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... instructions, may cause undesired operation of the equipment. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with any other antenna or transmitter. Operation is no known adverse health effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not found to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected...
... instructions, may cause undesired operation of the equipment. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with any other antenna or transmitter. Operation is no known adverse health effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not found to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected...
Instruction Manual
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...other countries and is used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 ...Laboratories. • Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi...
...other countries and is used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 ...Laboratories. • Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi...
Instruction Manual
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... time you turn the camcorder on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Turning On the Camcorder You can turn on the camcorder, the initial setup screens will be charged only when the camcorder is off by opening and closing the LCD panel. Preparations Š 23 Therefore, charge them on how to recycle this camcorder can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be displayed...
... time you turn the camcorder on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. Turning On the Camcorder You can turn on the camcorder, the initial setup screens will be charged only when the camcorder is off by opening and closing the LCD panel. Preparations Š 23 Therefore, charge them on how to recycle this camcorder can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be displayed...
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... from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to open the LCD panel, the initial setup screens will appear and guide you start recording, open the lens cover. Move the lens cover switch down to to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Before you through the basic settings (A 31).
... from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to open the LCD panel, the initial setup screens will appear and guide you start recording, open the lens cover. Move the lens cover switch down to to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen Before you through the basic settings (A 31).
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...; When you turn off the camcorder, it on, the zoom position will be set to [ Optical]. > [Zoom Type] > Desired zoom type > [X] Options [ Optical] For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. [ Advanced] For advanced zoom, the camcorder processes the image beyond the range of view with optical zoom. [ Digital] For digital zoom (light blue area on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). Operating modes: * * SCN * In mode, [Zoom Type] will...
...; When you turn off the camcorder, it on, the zoom position will be set to [ Optical]. > [Zoom Type] > Desired zoom type > [X] Options [ Optical] For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. [ Advanced] For advanced zoom, the camcorder processes the image beyond the range of view with optical zoom. [ Digital] For digital zoom (light blue area on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). Operating modes: * * SCN * In mode, [Zoom Type] will...
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... longer recording times. Operating modes: SCN 60 Š Advanced Shooting Movies with higher bit rates will have smaller file sizes, allowing you select 60P or 35 Mbps, movies will have higher video quality while those with fantastic picture quality. Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) You can easily be recorded at 60P frames per second, progressive. Operating modes: SCN > [ Recording Setup] > [Movie Format] > Desired movie format > [K] > [X] Selecting the Video Quality The camcorder offers several video...
... longer recording times. Operating modes: SCN 60 Š Advanced Shooting Movies with higher bit rates will have smaller file sizes, allowing you select 60P or 35 Mbps, movies will have higher video quality while those with fantastic picture quality. Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) You can easily be recorded at 60P frames per second, progressive. Operating modes: SCN > [ Recording Setup] > [Movie Format] > Desired movie format > [K] > [X] Selecting the Video Quality The camcorder offers several video...
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A screen with the following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs. • Depending on the portable device, you may not be able to play back movies recorded in 60P or 35 Mbps. • When the video quality is set to 60P or 35...
A screen with the following types of MP4 scenes will be recognized as multiple files on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs. • Depending on the portable device, you may not be able to play back movies recorded in 60P or 35 Mbps. • When the video quality is set to 60P or 35...
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To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in use them as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. To save your recordings with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. - Operating modes: SCN 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the Software Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA's software. - mode. For details, refer to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 103) and...
To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in use them as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. To save your recordings with this camcorder that were previously saved on a computer. - Operating modes: SCN 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the Software Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA's software. - mode. For details, refer to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 103) and...
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...-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. The zip file contains the installer (setup.exe) and the Software Guide (PDF file). 3 Run the installer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the PIXELA's software. Connection #-1. For details, refer to install the software. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred...
...-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. The zip file contains the installer (setup.exe) and the Software Guide (PDF file). 3 Run the installer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the PIXELA's software. Connection #-1. For details, refer to install the software. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred...
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... the CD-ROM using the software, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the software may make sure your computer. The 'ImageBrowser EX User Guide' will also be installed with the software. Mac OS: Use Finder and click on your computer is connected to the Internet. 1 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive. 2 Windows: Open the drive into which you features optimized for the first time. Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS...
... the CD-ROM using the software, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the software may make sure your computer. The 'ImageBrowser EX User Guide' will also be installed with the software. Mac OS: Use Finder and click on your computer is connected to the Internet. 1 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROM into the computer's disc drive. 2 Windows: Open the drive into which you features optimized for the first time. Saving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS...
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... open the memory card slot cover. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. NOTES • Depending on or flashing. • Connection #-1. menu on the screen. 4 Save the recordings onto the computer. When saving recordings on a computer, use the recordings on the specifications/set- Do not disconnect the USB cable. - tings of your computer. • If you may not work correctly depending on your computer, make copies of them first. Do not access, change or delete...
... open the memory card slot cover. - Use the copied files, retaining the originals. NOTES • Depending on or flashing. • Connection #-1. menu on the screen. 4 Save the recordings onto the computer. When saving recordings on a computer, use the recordings on the specifications/set- Do not disconnect the USB cable. - tings of your computer. • If you may not work correctly depending on your computer, make copies of them first. Do not access, change or delete...
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... the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using Connection ". Connecting Connect the camcorder to [Ò AV]. 120 Š External Connections Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to the VCR using the supplied USB cable. Recording Details will be sure to refer to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [y Movie Playback] index screen for PC only)]. • When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection...
... the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using Connection ". Connecting Connect the camcorder to [Ò AV]. 120 Š External Connections Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set to the VCR using the supplied USB cable. Recording Details will be sure to refer to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [y Movie Playback] index screen for PC only)]. • When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection...
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... date and time will be available in the output video signal. stop recording when it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you wish to copy appears; The software is compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications to copy onto Blu-Ray discs movies recorded in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual' (PDF file). You can change this using the > > [Display Date/ Time] setting. 5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to make photo...
... date and time will be available in the output video signal. stop recording when it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you wish to copy appears; The software is compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications to copy onto Blu-Ray discs movies recorded in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual' (PDF file). You can change this using the > > [Display Date/ Time] setting. 5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to make photo...
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... Downloads Images From Canon Camera to the computer using the software. Wi-Fi Functions Š 131 Connection #-1. Operating modes: SCN 1 Camcorder: Open the [y Movie Playback] index screen for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter (depending on using the supplied USB cable. Alternatively, you plan to use ). After you want to use . Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using the supplied software CameraWindow, log in to 'CameraWindow Instruction Manual' for details on the services you can open the [} Photo Playback] index screen (A 54). 2 Connect...
... Downloads Images From Canon Camera to the computer using the software. Wi-Fi Functions Š 131 Connection #-1. Operating modes: SCN 1 Camcorder: Open the [y Movie Playback] index screen for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter (depending on using the supplied USB cable. Alternatively, you plan to use ). After you want to use . Setting the Desired Web Services in the Camcorder Using the supplied software CameraWindow, log in to 'CameraWindow Instruction Manual' for details on the services you can open the [} Photo Playback] index screen (A 54). 2 Connect...
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... movies, you can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder. 4 Computer: Click Menu in the upper left. The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel. • You can upload one at a time. • Depending on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can take some time to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Wi-Fi Functions Š 135 for photos...
... movies, you can click Í and Î to change the order in which the Web services appear in the camcorder. 4 Computer: Click Menu in the upper left. The selected Web services will appear in the camera panel. • You can upload one at a time. • Depending on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can take some time to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Wi-Fi Functions Š 135 for photos...
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...Settings When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to a Wi-Fienabled device, you selected [OPEN NONE], this step is established, continue using . Operating modes: SCN Wi-Fi Functions Š 141 In step 2, if you can view the Wi-Fi connection settings and even change them, if necessary. NOTES • The Wi-Fi functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications...and then touch [Í]/[Î] to the procedure in Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings (A 142) or Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services (A 133), as necessary. 10 Touch [OK] and then...
...Settings When the camcorder is connected to an access point or to a Wi-Fienabled device, you selected [OPEN NONE], this step is established, continue using . Operating modes: SCN Wi-Fi Functions Š 141 In step 2, if you can view the Wi-Fi connection settings and even change them, if necessary. NOTES • The Wi-Fi functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications...and then touch [Í]/[Î] to the procedure in Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings (A 142) or Sharing Your Recordings Using Web Services (A 133), as necessary. 10 Touch [OK] and then...
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... exhausted, the battery information may be dis- File numbers appear on various screens in playback mode in the [ Main Functions] panel is constantly displayed. It may not be slightly smaller than the nominal built-in memory capacity listed in the specifications. [External Hard Drive Info]: When the camcorder is always set to access one of the functions in a format such as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (during recording mode) or playback time (during manual focus.
... exhausted, the battery information may be dis- File numbers appear on various screens in playback mode in the [ Main Functions] panel is constantly displayed. It may not be slightly smaller than the nominal built-in memory capacity listed in the specifications. [External Hard Drive Info]: When the camcorder is always set to access one of the functions in a format such as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (during recording mode) or playback time (during manual focus.
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... the memory using a memory card reader or decrease the number of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive Error writing to external hard drive - Some scenes could not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer. When using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2, you may not be able to record movies if you use a video quality setting other than 2,500 (Windows), or 1,000 (Mac OS). - Disconnect the USB cable. - The camcorder cannot play...
... the memory using a memory card reader or decrease the number of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive Error writing to external hard drive - Some scenes could not be able to display photos taken with other devices or image files created or edited on a computer. When using a memory card rated SD Speed Class 2, you may not be able to record movies if you use a video quality setting other than 2,500 (Windows), or 1,000 (Mac OS). - Disconnect the USB cable. - The camcorder cannot play...
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... region - Check the settings saved on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set up This service may interfere with a size that is using the camcorder in the access point's configuration screen. Shorten the movie and try again later. Connect to a computer and use the supplied software to the server. To use supplied software to a computer and use Web services, set again - Insufficient space on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Connect to set them on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Movie must be...
... region - Check the settings saved on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set up This service may interfere with a size that is using the camcorder in the access point's configuration screen. Shorten the movie and try again later. Connect to a computer and use the supplied software to the server. To use supplied software to a computer and use Web services, set again - Insufficient space on the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server. Connect to set them on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY. Movie must be...
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... Scene mode 67 Notification sounds 152 O Onscreen icons 154 Other Settings menus . . . . . .37, 146 P P mode 68 Playback Movies 50 Photos 54 Portrait (Special Scene mode) . . . .67 Power saving 45 Powered IS 76 Pre-recording 82 R Recording 39 Movies 41, 65 Photos 46 Recording time 62 Relay recording 63 Remote Browse 126 Remote Control+Streaming* . . . . . 125 Resetting all camcorder settings 162 S Saving recordings 107 Transferring to a computer 111 Using external video recorders 119 Scene mode 66 Self timer 84 Serial number 20 Shooting mode 39 Shooting mode button 39...
... Scene mode 67 Notification sounds 152 O Onscreen icons 154 Other Settings menus . . . . . .37, 146 P P mode 68 Playback Movies 50 Photos 54 Portrait (Special Scene mode) . . . .67 Power saving 45 Powered IS 76 Pre-recording 82 R Recording 39 Movies 41, 65 Photos 46 Recording time 62 Relay recording 63 Remote Browse 126 Remote Control+Streaming* . . . . . 125 Resetting all camcorder settings 162 S Saving recordings 107 Transferring to a computer 111 Using external video recorders 119 Scene mode 66 Self timer 84 Serial number 20 Shooting mode 39 Shooting mode button 39...
