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...of the FCC Rules. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...and, if not installed and use in the manual. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may ...
...of the FCC Rules. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on...and, if not installed and use in the manual. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tel No. (516)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may ...
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... - The product should be retained for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - 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. All operating and...
... - The product should be retained for future reference. 15 Heed Warnings - 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. All operating and...
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... (0 67) Use professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 With 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 ...
... (0 67) Use professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 With 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 ...
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... to your favorite background music. Relay Recording (0 43) f94 497 The memory almost full? Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Powered IS (0 91) will produce stable shots...
... to your favorite background music. Relay Recording (0 43) f94 497 The memory almost full? Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for camcorder shake when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Powered IS (0 91) will produce stable shots...
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... PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 144) to wirelessly upload recordings to 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...device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. 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 recorders with a card slot compatible ...
... PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 144) to wirelessly upload recordings to 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...device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. 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 recorders with a card slot compatible ...
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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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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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... Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding... and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction
... Please read this manual carefully before you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding... and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction
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... The 8 arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Operating Modes (0 33). The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 ...a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to abbreviate menu selections. The camcorder will appear on the camcorder are used to turn off the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the screen. *...
... The 8 arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to Operating Modes (0 33). The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 ...a concise summary of physical buttons and switches on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to abbreviate menu selections. The camcorder will appear on the camcorder are used to turn off the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the screen. *...
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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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... 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"). Image mix data - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - The following components. - In addition ...). These music files are supplied with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Use Transfer Utility for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are...
... 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"). Image mix data - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - The following components. - In addition ...). These music files are supplied with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Use Transfer Utility for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are...
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... the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. 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 compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and ...
... the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until it up until the battery pack is completely exhausted. 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 compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and ...
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...when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to turn off the camcorder. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG)...for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out....
...when the battery pack is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to turn off the camcorder. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator 4 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG)...for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out....
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... 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 charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make...
... 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 charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make...
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... 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... camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Preparations 27 ...
... 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... camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight. Preparations 27 ...
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To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. 28 Preparations 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 shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.
To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. 28 Preparations 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 shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.
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... high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the self timer. - This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * only. To allow the camcorder to specification. Preparations 29 To include yourself in the following cases: - Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel...
... high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the self timer. - This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * only. To allow the camcorder to specification. Preparations 29 To include yourself in the following cases: - Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel...
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... backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- With the camcorder on (bright).
... backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the bat- With the camcorder on (bright).
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... you have all the controls at 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. Drag While... firmly on an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the...
... you have all the controls at 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. Drag While... firmly on an element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the...