VIXIA HF M40 / HF M41 / HF M400 Instruction Manual
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... 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery 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...
... 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery 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...
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D f D g D h 22 Introduction Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only.
D f D g D h 22 Introduction Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only.
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... the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can use the viewfinder. - This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * only. To allow the subject to monitor the LCD... screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the self timer. - To include ...
... the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can use the viewfinder. - This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. * only. To allow the subject to monitor the LCD... screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the self timer. - To include ...
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... • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to let the subject watch the recording. Press viewfinder. to activate the Dioptric adjustment lever • You can use the viewfinder. Using the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning... adjustment lever. • The LCD backlight setting is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Preparations 31 You can also use the viewfinder when you prefer. • Adjust the viewfinder as you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to Handling Precautions (0 179), Cleaning (0 184)....
... • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to let the subject watch the recording. Press viewfinder. to activate the Dioptric adjustment lever • You can use the viewfinder. Using the Viewfinder If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning... adjustment lever. • The LCD backlight setting is common to the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Preparations 31 You can also use the viewfinder when you prefer. • Adjust the viewfinder as you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to Handling Precautions (0 179), Cleaning (0 184)....
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... screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- tions. 50 AUTO Mode Always verify that EyeFi cards have been approved in the country/region of use the viewfinder (0 31). • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that can also use . See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 144...). Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are within the range of a configured network. ness] setting. Especially when ...
... screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- tions. 50 AUTO Mode Always verify that EyeFi cards have been approved in the country/region of use the viewfinder (0 31). • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that can also use . See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 144...). Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are within the range of a configured network. ness] setting. Especially when ...
VIXIA HF M40 / HF M41 / HF M400 Instruction Manual
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In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using the viewfinder ( only). played or while using a battery pack. AUTO Mode 53 IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode ... to standby mode. NOTES • The camcorder will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. • When recording using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed . Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel. • A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF ...
In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about 1/3 the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using the viewfinder ( only). played or while using a battery pack. AUTO Mode 53 IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode ... to standby mode. NOTES • The camcorder will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. • When recording using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed . Quick Start Function When you close the LCD panel. • A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF ...
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... Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. Video noise appears on the viewfinder. - Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). Horizontal bands appear... on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - This is blurred. - Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. Press to [Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. The LCD screen was set the recording program to activate ...
... Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it correctly. Video noise appears on the viewfinder. - Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.). Horizontal bands appear... on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly. - This is blurred. - Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. Press to [Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. The LCD screen was set the recording program to activate ...
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... and/or the lens. • Be careful of the above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder ( only) at a bright subject. • Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 131...sure to ensure maximum per- Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to transfer your record- Canon shall not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with care. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at strong light sources. corder...
... and/or the lens. • Be careful of the above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder ( only) at a bright subject. • Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as a computer or digital video recorder (0 131...sure to ensure maximum per- Do's and Don'ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to transfer your record- Canon shall not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with care. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at strong light sources. corder...
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... Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to warm places • When the camcorder is left in a humid room • When a cold room is detected. Lens, Viewfinder ( only) and Instant AF • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may form in the following cases: • When the...
... Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to warm places • When the camcorder is left in a humid room • When a cold room is detected. Lens, Viewfinder ( only) and Instant AF • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may form in the following cases: • When the...
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...; Additional Information Charging, Recording and Playback Times The charging times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to charge the battery packs. Viewfinder 120 min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 250 min. 250 min. 260 min. 260 min. 260 min. It plugs directly into a power... outlet without a cable. The effective usage time of the battery pack. Viewfinder 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min. 165 min. Using the built-in cold...
...; Additional Information Charging, Recording and Playback Times The charging times given in the following tables are approximate and vary according to charge the battery packs. Viewfinder 120 min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 250 min. 250 min. 260 min. 260 min. 260 min. It plugs directly into a power... outlet without a cable. The effective usage time of the battery pack. Viewfinder 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min. 165 min. Using the built-in cold...
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Viewfinder 240 min. 240 min. 255 min. 255 min. 255 min. LP 255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min... 80 min. 195 min. BP-827 XP+ 380 min. 390 min. 240 min. 255 min. 590 min. Additional Information 189 Viewfinder 380 min. 380 min. 390 min. 395 min. 395 min. BP-808 BP-809 FXP 120 min. 120 min. 75 min. 80 min...250 min. 255 min. 160 min. 165 min. 385 min. Using a memory card Battery pack Recording mode Recording (maximum) LCD Viewfinder Recording (typical)* Playback LCD Viewfinder LCD MXP 115 min. 120 min. 70 min. 80 min. 185 min. SP 255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 ...
Viewfinder 240 min. 240 min. 255 min. 255 min. 255 min. LP 255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 min... 80 min. 195 min. BP-827 XP+ 380 min. 390 min. 240 min. 255 min. 590 min. Additional Information 189 Viewfinder 380 min. 380 min. 390 min. 395 min. 395 min. BP-808 BP-809 FXP 120 min. 120 min. 75 min. 80 min...250 min. 255 min. 160 min. 165 min. 385 min. Using a memory card Battery pack Recording mode Recording (maximum) LCD Viewfinder Recording (typical)* Playback LCD Viewfinder LCD MXP 115 min. 120 min. 70 min. 80 min. 185 min. SP 255 min. 260 min. 160 min. 165 ...
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...370,000 pixels Effective 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...XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min. Values given are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i. • Recording Media - SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min. Specifications VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400 - Commercially available 8 GB memory card: MXP mode: 40 min.
...370,000 pixels Effective 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...XP+ mode: 1 hr. 25 min. Values given are converted and recorded on the memory as 60i. • Recording Media - SP mode: 4 hr. 45 min. Specifications VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400 - Commercially available 8 GB memory card: MXP mode: 40 min.
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... mini-D terminal) Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color • MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with tele macro on , viewfinder) Maximum rated power consumption: 9.4 W • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Additional Information 195 output only • HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini...
... mini-D terminal) Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color • MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with tele macro on , viewfinder) Maximum rated power consumption: 9.4 W • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Additional Information 195 output only • HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI mini...
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U Underwater (recording program) . . .89 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 139 USB terminal 126, 129, 138 V Video snapshot 68 Viewfinder 31 Volume 57 W White balance 102 Wide angle 51 Wind screen 152 Wireless controller 26 Z Zoom 51 Digital zoom 151 Zoom speed 51, 149 ** only. 200 Additional Information
U Underwater (recording program) . . .89 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 139 USB terminal 126, 129, 138 V Video snapshot 68 Viewfinder 31 Volume 57 W White balance 102 Wide angle 51 Wind screen 152 Wireless controller 26 Z Zoom 51 Digital zoom 151 Zoom speed 51, 149 ** only. 200 Additional Information