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... scene mode for the scene you want to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 You get spectacular recordings every time without interruption. Use the double memory card slot to shoot. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.
... scene mode for the scene you want to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 You get spectacular recordings every time without interruption. Use the double memory card slot to shoot. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music.
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AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. Save or upload ... (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. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Depending ...
AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device. In such case, play back the recordings on the device used *. Save or upload ... (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. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Depending ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...; 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 138 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 139 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 14 Table of...
...; 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 138 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 139 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 14 Table of...
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... and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the models... shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the ...
... and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to the models... shown in the icon. • The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in this manual. • rReferences to sections of the 'Photo Application' Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the ...
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... terminal (0 126, 128) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 126, 127) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 46) A q Mode switch (0 33) A a Grip belt (0 27) A s Speaker (0 57) A d Strap mount (0 27) A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X (0 41) A h Memory card slot Y (0 41) A j MIC terminal (0 112, 112) A k Stereo microphone (0 105, 106) A l Instant AF sensor (0 151) AdAf Ag Front view Ah Aj Ak Al 20...
... terminal (0 126, 128) 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 126, 127) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 46) A q Mode switch (0 33) A a Grip belt (0 27) A s Speaker (0 57) A d Strap mount (0 27) A f Double memory card slot cover A g Memory card slot X (0 41) A h Memory card slot Y (0 41) A j MIC terminal (0 112, 112) A k Stereo microphone (0 105, 106) A l Instant AF sensor (0 151) AdAf Ag Front view Ah Aj Ak Al 20...
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... this camcorder. As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using memory cards with other devices, such as of October 2010. Preparations 39 Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the memory card used. ** SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies, depending...
... this camcorder. As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using memory cards with other devices, such as of October 2010. Preparations 39 Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the memory card used. ** SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies, depending...
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... will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may be prompted to format the memory card. In case of the card is not SDXCcompatible, you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that an approval is unclear whether the card has been approved for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible...
... will take longer to write data on the memory and recording may be prompted to format the memory card. In case of the card is not SDXCcompatible, you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that an approval is unclear whether the card has been approved for SDXC memory cards Operating system Compatibility Windows 7 Compatible Windows Vista Compatible...
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... you understand the information provided in each memory card slot. • To use two memory cards, one in Eye-Fi Cards (0 40) before using an Eye-Fi card. 4 Close the double memory card slot cover. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off the camcorder. To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it all the...
... you understand the information provided in each memory card slot. • To use two memory cards, one in Eye-Fi Cards (0 40) before using an Eye-Fi card. 4 Close the double memory card slot cover. Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is off the camcorder. To remove the memory card Push the memory card once to release it all the...
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...Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory ( ) or memory card X ( ). The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory), [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] 8 [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a] * When selecting the memory, you later want to convert the movies...• Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory card X if you can select to the Web. 42 Preparations Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can check the approximate available recording...
...Media for Photos] 8 [f] (built-in memory ( ) or memory card X ( ). The default memory for recording both is the built-in memory), [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] 8 [4] (memory card X) or [7] (memory card Y)* 8 [a] * When selecting the memory, you later want to convert the movies...• Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory card X if you can select to the Web. 42 Preparations Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can check the approximate available recording...
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... the built-in memory ( only): memory card slot X or both memory cards (f9497). terrupted on memory card X, you can choose to another. • Any of the mode switch. - ing (f94), or use relay recording from one memory to use only memory card X for relay record- NOTES • You cannot use both memory card slots. • When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Y only. 2 Activate...
... the built-in memory ( only): memory card slot X or both memory cards (f9497). terrupted on memory card X, you can choose to another. • Any of the mode switch. - ing (f94), or use relay recording from one memory to use only memory card X for relay record- NOTES • You cannot use both memory card slots. • When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Y only. 2 Activate...
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...you want to physically erase all the recordings it is completed. 2 Initialize the memory. [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize f/g] 8 [f Built-in memory comes pre-ini- Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you can touch [Cancel] to permanently delete all the data rather than ... as background music and images for the first time. You can be erased and the memory can also initialize a memory card or the built-in progress. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]2 8 [Yes]3 8 [OK] 8 [a] [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8 [4 ...
...you want to physically erase all the recordings it is completed. 2 Initialize the memory. [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize f/g] 8 [f Built-in memory comes pre-ini- Initializing the Memory Initialize memory cards when you can touch [Cancel] to permanently delete all the data rather than ... as background music and images for the first time. You can be erased and the memory can also initialize a memory card or the built-in progress. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B] 8 [Initialize] 8 [Complete Initialization]2 8 [Yes]3 8 [OK] 8 [a] [FUNC.]1 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Initialize g] 8 [4 ...
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...Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. Refer to the memory card: - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to About the music files (0 197) for the folder structure of the memory card. • At the time of the supplied PIXELA's software.... - Make sure you may have transferred to the card. ( The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the ...
...Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA's software. Refer to the memory card: - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to About the music files (0 197) for the folder structure of the memory card. • At the time of the supplied PIXELA's software.... - Make sure you may have transferred to the card. ( The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the ...
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...section (0 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. To record video Press g to begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will flash from time to time while the scene is operating correctly. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Turn on memory card X ( ). AUTO Mode This chapter covers how... to easily record video and photos in memory ( only) or on the camcorder. You can select the memory that the camcorder is being recorded. To enjoy full access to menus and ...
...section (0 49) before using an Eye-Fi card. To record video Press g to begin recording, make a test recording first to check that will flash from time to time while the scene is operating correctly. 1 Set the mode switch to . 2 Turn on memory card X ( ). AUTO Mode This chapter covers how... to easily record video and photos in memory ( only) or on the camcorder. You can select the memory that the camcorder is being recorded. To enjoy full access to menus and ...
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... ↓ Spotlight Night scene People (stationary) - - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Background → (color of the... than people, such as landscapes Close objects /1 - - 1 This icon will appear under tele macro conditions. 2 The icon in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. -
... ↓ Spotlight Night scene People (stationary) - - IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Background → (color of the... than people, such as landscapes Close objects /1 - - 1 This icon will appear under tele macro conditions. 2 The icon in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. -
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... and is left without any loss or corruption of use the LCD screen. FUNC. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 144). In such case, we recommend recording in memory card slot Y will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can be changed. • ...in the country/region of data. • Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in mode (0 84). • In mode, most camcorder settings will return to default values, but the following settings will be difficult to use . Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All ...
... and is left without any loss or corruption of use the LCD screen. FUNC. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 144). In such case, we recommend recording in memory card slot Y will be uploaded automatically after setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you can be changed. • ...in the country/region of data. • Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in mode (0 84). • In mode, most camcorder settings will return to default values, but the following settings will be difficult to use . Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All ...
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...'s operating mode. • You may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in permanent data loss. - mation displayed with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device. C Capture the displayed frame as continuous frame reverse. 58 Video IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is... is on the screen to return to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. Do not change the infor- Do not open the double memory card slot cover. -
...'s operating mode. • You may notice some anomalies (blocky video artifacts, banding, etc.) in permanent data loss. - mation displayed with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device. C Capture the displayed frame as continuous frame reverse. 58 Video IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is... is on the screen to return to increase the playback speed 1/8 → 1/4 the normal speed. Do not change the infor- Do not open the double memory card slot cover. -
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...by recording date. [ Gallery] Scenes organized by story (0 74). [2 Photos] Photos' index screen. [u SD Movies] ( only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to open the [Photos] index screen. During single photo view, touch ... B Touch a control button to select the content you want to standard definition. Scenes in memory ( only), memory card X or memory card Y. In any index screen, touch [b]. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in the [SD Movies] index screen can only be played back at normal speed....
...by recording date. [ Gallery] Scenes organized by story (0 74). [2 Photos] Photos' index screen. [u SD Movies] ( only when a memory card is selected) Scenes that were converted to standard definition to upload them to open the [Photos] index screen. During single photo view, touch ... B Touch a control button to select the content you want to standard definition. Scenes in memory ( only), memory card X or memory card Y. In any index screen, touch [b]. A Touch the tab of the desired memory: built-in the [SD Movies] index screen can only be played back at normal speed....
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... turn off the camcorder. - Some scenes may be removed from the date index screen and from any stories in progress. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting recordings. NOTES • To delete all movies and make all the scenes it is on or flashing...
... turn off the camcorder. - Some scenes may be removed from the date index screen and from any stories in progress. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - IMPORTANT • Be careful when deleting recordings. NOTES • To delete all movies and make all the scenes it is on or flashing...
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...screen will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. 3 Select white or black from the color palette. 4 Draw freely on memory card X ( only). Video 71 Touch [ ] to view almost all of the control buttons. In playback mode: pause the playback. Alternatively,...4Save] 8 [Yes] 8 [f] • The freehand drawings and stamps will apply the last freehand drawings and stamps that were saved in the built-in memory ( only) or on memory card X ( only). Touch [ ] 8 [Clear] 8 [Yes] to resume playing back the scene. Touch [A] to clear the canvas and start again....
...screen will appear. 2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools]. 3 Select white or black from the color palette. 4 Draw freely on memory card X ( only). Video 71 Touch [ ] to view almost all of the control buttons. In playback mode: pause the playback. Alternatively,...4Save] 8 [Yes] 8 [f] • The freehand drawings and stamps will apply the last freehand drawings and stamps that were saved in the built-in memory ( only) or on memory card X ( only). Touch [ ] 8 [Clear] 8 [Yes] to resume playing back the scene. Touch [A] to clear the canvas and start again....