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... expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is connected. • ... NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. If this product to comply with class B limits in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no...
... expose this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is connected. • ... NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. If this product to comply with class B limits in the manual. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! These limits are designed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no...
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... hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - 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... consult an electrician for replacement of electric shock - The safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not use the camera close ...
... hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - 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... consult an electrician for replacement of electric shock - The safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories - A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. Do not use the camera close ...
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... supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a risk of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to service this manual. 23 Polarization - Section IN WIRE 810 of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - This will fit into the outlet, try reversing the...
... supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in a risk of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to service this manual. 23 Polarization - Section IN WIRE 810 of fire or electric shock. 28 Objects and Liquid Entry - This will fit into the outlet, try reversing the...
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... 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 used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder...
... 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 used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Depending on the memory card using the camcorder...
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 24 Getting Started 24 Charging the Battery ...
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... Background Music 81 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 82 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 82 Changing a Story's Title 84 Advanced Functions 84 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 85 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 87 Selecting the Frame Rate 87 Special Scene Recording Programs 90 Advanced Image Stabilization 92 Pre-Recording...
... Background Music 81 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 82 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 82 Changing a Story's Title 84 Advanced Functions 84 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 85 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 87 Selecting the Frame Rate 87 Special Scene Recording Programs 90 Advanced Image Stabilization 92 Pre-Recording...
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99 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 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 ...
99 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 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 ...
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.... • 0: Reference page number within this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder... to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction Please read this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as "memory card" or "built-in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
.... • 0: Reference page number within this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder... to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction Please read this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as "memory card" or "built-in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
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... printing photos. - 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 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Image files that can use with the supplied PIXELA's software. Image ... Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for exclusive use as background music during playback. The following components. - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - These music files are supplied with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD...
... printing photos. - 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 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Image files that can use with the supplied PIXELA's software. Image ... Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for exclusive use as background music during playback. The following components. - The full-version instruction manual of the software (on CD players. - These music files are supplied with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD...
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Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in y (Manual) Mode (0 84). Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be ...
Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in y (Manual) Mode (0 84). Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Before you begin recording. • Press g again to pause the recording. • The ACCESS indicator will be ...
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ence. You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to do so may result in mode (0 46). Operating modes: 1 Set the ... using Special Scene recording programs (0 87). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode...
ence. You can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to do so may result in mode (0 46). Operating modes: 1 Set the ... using Special Scene recording programs (0 87). Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode...
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In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward P or Q. When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings ...
In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving the zoom lever toward P or Q. When using underwater lighting equipment or making recordings ...
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..., you can obtain a brighter picture by using it, you can also drag your finger along the dial. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [Rec. using slow shutter speeds; Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is set to [E PF24], the shutter speeds available will be as good and autofocus may flicker when...
..., you can obtain a brighter picture by using it, you can also drag your finger along the dial. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [Rec. using slow shutter speeds; Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is set to [E PF24], the shutter speeds available will be as good and autofocus may flicker when...
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...-Pri. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for portraits or to isolate a single object. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. With large aperture values...
...-Pri. With faster shutter speeds you can "freeze the action" for portraits or to isolate a single object. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. In such case, select a different value. • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. With large aperture values...
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...values may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to shoot is set at the selected value. To correct this... the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [...
...values may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to shoot is set at the selected value. To correct this... the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [...
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... camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to be darker but will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 [y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light... lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Video 99 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dard]. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with the 7 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. * Except in...
... camcorder will automatically increase the gain to try to be darker but will have less the noise. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 [y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light... lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes Video 99 Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may result in dard]. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with the 7 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. * Except in...
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.... • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be magnified to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [MF] will appear on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. •... setting. • The focusing distance displayed will be adjusted automatically. You can touch [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls and an estimate of the screen will change as necessary. • You can also turn off this function...
.... • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the focusing distance will be magnified to lock the focus at the selected distance. During manual focus, [MF] will appear on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks, touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. •... setting. • The focusing distance displayed will be adjusted automatically. You can touch [2] instead to adjust the focus manually without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls and an estimate of the screen will change as necessary. • You can also turn off this function...
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...can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to automatic audio recording levels. Manual Adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level. Video ... level as necessary. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will go to the right of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the...
...can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to automatic audio recording levels. Manual Adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level. Video ... level as necessary. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [r Underwater] or [s Surface]. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will go to the right of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the...
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...] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the camcorder/microphone. [ Normal] Standard stereo recording; Built-In Microphone Directionality You can choose to have more control over how sound is...
...] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the camcorder/microphone. [ Normal] Standard stereo recording; Built-In Microphone Directionality You can choose to have more control over how sound is...
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... (0 186). NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with your hearing. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the screen.
... (0 186). NOTES • Use commercially available headphones with your hearing. For details about optional accessories available for use the accessories, refer also to the instruction manual of optional accessories to the AV OUT/X terminal if the J icon does not appear on the screen.