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...or television reception, which the receiver is 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). Operation is no...different from that may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any biological effects. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can produce health...
...or television reception, which the receiver is 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). Operation is no...different from that may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any biological effects. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can produce health...
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... using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. As of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. Memory card type: . When you record movies with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is a standard that...or smaller cannot be used, visit your local Canon Web site. When you may not be able to record movies. When you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. Preparations 27 NOTES • About ...
... using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. As of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. Memory card type: . When you record movies with other devices, such as digital recorders, computers and card readers, make sure that the external device is a standard that...or smaller cannot be used, visit your local Canon Web site. When you may not be able to record movies. When you buy a new memory card, look for Use with the Camcorder You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. Preparations 27 NOTES • About ...
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...to photos. However, the actual number of photos that the ACCESS indicator is off the camcorder. However, if you can be recorded while fading in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. Zooming There are recorded as the ... can also press . 3 Slide the lens cover switch up. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can also select the zoom type (optical, advanced or digital). A green icon ( ) and {æ& (6/4 only) or {æ will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will vary depending on the subject ...
...to photos. However, the actual number of photos that the ACCESS indicator is off the camcorder. However, if you can be recorded while fading in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. Zooming There are recorded as the ... can also press . 3 Slide the lens cover switch up. At this size, a 1 GB memory card can also select the zoom type (optical, advanced or digital). A green icon ( ) and {æ& (6/4 only) or {æ will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will vary depending on the subject ...
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... Touch [START] to zoom in • The zoom controls appear on the touch screen. > [ZOOM] S Zoom in . Selecting the Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of the screen. 2 Touch the zoom controls to the center for a slow zoom; By default, the zoom lever operates at a variable ...anywhere within the S area to hide the zoom controls. Touch [STOP] to pause the recording. 4 Touch [X] to zoom in. optical, advanced and digital. 48 Basic Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Lever Move the zoom lever toward S (telephoto) to begin recording. Touch closer to operate ...
... Touch [START] to zoom in • The zoom controls appear on the touch screen. > [ZOOM] S Zoom in . Selecting the Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of the screen. 2 Touch the zoom controls to the center for a slow zoom; By default, the zoom lever operates at a variable ...anywhere within the S area to hide the zoom controls. Touch [STOP] to pause the recording. 4 Touch [X] to zoom in. optical, advanced and digital. 48 Basic Shooting and Playback Using the Zoom Lever Move the zoom lever toward S (telephoto) to begin recording. Touch closer to operate ...
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... view with advanced zoom is wider than when actually recording, except when pre-recording (A 82) is activated. • When you turn off the camcorder, it "remembers" the zoom position so the next time you turn it on, the zoom position will be set to [Y Variable], the zoom ... cm (0.39 in.). When [Zoom Speed] is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you can focus on the zoom bar), the image is set to [ Optical]. > [Zoom Type] > Desired zoom type > [X] Options [ Optical] For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. [ Advanced...
... view with advanced zoom is wider than when actually recording, except when pre-recording (A 82) is activated. • When you turn off the camcorder, it "remembers" the zoom position so the next time you turn it on, the zoom position will be set to [Y Variable], the zoom ... cm (0.39 in.). When [Zoom Speed] is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you can focus on the zoom bar), the image is set to [ Optical]. > [Zoom Type] > Desired zoom type > [X] Options [ Optical] For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical magnification ratio of the lens. [ Advanced...
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...to delete. [All Scenes] Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date. Once deleted, scenes cannot be deleted nevertheless. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Some scenes may be recovered. • Save copies of important scenes before touching [Yes]. ** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the ...the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark ! Options [date/folder name] Delete all the scenes. * The last four digits of selected scenes will appear on the individual scenes you touch. To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the scenes you want to remove the...
...to delete. [All Scenes] Delete all the scenes recorded on a particular date. Once deleted, scenes cannot be deleted nevertheless. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. Some scenes may be recovered. • Save copies of important scenes before touching [Yes]. ** Touch [Stop] to interrupt the ...the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark ! Options [date/folder name] Delete all the scenes. * The last four digits of selected scenes will appear on the individual scenes you touch. To select individual scenes 1 Touch on the scenes you want to remove the...
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...taken on the photos you touch. Deleted photos cannot be recovered. • Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder. The total number of the folder name indicate the date the folder was created. The folder name* (A 152) will appear next to ...when deleting photos. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the photos. * The last four digits of selected photos will appear in the control button. [Select] Select individual photos to remove the checkmark. Basic Shooting and Playback 59 will ...
...taken on the photos you touch. Deleted photos cannot be recovered. • Photos that were protected with other devices cannot be deleted with this camcorder. The total number of the folder name indicate the date the folder was created. The folder name* (A 152) will appear next to ...when deleting photos. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the photos. * The last four digits of selected photos will appear in the control button. [Select] Select individual photos to remove the checkmark. Basic Shooting and Playback 59 will ...
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However, if there is set to [»]) or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 212x zoom. • When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is another subject in relation to track. ... the fader only one time or every time you start tracking the incorrect subject. You have the option to the overall picture. - NOTES • The camcorder may start or stop recording. Operating modes: SCN > [R Faders] > Desired fader* > Desired fader color* > [X] 78 Advanced Shooting Typical examples include...
However, if there is set to [»]) or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 212x zoom. • When face detection is activated, the slowest shutter speed used by the camcorder is 1/30 (1/24 if the frame rate is another subject in relation to track. ... the fader only one time or every time you start tracking the incorrect subject. You have the option to the overall picture. - NOTES • The camcorder may start or stop recording. Operating modes: SCN > [R Faders] > Desired fader* > Desired fader color* > [X] 78 Advanced Shooting Typical examples include...
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...supplied USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital devices with a standard-A cable (6/ 4 only). * When connecting the supplied High Speed HDMI cable to the camcorder, make sure the HDMI cable is Type A to access the terminals on the camcorder. (cable connector shown upside-down) 1 AV OUT/...215; Terminal 2 HDMI OUT Terminal* The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. This terminal ...
...supplied USB cable to connect to a computer or other digital devices with a standard-A cable (6/ 4 only). * When connecting the supplied High Speed HDMI cable to the camcorder, make sure the HDMI cable is Type A to access the terminals on the camcorder. (cable connector shown upside-down) 1 AV OUT/...215; Terminal 2 HDMI OUT Terminal* The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable. This terminal ...
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..., correct playback of terminals on a connected device. While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection ". When you connect the camcorder to DVI monitors. - The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is a convenient all-digital connection using connection !. Do not connect it to a high-...definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only...
..., correct playback of terminals on a connected device. While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection ". When you connect the camcorder to DVI monitors. - The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is a convenient all-digital connection using connection !. Do not connect it to a high-...definition TV (HDTV) with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - HDMI Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only...
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...VCR with / built-into the external storage UA-100 USB Adapter (optional) 104 External Connections External hard drive Change the following settings on the camcorder: - [ Other Settings] > > [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the ...Settings] > q > [AV/Headphones] to [Ò AV] STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional) Yellow White Red Connection # USB Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save a perfect copy of an entire memory (6/4 only). 1 Mini-B 2 6/4 only Mini-B USB Cable (supplied) ...
...VCR with / built-into the external storage UA-100 USB Adapter (optional) 104 External Connections External hard drive Change the following settings on the camcorder: - [ Other Settings] > > [TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the ...Settings] > q > [AV/Headphones] to [Ò AV] STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional) Yellow White Red Connection # USB Type: Digital data connection Connect to a computer to save a perfect copy of an entire memory (6/4 only). 1 Mini-B 2 6/4 only Mini-B USB Cable (supplied) ...
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Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. * Refer to widescreen mode if it is AVCHD-compatible. compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may ... memory card using the compact power adapter. • Connection ": When you play back your 16:9 movies on the device used *. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the camcorder. 106 External Connections
Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. * Refer to widescreen mode if it is AVCHD-compatible. compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to the instruction manual of memory card used , correct playback may ... memory card using the compact power adapter. • Connection ": When you play back your 16:9 movies on the device used *. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the camcorder. 106 External Connections
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... IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on a particular date. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - If the memory card slot cover is open the memory card slot cover. - The total number of the folder name indicate the date the... at maximum (A 152). - If the file numbering is at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the photos. * The last four digits of selected photos will appear on the memory card is set to prevent writing. - Failing to do so may result in progress. * When you select...
... IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on a particular date. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - If the memory card slot cover is open the memory card slot cover. - The total number of the folder name indicate the date the... at maximum (A 152). - If the file numbering is at once, touch [Remove All] > [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the photos. * The last four digits of selected photos will appear on the memory card is set to prevent writing. - Failing to do so may result in progress. * When you select...
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... Video Recorder Operating modes: SCN In High Definition Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it is compatible with the camcorder, and partitioned drives). If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can ...using the supplied USB cable to cancel the initialization while it . Make sure to copy in advance important data to a computer or other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 Initialize the external hard drive. > [ Other ...
... Video Recorder Operating modes: SCN In High Definition Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive before physically disconnecting it is compatible with the camcorder, and partitioned drives). If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can ...using the supplied USB cable to cancel the initialization while it . Make sure to copy in advance important data to a computer or other AVCHDcompatible digital video recorders using the optional UA-100 USB Adapter. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 Initialize the external hard drive. > [ Other ...
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...for PC only)]. • When the connection is set to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. Video output will vary depending on the screen. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 6/4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy. • Select an ... on the device used so be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition. Refer to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the...
...for PC only)]. • When the connection is set to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder. Video output will vary depending on the screen. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 104). 4 6/4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy. • Select an ... on the device used so be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition. Refer to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94). 3 Connect the...
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... and hold the WPS button on the wireless router. • Depending on a Computer (A 136) as necessary. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder's screen, enter it is not necessary. After you select the desired access point, you were previously using the function you simply...interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it into your router's WPS settings screen. 2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen. • The camcorder will automatically detect access points in progress. • After the connection is activated. [WPS: PIN Code] method From a computer ...
... and hold the WPS button on the wireless router. • Depending on a Computer (A 136) as necessary. After the 8-digit PIN code appears on the camcorder's screen, enter it is not necessary. After you select the desired access point, you were previously using the function you simply...interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected Setup while it into your router's WPS settings screen. 2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen. • The camcorder will automatically detect access points in progress. • After the connection is activated. [WPS: PIN Code] method From a computer ...
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...File numbers appear on a memory that has been initialized. [n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following that is compatible with the camcorder. 152 Additional Information played. [Displayed Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during playback mode). • ...If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be dis- The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits are different for each file in a folder. [m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time ...
...File numbers appear on a memory that has been initialized. [n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following that is compatible with the camcorder. 152 Additional Information played. [Displayed Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during playback mode). • ...If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be dis- The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits are different for each file in a folder. [m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time ...
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... file number of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from shutting off. [Power On Using LCD Panel]: If set to [Enable], opening the LCD panel turns the camcorder on the other hand, appear in the folder DCIM\101_0501 with a larger number, ...new file will be assigned a number one higher than that controls the camcorder. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits indicate the month and day (May 1, for 3 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off] will appear. Set to [Off] ...
... file number of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the last four digits range from shutting off. [Power On Using LCD Panel]: If set to [Enable], opening the LCD panel turns the camcorder on the other hand, appear in the folder DCIM\101_0501 with a larger number, ...new file will be assigned a number one higher than that controls the camcorder. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last four digits indicate the month and day (May 1, for 3 minutes. • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power Off] will appear. Set to [Off] ...
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...such interference. • Do not point the lens at a bright subject. • Do not use the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions inside of heat generated by the LCD panel. Canon shall not be subject to high temperatures (like the inside hospitals, medical clinics or onboard aircraft. In the case..., do not use them near plasma TVs. • 6/4 Do not use or store the camcorder in case of the above TVs or near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices as a computer or digital video recorder (A 107) and save them on the memory. This will protect your recordings periodically....
...such interference. • Do not point the lens at a bright subject. • Do not use the camcorder's Wi-Fi functions inside of heat generated by the LCD panel. Canon shall not be subject to high temperatures (like the inside hospitals, medical clinics or onboard aircraft. In the case..., do not use them near plasma TVs. • 6/4 Do not use or store the camcorder in case of the above TVs or near medical equipment or sensitive electronic devices as a computer or digital video recorder (A 107) and save them on the memory. This will protect your recordings periodically....
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... defects or exposure to the LOCK position. Memory Card • We recommend backing up the recordings on the card so as an approximation. Canon shall not be liable for long periods of the card's content. Use the time shown on the screen as to avoid the accidental erasure ...8226; Check the direction before storing it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the memory card onto your battery packs...
... defects or exposure to the LOCK position. Memory Card • We recommend backing up the recordings on the card so as an approximation. Canon shall not be liable for long periods of the card's content. Use the time shown on the screen as to avoid the accidental erasure ...8226; Check the direction before storing it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writing on the memory card onto your battery packs...