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... 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...
... 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...
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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. D f D g D h 22 Introduction
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To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, ... Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can use the viewfinder. - To include yourself in the following cases: - To allow the camcorder to specification.
To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, ... Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can use the viewfinder. - To include yourself in the following cases: - To allow the camcorder to specification.
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...31 to activate the Dioptric adjustment lever • You can use the viewfinder. NOTES • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (0 179), Cleaning (0 184). You can also use the viewfinder when you can close the LCD panel or rotate it is common ...to the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Using the Viewfinder If it toward the subject as you prefer. • Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. • The LCD backlight setting is difficult to ...
...31 to activate the Dioptric adjustment lever • You can use the viewfinder. NOTES • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (0 179), Cleaning (0 184). You can also use the viewfinder when you can close the LCD panel or rotate it is common ...to the LCD screen and the viewfinder. Using the Viewfinder If it toward the subject as you prefer. • Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. • The LCD backlight setting is difficult to ...
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...tions. 50 AUTO Mode However, the actual number of photos that EyeFi cards have been approved in the country/region of use the viewfinder (0 31). • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the LCD backlight (0 30) or adjust the brightness of... the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- ness] setting. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are within the range of a configured network. panel: [...
...tions. 50 AUTO Mode However, the actual number of photos that EyeFi cards have been approved in the country/region of use the viewfinder (0 31). • Under certain conditions, the Smart AUTO icon that appears on the LCD backlight (0 30) or adjust the brightness of... the LCD screen with the 6 8 [LCD Bright- ness] setting. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for Photos]. - 6 menu: All settings. • Photos are within the range of a configured network. panel: [...
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... a menu is being dis- NOTES • The camcorder will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. • When recording using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed), you can also press to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you are using the... viewfinder ( only). IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in standby mode. 2 When you ...
... a menu is being dis- NOTES • The camcorder will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode. • When recording using only the viewfinder (with the LCD panel closed), you can also press to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you are using the... viewfinder ( only). IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in standby mode. 2 When you ...
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...charge the battery pack. - This is exhausted. No picture will be a problem with a pointed object to the HDMI OUT, COMPO- Adjust the viewfinder with the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone. - There are brief stops in playback mode. Activate the microphone attenuator (0 152) or adjust the audio... recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may occur if the LOCK switch on the viewfinder. - Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark. - Keep a distance between the...
...charge the battery pack. - This is exhausted. No picture will be a problem with a pointed object to the HDMI OUT, COMPO- Adjust the viewfinder with the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone. - There are brief stops in playback mode. Activate the microphone attenuator (0 152) or adjust the audio... recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may occur if the LOCK switch on the viewfinder. - Change the position of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. Picture and Sound The screen appears too dark. - Keep a distance between the...
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... based on a regular basis. If any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. Canon shall not be able to operate the touch screen. tant recordings in case of heat generated by the LCD panel. ings to transfer your record... direct sunlight), or high humidity. • Do not use the camcorder near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder ( only) at a bright subject. • Do not use or store the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of the ...
... based on a regular basis. If any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by lighting equipment. • Do not disassemble the camcorder. Canon shall not be able to operate the touch screen. tant recordings in case of heat generated by the LCD panel. ings to transfer your record... direct sunlight), or high humidity. • Do not use the camcorder near plasma TVs or mobile phones. • Do not point the lens or viewfinder ( only) at a bright subject. • Do not use or store the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of the ...
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... the camcorder is left in the following cases: • When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to gently wipe the lens or view- Lens, Viewfinder ( only) and Instant AF • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may damage the camcorder. Continued use may not work...
... the camcorder is left in the following cases: • When the camcorder is moved quickly from cold to gently wipe the lens or view- Lens, Viewfinder ( only) and Instant AF • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may damage the camcorder. Continued use may not work...
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... min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 250 min. 250 min. 260 min. 260 min. 260 min. Viewfinder 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min. 165 min. Battery pack→ Charging conditions...
... min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 125 min. 250 min. 250 min. 260 min. 260 min. 260 min. Viewfinder 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 80 min. 160 min. 160 min. 165 min. 165 min. 165 min. Battery pack→ Charging conditions...
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.... 380 min. 230 min. 240 min. 580 min. Additional Information 189 Using a memory card Battery pack Recording mode Recording (maximum) LCD Viewfinder Recording (typical)* Playback LCD Viewfinder LCD MXP 115 min. 120 min. 70 min. 80 min. 185 min. Recording (typical)* LCD 230 min. 235 min. 240 min. 240 min... min. 395 min. 240 min. 255 min. 600 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off. Viewfinder 240 min. 240 min. 255 min. 255 min. 255 min. XP+ 125 min. 125 min. 80 min. 80 min. 190 min. SP 255 min....
.... 380 min. 230 min. 240 min. 580 min. Additional Information 189 Using a memory card Battery pack Recording mode Recording (maximum) LCD Viewfinder Recording (typical)* Playback LCD Viewfinder LCD MXP 115 min. 120 min. 70 min. 80 min. 185 min. Recording (typical)* LCD 230 min. 235 min. 240 min. 240 min... min. 395 min. 240 min. 255 min. 600 min. * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off. Viewfinder 240 min. 240 min. 255 min. 255 min. 255 min. XP+ 125 min. 125 min. 80 min. 80 min. 190 min. SP 255 min....
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Specifications VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400 - Photos: DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory ..., 2,370,000 pixels Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels • LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch, wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation • Viewfinder: 0.24 inch, wide, color, equivalent to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for Camera File...
Specifications VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400 - Photos: DCF (Design rule for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory ..., 2,370,000 pixels Effective pixels: 2,070,000 pixels • LCD Touch Screen: 3 inch, wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation • Viewfinder: 0.24 inch, wide, color, equivalent to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of shooting is a standard for Camera File...
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... mini-D terminal) Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color • MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with tele macro on , viewfinder) Maximum rated power consumption: 9.4 W • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Additional Information 195 XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels •...
... mini-D terminal) Luminance (Y): 1 Vp-p / 75 Ω; compatible with HDMI-CEC and x.v.Color • MIC Terminal ∅ 3.5 mm stereo minijack -57 dBV (with tele macro on , viewfinder) Maximum rated power consumption: 9.4 W • Operating temperature: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Additional Information 195 XP+, SP, LP mode: 1440 x 1080 pixels •...
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U Underwater (recording program) . . .89 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 139 USB terminal 126, 129, 138 V Video snapshot 68 Viewfinder 31 Volume 57 W White balance 102 Wide angle 51 Wind screen 152 Wireless controller 26 Z Zoom 51 Digital zoom 151 Zoom speed 51, 149 ** only. 200 Additional Information
U Underwater (recording program) . . .89 Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites 139 USB terminal 126, 129, 138 V Video snapshot 68 Viewfinder 31 Volume 57 W White balance 102 Wide angle 51 Wind screen 152 Wireless controller 26 Z Zoom 51 Digital zoom 151 Zoom speed 51, 149 ** only. 200 Additional Information