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... comply with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this device must accept any changes or... (1) This device may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Note: This equipment has been tested and found to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits...
... comply with the instructions, may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this device must accept any changes or... (1) This device may cause undesired operation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! Note: This equipment has been tested and found to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits...
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... aerosol cleaners. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 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.
... aerosol cleaners. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 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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... with distinctive looks. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in the camcorder. Decoration (0 69) Add flare to MXP or FXP mode. With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your movies by recording video ...following simple pre-scripted suggestions, optimized for recording high-definition video. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 Story Creator (0 65) Your camcorder's Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080...
... with distinctive looks. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in the camcorder. Decoration (0 69) Add flare to MXP or FXP mode. With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your movies by recording video ...following simple pre-scripted suggestions, optimized for recording high-definition video. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 Story Creator (0 65) Your camcorder's Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at a resolution of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080...
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... scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without interruption. Use the double memory card slot to your favorite background music.... Powered IS (0 91) will produce stable shots when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results.
... scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without interruption. Use the double memory card slot to your favorite background music.... Powered IS (0 91) will produce stable shots when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results.
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.... Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may not be possible ...such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital ...
.... Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may not be possible ...such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital ...
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...Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 32 Using the Touch Screen 33 Operating Modes 34 Using the Menus 36 First Time Settings 36 Setting the Date and Time 37 ...Changing the Language 37 Changing the Time Zone 39 Using a Memory Card 39 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 41 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 42 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 43 Relay Recording 44 Initializing the Memory 12 Table ...
...Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 32 Using the Touch Screen 33 Operating Modes 34 Using the Menus 36 First Time Settings 36 Setting the Date and Time 37 ...Changing the Language 37 Changing the Time Zone 39 Using a Memory Card 39 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 41 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 42 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 43 Relay Recording 44 Initializing the Memory 12 Table ...
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... Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes Photos 121 Viewing Photos 123 Deleting Photos 124 Slideshow External Connections 126 Terminals on the Camcorder 127 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 131 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 131 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer...
... Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes Photos 121 Viewing Photos 123 Deleting Photos 124 Slideshow External Connections 126 Terminals on the Camcorder 127 Connection Diagrams 130 Playback on a TV Screen 131 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 131 Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 134 Saving Recordings on a Computer...
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Panel 149 Setup Menus 161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 165 Trouble? 165 Troubleshooting 172 List of Messages 179 Do's and Don'ts 179 Handling Precautions 184 Maintenance/Others 185 Using the Camcorder Abroad 186 General Information 186 Accessories 187 Optional Accessories 193 Product Codes 194 Specifications 198 Index Table of contents 15 Additional Information 146 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 146 FUNC.
Panel 149 Setup Menus 161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 165 Trouble? 165 Troubleshooting 172 List of Messages 179 Do's and Don'ts 179 Handling Precautions 184 Maintenance/Others 185 Using the Camcorder Abroad 186 General Information 186 Accessories 187 Optional Accessories 193 Product Codes 194 Specifications 198 Index Table of contents 15 Additional Information 146 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 146 FUNC.
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... to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction
... to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction
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...8226; Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. Introduction 17 Brackets [ ] are indicated within a "button" frame. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen and to control buttons and menu options you will record the photo after...second countdown*. The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Using the Menus (0 34). For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are used to Operating Modes (0 33). For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on how to use the menus, refer to ...
...8226; Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. Introduction 17 Brackets [ ] are indicated within a "button" frame. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen and to control buttons and menu options you will record the photo after...second countdown*. The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Using the Menus (0 34). For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are used to Operating Modes (0 33). For a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on how to use the menus, refer to ...
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CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 Introduction Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
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Instruction Manual - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). The following components. - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Image files that can use with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The ... and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* -...
Instruction Manual - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). The following components. - These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Image files that can use with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The ... and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* -...
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Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording ...playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you use the camcorder until it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in place. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Getting Started ...
Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording ...playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you use the camcorder until it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in place. DC IN terminal 24 Preparations Getting Started ...
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... and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the memory. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 4 BATTERY RELEASE... switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the...
... and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is updated in the memory. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 4 BATTERY RELEASE... switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the...
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... Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle ...176;C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to...
... Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on the day of use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle ...176;C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • The battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before , to...
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... attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to remove it from the front of the camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Adjust the grip... the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to use the wireless controller from the rear bracket on the...
... attach the supplied stylus pen to the grip belt. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to remove it from the front of the camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Adjust the grip... the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to use the wireless controller from the rear bracket on the...
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You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. 28 Preparations To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection.
You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. 28 Preparations To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection.
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This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * only. To allow the camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with more than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or ...
This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * only. To allow the camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with more than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or ...
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... it with the 6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it may be a nuisance. • For details about how to take care of the bat- With the camcorder on (bright). NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage...
... it with the 6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it may be a nuisance. • For details about how to take care of the bat- With the camcorder on (bright). NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage...
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Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - Press firmly when using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have all the controls at your fingertips...Drag While applying pressure, swipe your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Using your...
Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - Press firmly when using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have all the controls at your fingertips...Drag While applying pressure, swipe your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Using your...