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... AUTO (0 48) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Use the double memory card slot to shoot. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for beautiful results. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video...
... AUTO (0 48) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Use the double memory card slot to shoot. Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for beautiful results. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video...
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... 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 the device is AVCHD-compatible. Save or upload to the Web. Depending on the... device used *. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your computer or a video sharing Web site. Enjoying your Recordings on Other ...
... 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 the device is AVCHD-compatible. Save or upload to the Web. Depending on the... device used *. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your computer or a video sharing Web site. Enjoying your Recordings on Other ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...; 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 138 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 139 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 14 Table of...
...; 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 138 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 139 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 14 Table of...
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... recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). Should your camcorder fail to operate ...page number within this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the models shown in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • : Text that applies ...
... recording. • The photos included in this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). Should your camcorder fail to operate ...page number within this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the models shown in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • : Text that applies ...
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... terminal (0 126, 128) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 126, 127) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 46) A q Mode switch (0 33) A a Grip belt (0 27) A s Speaker (0 57) A d Strap mount (0 27) A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X (0 41) A h Memory card slot Y (0 41) A j MIC terminal (0 112, 112) A k Stereo microphone (0 105, 106) A l Instant AF sensor (0 151) AdAf Ag Front view Ah Aj Ak Al 20...
... terminal (0 126, 128) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 126, 127) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 46) A q Mode switch (0 33) A a Grip belt (0 27) A s Speaker (0 57) A d Strap mount (0 27) A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X (0 41) A h Memory card slot Y (0 41) A j MIC terminal (0 112, 112) A k Stereo microphone (0 105, 106) A l Instant AF sensor (0 151) AdAf Ag Front view Ah Aj Ak Al 20...
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...Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the memory card used to record movies. SDHC memory card, * When using memory cards with this camcorder. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by computer operating system, as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of October 2010. Memory card type: SD memory card.... SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with SDXC cards. When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you buy a new memory card, look ...
...Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the memory card used to record movies. SDHC memory card, * When using memory cards with this camcorder. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by computer operating system, as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that indicates the minimum guaranteed data transfer speed of October 2010. Memory card type: SD memory card.... SDXC Memory Cards You can use SDXC memory cards with SDXC cards. When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you buy a new memory card, look ...
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... is not permitted. In such case, cancel the operation to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of the card is unclear whether the card has been approved for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and...
... is not permitted. In such case, cancel the operation to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of the card is unclear whether the card has been approved for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later) Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and...
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... 3. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (0 44) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off . 2 Open the double memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way out. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot. • To use...
... 3. Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Make sure to initialize (0 44) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off . 2 Open the double memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way out. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can also use two memory cards, one in each memory card slot. • To use...
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... NOTES • Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory card X if you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 40) before using an Eye-Fi card. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for...
... NOTES • Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory card X if you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 40) before using an Eye-Fi card. [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory), [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for...
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... built-in memory ( only): memory card slot X or both memory cards (f9497). Opening the double memory card slot cover. - Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into memory card slot X. • There will deactivate the relay recording function: - NOTES • You cannot use relay recording from one memory to use both memory card slots. • When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Y only...
... built-in memory ( only): memory card slot X or both memory cards (f9497). Opening the double memory card slot cover. - Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into memory card slot X. • There will deactivate the relay recording function: - NOTES • You cannot use relay recording from one memory to use both memory card slots. • When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Y only...
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... function (image mix frames). Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it contains. At the time of the memory. 3 If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you use them with this option if you want...
... function (image mix frames). Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it contains. At the time of the memory. 3 If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you use them with this option if you want...
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... you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 131). • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to using it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on ...About the music files (0 197) for the folder structure of the memory card. • At the time of the supplied PIXELA's software. - Refer to the memory card: - Preparations 45 IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be recovered. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be restored after ...
... you save important recordings in advance using an external device (0 131). • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you initialize the Eye-Fi card prior to using it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on ...About the music files (0 197) for the folder structure of the memory card. • At the time of the supplied PIXELA's software. - Refer to the memory card: - Preparations 45 IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will be recovered. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be restored after ...
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... to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. You can select the memory that the camcorder is being recorded. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording. • Press g again... to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be used to . 2 Turn on memory card X ( ). To record video Press g to begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will flash from time to time while the scene...
... to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick Start. Please read the IMPORTANT section (0 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. You can select the memory that the camcorder is being recorded. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording. • Press g again... to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be used to . 2 Turn on memory card X ( ). To record video Press g to begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will flash from time to time while the scene...
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... will appear under backlight conditions. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - AUTO Mode 49 Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Background → (color of the icon) Subject ↓ Bright2 (grey) Blue skies2 (light blue) Vivid colors2...) ( ) ( ) - ( ) People (moving ) - - Failing to do so may result in parentheses appears under tele macro conditions. 2 The icon in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. -
... will appear under backlight conditions. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - AUTO Mode 49 Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Background → (color of the icon) Subject ↓ Bright2 (grey) Blue skies2 (light blue) Vivid colors2...) ( ) ( ) - ( ) People (moving ) - - Failing to do so may result in parentheses appears under tele macro conditions. 2 The icon in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. -
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... appears on the subject and shooting condi- However, the actual number of data. • Photos recorded on the camcorder. • When recording in memory card slot Y will be difficult to . - NOTES • About the power saving mode: If 6 8 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Auto Power Off...photos. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after setting the mode switch to use the LCD screen. Canon shall not be changed. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of a configured network. FUNC. The photo...
... appears on the subject and shooting condi- However, the actual number of data. • Photos recorded on the camcorder. • When recording in memory card slot Y will be difficult to . - NOTES • About the power saving mode: If 6 8 [Power Saving Mode] 8 [Auto Power Off...photos. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 131), especially after setting the mode switch to use the LCD screen. Canon shall not be changed. Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of a configured network. FUNC. The photo...
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Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - During slow playback, touch anywhere on a memory card using another device. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is approximate. • Slow reverse playback will look the same as a photo (0 ...
Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - During slow playback, touch anywhere on a memory card using another device. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is approximate. • Slow reverse playback will look the same as a photo (0 ...
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... story (0 74). [2 Photos] Photos' index screen. [u SD Movies] ( only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to standard definition. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in the [SD Movies] index screen can only be played back at normal speed.... 60 Video Scenes in memory ( only), memory card X or memory card Y. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to play back. In any index screen, ...
... story (0 74). [2 Photos] Photos' index screen. [u SD Movies] ( only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to standard definition. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in the [SD Movies] index screen can only be played back at normal speed.... 60 Video Scenes in memory ( only), memory card X or memory card Y. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to play back. In any index screen, ...
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...134). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting recordings. 2 Select the story you may be ... deleted, scenes cannot be recovered. • Deleting a story permanently deletes all recordable space available again you want to initialize the memory (0 44). 64 Video Some scenes may prefer to delete. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. -
...134). • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting recordings. 2 Select the story you may be ... deleted, scenes cannot be recovered. • Deleting a story permanently deletes all recordable space available again you want to initialize the memory (0 44). 64 Video Some scenes may prefer to delete. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. -
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Touch [A] to restore the toolbar. * Not available in mode. The [Pens and Stamps] screen will be saved in the built-in memory ( only) or on memory card X ( only). Touch [ ] 8 [Clear] 8 [Yes] to view almost all of the control buttons. To use [Animated Stamps] 1 Touch [ ]. To load a previously saved canvas In the ... drawings and stamps will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. 3 Select white or black from the color palette. 4 Draw freely on memory card X ( only). In playback mode: pause the playback. Touch [ ] to resume playing back the scene.
Touch [A] to restore the toolbar. * Not available in mode. The [Pens and Stamps] screen will be saved in the built-in memory ( only) or on memory card X ( only). Touch [ ] 8 [Clear] 8 [Yes] to view almost all of the control buttons. To use [Animated Stamps] 1 Touch [ ]. To load a previously saved canvas In the ... drawings and stamps will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. 3 Select white or black from the color palette. 4 Draw freely on memory card X ( only). In playback mode: pause the playback. Touch [ ] to resume playing back the scene.