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...or transmitter. This model has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with Part 15 of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range... be made, you could be required to radio communications. These limits are associated with class B limits in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of shielded cable is subject to comply with using low-power ...
...or transmitter. This model has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with Part 15 of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range... be made, you could be required to radio communications. These limits are associated with class B limits in a particular installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of shielded cable is subject to comply with using low-power ...
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REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea, Taiwan Model ID0019: VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R42 5 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the contacts listed on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the radio signal regulations of this instruction manual. For details on the back side of the regions listed below.
REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea, Taiwan Model ID0019: VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R42 5 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the contacts listed on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the radio signal regulations of this instruction manual. For details on the back side of the regions listed below.
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... Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. and other countries and is used under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is granted or implied for any other use... of Google Inc. • Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Other names and...
... Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. and other countries and is used under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is granted or implied for any other use... of Google Inc. • Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • Other names and...
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Table of contents Introduction 7 Exciting Features and New Functions 15 About this Manual 17 Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM 19 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 7 Exciting Features and New Functions 15 About this Manual 17 Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM 19 Names of Parts Preparations 21 Getting Started 21 Charging the Battery ...
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... pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic...
... pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to both. About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic...
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...the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos and upload CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. Image mix data - The full-version instruction manual of the software. - Music data - Music files that can be played back on CD players...; Introduction Image files that allows you to share movies and photos, make photo albums, and more. Instruction Manual - This service may not be used with PIXELA's software. The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is required for full installation of the camcorder (this PDF file). - The CDROM contains the ...
...the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos and upload CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. Image mix data - The full-version instruction manual of the software. - Music data - Music files that can be played back on CD players...; Introduction Image files that allows you to share movies and photos, make photo albums, and more. Instruction Manual - This service may not be used with PIXELA's software. The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is required for full installation of the camcorder (this PDF file). - The CDROM contains the ...
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... mode) * You can set to [i On], the camcorder will change whether Powered IS is available when Intelligent IS is set the image stabilization manually (A 75). During and mode, the Intelligent IS icon will shut off the camcorder. - In other shooting modes, you can adjust the LCD ...the LCD screen. Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to save your shooting method. Failing to do so may be liable for 3 minutes. Canon shall not be difficult to use the > p > [Intelligent IS] setting to the memory. - Shooting method Icon Most general situations; Zooming out...
... mode) * You can set to [i On], the camcorder will change whether Powered IS is available when Intelligent IS is set the image stabilization manually (A 75). During and mode, the Intelligent IS icon will shut off the camcorder. - In other shooting modes, you can adjust the LCD ...the LCD screen. Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to save your shooting method. Failing to do so may be liable for 3 minutes. Canon shall not be difficult to use the > p > [Intelligent IS] setting to the memory. - Shooting method Icon Most general situations; Zooming out...
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...) shooting mode. Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs Give yourself the most versatility by using a tripod. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - As with other shooting modes, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. Autofocus may become overexposed on the screen. • [ Low...
...) shooting mode. Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs Give yourself the most versatility by using a tripod. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - As with other shooting modes, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. Autofocus may become overexposed on the screen. • [ Low...
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... picture but also the sound will fade in or out. • Faders cannot be used in mode. - NOTES • When you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set to 60P or 35 Mbps. To fade in/out Press Y in record pause mode to start...
... picture but also the sound will fade in or out. • Faders cannot be used in mode. - NOTES • When you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set to 60P or 35 Mbps. To fade in/out Press Y in record pause mode to start...
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... Backlight Correction] setting. In SCN [ mode, when using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema Standard]. - In such case, focus manually. 80 Advanced Shooting Note that the automatic backlight correction is not available in the following subjects. Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may be ...correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with a strong light source behind them, the ...
... Backlight Correction] setting. In SCN [ mode, when using a cinema-look filter other than [Cinema Standard]. - In such case, focus manually. 80 Advanced Shooting Note that the automatic backlight correction is not available in the following subjects. Adjusting the Focus Autofocus may be ...correctly exposed. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with a strong light source behind them, the ...
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... be displayed for about 2 seconds. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls appear. • Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus. •...> p > [Focus Assistance] setting. • If you wish to focus on the screen. You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: SCN • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust ...
... be displayed for about 2 seconds. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without activating the Touch AF function. • The manual focus controls appear. • Touch [D] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus. •...> p > [Focus Assistance] setting. • If you wish to focus on the screen. You can touch [D] instead to adjust the focus manually without vertical lines Operating modes: SCN • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust ...
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... of the following actions will start recording. Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes. - NOTES • When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Changing the operating mode. - Pre-Recording The camcorder will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Operating modes: * SCN * Pre...
... of the following actions will start recording. Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes. - NOTES • When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you do not miss important shooting opportunities. Changing the operating mode. - Pre-Recording The camcorder will deactivate the pre-recording function. - Operating modes: * SCN * Pre...
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...from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. Audio Recording Level You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. • Touch [m] (automatic) to return the... camcorder to automatic audio recording levels. Advanced Shooting 87 Operating modes: SCN Manual Adjustment of noise. Ideal for recording human voices and dialog. [ Forest and Birds] To record birds and scenes in forests. You can...
...from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. Audio Recording Level You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen. • Touch [m] (automatic) to return the... camcorder to automatic audio recording levels. Advanced Shooting 87 Operating modes: SCN Manual Adjustment of noise. Ideal for recording human voices and dialog. [ Forest and Birds] To record birds and scenes in forests. You can...
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...will be displayed automatically. • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [X] to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level. ... the MIC terminal, including the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, the audio level indicator will go to the right of the audio recording level. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to display it...
...will be displayed automatically. • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [X] to check the sound level while adjusting the audio recording level. ... the MIC terminal, including the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, the audio level indicator will go to the right of the audio recording level. Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to display it...
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... microphones with the microphone. Connect the external microphone to this camcorder's correct procedure. Refer to Audio Recording Level (A 87) for manually adjusting the audio recording level does not apply to the MIC terminal. For details on connecting and using a microphone connected to the... MIC terminal, the audio level indicator will be displayed automatically. • When referring to the instruction manual of the built-in microphone. Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Using the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, you are using the ...
... microphones with the microphone. Connect the external microphone to this camcorder's correct procedure. Refer to Audio Recording Level (A 87) for manually adjusting the audio recording level does not apply to the MIC terminal. For details on connecting and using a microphone connected to the... MIC terminal, the audio level indicator will be displayed automatically. • When referring to the instruction manual of the built-in microphone. Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone Using the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, you are using the ...
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To save a memory onto an external hard drive. • Sound from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in speaker will be muted while a cable is connected to the Software Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA's ... on a computer. - Operating modes: SCN 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of PIXELA's software. - Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 103) and select the most appropriate connection for your recordings with this camcorder that were previously saved on...
To save a memory onto an external hard drive. • Sound from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder in speaker will be muted while a cable is connected to the Software Guide (PDF file) of PIXELA's ... on a computer. - Operating modes: SCN 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of PIXELA's software. - Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 103) and select the most appropriate connection for your recordings with this camcorder that were previously saved on...
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Depending on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. compatible HDTVs and digital ...recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. * Refer to widescreen mode if it is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on AVCHD- NOTES • You can also play video...
Depending on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is compatible with the Video ID-1 system. compatible HDTVs and digital ...recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. * Refer to widescreen mode if it is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on AVCHD- NOTES • You can also play video...
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... shown on the right. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the procedure. 112 External Connections Connection #-1. Installation 1 Download the zip file from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 Camcorder...'s site to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. Connecting the Camcorder to download the zip file, which contains the software and instruction manual.
... shown on the right. 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the procedure. 112 External Connections Connection #-1. Installation 1 Download the zip file from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to a memory card in the camcorder. 2 Camcorder: Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 Camcorder...'s site to a Computer 1 Power the camcorder using the supplied USB cable. Connecting the Camcorder to download the zip file, which contains the software and instruction manual.
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... camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as multiple files on or flashing. • Connection #-1. Refer to relevant sections in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual', which can be recognized as this may not be able to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - When saving recordings on your...
... camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as multiple files on or flashing. • Connection #-1. Refer to relevant sections in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual', which can be recognized as this may not be able to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - When saving recordings on your...
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.... 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 104). Recording Details will be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. Refer to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by...
.... 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the camcorder to Connection Diagrams (A 104). Recording Details will be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. Refer to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by...