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... USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. These limits are attached. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in Subpart B of Part 15 of the following ... particular installation. However, there is used as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be...
... USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. These limits are attached. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in Subpart B of Part 15 of the following ... particular installation. However, there is used as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HV40 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses and can be...
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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 rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or ...
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 rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or ...
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... Cinematic 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 Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 25 First ...
... Cinematic 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 Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 25 First ...
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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. • ...
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. • ...
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.... NOTES: Additional topics that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be operated Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to be set the time zone, date and time again... the date format ( 47). Names of the date and time and move ( ) to the next field. 6 Press ( ) to the camcorder operation. 11 Introduction About this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. Conventions Used in lithium battery ( 98) and set , etc.). : Reference page number.
.... NOTES: Additional topics that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be operated Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to be set the time zone, date and time again... the date format ( 47). Names of the date and time and move ( ) to the next field. 6 Press ( ) to the camcorder operation. 11 Introduction About this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. Conventions Used in lithium battery ( 98) and set , etc.). : Reference page number.
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... contains multiple `pages´, [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will appear at the bottom position. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is indicated by the positions of the switch and the / switch. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is ...change settings. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is available in the camcorder's menus. Press the joystick itself ( ) to control many of the guide. The functions assigned to make selections and changes in all operating...
... contains multiple `pages´, [NEXT] and the page number icon ( ) will appear at the bottom position. About the Operating Modes The camcorder's operating mode is indicated by the positions of the switch and the / switch. When no operating mode icons are given, the function is ...change settings. In the manual, indicates that a function is available in the operating mode shown and indicates that the function is available in the camcorder's menus. Press the joystick itself ( ) to control many of the guide. The functions assigned to make selections and changes in all operating...
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...The serial number of this information in case of theft. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as..., we will send you refer to aid identification in the event of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for USA Customers only. Getting to Know the...
...The serial number of this information in case of theft. Register your product online at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: VIXIA HV40 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address: Dealer Phone No.: Write down the number and other information here and retain this book as..., we will send you refer to aid identification in the event of the Digital Video Software instruction manual on Canon new products and promotions. Date of the camcorder. power cord) WL-D87 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for USA Customers only. Getting to Know the...
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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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... back surface 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 Joystick ( 12) FUNC. DC IN...
... back surface 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 Joystick ( 12) FUNC. DC IN...
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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. 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)
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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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... not appear. • Depending on the memory card. Card Access Display " " is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the type of the tape, the remaining time displayed may not be able to record on the tape the number of the...displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Remaining battery charge • When " " starts flashing in minutes. In any case, you start recording. 18 Getting...
... not appear. • Depending on the memory card. Card Access Display " " is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the type of the tape, the remaining time displayed may not be able to record on the tape the number of the...displayed may not decrease even after a recording has been made, or may turn off without displaying " ". • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are too short. Remaining battery charge • When " " starts flashing in minutes. In any case, you start recording. 18 Getting...
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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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...noise from the power outlet and 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 a battery is attached its power will not be powered with this camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in place. 5 Charging will start . CHARGE indicator 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter...
...noise from the power outlet and 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 a battery is attached its power will not be powered with this camcorder. We recommend charging the battery pack in place. 5 Charging will start . CHARGE indicator 4 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter...
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...force the cover closed if the memory card is opening or closing automatically, or attempt 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 cassette compartment while it ...clicks. 4 Wait for high definition. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to release it straight out. The cassette ...
...force the cover closed if the memory card is opening or closing automatically, or attempt 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 cassette compartment while it ...clicks. 4 Wait for high definition. NOTES If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be inserted/removed even if the switch is set to release it straight out. The cassette ...
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...situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Keep the LCD panel closed to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for all miniSD cards. Adjust the grip belt so that are not interchangeable. 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. If the wireless controller does not work properly when the remote sensor is not set to [OFF ] ( 46). Otherwise, replace the battery....
...situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Keep the LCD panel closed to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder for all miniSD cards. Adjust the grip belt so that are not interchangeable. 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. If the wireless controller does not work properly when the remote sensor is not set to [OFF ] ( 46). Otherwise, replace the battery....
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... setting. 6 Press FUNC. . button ( FUNC. ). You can be highlighted in light blue. Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can also hold FUNC. icon, Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Selecting an Option from the menus that will appear grayed out. 4 Press...
... setting. 6 Press FUNC. . button ( FUNC. ). You can be highlighted in light blue. Using the Menus 25 Using the Menus Using the Menus Many of the camcorder's functions can also hold FUNC. icon, Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Selecting an Option from the menus that will appear grayed out. 4 Press...
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... selected. The default setting is New York. 5 Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ). NOTES If you travel to the date and time displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting. The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to change , regardless of buttons on the screen. 26...
... selected. The default setting is New York. 5 Select ( ) your time zone and press ( ). NOTES If you travel to the date and time displayed on the camcorder and will not change the setting. The displays and that appear in some menu screens refer to change , regardless of buttons on the screen. 26...
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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. Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME ...
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. Setting the Date and Time DATE/TIME ...
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... video heads ( 99). ( 12) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, you start recording, search for 4 minutes 30 seconds. When recording in record pause ( ) mode for the end of the last ... standard is different from that of the last recording made and return to begin recording. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording, the picture may WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 ...
... video heads ( 99). ( 12) 1 Holding the lock button pressed down, set the switch to CAMERA. 2 Move the / switch to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, you start recording, search for 4 minutes 30 seconds. When recording in record pause ( ) mode for the end of the last ... standard is different from that of the last recording made and return to begin recording. To protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will play back a few seconds of the last recording, the picture may WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING 1 Close the LCD panel. 2 ...