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...radio communications. Use of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to dripping or splashing. 2 One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE ...or more of shielded cable is no guarantee that to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause...
...radio communications. Use of the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to dripping or splashing. 2 One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE ...or more of shielded cable is no guarantee that to the equipment unless otherwise specified in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause...
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..., liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. 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. The wide blade...
..., liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. 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. The wide blade...
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Decoration (0 69) Add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at a resolution of 1,... recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 Story Creator (0 65) Your camcorder's Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is a standard for various scenarios. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using...
Decoration (0 69) Add flare to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun! In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at a resolution of 1,... recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode. Exciting Features and New Functions 1 Story Creator (0 65) Your camcorder's Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is a standard for various scenarios. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using...
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... walking. Relay Recording (0 43) f94 497 The memory almost full? Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for camcorder shake when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the scene you want...
... walking. Relay Recording (0 43) f94 497 The memory almost full? Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for camcorder shake when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the scene you want...
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... computer or a video sharing Web site. 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 the... device is AVCHD-compatible. Save or upload to the Web. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Depending on the device used *. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the...
... computer or a video sharing Web site. 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 the... device is AVCHD-compatible. Save or upload to the Web. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. 10 Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Depending on the device used *. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the...
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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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...press again to Troubleshooting (0 165). Please read this manual carefully before 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 pause the recording. • The photos included ...indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. 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 ...
...press again to Troubleshooting (0 165). Please read this manual carefully before 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 pause the recording. • The photos included ...indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. 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 ...
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... on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 146). The countdown appears on the camcorder are used to Using the Menus (0 34). Introduction 17 The countdown appears on how to use the menus, refer to abbreviate... menu selections. For a detailed explanation on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. The camcorder will appear on the screen and to Operating Modes (0 33). For a detailed explanation refer to other onscreen messages and displays. Brackets [ ] ...
... on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 146). The countdown appears on the camcorder are used to Using the Menus (0 34). Introduction 17 The countdown appears on how to use the menus, refer to abbreviate... menu selections. For a detailed explanation on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. The camcorder will appear on the screen and to Operating Modes (0 33). For a detailed explanation refer to other onscreen messages and displays. Brackets [ ] ...
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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 power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
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.... - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). Introduction 19 Instruction Manual - Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - The full-version instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can be used as background music....Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). In addition to all the functionality of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Music data - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. ...
.... - The disc cannot be played back on PDF file). Introduction 19 Instruction Manual - Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - The full-version instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can be used as background music....Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). In addition to all the functionality of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Music data - These music files are supplied with the supplied PIXELA's software. ...
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... Preparations Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. 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 time settings to the camcorder. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording...
... Preparations Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the compact power adapter. 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 time settings to the camcorder. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording...
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... pull it out. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer... to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to Troubleshooting (0 168). The red ON/ ...
... pull it out. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer... to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to Troubleshooting (0 168). The red ON/ ...
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...;F). Therefore, charge them on how to 3 times longer than you think you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure...continue to discharge naturally. 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 prepare battery packs to last 2 to recycle this battery. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's ...
...;F). Therefore, charge them on how to 3 times longer than you think you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack, make sure...continue to discharge naturally. 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 prepare battery packs to last 2 to recycle this battery. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's ...
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You can attach the supplied stylus pen to use the wireless controller from the rear bracket on the camcorder. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the grip belt. Preparations 27 Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the ... 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 remove it from the front of the...
You can attach the supplied stylus pen to use the wireless controller from the rear bracket on the camcorder. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the grip belt. Preparations 27 Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the ... 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 remove it from the front of the...
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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 strap. 28 Preparations 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 shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.
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 strap. 28 Preparations 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 shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.
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... Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can use the viewfinder. - To allow the camcorder to specification. Less than 99.99% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. Preparations 29 To...
... Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can use the viewfinder. - To allow the camcorder to specification. Less than 99.99% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. Preparations 29 To...
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With the camcorder on (bright). Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on , hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. NOTES • The ...
With the camcorder on (bright). Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on , hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. NOTES • The ...
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...Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. Operating the touch screen with ...wet or gloved hands. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. 32 Preparations Drag ...
...Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - You can also use the supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. Operating the touch screen with ...wet or gloved hands. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. 32 Preparations Drag ...