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...If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to radio communications. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s)....any biological effects. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is no guarantee that these low power wireless devices are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device...
...If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to radio communications. One Canon Park, Melville, NY 11747, USA Tel No. 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s)....any biological effects. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Operation is no guarantee that these low power wireless devices are designed to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device...
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... the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water...
... the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "apparatus" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water...
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... Inc. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. 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 a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •... Other names and products not mentioned above may be 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 licensed under AT...
... Inc. • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. 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 a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. •... Other names and products not mentioned above may be 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 licensed under AT...
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... video quality setting for AVCHD (28 Mbps) and MP4 movies (35 Mbps), you can record at 60 frames per second. You can wirelessly connect the camcorder to connect wirelessly and is certified by using an iOS device (A 128). • Enjoying your videos on YouTube and Facebook. When you use a smartphone as...-Fi Functions (A 122) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by the Wi-Fi Alliance. AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 60) When you record movies, you to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 130). This will not miss out on a smartphone or computer to capture the beauty of baby's skin.
... video quality setting for AVCHD (28 Mbps) and MP4 movies (35 Mbps), you can record at 60 frames per second. You can wirelessly connect the camcorder to connect wirelessly and is certified by using an iOS device (A 128). • Enjoying your videos on YouTube and Facebook. When you use a smartphone as...-Fi Functions (A 122) Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by the Wi-Fi Alliance. AVCHD and MP4 Recording (A 60) When you record movies, you to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 130). This will not miss out on a smartphone or computer to capture the beauty of baby's skin.
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... detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the recording situation. 8 Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 75) compensates for camcorder shake when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). Powered IS (A 76) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (A ...
... detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for the recording situation. 8 Image Stabilization Dynamic IS (A 75) compensates for camcorder shake when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). Powered IS (A 76) will produce stable shots when you shoot video while walking. Smart AUTO (A ...
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Copy the camcorder's entire memory onto an external hard drive (A 116). Upload your MP4 movies and photos to an external video recorder (A 119). Copy your recordings to the Web (A 121). 9 Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to your computer (A 111). Upload recordings to an HDTV (A 105). Save your recordings.
Copy the camcorder's entire memory onto an external hard drive (A 116). Upload your MP4 movies and photos to an external video recorder (A 119). Copy your recordings to the Web (A 121). 9 Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to your computer (A 111). Upload recordings to an HDTV (A 105). Save your recordings.
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.... 10 Connect the camcorder to remotely control the camcorder (A 125). 6/4 Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to remotely view to an access point on your home network and then share your recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 130...). Save your recordings on the camcorder (A 126). After connecting the camcorder to an iPhone, iPad or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can upload your recordings to enjoy your iOS or Android ...
.... 10 Connect the camcorder to remotely control the camcorder (A 125). 6/4 Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to remotely view to an access point on your home network and then share your recordings on CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A 130...). Save your recordings on the camcorder (A 126). After connecting the camcorder to an iPhone, iPad or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, you can upload your recordings to enjoy your iOS or Android ...
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... 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 Basic ...
... 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 Basic ...
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... Playback with Background Music 97 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 99 Dividing Scenes 100 Trimming Scenes 100 Slideshow External Connections 102 Terminals on the Camcorder 103 Connection Diagrams 105 Playback on a TV Screen 107 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 107 6/4 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 110 6/4 Converting Movies...
... Playback with Background Music 97 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 99 Dividing Scenes 100 Trimming Scenes 100 Slideshow External Connections 102 Terminals on the Camcorder 103 Connection Diagrams 105 Playback on a TV Screen 107 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 107 6/4 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory Card 110 6/4 Converting Movies...
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... Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone 128 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 130 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 136 Playback on a Computer 137 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point 141 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings Additional Information...Displays 158 Trouble? 158 Troubleshooting 164 List of Messages 174 Do's and Don'ts 174 Handling Precautions 178 Maintenance/Others 179 Using the Camcorder Abroad 180 General Information 180 Accessories 181 Optional Accessories 185 Specifications 190 Index 14 Table of contents
... Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone 128 Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device 130 Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY 136 Playback on a Computer 137 Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point 141 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings Additional Information...Displays 158 Trouble? 158 Troubleshooting 164 List of Messages 174 Do's and Don'ts 174 Handling Precautions 178 Maintenance/Others 179 Using the Camcorder Abroad 180 General Information 180 Accessories 181 Optional Accessories 185 Specifications 190 Index 14 Table of contents
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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 operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: ...this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Introduction 15 Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the 6. 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. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: ...this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Introduction 15 Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the 6. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 158).
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...movies only. > [ Other Settings] > p > [Self Timer] > [i On [X] • < will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The > arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [j Off], to abbreviate ...menu selections. The operating modes are used to turn off the self timer. The countdown appears on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example Y. The countdown appears on the screen and to Using the Menus (A 35). ...
...movies only. > [ Other Settings] > p > [Self Timer] > [i On [X] • < will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The > arrow is not available. For a detailed explanation on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [j Off], to abbreviate ...menu selections. The operating modes are used to turn off the self timer. The countdown appears on the camcorder are indicated within a "button" frame. For example Y. The countdown appears on the screen and to Using the Menus (A 35). ...
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... and transfer music data from the supplied Canon VIXIA CD-ROM (see below) * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** 6/4 only. Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download PIXELA's Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to the camcorder. NOTES • The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is...
... and transfer music data from the supplied Canon VIXIA CD-ROM (see below) * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. ** 6/4 only. Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download PIXELA's Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to the camcorder. NOTES • The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is...
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... PDF file). - The CDROM contains the following components: - An Internet connection is required for exclusive use with the camcorder. Instruction Manual - ImageBrowser EX - Music data - Image mix data - Image files that can be used as background music during playback. The disc ... CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos and upload CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is an online service that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames...
... PDF file). - The CDROM contains the following components: - An Internet connection is required for exclusive use with the camcorder. Instruction Manual - ImageBrowser EX - Music data - Image mix data - Image files that can be used as background music during playback. The disc ... CD-ROM contains an automatic installer for the software ImageBrowser EX, which allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos and upload CANON iMAGE GATEWAY*, YouTube and Facebook. The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is an online service that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames...
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...operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide... in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21 For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to help you learn more about your...
...operations, such as using the compact power adapter. Press the battery pack softly into the power outlet. 2 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 3 Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter before plugging the power cord into the battery attachment unit and slide... in place. ᕃ ᕄ DC IN terminal For Asia only: Preparations 21 For Asia only: Connect the power cord to the camcorder. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to help you learn more about your...
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...ᕄ 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. ᕃ BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . After turning off the camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out. • Do ...breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to Troubleshooting (A 161). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn on ...
...ᕄ 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. ᕃ BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off . After turning off the camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide d in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green POWER/CHG indicator goes out. • Do ...breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to Troubleshooting (A 161). 4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you turn on ...
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...time is completely exhausted. Preparations 23 If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use the camcorder until the battery pack is an issue, you through the basic settings (A 31). The first time you might need. • USA and... for information on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to recycle this camcorder can display the remaining battery time. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C ...
...time is completely exhausted. Preparations 23 If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of use the camcorder until the battery pack is an issue, you through the basic settings (A 31). The first time you might need. • USA and... for information on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to recycle this camcorder can display the remaining battery time. NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C ...
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To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 24 Preparations Adjust the grip belt so that you can turn the camcorder on the camcorder. Using the Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD panel to turn on and off the camcorder Close the LCD panel or press . [ NOTES • You can use the > q > [Power On Using LCD Panel] setting so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. To turn off only by pressing .
To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 24 Preparations Adjust the grip belt so that you can turn the camcorder on the camcorder. Using the Grip Belt Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD panel to turn on and off the camcorder Close the LCD panel or press . [ NOTES • You can use the > q > [Power On Using LCD Panel] setting so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the Y button with your thumb. To turn off only by pressing .
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... lens cover. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can be useful to allow the camcorder to open the lens cover. Preparations 25 Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. 2 Pull the... strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the...
... lens cover. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can be useful to allow the camcorder to open the lens cover. Preparations 25 Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. 2 Pull the... strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the...
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...using memory cards with other video quality options, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. When you record movies with this camcorder. When you may not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used. ** SD memory cards with other devices, such as ... SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. When you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can be used , visit your local Canon Web site. Memory card type: . Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the package.
...using memory cards with other video quality options, we recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. When you record movies with this camcorder. When you may not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used. ** SD memory cards with other devices, such as ... SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. When you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can be used , visit your local Canon Web site. Memory card type: . Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for the Speed Class logo on the package.