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... to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Operation is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ... an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH ...
... to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. Operation is required to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference ... an outlet on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH ...
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...or table. A product and cart combination should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 18 Accessories - If you are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of power supply to your home, consult your ...moist situations. 21 Placing or Moving - 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....
...or table. A product and cart combination should be cleaned only as battery power, refer to instructions in this manual. 18 Accessories - If you are provided for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of power supply to your home, consult your ...moist situations. 21 Placing or Moving - 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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...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 ...
...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 ...
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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, Windows and Windows Vista...
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, Windows and Windows Vista...
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... to Know the Camcorder 13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. 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 ...CD-ROM* and Installation Guide 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.:
... to Know the Camcorder 13 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-2L13 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. 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 ...CD-ROM* and Installation Guide 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.:
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...of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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... OPEN/EJECT 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. button ( 25, 37) RESET ...
...of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 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... OPEN/EJECT 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. button ( 25, 37) RESET ...
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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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...on the distance and on each individual. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Select a recording program other than the built-in order to enable the camcorder to record the still image. If does not appear on . For details about attaching and using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or...the subject is attached to display the joystick guide in the following cases: - The flash features the red-eye reduction function. When a video accessory is too dark the assist lamp may not be effective, the subject needs to the brightness of the built-in continuous shooting mode. Options (...
...on the distance and on each individual. POINTS TO CHECK ( 12) Select a recording program other than the built-in order to enable the camcorder to record the still image. If does not appear on . For details about attaching and using the flash when the optional Wide-converter or...the subject is attached to display the joystick guide in the following cases: - The flash features the red-eye reduction function. When a video accessory is too dark the assist lamp may not be effective, the subject needs to the brightness of the built-in continuous shooting mode. Options (...
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...the mini video light off in mini video light, set the switch on the screen. SELF TIMER FUNC. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. When a video accessory is attached; NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you want a more powerful video light the built-in mini... video light will be an inconvenience. 64 Other Functions - The built-in mini video light. The camcorder will appear on the VL-3 to the advanced accessory shoe, will record the still image after a 10-second countdown*. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. NOTES We do not...
...the mini video light off in mini video light, set the switch on the screen. SELF TIMER FUNC. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. When a video accessory is attached; NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you want a more powerful video light the built-in mini... video light will be an inconvenience. 64 Other Functions - The built-in mini video light. The camcorder will appear on the VL-3 to the advanced accessory shoe, will record the still image after a 10-second countdown*. FUNC. ( 25) FUNC. NOTES We do not...
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...camcorder's internal machinery. MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED ACCESSORY SHOE You can attach to the advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the advanced accessory...FUNC. NOTES Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone; Use commercially available condenser microphones with the advanced accessory shoe. You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the ...
...camcorder's internal machinery. MICROPHONES COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADVANCED ACCESSORY SHOE You can attach to the advanced accessory shoe on the camcorder an optional DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone or any stereo microphone with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the advanced accessory...FUNC. NOTES Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone; Use commercially available condenser microphones with the advanced accessory shoe. You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with a ∅ 3.5 mm plug but the ...
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...retailer/dealer for any damage to achieve excellent performance when used with flash or assist lamp. Use of genuine Canon accessories is designed to this warranty does not apply to the charging condition. It plugs directly into a power outlet ...a cable. Battery Packs When you record with genuine Canon accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for charging the battery packs. 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...
...retailer/dealer for any damage to achieve excellent performance when used with flash or assist lamp. Use of genuine Canon accessories is designed to this warranty does not apply to the charging condition. It plugs directly into a power outlet ...a cable. Battery Packs When you record with genuine Canon accessories. You can also obtain genuine accessories for charging the battery packs. 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...
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... 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 the recording). General Information 103 Additional Information VFL-1 Video... Flash Light This video flash light allows you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the...
... 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 the recording). General Information 103 Additional Information VFL-1 Video... Flash Light This video flash light allows you to the camcorder's advanced accessory shoe for cable-free operation. FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to the...
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When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of the strap. 104 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of space for active shooting.
When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of the strap. 104 General Information Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of space for active shooting.
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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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...parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from state to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which may issue with respect to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from the date of original purchase, labor will be given an...be distributed with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. If you . If you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which are sold to be sure you . (shipping charges apply). The sole warranty ...
...parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from state to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which may issue with respect to obtain warranty service, contact the authorized Canon retail dealer from the date of original purchase, labor will be given an...be distributed with incompatible peripheral equipment and incompatible software. If you . If you purchased the Equipment or call the CANON INFORMATION CENTER AT 1-800-OK-CANON). Non-Canon brand peripheral equipment and software which are sold to be sure you . (shipping charges apply). The sole warranty ...
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...from the date of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be presented to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or ..., 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 whom it was purchased as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this limited warranty shall not ...
...from the date of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be presented to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or ..., 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 whom it was purchased as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this limited warranty shall not ...