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...: To reduce the risk of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of electric shock...received, including interference that may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS ...
...: To reduce the risk of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of electric shock...received, including interference that may infringe on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS ...
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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to ...
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is used as the inside of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in case of batteries are attached. The exclamation point, within the product's enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to the presence of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to ...
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... - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories - 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 servicing to rain or moisture, does not...
... - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual. 18 Accessories - 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 servicing to rain or moisture, does not...
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A product and cart combination should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be sure the antenna is grounded so as to replace your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other ). If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to provide some protection against them. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART ...
A product and cart combination should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be sure the antenna is grounded so as to replace your product dealer or local power company. Regarding other ). If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to provide some protection against them. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART ...
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... , you follow the operating instructions. For areas where 120 V AC power is in performance. c. Adjust only those controls that are specified by Canon or that have fallen into, the product. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. When replacement of the power supply is required, please ...return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - d. If the product has been dropped ...
... , you follow the operating instructions. For areas where 120 V AC power is in performance. c. Adjust only those controls that are specified by Canon or that have fallen into, the product. This indicates a need a special plug adapter. When replacement of the power supply is required, please ...return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for service. 31 Replacement Parts - d. If the product has been dropped ...
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and other countries. • "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. No license is granted or implied for any other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used ...
and other countries. • "x.v.Color" and the "x.v.Color" logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the U.S. No license is granted or implied for any other use for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used ...
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... a standard for various scenarios. Cinema-Look Filters (0 67) Use professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your movies by recording video...
... a standard for various scenarios. Cinema-Look Filters (0 67) Use professional cinema-look filters to create unique movies with distinctive looks. 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8 With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your movies by recording video...
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Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to shoot. Smart AUTO (0 48) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. Powered IS (0 91) will produce stable shots when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Use the double memory card slot to your favorite background music. Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder ...
Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (0 90) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to shoot. Smart AUTO (0 48) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you shoot video while walking. Powered IS (0 91) will produce stable shots when you zoom in on recording video without worrying about settings. Video Snapshot (0 68) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to keep on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Use the double memory card slot to your favorite background music. Face Detection (0 93) The camcorder ...
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Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 144) to wirelessly upload recordings to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the ...
Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 134, 139). Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 144) to wirelessly upload recordings to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. AVCHD High Definition MPEG-2 Standard Definition Convert your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to standard definition files (0 139). * Refer to your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of the device. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the ...
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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 Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 32 Using the Touch Screen 33 Operating Modes 34 Using the Menus 36 First Time Settings 36 Setting the Date and Time 37 Changing the Language 37 Changing the Time Zone...
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 Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 31 Using the Viewfinder 32 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 32 Using the Touch Screen 33 Operating Modes 34 Using the Menus 36 First Time Settings 36 Setting the Date and Time 37 Changing the Language 37 Changing the Time Zone...
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AUTO Mode 46 Basic Recording 46 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 48 About the Smart AUTO function 51 Zooming 53 Quick Start Function Video 55 Basic Playback 55 Playing Back Video 59 3D Flip View 59 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 61 Deleting Scenes and Stories 65 Video Stories and Cinema Style 65 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 67 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters 68 Video Snapshot 69 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch 74 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 76 Rating Scenes 77 ...
AUTO Mode 46 Basic Recording 46 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 48 About the Smart AUTO function 51 Zooming 53 Quick Start Function Video 55 Basic Playback 55 Playing Back Video 59 3D Flip View 59 The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 61 Deleting Scenes and Stories 65 Video Stories and Cinema Style 65 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories 67 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters 68 Video Snapshot 69 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch 74 Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 76 Rating Scenes 77 ...
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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 Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 117 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes Photos 121 Viewing Photos ...
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 Equalizer 108 Audio Mix 109 Using Headphones 110 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe 111 Using an External Microphone 113 Using an External Video Light 114 Using a Zoom Remote Controller 115 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 116 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 117 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 119 Dividing Scenes Photos 121 Viewing Photos ...
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Panel 149 Setup Menus 161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 165 Trouble? 165 Troubleshooting 172 List of Messages 179 Do's and Don'ts 179 Handling Precautions 184 Maintenance/Others 185 Using the Camcorder Abroad 186 General Information 186 Accessories 187 Optional Accessories 193 Product Codes 194 Specifications 198 Index Table of contents 15 Additional Information 146 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 146 FUNC.
Panel 149 Setup Menus 161 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 165 Trouble? 165 Troubleshooting 172 List of Messages 179 Do's and Don'ts 179 Handling Precautions 184 Maintenance/Others 185 Using the Camcorder Abroad 186 General Information 186 Accessories 187 Optional Accessories 193 Product Codes 194 Specifications 198 Index Table of contents 15 Additional Information 146 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 146 FUNC.
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... to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400.
... to operate correctly, refer to the . 16 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400.
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indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to Using the Menus (0 34). Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. Brackets [ ] are indicated within a "button" frame. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the screen. The 8 arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to other onscreen messages and displays. For a concise summary of physical buttons ...
indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function is used to refer to control buttons and menu options you will touch on the screen and to Using the Menus (0 34). Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. Brackets [ ] are indicated within a "button" frame. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The countdown appears on the screen. The 8 arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to other onscreen messages and displays. For a concise summary of physical buttons ...
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CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 Introduction power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus PenW XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video CableW XQuick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW XInstallation Guide for PIXELA's Software 18 Introduction power cord) BP-808 Battery PackW XWL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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Software for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA's software. The disc cannot be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Introduction 19 The following components. - The full-version instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Instruction Manual - These music files are supplied with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (...
Software for exclusive use with the supplied PIXELA's software. The disc cannot be used with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Introduction 19 The following components. - The full-version instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can use as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for saving, managing, and printing photos. - Instruction Manual - These music files are supplied with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (...
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INFO button (0 164) 5 USB terminal (0 126, 129, 138) 6 AV OUT terminal (0 126, 128)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 109) 7 COMPONENT OUT 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 Introduction Names of Parts Left side view 1234 5 67 8 Right ...
INFO button (0 164) 5 USB terminal (0 126, 129, 138) 6 AV OUT terminal (0 126, 128)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 109) 7 COMPONENT OUT 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 Introduction Names of Parts Left side view 1234 5 67 8 Right ...
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ON Orange - Top view Sq S q Mini advanced shoe (0 110) S a Zoom lever (0 51) S s POWER button Sa S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Standby (0 53) Red - Charging (0 24) S f Remote sensor (0 26) S g LCD touch screen (0 29, 32) S h POWERED IS button (0 91)/ WEB button (0 139) LCD panel Sf Ss Sd Sg Sh Introduction 21
ON Orange - Top view Sq S q Mini advanced shoe (0 110) S a Zoom lever (0 51) S s POWER button Sa S d ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - Standby (0 53) Red - Charging (0 24) S f Remote sensor (0 26) S g LCD touch screen (0 29, 32) S h POWERED IS button (0 91)/ WEB button (0 139) LCD panel Sf Ss Sd Sg Sh Introduction 21
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D f D g D h 22 Introduction Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only.
D f D g D h 22 Introduction Back view Sj Sk Sl Dq Ds Da S j Battery attachment unit (0 24) S k START/STOP button (0 46) S l DC IN terminal (0 24) D q RESET button (0 169) D a Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 31) D s Viewfinder* (0 31) D d VIEWFINDER button* (0 31) D f BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 25) D g Tripod socket (0 180) D h Serial number Dd Bottom view * only.