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...LEAD and built-up static charges. For added protection of this product yourself as battery power, refer to the product. Refer all servicing to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Quick stops, excessive force, and ...CONDUCTORS supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 23 Polarization - PART H) grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of time, disconnect it is a safety feature. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this product through openings as to replace ...
...LEAD and built-up static charges. For added protection of this product yourself as battery power, refer to the product. Refer all servicing to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product. 25 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - Quick stops, excessive force, and ...CONDUCTORS supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in this manual. 23 Polarization - PART H) grounding electrodes, and requirements for long periods of time, disconnect it is a safety feature. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this product through openings as to replace ...
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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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... function described. • 0: Reference page number within this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in this manual are used in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • : Text that applies only to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF...
... function described. • 0: Reference page number within this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in this manual are used in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • : Text that applies only to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF...
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... transferring movies and music files you can be used as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). The disc cannot be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Image files that can use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Instruction Manual - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback. In addition to all the functionality of Transfer...
... transferring movies and music files you can be used as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). The disc cannot be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Image files that can use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Instruction Manual - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback. In addition to all the functionality of Transfer...
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... element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to adjust slider controls like the volume. Using 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. Operating the touch screen...
... element displayed on the operating mode and the task you may not be able to adjust slider controls like the volume. Using 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. Operating the touch screen...
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... begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be used 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 ( ). To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in y (Manual) Mode...
... begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be used 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 ( ). To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in y (Manual) Mode...
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... pre-installed in the built-in your video creations, remember that contains the recordings you connect the MIC terminal to the memory card: - Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. Refer to About the music files (0 197) for personal use copyrighted songs and music tracks in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the audio outputs on the external...
... pre-installed in the built-in your video creations, remember that contains the recordings you connect the MIC terminal to the memory card: - Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. Refer to About the music files (0 197) for personal use copyrighted songs and music tracks in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the audio outputs on the external...
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...; The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in the country/region of use. For details, refer to AUTO Mode (0 46). • Photos cannot be played back without switching to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after setting the camcorder to playback mode. Changing the recording mode will be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Always verify...
...; The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in the country/region of use. For details, refer to AUTO Mode (0 46). • Photos cannot be played back without switching to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after setting the camcorder to playback mode. Changing the recording mode will be uploaded automatically after making important recordings. Always verify...
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... index screen. • Photos will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A] to play - External audio: Steps 2 - 4 (0 79). During the photo slideshow • Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. • Touch the screen and touch [C] to use during the photo slideshow. To change the slideshow's transition effects [MENU...
... index screen. • Photos will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. 4 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A] to play - External audio: Steps 2 - 4 (0 79). During the photo slideshow • Touch the screen and drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. • Touch the screen and touch [C] to use during the photo slideshow. To change the slideshow's transition effects [MENU...
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...'s software to save your movies on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved video files to mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will be played back on the camcorder. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of them first. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. NOTES • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual...
...'s software to save your movies on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved video files to mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will be played back on the camcorder. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of them first. Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. NOTES • Refer also to the computer's instruction manual...
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... the Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and External Connections 139 You can even decorate scenes so your favorite video sharing Web site. stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection C. Refer to Eye-Fi's homepage for the first time. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on compatible Web sites. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 128). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the compact power adapter...
... the Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and External Connections 139 You can even decorate scenes so your favorite video sharing Web site. stop recording when it to mode. • We recommend powering the camcorder using Connection C. Refer to Eye-Fi's homepage for the first time. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on compatible Web sites. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 128). Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using the compact power adapter...
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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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... camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. Additional Information 155 zz - 1 Option available only for recording movies. 2 Can be set to [A On], the scene rating scene will restart from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 998. [a Reset]: Photo numbers will appear after every scene you record. [Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you insert a new memory card. zz - - - If recordings made with x.v.Color, connected to play...
... camcorder using the supplied HDMI cable. Additional Information 155 zz - 1 Option available only for recording movies. 2 Can be set to [A On], the scene rating scene will restart from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 998. [a Reset]: Photo numbers will appear after every scene you record. [Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you insert a new memory card. zz - - - If recordings made with x.v.Color, connected to play...
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... battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting. [Quick Start (Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (0 53) when you close the LCD panel in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation...
... battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time ( , mode) or playback time ( , mode). [Control for the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting. [Quick Start (Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (0 53) when you close the LCD panel in order to conserve the battery's power. [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for HDMI] to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation...
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...(0 151) D g Wind screen off (0 152) D h Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 111) D j Mini advanced shoe (0 110) D k AGC (automatic gain control) limit D l Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinemalook filters (0 67) F q In record pause mode: Total number of scenes F a Self timer (0 104) F s Pre-recording (0 92) 162 Additional Information 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...
...(0 151) D g Wind screen off (0 152) D h Directionality of the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone (0 111) D j Mini advanced shoe (0 110) D k AGC (automatic gain control) limit D l Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinemalook filters (0 67) F q In record pause mode: Total number of scenes F a Self timer (0 104) F s Pre-recording (0 92) 162 Additional Information 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...
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... recorded/deleted over time. Recording Pressing g will not focus. - Clean the lens or sensor with the battery pack attached. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may have reached the end of scenes, some operations may occur as movies and photos are using this camcorder, there may be heard while the compact power adapter is a slight interval between recording (N)/record pause (M)/playback (A) takes longer than usual. Save your recordings...
... recorded/deleted over time. Recording Pressing g will not focus. - Clean the lens or sensor with the battery pack attached. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may have reached the end of scenes, some operations may occur as movies and photos are using this camcorder, there may be heard while the compact power adapter is a slight interval between recording (N)/record pause (M)/playback (A) takes longer than usual. Save your recordings...
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... values. Activate the microphone attenuator (0 152) or adjust the audio recording level manually (0 105). Remove the cable. Additional Information 169 Remove the battery pack and reattach it after a short time. - Screen displays turn on and off then on the Eye-Fi card was dimmed. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. Sound is distorted or is exhausted. There are brief stops in playback mode. Turn the camcorder off repeatedly. - Press...
... values. Activate the microphone attenuator (0 152) or adjust the audio recording level manually (0 105). Remove the cable. Additional Information 169 Remove the battery pack and reattach it after a short time. - Screen displays turn on and off then on the Eye-Fi card was dimmed. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. Sound is distorted or is exhausted. There are brief stops in playback mode. Turn the camcorder off repeatedly. - Press...
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... pixels: 2,070,000 pixels • LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch, wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation • Viewfinder: 0.24 inch, wide, color, equivalent to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for Camera File system), compatible with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are approximate figures. Commercially available 8 GB memory card: MXP mode: 40 min.
... pixels: 2,070,000 pixels • LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch, wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation • Viewfinder: 0.24 inch, wide, color, equivalent to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for Camera File system), compatible with the [PF24], [PF30] frame rate are approximate figures. Commercially available 8 GB memory card: MXP mode: 40 min.
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... 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 Eye-Fi card 144 F Face detection 93 Faders 95 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 89 Frame rate 87 FUNC. Index 3D Flip View 59 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . 185 AGC (automatic gain control) limit...
... 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 Eye-Fi card 144 F Face detection 93 Faders 95 Fireworks (recording program) . . . . 89 Frame rate 87 FUNC. Index 3D Flip View 59 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . 185 AGC (automatic gain control) limit...
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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...