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...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH ...: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate...
...TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of the FCC Rules. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH ...: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate...
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... other power sources such as recommended in this product from the type of electric or magnetic radiation. Do not use accessories not recommended in this product near water or in the operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Do not use ...or plug is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - 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. ...
... other power sources such as recommended in this product from the type of electric or magnetic radiation. Do not use accessories not recommended in this product near water or in the operating instructions should be read before cleaning. Do not use ...or plug is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - 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. ...
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...Look to your Recordings 49 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed 49 Special Scene: Recording Programs 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...
...Look to your Recordings 49 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed 49 Special Scene: Recording Programs 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...
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...., 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 SD Card Association. • Microsoft...
...., 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 SD Card Association. • Microsoft...
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...camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your request, we will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon... theft. 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) WL-D87 ... White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Date of the Digital Video Software instruction ...
...camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your request, we will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon... theft. 9 Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your purchase to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) WL-D87 ... White plugs * Includes the electronic version of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Date of the Digital Video Software instruction ...
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... switch ( 22) Stereo microphone Cassette compartment ( 22) Cassette compartment cover ( 22) Zoom lever ( 30) PHOTO button ( 29) Lock button Advanced accessory shoe ( 63, 66) Tripod socket ( 29) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 20) Strap mount Names of the battery attachment unit. 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 ...
... switch ( 22) Stereo microphone Cassette compartment ( 22) Cassette compartment cover ( 22) Zoom lever ( 30) PHOTO button ( 29) Lock button Advanced accessory shoe ( 63, 66) Tripod socket ( 29) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 20) Strap mount Names of the battery attachment unit. 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 ...
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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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...guide does not appear on each individual. The flash mode cannot be used as described above . • Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward . The camcorder may light up briefly in dark places. NOTES The practical range of the subject. (red-eye reduction, auto) The assist lamp lights up . - ... the flash, refer to record the still image. Options (auto) Default value The flash fires automatically according to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the recording conditions. For the red-eye reduction function to be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp ...
...guide does not appear on each individual. The flash mode cannot be used as described above . • Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) toward . The camcorder may light up briefly in dark places. NOTES The practical range of the subject. (red-eye reduction, auto) The assist lamp lights up . - ... the flash, refer to record the still image. Options (auto) Default value The flash fires automatically according to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the recording conditions. For the red-eye reduction function to be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp ...
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...LIGHT . ON appears. : Press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Press LIGHT . • appears on the screen. • Press LIGHT again to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen. * 2 seconds when... using the video light, refer to the advanced accessory shoe if you attach the optional VL-3 Video Light. SELF TIMER FUNC. The camcorder will be an inconvenience. The countdown ...
...LIGHT . ON appears. : Press START/STOP . The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. MENU CAMERA SETUP Press LIGHT . • appears on the screen. • Press LIGHT again to the advanced accessory shoe, will appear on the screen. * 2 seconds when... using the video light, refer to the advanced accessory shoe if you attach the optional VL-3 Video Light. SELF TIMER FUNC. The camcorder will be an inconvenience. The countdown ...
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... LEVEL OTHER MICROPHONES You can connect almost any commercially available microphone compatible with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. For details, refer to the MIC terminal. You can also use ... mm plug but the audio recording level may appear on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with their own power supply. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe on the screen. 66 Other Functions FUNC. ( 25) ...
... LEVEL OTHER MICROPHONES You can connect almost any commercially available microphone compatible with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. For details, refer to the MIC terminal. You can also use ... mm plug but the audio recording level may appear on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with their own power supply. When a video accessory is attached to the advanced accessory shoe on the screen. 66 Other Functions FUNC. ( 25) ...
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... the TL-H43 is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with flash or assist lamp. 102 General Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your Canon camcorder by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Battery Pack NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H Charging Time* 90...
... the TL-H43 is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with flash or assist lamp. 102 General Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your Canon camcorder by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Battery Pack NB-2LH BP-2L13 BP-2L14 BP-2L24H Charging Time* 90...
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...movies even at night or in dark places. FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe. General Information 103 Additional Information VFL-1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record video when the DM-... may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. VL-3 Video Light This video light enables you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. It attaches to record brightly in color even in dark places. WD-H43 Wide-converter This lens decreases ...
...movies even at night or in dark places. FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe. General Information 103 Additional Information VFL-1 Video Flash Light This video flash light allows you to record video when the DM-... may appear in the picture when you record with flash or assist lamp. VL-3 Video Light This video light enables you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. It attaches to record brightly in color even in dark places. WD-H43 Wide-converter This lens decreases ...
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Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of space for accessories. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of the strap. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 104 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for active shooting. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for more security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of space for accessories. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of the strap. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 104 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for active shooting. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for more security and portability.
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...-2L13 Battery Pack WL-D87 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 8468A002AA 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000) D83-0752-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL-H43 Tele-converter 2071B001AA...
...-2L13 Battery Pack WL-D87 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 8468A002AA 2069B002AA (D85-1712-000) D83-0752-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201) Optional Accessories NB-2LH Battery Pack 9612A001AA BP-2L14 Battery Pack 9582A002AA BP-2L24H Battery Pack 2383B002AA CB-2LW Battery Charger 0763B001AA TL-H43 Tele-converter 2071B001AA...
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...If you disapprove, we will be return-shipped to you. B) If the Equipment is defective as Canon may issue with such sales. D) If the Equipment is most important in order to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which vary from whom you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and... you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). These uses are covered only by Canon USA, including any implied warranty ...
...If you disapprove, we will be return-shipped to you. B) If the Equipment is defective as Canon may issue with such sales. D) If the Equipment is most important in order to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which vary from whom you must pre-pay the shipping charges, and... you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). These uses are covered only by Canon USA, including any implied warranty ...
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...normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from : i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product ... account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that may arise, whether on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or...
...normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada's option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from : i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product ... account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that may arise, whether on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or...