Get support for Canon VIXIA HF R42

Canon VIXIA HF R42 Support Question

Canon VIXIA HF R42 Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Canon VIXIA HF R42.
Need a Canon VIXIA HF R42 manual? We have 1 online manual for this item!
Question posted by snomish on May 12th, 2015

Camcorders Ssid (network Name) And Password Do Not Appear On Vixia Hf R42

The person who posted this question about this Canon product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.

Current Answers

Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on May 13th, 2015 8:15 AM
TechSupport101

Member since:
May 24th, 2013

Points: 12,171,305
100
points
If the directions on the .pdf manual here will not work, then the Camcorder may require a reset or a firmware update.

Related Canon VIXIA HF R42 Manual Pages

Instruction Manual - Page 3

... frequency (RF) Exposure rules. These limits are associated with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Use of the FCC Rules. FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. 3 If this device must not be required to the equipment unless otherwise specified in Subpart B of...
Instruction Manual - Page 4

.... 8 Protect the power cord from being walked on the bottom. 4 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 attachments/accessories specified by...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the radio signal regulations of this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea, Taiwan Model ID0019: VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R42 5 REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the contacts listed on the back side of the regions listed below.
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... reference. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from ... "memory card" or "built-in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to Troubleshooting (A 158). Introduction Š...
Instruction Manual - Page 51

...appears. • Touch Ï/Ð to display the playback controls. Displaying scene information for MP4 movies 1 In the [y Movie Playback] index screen for MP4 movies, touch [I Scene information (for MP4 movies). % Recording date (for AVCHD movies) or folder name... playback controls will play it back. • The camcorder will disappear automatically after a few seconds without operation....
Instruction Manual - Page 61

...camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to play back movies recorded in 60P or MXP mode cannot be recognized as multiple files on other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1 hour • Depending on the TV, you may not be able to encode video.... Scenes recorded at a video quality other devices. - Advanced...Video Quality] > Desired video quality* > [K] > [X] * You can view information on the video ...
Instruction Manual - Page 126

...SSID as that of recordings in the following cases. - When the video quality is 24P for an MP4 movie. - When dual recording or relay recording is not available in the camcorder... the one from the camcorder. 7 Camcorder: Touch [End] when finished. > [ Remote Control+Streaming] • The camcorder's SSID (network name) and password will appear. • The camcorder will be established. 5...
Instruction Manual - Page 127

... Wi-Fi] > [ Playback via Browser] > [OK] • The camcorder's SSID (network name) and password will appear. • The camcorder will be established automatically without entering the password. 5 Smartphone: Start the Web browser. 6 Smartphone: Enter the URL that of the one from the list. The network names of detected access points will appear. 3 Smartphone: Touch the access point with the...
Instruction Manual - Page 129

... take some time to upload video files. • The procedure above may differ depending on the version of the one from the following types of MP4 scenes will be ready to connect with the iOS device. > [ Wi-Fi] > [ Movie Uploader] > [OK] • The camcorder's SSID (network name) and password will appear. • The camcorder will be recognized as...
Instruction Manual - Page 137

...network using a wireless router (access point) and even remember the settings for the camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point (A 137). • [Connected] will appear on the camcorder...Point The camcorder can touch [View Information] to view the access point's SSID, connection protocol, and the camcorder's IP address and MAC address. 4 Computer: Select your camcorder's model ...
Instruction Manual - Page 138

... (A 139) [Manual Setup] You manually enter the wireless router's name, password and other device connected to it can be very easy. For details, see the description in the previous section). This method is the easiest connection method if you cannot successfully connect the camcorder using WPS, try using your wireless router and then...
Instruction Manual - Page 139

.... 2 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen. • The camcorder will automatically detect access points in Viewing and Changing Wi-...network name (SSID) and encryption key. 2 When the detected access points appear, touch the desired access point and then touch [OK]. After you select the desired access point, you were previously using the function you simply enter the password...
Instruction Manual - Page 140

... is 1. 3 In the field for various settings, touch the text field and a virtual keyboard will appear on the screen. Switch between set 1 and set 2 of the cursor. # Delete the character to...(A 140). 1 In the field for example, if your wireless router's network name (SSID) cannot be necessary, for SSID, enter the SSID and then touch [Next]. 2 In the authentication/encryption method area, touch...
Instruction Manual - Page 142

... index screen, open the setting selection screen. > [ Wi-Fi] > [w Check/Edit Settings] > [OK] To view the smartphone's connection settings 2 Touch [Smartphone Connection Settings]. The camcorder's SSID and password will appear. • Touch [Í] and [Î] to view more information. • To delete the settings, touch [Edit] > [Delete] > [Yes]. 4 If necessary, touch [Edit] > [Manual Setup...
Instruction Manual - Page 143

... wireless devices, like your camcorder, to connect to a wired network (including to the Internet) using the Wi-Fi standard. WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup. SSID Service Set Identifier. Wi-...network. Glossary This is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this will be your wireless router. Access Point A wireless access point (WAP) is simply the public name of Wi-Fi networks...
Instruction Manual - Page 149

...the camcorder's main features. Additional Information Š 149 [Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [i On], the camcorder's onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder....press any button or turn off the camcorder. [TV Type]: When you connect the camcorder to a TV using the optional STV-250N Stereo Video Cable, select the setting according to ...
Instruction Manual - Page 164

... they are safe to reset the camcorder. If these do not broadcast their network name (SSID) will change. The wireless connection ...password will not be lost so back up recordings regularly - Wireless playback on a computer or similar device is not smooth. - The camcorder's SSID will return to IEEE802.11n. In the event of Messages for Web Services (A 173) for details. - - Wi-Fi networks...
Instruction Manual - Page 171

... interfere with devices connected to the same network. Alternatively, change the IP address of the Wi-Fi device. Try the operation again. - There are trying to connect with the camcorder. Cordless phones, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other devices you use the access point's SSID for the camcorder's Wi-Fi settings (A 139). - If the access...
Instruction Manual - Page 172

... access point is using MAC address filtering, enter the camcorder's MAC address in the access point's configuration screen. The encryption key (password) is connected to enter it correctly. 172 Š Additional Information If the problem persists, perform setup using the camcorder in the network, including the camcorder, are accessing it is functioning properly. - If the...
Instruction Manual - Page 186

... Movies: AVCHD* Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; SD, SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory card (not included) • Maximum Recording Time 6 32 GB built-in memory AVCHD movies: 60P: 35 min. Values given are approximate figures. MXP: 2 hr. 55 min. FXP: 2 hr. 5 min. Specifications VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 ...

Similar Questions

Brand New Camera Won't Work Unless Plugged In
Our Canon VIxia HF R42 is nearly new. We are on vacation and the it won't turn on unless plugged in....
(Posted by Ksenk 9 years ago)
Avaiability
When will this camcorder be available for purchase?
(Posted by Gfca 11 years ago)
Ask a New Question
Use the box below to post a new question about this Canon product .
Points & Prizes
  • You can earn points for nearly everything you do on HelpOwl.com
  • You can trade in those points for gift cards at leading retailers such as Amazon.com and Walmart
  • It's that simple!
See How it Works
Create a Free Account

Canon Manuals

Find free Canon VIXIA HF R42 manuals and user guides available at ManualOwl.com. Try out our unique manual viewer allowing you to interact with manuals from directly within your browser!

Canon Reviews

View thousands of Canon user reviews and customer ratings available at ReviewOwl.com.

Contact Information

Complete Canon customer service contact information including steps to reach representatives, hours of operation, customer support links and more from ContactHelp.com.

Scoreboard Ratings

See detailed Canon customer service rankings, employee comments and much more from our sister site.

Canon Recalls

Find comprehensive Canon recall information updated hourly on RecallOwl.com.