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...in the manual. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...to comply with the instructions, may infringe on the rights of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. These limits are designed to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Use of...
...in the manual. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ...to comply with the instructions, may infringe on the rights of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. These limits are designed to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Use of...
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... your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of electric shock - 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 the safety...
... your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of electric shock - 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 the safety...
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...colors is easy and fun! Decoration (0 69) Add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in the camcorder. Transform your movies by recording video following simple pre-scripted suggestions,... in your life with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. 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 1,080 pixels...
...colors is easy and fun! Decoration (0 69) Add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in the camcorder. Transform your movies by recording video following simple pre-scripted suggestions,... in your life with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. 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 1,080 pixels...
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... keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 You get spectacular recordings every time without interruption. 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. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for...
... keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 You get spectacular recordings every time without interruption. 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. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for...
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..., 139). In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to the instruction manual of memory card...
..., 139). In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 130) Play video directly from your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to the instruction manual of memory card...
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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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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 Additional Information 146 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 146 FUNC.
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... to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • : Text that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • ... • rReferences to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations 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.
... to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • : Text that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described. • ... • rReferences to both. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations 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.
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... controller. Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. For example h. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The 8 arrow is not available. Introduction 17 The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. For a detailed explanation on the screen and...the self timer. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n will appear on the camcorder are used to other onscreen messages and displays. The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Using the Menus (0 34).
... controller. Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. For example h. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The 8 arrow is not available. Introduction 17 The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. For a detailed explanation on the screen and...the self timer. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n will appear on the camcorder are used to other onscreen messages and displays. The names of all available menu options and settings, refer to Using the Menus (0 34).
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power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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
power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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
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...back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players...are for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Instruction Manual - Music data - Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Introduction 19 Music files that can be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser...
...back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players...are for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Instruction Manual - Music data - Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Introduction 19 Music files that can be used as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser...
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... compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. DC IN terminal... 24 Preparations The first time you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first...
... compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. DC IN terminal... 24 Preparations The first time you learn more about your camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first...
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... or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing x to Troubleshooting (0 168). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out... sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to the compact...
... or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing x to Troubleshooting (0 168). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on , the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out... sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to the compact...
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... Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 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 not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to 104... °F), charging will not start. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out ...
... Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information 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 not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to 104... °F), charging will not start. • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out ...
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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. Adjust the grip belt so that you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the rear bracket on the... camcorder, then to unthread it from the front of the camcorder. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Grip Belt and Straps...
... 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. Adjust the grip belt so that you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the rear bracket on the... camcorder, then to unthread it from the front of the camcorder. You can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Grip Belt and Straps...
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To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. 28 Preparations You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection.
To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the strap. 28 Preparations You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten. To attach an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to use both for extra convenience and protection.
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To allow the camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller from the front. 180° 180° 90° Subject can monitor the ...
To allow the camcorder to be useful in the picture when recording with the wireless controller from the front. 180° 180° 90° Subject can monitor the ...
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... a nuisance. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 179), Cleaning (0 184). 30 Preparations With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds.
... a nuisance. • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 179), Cleaning (0 184). 30 Preparations With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds.
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... the scene, etc. Using your fingertips. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - With the intuitive touch screen interface 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. ...
... the scene, etc. Using your fingertips. Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - With the intuitive touch screen interface 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. ...