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...limits are attached. Use of shielded cable is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ...the equipment off and on the rights of an accident. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe ...
...limits are attached. Use of shielded cable is no guarantee that interference will not occur in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the ...the equipment off and on the rights of an accident. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may infringe ...
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... adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Do not place on the marking label. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV40 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two...
... adhered to. 16 Follow Instructions - Do not place on the marking label. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV40 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two...
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...an Option from the FUNC. 8 Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 7 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Tape 22 ...Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 The Wireless Controller 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 25 First Time...
...an Option from the FUNC. 8 Table of contents Introduction Enjoying High-Definition Video 7 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories 13 Components Guide 14 Screen Displays 17 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack 20 Inserting and Removing a Tape 22 ...Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 22 Preparing the Camcorder 23 The Wireless Controller 23 Adjusting the LCD Screen 24 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 25 First Time...
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... trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 10 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 96 Maintenance/Others 99 Cleaning the Video Heads 99 Using the Camcorder Abroad 100 General Information System Diagram 101 Optional Accessories 102 Product Codes 105 Specifications 106 Index ...109 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of...
... trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 10 Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions 96 Maintenance/Others 99 Cleaning the Video Heads 99 Using the Camcorder Abroad 100 General Information System Diagram 101 Optional Accessories 102 Product Codes 105 Specifications 106 Index ...109 Trademark Acknowledgements • miniSD™ is a trademark of...
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...to which the camcorder should be operated Brackets [ ] and capital letters are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for about 3 months, the built-in the manual are indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. Setting the ...] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). 11 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder for example [ON], [OFF]). The photos included in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be indicated with...
...to which the camcorder should be operated Brackets [ ] and capital letters are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for about 3 months, the built-in the manual are indicated within a "button" frame (for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. Setting the ...] and press ( ). 4 Select ( ) [DATE/TIME] and press ( ). 11 Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder for example [ON], [OFF]). The photos included in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be indicated with...
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Press the joystick itself ( ) to make selections and changes in the camcorder's menus. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that a... PLAY (Memory card) Viewing still images from the memory card 35 Push the joystick up, down, left or right (, ) to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide to display the next `page´ of the guide. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to ...
Press the joystick itself ( ) to make selections and changes in the camcorder's menus. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is not available. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that a... PLAY (Memory card) Viewing still images from the memory card 35 Push the joystick up, down, left or right (, ) to the operation mode and the camcorder's settings. Press ( ) to display/hide the joystick guide to display the next `page´ of the guide. Push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to ...
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...Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for USA Customers ...only. Date of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on Canon new products and promotions. The serial number of this information in case of theft. Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack...
...Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for USA Customers ...only. Date of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on Canon new products and promotions. The serial number of this information in case of theft. Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack...
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14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 53) CUSTOM key ( 61) FOCUS button ( 53) Speaker DISP. (display) button ( 61)/ LCD ...
14 Getting to Know the Camcorder Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view FOCUS lever ( 53) CUSTOM key ( 61) FOCUS button ( 53) Speaker DISP. (display) button ( 61)/ LCD ...
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Remove the battery pack to Know the Camcorder 15 LCD screen ( 24) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) Viewfinder ( 23) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 28) switch ( 12) Power indicator Joystick ( 12) FUNC. Introduction DC ...
Remove the battery pack to Know the Camcorder 15 LCD screen ( 24) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) Viewfinder ( 23) Terminal cover START/STOP button ( 28) switch ( 12) Power indicator Joystick ( 12) FUNC. Introduction DC ...
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TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D87 START/STOP button ( 28) CARD -/+ buttons ( 35) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 34) REW button ( 31) -/ button ( 31) PAUSE button ( 31) SLOW button ( 31) ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 33) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 61) PHOTO button ( 29) Zoom buttons ( 30) PLAY button ( 31) FF button ( 31) STOP button ( 31) +/ button ( 31) button ( 31) TV SCREEN button ( 45) 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Wireless Controller WL-D87 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET MEMORY DISP.
TV SCREEN WIRELESS CONTROLLER WL-D87 START/STOP button ( 28) CARD -/+ buttons ( 35) DATE SEARCH / buttons ( 34) REW button ( 31) -/ button ( 31) PAUSE button ( 31) SLOW button ( 31) ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 33) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 61) PHOTO button ( 29) Zoom buttons ( 30) PLAY button ( 31) FF button ( 31) STOP button ( 31) +/ button ( 31) button ( 31) TV SCREEN button ( 45) 16 Getting to Know the Camcorder Wireless Controller WL-D87 START/ STOP PHOTO ZOOM CARD DATE SEARCH REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE SLOW ZERO SET MEMORY DISP.
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... Recording program ( 48) White balance ( 54) Image effect ( 55) Digital effects ( 67) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 57) Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Magnification ( 46, 53) Self timer ( 64) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 39)/Manual focus ( 53) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40) DV recording ... mode ( 58) Drive mode ( 60) Still image quality/size ( 56) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 59) Camcorder shake warning ( 39) Advanced accessory shoe ( 101) Flash ( 63) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 29) Introduction
... Recording program ( 48) White balance ( 54) Image effect ( 55) Digital effects ( 67) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 57) Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Magnification ( 46, 53) Self timer ( 64) Recording reminder Instant AF ( 39)/Manual focus ( 53) Recording standard (HDV or DV) ( 40) DV recording ... mode ( 58) Drive mode ( 60) Still image quality/size ( 56) Number of still images available on the memory card AF frame ( 59) Camcorder shake warning ( 39) Advanced accessory shoe ( 101) Flash ( 63) Autofocus (AF) and exposure (AE) locked ( 29) Introduction
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...after a recording has been made, or may not be correct. Card Access Display " " is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is helpful to " END". • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on...will be indicated accurately. This is writing on the memory card. In any case, you start recording. 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to record on the tape the number of minutes that are used, the actual battery charge may turn off without displaying...
...after a recording has been made, or may not be correct. Card Access Display " " is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is helpful to " END". • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on...will be indicated accurately. This is writing on the memory card. In any case, you start recording. 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder Recording reminder The camcorder counts from 1 to record on the tape the number of minutes that are used, the actual battery charge may turn off without displaying...
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Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 62) Recording made in [ HDV(24F)] mode ( 40) Search function display END ...
Playing Movies Viewing Still Images Getting to Know the Camcorder 19 Tape operation Time code (hours : minutes : seconds : frames) Remaining tape Data code ( 62) Recording made in [ HDV(24F)] mode ( 40) Search function display END ...
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...pack before attaching the battery pack BATTERY RELEASE switch ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the compact power adapter during use. CHARGE indicator 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact ...with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 20 Getting Started Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if ...
...pack before attaching the battery pack BATTERY RELEASE switch ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the compact power adapter during use. CHARGE indicator 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact ...with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 20 Getting Started Preparations Getting Started Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack. • When the compact power adapter is connected, even if ...
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...your fingers caught in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the logo. IMPORTANT Do not...memory card is set to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is not correctly inserted. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to (CHG). 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover. 22 Getting ...
...your fingers caught in HDV standard we recommend using tapes specifically designed for the cassette compartment to close the cassette compartment cover. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight with the logo. IMPORTANT Do not...memory card is set to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is not correctly inserted. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to (CHG). 1 Slide OPEN/EJECT fully in the direction of the arrow and open the cassette compartment cover. 22 Getting ...
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... the LCD panel closed to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for all miniSD cards. Otherwise, replace the battery. Getting Started 23 IMPORTANT Make sure to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever... as necessary. 3 Fasten the grip belt. Using the Wireless Controller Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. Point the controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can cause a malfunction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with...
... the LCD panel closed to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for all miniSD cards. Otherwise, replace the battery. Getting Started 23 IMPORTANT Make sure to use the viewfinder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever... as necessary. 3 Fasten the grip belt. Using the Wireless Controller Preparations 1 Turn on the camcorder. Point the controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can cause a malfunction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with...
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... option and press ( ) to close the menu. • You can press FUNC. Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in light blue. to Menu Options Lists ( 37).
... option and press ( ) to close the menu. • You can press FUNC. Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can be highlighted in light blue. to Menu Options Lists ( 37).
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... on the screen. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the date and time displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting. Select the time zone referring to the area. 6 Press FUNC.
... on the screen. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the mark next to the date and time displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting. Select the time zone referring to the area. 6 Press FUNC.
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... of the date and time and move ( ) to the next field. 6 Press ( ) to start the clock. 7 Press FUNC. IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 98) and set the time zone, date and time again. First Time Settings 27 Preparations You can...
... of the date and time and move ( ) to the next field. 6 Press ( ) to start the clock. 7 Press FUNC. IMPORTANT If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery ( 98) and set the time zone, date and time again. First Time Settings 27 Preparations You can...
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...pause ( ) mode for the end of the last recording ( 34). WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. If the currently selected recording standard is different from that of the ...( 40). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in the illustration above. • The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording, the picture may NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a ...
...pause ( ) mode for the end of the last recording ( 34). WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Remove the tape. 4 Disconnect the power source and remove the battery pack. If the currently selected recording standard is different from that of the ...( 40). 3 Press START/STOP to record pause mode. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the stop mode ( ) if left in the illustration above. • The camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording, the picture may NOTES Previous recordings overwritten by a ...