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...harmful interference, and (2) this device must not be co-located or operated in the manual. Do not make any changes or modifications to radio communications. This transmitter must accept ...on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates,... interference to OET65 and RSS-102 of the device. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) This Class B digital apparatus complies with...
...harmful interference, and (2) this device must not be co-located or operated in the manual. Do not make any changes or modifications to radio communications. This transmitter must accept ...on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates,... interference to OET65 and RSS-102 of the device. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) This Class B digital apparatus complies with...
Instruction Manual
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... Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo 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-Fi Alliance... 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 Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under AT&T patents for MPEG-4 standard. 6 and...
... Progressive" and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo 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-Fi Alliance... 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 Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under AT&T patents for MPEG-4 standard. 6 and...
Instruction Manual
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... 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 Pack 23 Turning On the Camcorder 24 Using the Grip Belt 25 Opening the Lens ...Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Using a Memory Card 27 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 29 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 31 First Time Settings 31 Basic Setup 33 Changing the Time Zone 33 Initializing the Memory 35...
... 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 Pack 23 Turning On the Camcorder 24 Using the Grip Belt 25 Opening the Lens ...Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen 27 Using a Memory Card 27 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 29 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 31 First Time Settings 31 Basic Setup 33 Changing the Time Zone 33 Initializing the Memory 35...
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.... • A: Reference page number within this manual. • 6 : Text that applies only to both. Introduction Š 15 Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 158). About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the 6.
.... • A: Reference page number within this manual. • 6 : Text that applies only to both. Introduction Š 15 Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 158). About this Manual Thank you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the 6.
Instruction Manual
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... photo albums, and more. These music files are for exclusive use with the camcorder. The full-version instruction manual of the software. - The CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for full installation of the camcorder (this PDF file). - The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is also supplied with PIXELA's software. The disc cannot be available in...
... photo albums, and more. These music files are for exclusive use with the camcorder. The full-version instruction manual of the software. - The CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for full installation of the camcorder (this PDF file). - The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is also supplied with PIXELA's software. The disc cannot be available in...
Instruction Manual
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... change to change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your shooting method. NOTES • About the power saving mode: If > q > [Auto Power Off] is set the image stabilization manually (A 75). In other shooting modes, you are not using a tripod Ä (dynamic IS) È... loss or corruption of data. Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to the memory. - Canon shall not be difficult to use the > p > [Intelligent IS] setting to one of a subject When using the camcorder. • Observe the following icons. Should this happen, turn ...
... change to change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your shooting method. NOTES • About the power saving mode: If > q > [Auto Power Off] is set the image stabilization manually (A 75). In other shooting modes, you are not using a tripod Ä (dynamic IS) È... loss or corruption of data. Intelligent IS Intelligent IS allows the camcorder to the memory. - Canon shall not be difficult to use the > p > [Intelligent IS] setting to one of a subject When using the camcorder. • Observe the following icons. Should this happen, turn ...
Instruction Manual
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... other modes. - NOTES • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not be as good as in other shooting modes, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. Autofocus may appear on the screen. • [ Low Light]: - [ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes..... [ Low Light] To record in shaded places. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - White points may not work as well as in other settings to the camcorder moving) we recommend using Programmed AE (AE: auto exposure) shooting mode. Moving subjects may...
... other modes. - NOTES • [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not be as good as in other shooting modes, the camcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture. Autofocus may appear on the screen. • [ Low Light]: - [ Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes..... [ Low Light] To record in shaded places. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [ Fireworks]: - White points may not work as well as in other settings to the camcorder moving) we recommend using Programmed AE (AE: auto exposure) shooting mode. Moving subjects may...
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... exposure adjustment value will be grayed out. 4 Touch [X] to lock the exposure at ±0. • Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] or drag your finger along the dial to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects...Backlight Correction] setting. You can touch [n] instead to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. Note that appears inside the y frame. ...
... exposure adjustment value will be grayed out. 4 Touch [X] to lock the exposure at ±0. • Touch [n] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] or drag your finger along the dial to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects...Backlight Correction] setting. You can touch [n] instead to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. Note that appears inside the y frame. ...
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...; 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] until the focusing distance changes to G. The focusing distance will change ...the units used for about 2 seconds. You can touch [D] instead to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can...
...; 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] until the focusing distance changes to G. The focusing distance will change ...the units used for about 2 seconds. You can touch [D] instead to further adjust the focus manually as necessary. • You can...
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This is especially useful when it is always activated in the memory will start recording. Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes. - During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen. 4 Touch [X] to automatically focus on pre-recording or having ...the frame to lock the focus at the selected distance. Changing the operating mode. - Activating video snapshot. 82 Š Advanced Shooting Pre-Recording The camcorder will deactivate the pre-recording function. - The scene recorded in mode. 1 Activate the pre-recording function. > [z Pre REC] > [ON]...
This is especially useful when it is always activated in the memory will start recording. Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes. - During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen. 4 Touch [X] to automatically focus on pre-recording or having ...the frame to lock the focus at the selected distance. Changing the operating mode. - Activating video snapshot. 82 Š Advanced Shooting Pre-Recording The camcorder will deactivate the pre-recording function. - The scene recorded in mode. 1 Activate the pre-recording function. > [z Pre REC] > [ON]...
Instruction Manual
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... always set to [' Standard]. > [ Audio Scene] > Desired audio scene > [X] Options ( Default value) [ Standard] To record most general situations. Operating modes: SCN Manual Adjustment of "being there." The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads. [ Noise Suppression] To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. You...
... always set to [' Standard]. > [ Audio Scene] > Desired audio scene > [X] Options ( Default value) [ Standard] To record most general situations. Operating modes: SCN Manual Adjustment of "being there." The camcorder clearly captures sound as it spreads. [ Noise Suppression] To record scenes while reducing noise from wind, passing vehicles and similar ambient sound. You...
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...level as necessary. As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [X] to automatic audio recording levels. To display the audio..., the audio level indicator will appear on the screen. • Touch [m] (automatic) to return the camcorder to lock the audio recording level at the current level. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will be displayed automatically. 88 Š ...
...level as necessary. As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [X] to automatic audio recording levels. To display the audio..., the audio level indicator will appear on the screen. • Touch [m] (automatic) to return the camcorder to lock the audio recording level at the current level. Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will be displayed automatically. 88 Š ...
Instruction Manual
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...you can connect almost any stereo microphone with the microphone. Refer to Audio Recording Level (A 87) for manually adjusting the audio recording level does not apply to this camcorder's correct procedure. For details on connecting and using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, the audio ...• When referring to the instruction manual of the built-in microphone. You can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the WM-V1, note that the procedure written for this camcorder. Advanced Shooting Š 91 Connect...
...you can connect almost any stereo microphone with the microphone. Refer to Audio Recording Level (A 87) for manually adjusting the audio recording level does not apply to this camcorder's correct procedure. For details on connecting and using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, the audio ...• When referring to the instruction manual of the built-in microphone. You can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the practical range of the WM-V1, note that the procedure written for this camcorder. Advanced Shooting Š 91 Connect...
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... instruction manual of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the connected TV. 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 enjoy your recordings on a computer. mode. NOTES • Power the camcorder using... set it to the computer using the HDMI OUT terminal will not be output 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 software. - To ...
... instruction manual of the connected TV. 4 Turn on the connected TV. 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 enjoy your recordings on a computer. mode. NOTES • Power the camcorder using... set it to the computer using the HDMI OUT terminal will not be output 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 software. - To ...
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In such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the camcorder. 106 Š External Connections compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of memory card used , correct playback may ... ": When you play back your memory card on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to the instruction manual of the TV manually. * Refer to widescreen mode if it is AVCHD-compatible. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the device. NOTES • You can also play...
In such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the camcorder. 106 Š External Connections compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of memory card used , correct playback may ... ": When you play back your memory card on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to the instruction manual of the TV manually. * Refer to widescreen mode if it is AVCHD-compatible. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the device. NOTES • You can also play...
Instruction Manual
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...installer to the computer using the compact power adapter. Connection #-1. http://pixela.jp/cetule_dl/ 2 Uncompress the zip file. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to ... the zip file, which contains the software and instruction manual. 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 install the software. Visit the PIXELA's site to...
...installer to the computer using the compact power adapter. Connection #-1. http://pixela.jp/cetule_dl/ 2 Uncompress the zip file. If the camcorder is connected to the computer while it is powered only by the battery pack, previously saved video files cannot be transferred back to ... the zip file, which contains the software and instruction manual. 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 install the software. Visit the PIXELA's site to...
Instruction Manual
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... Connections Š 115 Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications/settings of your computer. • If you may result in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual', which can be able to use Transfer Utility LE ... ? When saving recordings on other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour • Users of them first. menu on the upper right of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as multiple files on a computer, use the recordings on your computer, make copies of Windows 8, ...
... Connections Š 115 Do not access, change the camcorder's operating mode. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications/settings of your computer. • If you may result in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual', which can be able to use Transfer Utility LE ... ? When saving recordings on other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour • Users of them first. menu on the upper right of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as multiple files on a computer, use the recordings on your computer, make copies of Windows 8, ...
Instruction Manual
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...be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. Video output will vary depending on the screen. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [y Movie Playback] ...to copy. • Select an option other than [All (for PC only)]. • When the connection is set to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 6/4 Camcorder: Select the memory that > q > [AV/Headphones] is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the device used so be in standard definition, although ...
...be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. Video output will vary depending on the screen. Recording 1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause mode. 2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [y Movie Playback] ...to copy. • Select an option other than [All (for PC only)]. • When the connection is set to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 6/4 Camcorder: Select the memory that > q > [AV/Headphones] is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the device used so be in standard definition, although ...
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...may not be embedded in 60P or MXP. stop recording when it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. External Connections Š 121 By default, the date and time will be available in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual' (PDF file). Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied ... recording when the scene you wish to Facebook from your MP4 movies to YouTube and photos to copy appears; Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to the relevant sections in all countries/regions. The software is compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications to the computer for...
...may not be embedded in 60P or MXP. stop recording when it ends. 6 Camcorder: Stop playback. External Connections Š 121 By default, the date and time will be available in the 'ImageBrowser EX Instruction Manual' (PDF file). Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web With the supplied ... recording when the scene you wish to Facebook from your MP4 movies to YouTube and photos to copy appears; Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to the relevant sections in all countries/regions. The software is compatible with AVCHD ver. 2.0 specifications to the computer for...
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... to open the [} Photo Playback] index screen (A 54). 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the software. Alternatively, you log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use . Refer to 'CameraWindow Instruction Manual' for details on the services you plan to use ). Wi-Fi Functions Š 131...
... to open the [} Photo Playback] index screen (A 54). 2 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the software. Alternatively, you log in to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY and set the Web services you want to use . Refer to 'CameraWindow Instruction Manual' for details on the services you plan to use ). Wi-Fi Functions Š 131...
