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... 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. This is grounded so as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that they may expose you to instructions in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of power supply to SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Section IN WIRE 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI...
... 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. This is grounded so as opening or removing covers may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that they may expose you to instructions in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of power supply to SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Section IN WIRE 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI...
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... 99 Manual Focus Adjustment 101 Tele Macro 102 White Balance 103 Image Effects 104 Self Timer 105 Audio Recording Level 106 Built-In Microphone Directionality 107 Audio Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 117 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes „ Photos 121 Viewing Photos 123 Deleting Photos 124...
... 99 Manual Focus Adjustment 101 Tele Macro 102 White Balance 103 Image Effects 104 Self Timer 105 Audio Recording Level 106 Built-In Microphone Directionality 107 Audio Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 117 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes „ Photos 121 Viewing Photos 123 Deleting Photos 124...
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... 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"). In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Image files that can use with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Software for exclusive use as background music during playback. Image...
... 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"). In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Image files that can use with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Software for exclusive use as background music during playback. Image...
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... to adjust slider controls like the volume. Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. 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...
... to adjust slider controls like the volume. Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. 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...
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... advanced functions, refer to Recording in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. To record video Press g to begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will flash from time to time while the scene is operating correctly. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Turn on memory card X ( ). Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be used to record movies and photos (0 42...
... advanced functions, refer to Recording in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. To record video Press g to begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will flash from time to time while the scene is operating correctly. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Turn on memory card X ( ). Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be used to record movies and photos (0 42...
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... memory card. • Transfer music files to the memory card. For example, if the volume of external player is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the external player. When you use . In some cases, the video playback may not be correctly linked to the memory card: - IMPORTANT • If you connect the MIC terminal to the audio outputs on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card that come pre-installed...
... memory card. • Transfer music files to the memory card. For example, if the volume of external player is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the external player. When you use . In some cases, the video playback may not be correctly linked to the memory card: - IMPORTANT • If you connect the MIC terminal to the audio outputs on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card that come pre-installed...
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... zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in the country/region of use. The following table gives approximate recording times. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without switching to playback mode. select LP mode for better movie quality; Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to playback mode, if you are within the range of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without sound. Changing the recording mode will be uploaded...
... zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in the country/region of use. The following table gives approximate recording times. While reviewing the latest scene, the picture will be played back without switching to playback mode. select LP mode for better movie quality; Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to playback mode, if you are within the range of the last scene recorded with the camcorder without sound. Changing the recording mode will be uploaded...
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... the photo that will open the slideshow to stop as well. back controls if necessary. 2 Select the background music to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player. When the external audio input stops, the slideshow will be displayed continuously until the music stops. Hide the play back the slideshow set to play - Slideshow linked to use during the photo slideshow. To change the slideshow's transition effects [MENU...
... the photo that will open the slideshow to stop as well. back controls if necessary. 2 Select the background music to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player. When the external audio input stops, the slideshow will be displayed continuously until the music stops. Hide the play back the slideshow set to play - Slideshow linked to use during the photo slideshow. To change the slideshow's transition effects [MENU...
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... not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Disconnect the USB cable, set to the camcorder. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. loss. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be merged and saved as a single video file. • Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows...
... not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Disconnect the USB cable, set to the camcorder. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. loss. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • When restoring to the camcorder video files that cannot be merged and saved as a single video file. • Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows...
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... displays will be embedded in the output video signal. Refer to Eye-Fi's homepage for the first time. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using an Eye-Fi card, you connect the camcorder to the computer for the latest information on the camcorder and set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on compatible Web sites. stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using...
... displays will be embedded in the output video signal. Refer to Eye-Fi's homepage for the first time. Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using an Eye-Fi card, you connect the camcorder to the computer for the latest information on the camcorder and set it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on compatible Web sites. stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using...
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... z z 99 [Auto Slow Shutter] [A On], [B Off] zz - [Conversion Lens] [ Tele-converter], [ [B Off] Wide-converter], z z - [Fader Setting]1 [ Black Screen], [ White Screen] z z 95 [Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)], [f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)], [h Grid (Gray)] zz - [Camcorder Shake [A On], [B Off] Indicator] zz - [Wind Screen]1 [O Automatic], [B Off Z] zz - [Microphone Attenuator]1 [O Automatic],[A On V] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [ External Audio], [ Microphone] z z 108 [Audio Mix]1 [B Off], [A On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal Input...
... z z 99 [Auto Slow Shutter] [A On], [B Off] zz - [Conversion Lens] [ Tele-converter], [ [B Off] Wide-converter], z z - [Fader Setting]1 [ Black Screen], [ White Screen] z z 95 [Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)], [f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)], [h Grid (Gray)] zz - [Camcorder Shake [A On], [B Off] Indicator] zz - [Wind Screen]1 [O Automatic], [B Off Z] zz - [Microphone Attenuator]1 [O Automatic],[A On V] zz - [MIC Terminal Input]1 [ External Audio], [ Microphone] z z 108 [Audio Mix]1 [B Off], [A On], [INT] [EXT] [Internal Microphone]/[MIC Terminal Input...
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... built-in memory capacity listed in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) * only. [A On F], [B Off] [a Reset], [b Continuous] y CINEMA 1 2 0 zzzz - If recordings made with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. Photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality/size settings currently in use (l total recording time and k total number of photos) and how much space remains available for recording. • Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are automatically...
... built-in memory capacity listed in memory), [4] (memory card X), [7] (memory card Y) * only. [A On F], [B Off] [a Reset], [b Continuous] y CINEMA 1 2 0 zzzz - If recordings made with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. Photos are approximate and based on the recording mode and photo quality/size settings currently in use (l total recording time and k total number of photos) and how much space remains available for recording. • Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are automatically...
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... Control) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using the supplied HDMI cable, you can control the camcorder's playback using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD screen facing out. [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left /right buttons...
... Control) function. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV compatible with HDMI-CEC using the supplied HDMI cable, you can control the camcorder's playback using the supplied HDMI cable, the video input on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD screen facing out. [Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off settings. [Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left /right buttons...
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S j Tele macro (0 101) S k Image effects (0 103) S l Microphone attenuator (0 152) D q External audio input (0 108) D a Headphone output (0 109) D s Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in memory* 3*/5 Relay recording (0 43) * only. , Recording Movies y Manual mode CINEMA mode A g Recording program (0 87, 96) A h Manual exposure (0 98) A j R Instant AF/S Normal AF (0 151), MF Manual focus (0 99) A k Face detection (0 93) A l White balance (0 102) qS Audio level indicator (0 105) S a x.v.Color (0 155) S s While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes ...
S j Tele macro (0 101) S k Image effects (0 103) S l Microphone attenuator (0 152) D q External audio input (0 108) D a Headphone output (0 109) D s Control button: Last function used ([ZOOM] in memory* 3*/5 Relay recording (0 43) * only. , Recording Movies y Manual mode CINEMA mode A g Recording program (0 87, 96) A h Manual exposure (0 98) A j R Instant AF/S Normal AF (0 151), MF Manual focus (0 99) A k Face detection (0 93) A l White balance (0 102) qS Audio level indicator (0 105) S a x.v.Color (0 155) S s While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes ...
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... ACCESS indicator is a phenomenon typical of the recording. - Delete some recordings (0 61, 123) or initialize the memory (0 44) to clean the lens. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). Never use with this camcorder cannot be heard from the compact power adapter. - This is on the subject. This is faulty. Changing the operating mode between pressing g and the actual start recording. - Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - If you are recorded/deleted over time...
... ACCESS indicator is a phenomenon typical of the recording. - Delete some recordings (0 61, 123) or initialize the memory (0 44) to clean the lens. Autofocus does not work on or flashing). Never use with this camcorder cannot be heard from the compact power adapter. - This is on the subject. This is faulty. Changing the operating mode between pressing g and the actual start recording. - Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - If you are recorded/deleted over time...
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... the Eye-Fi card. If the problem still persists, remove the battery pack and disconnect all the camcorder's settings to default values. No picture will be a problem with a pointed object to access control data on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Viewfinder picture is exhausted. Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Turn the camcorder off repeatedly. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks...
... the Eye-Fi card. If the problem still persists, remove the battery pack and disconnect all the camcorder's settings to default values. No picture will be a problem with a pointed object to access control data on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - Viewfinder picture is exhausted. Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Turn the camcorder off repeatedly. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks...
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... work (cannot play back using the optional CTC-100 Component Cable, make sure to a different USB port on the TV. - Cannot save photos on the type of TV. Additional Information Š 171 Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is connected to a computer. Select the correct video input. - Set it on again. Even with TV sets compatible with External Devices Video noise appears on the connected TV. Disconnect the USB cable...
... work (cannot play back using the optional CTC-100 Component Cable, make sure to a different USB port on the TV. - Cannot save photos on the type of TV. Additional Information Š 171 Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is connected to a computer. Select the correct video input. - Set it on again. Even with TV sets compatible with External Devices Video noise appears on the connected TV. Disconnect the USB cable...
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...; Recording Media - Specifications VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400 - Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. • Video Signal Configuration 1080/60i* * Recordings made with Exif* Ver. 2.2 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included) • Maximum Recording Time 32 GB built-in memory: MXP mode...
...; Recording Media - Specifications VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400 - Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. • Video Signal Configuration 1080/60i* * Recordings made with Exif* Ver. 2.2 Image compression: JPEG * This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included) • Maximum Recording Time 32 GB built-in memory: MXP mode...
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... 109 I Image effects 103 Image mix 72 Image stabilizer 90 Index screen selection 59 Initializing the memory 44 * only. 198 Š Additional Information panel 34, 146 G Gallery 61, 74 H HD to a memory card 131 D Data code 116, 153 Date and time 36 Decoration 69 Deleting Movies 61 Photos 123 Dividing scenes 119 E Edit panel 34, 148 Editing stories 81, 82 Error messages 172 External audio input 79, 108 External microphone 111...
... 109 I Image effects 103 Image mix 72 Image stabilizer 90 Index screen selection 59 Initializing the memory 44 * only. 198 Š Additional Information panel 34, 146 G Gallery 61, 74 H HD to a memory card 131 D Data code 116, 153 Date and time 36 Decoration 69 Deleting Movies 61 Photos 123 Dividing scenes 119 E Edit panel 34, 148 Editing stories 81, 82 Error messages 172 External audio input 79, 108 External microphone 111...
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... Photos 121 Portrait (recording program 88 Power saving 50 Powered IS 91 Pre-recording 92 Q Quick Start 53 R Rating scenes 48, 76 Recording Movies 46, 67, 84 Photos 46, 84 Recording mode 85 Recording programs 87, 96 Recording time 86 Relay recording 43 Remote sensor 26 Resetting all camcorder settings . 169 Reviewing recordings 85 S Saving recordings 131 Transferring to a computer . . 134 Using external video recorders 138 Selecting the memory for playback 59 for recording 42 Self timer 104 Serial number 22 Setup menus 35, 149 Shutter speed...
... Photos 121 Portrait (recording program 88 Power saving 50 Powered IS 91 Pre-recording 92 Q Quick Start 53 R Rating scenes 48, 76 Recording Movies 46, 67, 84 Photos 46, 84 Recording mode 85 Recording programs 87, 96 Recording time 86 Relay recording 43 Remote sensor 26 Resetting all camcorder settings . 169 Reviewing recordings 85 S Saving recordings 131 Transferring to a computer . . 134 Using external video recorders 138 Selecting the memory for playback 59 for recording 42 Self timer 104 Serial number 22 Setup menus 35, 149 Shutter speed...
