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HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of copyright ...from that interference will not occur in the manual. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. However, there is required to stop operation of... try to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ...
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of copyright ...from that interference will not occur in the manual. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. However, there is required to stop operation of... try to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ...
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...Moisture - The product should be followed. 17 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings ...should be read before cleaning. 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 ...
...Moisture - The product should be followed. 17 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the apparatus. 10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings ...should be read before cleaning. 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 ...
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... CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery 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 ...
... CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery 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 ...
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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. 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
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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. 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.
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... the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. Therefore, charge them on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °...
... the battery pack will be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to recycle this battery. Therefore, charge them on how to discharge naturally. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °...
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... camcorder blur (blur due to focus on the LCD screen will turn off automatically. - When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is ever-changing, depending on the screen when the camcorder's temperature becomes too high. pushing the zoom lever until the temperature goes down... will not affect the recording. - If the camcorder becomes too hot, it in a cool place until the r or s icon appears on the accessory. When making recordings underwater with the [r Underwater] recording program, the image on the subject. - In such case, move the zoom lever toward P...
... camcorder blur (blur due to focus on the LCD screen will turn off automatically. - When a commercially available wide-converter or other accessory is ever-changing, depending on the screen when the camcorder's temperature becomes too high. pushing the zoom lever until the temperature goes down... will not affect the recording. - If the camcorder becomes too hot, it in a cool place until the r or s icon appears on the accessory. When making recordings underwater with the [r Underwater] recording program, the image on the subject. - In such case, move the zoom lever toward P...
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.... NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with your hearing. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to the mini advanced shoe. Example: Attaching an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone.... an appropriate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the mini advanced shoe, will return automatically to Accessories (0 186). When a compatible accessory is attached to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output...
.... NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with your hearing. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to the mini advanced shoe. Example: Attaching an optional DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone.... an appropriate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the mini advanced shoe, will return automatically to Accessories (0 186). When a compatible accessory is attached to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output...
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Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used with this logo to ensure compatibility with 5.1ch surround sound. Operating modes: Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or ... depth and presence to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. For details about using an external microphone. NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. will appear on the screen. Refer to the mini advanced shoe. Video 111 Look for the Advanced...
Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the accessory used with this logo to ensure compatibility with 5.1ch surround sound. Operating modes: Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or ... depth and presence to the instruction manual of the camcorder's internal machinery. For details about using an external microphone. NOTES • Accessories designed for video accessories bearing this camcorder. will appear on the screen. Refer to the mini advanced shoe. Video 111 Look for the Advanced...
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... to the instruction manual of recordings made with the 7 8 [Audio Mix] setting. Using an External Video Light You can enjoy the full effect of the accessory used. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be converted to record movies in speaker is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust...
... to the instruction manual of recordings made with the 7 8 [Audio Mix] setting. Using an External Video Light You can enjoy the full effect of the accessory used. • The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be converted to record movies in speaker is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust...
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... have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. The wireless controller will not work. - Set it with good signal conditions. - Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - Set 88[Photo Numbering] to free some space or replace the memory card. - Replace the battery of the LOCK switch...
... have inserted the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot X. The wireless controller will not work. - Set it with good signal conditions. - Memory Card and Accessories Cannot insert the memory card. - Set 88[Photo Numbering] to free some space or replace the memory card. - Replace the battery of the LOCK switch...
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... differs from area to area) Computer Card reader/writer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. 1 SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap Ak ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller 2 WS-...
... differs from area to area) Computer Card reader/writer TV/HDTV VCR/DVD recorder Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages. 1 SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap Ak ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller 2 WS-...
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... to this camcorder. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Look for any damage to repairs arising out of the malfunction of genuine Canon accessories is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on...
... to this camcorder. You can also obtain genuine accessories for your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Look for any damage to repairs arising out of the malfunction of genuine Canon accessories is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on...
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gS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 192 Additional Information
gS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. 192 Additional Information
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... Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 8468A002AA 2740B002AA D83-0790-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-002) Optional Accessories BP-809 Battery Pack BP-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H43 Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS...
... Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 8468A002AA 2740B002AA D83-0790-000 3067A002AA (D82-0590-002) Optional Accessories BP-809 Battery Pack BP-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H43 Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS...
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... OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, 201 This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which may issue with a complete explanation of charge. USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is used...
... OR PROFITS, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, 201 This Limited Warranty does not apply to accessories or consumables for the Equipment, which may issue with a complete explanation of charge. USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES The limited warranty set forth below is used...
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ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with respect to this ...manual; NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for Canon Canada any other liability with the Equipment that data stored on account of negligence or otherwise, from : i) accident...cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it was purchased as otherwise required by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with a copy of charge by any exposure to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or ...
ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with respect to this ...manual; NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for Canon Canada any other liability with the Equipment that data stored on account of negligence or otherwise, from : i) accident...cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it was purchased as otherwise required by Canon Canada Inc. ("Canon Canada") with a copy of charge by any exposure to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or ...