanced accessory shoe if you want a more powerful flash than the built-in flash. The procedure for setting the flash mode is the same as described above. For details about attaching and using the flash, refer to the instruction manual of the VFL-1. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen. The practical range with the VFL-1 Video Flash Light attached is approx. In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording conditions. For the red-eye reduction function to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual. The flash will not fire in the following cases: - When you manually adjust the exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode. We do not recommend using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up. - The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on. 8) Options (auto) Default value The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (red-eye reduction, auto) The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. (flash off) The flash does not fire. Advanced Functions 1 2 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press ( ) to display it. [. . . ] 330 min. * Charging time varies according to the charging condition. TL-H43 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1. 7. · The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached. · The minimum focusing distance with the TL-H43 is 3 m; 3 cm at maximum wide angle. · When the Tele-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. WD-H43 Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0. 7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views. [. . . ]