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PUB. DIE-0431-000B
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. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. 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 a
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FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Th
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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. 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. 8
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REGIONS OF USE VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea, Taiwan Model ID0019: VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R42 5 C OP Y
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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. • App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other count
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Exciting Features and New Functions 6/4 Baby Mode (A 64) Wi-Fi Functions (A 122) Using Baby mode, you will not miss out on baby’s precious moments. The camcorder’s Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by settings are optimized to capture using convenient Wi-Fi functions the beauty of baby’s skin. You such as the following. can also add stamps to the video to keep track of baby’s growth. • You can use a smartphone as a Baby mode is for AVCHD movies remote control and record mov- only. ies from
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Smart AUTO (A 43) 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. Video Snapshot Cinema-Look Filters (A 74) (A 65) Shoot or capture short scenes Use professional cinema-look and arrange them into a video filters to create unique movies clip set to your favorite with distinctive looks. background music. Face Detection Image Stabilization (A 76) The camcorder automatically Dynami
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 105). Copy your recordings to an external video recorder (A 119). Upload recordings to your computer (A 111). Save your recordings. Copy the camcorder’s entire memory onto an external Upload your MP4 movies hard drive (A 116). and photos to the Web (A 121). 9 C OP Y
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6/4 Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to remotely control the camcorder (A 125). Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet to view the recordings on the camcorder (A 126). Save your recordings on an iPhone or iPad and play them back (A 128). Connect the camcorder to an After connecting the access point on your home camcorder to an iPhone, iPad network and then share your or CANON iMAGE GATEWA
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Table of contents Introduction 7 Exciting Features and New Functions 15 About this Manual 17 Getting to Know the Camcorder 17 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
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Basic Shooting and Playback 41 Basic Recording 41 Shooting Video 43 About the Smart AUTO function 45 Intelligent IS 46 Taking Photos 47 Zooming 50 Basic Playback 50 Playing Back Video 54 Viewing Photos 56 Deleting Scenes 58 Deleting Photos Advanced Shooting 60 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) 60 Selecting the Video Quality 63 6/4 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for Recordings 63 6/4 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 64 Baby Mode 65 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
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86 Audio Scenes 87 Audio Recording Level 89 Using Headphones 90 Using an External Microphone Advanced Playback and Editing 92 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 93 Playing Back Scenes in the Baby Album 94 Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes 95 Playback with Background Music 97 Selecting the Playback Starting Point 99 Dividing Scenes 100 Trimming Scenes 101 Slideshow External Connections 102 Terminals on the Camcorder 103 Connection Diagrams 105 Playback on a TV Screen 107
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6/4 Wi-Fi Functions 122 Introduction to Wi-Fi 125 Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote Control 126 Remote 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 144 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 144 [ Main Functions] and [Edit] Pan
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. 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 (A 158). 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. The operating you will touch on the screen and to modes are divided into the following three other onscreen messages and groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to displays. Operating Modes (A 39). Movie format Shooting mode Playback mode Self Timer Operating modes: * SCN * For movies only. >> [ Other
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA- 110 Compact Power Adapter* BP-718 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable Quick Guide Wi- Fi Basic Setup Guide** Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide (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
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The Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is also supplied with the camcorder. The CD- ROM contains the following components: - Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - ImageBrowser EX - The 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. An Internet connection is required for full installation of the software. - Music dat
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Names of Parts 1 (playback mode) button (A 40) Left side view 2 ON/OFF button (A 23) 12 3 3 Memory card slot cover 4 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 91) 5 AV OUT terminal (A 102, 104)/ × (headphones) terminal (A 89) 6 HDMI OUT terminal (A 102, 103) 7 USB terminal (A 102, 104) 8 Memory card slot (A 29) 9 START/STOP button (A 41) 456 7 Aq DC IN terminal (A 21) 8 aA Grip belt (A 24) As Lens cover switch (A 25) Ad Stereo microphone (A 87) Right side view 9 AqAaAs Front view Ad Introduction 19 C OP Y
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Af Speaker (A 52) Top view Ag Zoom lever (A 47) Af Ag Ah LCD touch screen (A 25, 35) Aj ACCESS indicator (A 41) kA64Wi-Fi antenna (A 124) Ak LCD panel Ah lA POWER/CHG (charge) indicator: Green - On Red - Charging (A 21) qS Battery attachment unit (A 21) Sa Serial number Back view Aj Ak Al sS Tripod socket (A 176) dS BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) Sq Bottom view Sa Ss Sd 20 Introduction C OP Y
