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PUB. DIE-0387-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 A / VIXIA HF M41 A / VIXIA HF M400 A systems This devic
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The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries. • Do not expose batteries or product to excessive heat such as the inside of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVE
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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 instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
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21 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 22 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
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30 Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into, the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally even if you follow the operating instructions. Adjust only those contr
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Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. 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 t
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 Story Creator (0 65) Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS Transform your movies into sensor captures video at a compelling video stories just by 2 resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels . recording video following simple Videos are then recorded in the pre-scripted suggestions, memory, using AVCHD optimized for various scenarios. 3 specifications . With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike
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Smart AUTO (0 48) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. f94 Video Snapshot Relay Recording 497 (0 68) (0 43) Shoot or capture short scenes The memory almost full? Use the and arrange them into a video double memory card slot to keep clip set to your favorite on recording video without background music. interruption. Face Detection Image Stabilization (0 93) The camco
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot Connect the camcorder compatible with the type of to an HDTV (0 130) Play video memory card used*. directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to Use an Eye-Fi card (0 144) the Web. to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer Create or a video sharing Web site. discs Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 134, 139). AVCHD MPEG-2 High Definition Standard Defi
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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 T
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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
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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 Snaps
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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 C OP Y
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M41 / VIXIA HF M40 / VIXIA HF M400. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 165). 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: Restrictions or requirement
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indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to operating mode indicated and indicates control buttons and menu options that the function is not available. For a detailed you will touch on the screen and to explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 33). other onscreen messages and displays. Self Timer Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] � n will appear on the screen. �Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. Mov
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA -570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL- D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus Pen H TC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Qu ick Guide IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Installation Guide for PIXELA’s Software 18 Introduction C OP Y
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM* -Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. •Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/ Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Su
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Names of Parts 12 (camera/play) button (0 33) Left side view 2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button 1 23 4 (0 68) 3 (Story Creator button) (0 65) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 30, 116)/ BATT. 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) 56 8 7 8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 126, 127) Right side view 9 ACCESS indicator (0 46) 9 Aq Aa As qA Mode switch (0 33) aA Grip belt (0 27) As Speake
