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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 are attached.
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.
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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Precautions About the Battery Pack DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperature higher than 60 °C (140 °F). Do not leave it near a heater or inside a car in hot weather. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop it or subject it to shocks. • Do not get it wet.
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Package contents • CA-110 Compact Power Adapter* [1] * CA-110E including power cord, in Asia. • BP-718 Battery Pack • HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable [2] • IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable [3] • 6/4 Wi-Fi Basic Setup Guide • Transfer Utility LE Setup Guide • : VIXIA CD-ROM Contains the full-version Instruction Manual of the camcorder (PDF file). See the explanation on next page.
Table of Contents 07 Package contents 10 Onscreen Icons and Displays 15 Charging the Battery Pack 18 Basic Preparations 19 Using a Memory Card 21 First-time Setup 23 Shooting Video and Taking Photos 27 Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos 30 Playback on a TV Screen 32 Saving Your Recordings 33 Abridged Specifications PY O C About the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions (6/4 only) You can enjoy a variety of Wi-Fi functions with your camcorder.
Installing the Camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file) 1 Insert the VIXIA CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive. The installer panel appears. 2 In the installer panel, click [Instruction Manual of the Camcorder] and select your language. 3 When the installation is complete, click [OK], then [Exit]. The installer will save the camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file) on the computer and will create a shortcut icon on the desktop for easy access.
introduction Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording movies and modes (with the zoom controls displayed) 1 Control button [PHOTO] - Take a photo (A 23) 2 Smart AUTO* (A 25) * Available only in mode. PY O C Zoom controls (A 23) Total number of scenes / Total recording time Memory operation (; 157) Intelligent IS (; 45) Remaining battery charge 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% When the battery charge becomes low, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording movies SCN and modes mode a A Control button [ ]: Open the (Home) menu (; 35) s A Shooting mode: Each of the 5 modes is optimized for a particular subject or style of shooting. For example, you can use (Baby) mode to easily record movies that track baby’s growth, or use a special scene mode to apply the camcorder settings most appropriate for a variety of situations.
Onscreen Icons and Displays q S a S s S d S Image stabilizer (; 75) Tele macro (; 86) Movie format (A 21) Remaining recording time On the memory card; & In the built-in memory* ( Relay recording* (; 63) - When there is no more free space on the memory, [& End] (built-in memory*) or [ End] (memory card) will be displayed in red and recording will stop. * 6/4 only.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Scene number Date/Time (; 148) Volume and background music balance controls (; 52, 96) Decoration: Add a fun personal touch using stamps, drawings, image mix and more.
Onscreen Icons and Displays Viewing photos Control button [Edit] - Open the Edit panel (; 146) Current photo / Total number of photos File number (; 152) Control button [h] - Photo jump (; 55) Control button [Ð] - Slideshow: Play back a slideshow of your photos and use your favorite background music.
step 1 Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. When you use the compact power adapter, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed. Charge the battery pack before use. 1 1 Connect the compact power adapter. 1 Connect to the adapter (for Asia only). 2 Plug into a power outlet. 2 3 Y P Connect the camcorder. Plug into the DC IN terminal. Insert the battery pack.
Charging the Battery Pack Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. Indicator off (camcorder turned off) Red indicator on (charging) Indicator off (battery pack fully charged) Charging times Charging the supplied BP-718 Battery Pack will take approximately 5 hours 35 minutes. A fully charged battery pack will allow for the following operations (movies in FXP mode). Memory card 6/4 Built-in memory PY O C Typical recording Playback 55 min. 2 hr. 35 min. 60 min. 2 hr. 35 min.
Charging the Battery Pack NOTES • We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally.
step 2 Basic Preparations Before you begin, make basic adjustments and learn about a few of the frequently-used parts. See Using the Grip Belt (; 24), Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen (; 25) for details. See Handling Precautions (; 174), Cleaning (; 178) for important information about how to take care of the touch screen. 1 Fasten the grip belt. 1 Adjust it so you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and Y with your thumb.
step 3 Using a Memory Card Use commercially available . SD, / SDHC (SD High Capacity) or 0 SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory cards. Make sure you use a compatible memory card. See Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder (; 27) for memory cards that can be used. 1 Turn off the camcorder. 1 If the camcorder is on, press . Make sure the indicator is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover.
Using a Memory Card IMPORTANT • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. • For important information regarding the use of SDXC memory cards be sure to refer to SDXC Memory Cards (; 27). • Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. See Initializing the Memory (; 33) for details.
step 4 First-time Setup When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need to set a few important settings, which the camcorder will guide you through. You can also change these settings later by touching the [ ] control button that appears on the upper left of the screen after you finish this setup. 1 Touch the language used for onscreen displays and then touch [æ]. After you select a language, the [Date Format] screen will appear.
First-time Setup can select the memory to which you want to record movies. 3 7 Skip to step 7. 5 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then touch [æ]. After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the [{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear. 6 Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then touch [æ]. 7OPY Touch [OK]. C Setup is complete. The settings you selected will appear briefly and then the camcorder will be ready to record.
basic recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos In mode you can easily record movies and photos. You do not need to worry about any settings or menu options - the camcorder will select the most appropriate settings automatically. 1 3 [PHOTO] 2 PY O C Flashes in red while shooting video and while a scene or photo is being recorded on the memory. START/STOP button 1 Open the lens cover. En Before you start recording, open the lens cover. Move the lens cover switch down to .
Shooting Video and Taking Photos Touch > [ZOOM] to display the onscreen zoom controls Selecting the Video Quality After you choose to record movies in MP4 or AVCHD, you can set the video quality. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. For AVCHD movies, select 60P or MXP for better quality or LP for longer recording times. For MP4 movies, select 35 Mbps or 24 Mbps for better quality or 4 Mbps for smaller file sizes and quicker uploads.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos NOTES • Baby mode: In mode, the camcorder will optimize various settings so that recording baby’s precious moments is effortless. You can even add stamps to the video that will track baby’s growth. Playback is also simple. All the movies are conveniently saved in the baby album chronologically. See Baby Mode (; 64) and Playing Back Scenes in the Baby Album (; 93) for details.
Shooting Video and Taking Photos • In most situations, keep at least 1m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. Using the tele macro function you can reduce this distance to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) at full telephoto. The minimum focusing distance at full wide angle is 1 cm. See Tele Macro (; 86) for details. When you have finished recording Confirm that the indicator goes out Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off. 1 Check that the indicator is off.
basic playback Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos Your recordings are conveniently organized in different index screens for AVCHD movies, MP4 movies and photos. You can change the index screen and easily find the recording you want to play back. See Playing Back Video (; 50) and Viewing Photos (; 54) for details. 3 1 2 1 Press to set the camcorder to playback mode. PY O C En Index screen button (next to [ ]) 2 Fr Change the index screen, if necessary.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos For movies in the built-in memory (&) or memory card ( ) * For the AVCHD (·) or MP4 (¸) index screen (; 50) * 6/4 only. ** 7 only. Photos: Touch [ ] and then touch [} Photo Playback]. 3 Look for the scene or photo you want to play back. 3 PY O C Drag your finger left or right for the next/previous index page. 4 Touch the desired scene or photo to play back. Movies: The selected scene is played back.
Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls Next scene Fast playback* (touch again to increase the speed) Stop Volume and background music controls Pause (touch again to resume playback) Beginning of the scene (double-tap to jump to the previous scene) * In playback pause, these controls are replaced by the slow playback controls. Photos: The selected photo is displayed in single photo view.
basic playback Playback on a TV Screen Connect your camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Make sure the camcorder and TV are turned off before you start. 1 Connect the camcorder to the TV. Select the appropriate connection according to the input terminals on your TV. The HDMI connection has higher picture quality (HD) than the composite video connection (SD). 2 2 Turn on the TV and then the camcorder. Press to turn on the camcorder directly in playback mode.
Playback on a TV Screen " Composite video connection: Analog, standard-definition connection; output only. See Connection Diagrams - Connection " (; 104) for details about additional settings. Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (optional) Red NOTES • The illustrations are for reference only. The layout of terminals on your TV may be different. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Adjust the volume using the TV.
external connections Saving Your Recordings It is recommended that you periodically save your recordings. PIXELA’s Transfer Utility LE (Windows only) - For AVCHD movies. Refer to the Startup Guide (supplied leaflet) and Software Guide (PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software for details about installing and using the software. ImageBrowser EX (Windows/Mac OS) - For MP4 movies and photos. This software allows you to save and manage MP4 movies and photos.
specifications Abridged Specifications The specifications given here are an abridged version of the full specifications of the camcorder. Be sure to read the full version of the instruction manual for the complete information. See Specifications (; 185) for details. Power supply (rated) 3.6 V DC (battery pack), 5.3 V DC (compact power adapter) Power consumption 3.
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