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...FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to which...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this device must accept any ...will not occur in accordance with class B limits in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
...FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. These limits are designed to which...8226; Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this device must accept any ...will not occur in accordance with class B limits in the manual. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
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... not recommended in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this manual. 18 Accessories - A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near water or in rainy/moist ... before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - 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...
... not recommended in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in this manual. 18 Accessories - A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near water or in rainy/moist ... before the product is operated. 14 Retain Instructions - 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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... / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to instructions in a risk of time, disconnect it is equipped with care. For added protection of this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in this product during a lightning storm, or when it from which...
... / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to instructions in a risk of time, disconnect it is equipped with care. For added protection of this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in this product during a lightning storm, or when it from which...
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... the device. 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 even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder...
... the device. 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 even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder...
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery ...
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... Background Music 81 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 82 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 82 Changing a Story's Title 84 Advanced Functions 84 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 85 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 87 Selecting the Frame Rate 87 Special Scene Recording Programs 90 Advanced Image Stabilization 92 Pre-Recording...
... Background Music 81 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 82 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 82 Changing a Story's Title 84 Advanced Functions 84 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 85 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 87 Selecting the Frame Rate 87 Special Scene Recording Programs 90 Advanced Image Stabilization 92 Pre-Recording...
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99 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 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 ...
99 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 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 ...
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... . 16 Introduction Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. 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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic...
... . 16 Introduction Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to both. 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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic...
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... - Music data - The disc cannot be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Instruction Manual - Introduction 19 The full-version instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can be played back on PDF file). These music files are supplied with the image mix function (...image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - In addition to all the functionality of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Image files that ...
... - Music data - The disc cannot be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Instruction Manual - Introduction 19 The full-version instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can be played back on PDF file). These music files are supplied with the image mix function (...image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - In addition to all the functionality of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Image files that ...
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..., and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in y (Manual) Mode (0 84). Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only...
..., and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. AUTO Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in y (Manual) Mode (0 84). Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only...
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... using an Eye-Fi card. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. 84 Video You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your prefer- Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to ...record movies and photos (0 42). Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings. ence. Even in mode (0 46). By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built...
... using an Eye-Fi card. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. 84 Video You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to your prefer- Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to ...record movies and photos (0 42). Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings. ence. Even in mode (0 46). By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built...
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... other modes. To switch the recording program between [r Underwater] and [s Surface] while the camcorder is for making recordings underwater*. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward P or Q. [MFireworks] To record fireworks. [rUnderwater] To record underwater...
... other modes. To switch the recording program between [r Underwater] and [s Surface] while the camcorder is for making recordings underwater*. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward P or Q. [MFireworks] To record fireworks. [rUnderwater] To record underwater...
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Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of the other AE recording programs to set the desired shutter ...
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of the other AE recording programs to set the desired shutter ...
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... speed cannot be changed. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for the recording conditions. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • [C Aperture-Pri. Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense of...
... speed cannot be changed. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for the recording conditions. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • [C Aperture-Pri. Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines XWith slower shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense of...
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...exposure adjustment value will be adjusted automatically so the area you can touch [y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure ...to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to automatically set the exposure adjustment value. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may be grayed out....
...exposure adjustment value will be adjusted automatically so the area you can touch [y] instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure ...to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to automatically set the exposure adjustment value. Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may be grayed out....
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...value to get a brighter picture. mode when using higher gain values may not work well on the screen. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 [y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to remove the limit for the backlight*. In such case, focus...gain to try to be used. NOTES • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will have less the noise. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dard]. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker but will return to automatic exposure. •...
...value to get a brighter picture. mode when using higher gain values may not work well on the screen. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 [y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to remove the limit for the backlight*. In such case, focus...gain to try to be used. NOTES • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the camcorder will have less the noise. Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dard]. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be darker but will return to automatic exposure. •...
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...• The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can change as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • The center...camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to V. 4 Touch [a] to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [MF] will change the units used for the distance display with the 7 8 [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed ...
...• The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can change as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • The center...camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [l] until the focusing distance changes to V. 4 Touch [a] to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [MF] will change the units used for the distance display with the 7 8 [Focus Assistance] setting. • The focusing distance displayed ...
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...level. You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. External audio Using audio mix (0 108) Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Built-in microphone, and the bottom one for the external audio. • Touch...audio recording level as necessary. Video 105 Audio Recording Level You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear, the top one for the built-in microphone Audio level adjustment...
...level. You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. External audio Using audio mix (0 108) Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Built-in microphone, and the bottom one for the external audio. • Touch...audio recording level as necessary. Video 105 Audio Recording Level You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear, the top one for the built-in microphone Audio level adjustment...
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...] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the built-in microphone to display it also when the audio level is recorded. a middle point between the [Wide] and [Monaural] settings in...
...] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the built-in microphone to display it also when the audio level is recorded. a middle point between the [Wide] and [Monaural] settings in...
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... of the AV OUT/X terminal will appear on the screen. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to expand its functionality. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you turn off the camcorder. When a compatible accessory...
... of the AV OUT/X terminal will appear on the screen. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to expand its functionality. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you turn off the camcorder. When a compatible accessory...