Canon VIXIA HF M40 User manual

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VIXIA
HFM40
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HFM41
VIXIA
HFM400

Important Usage Instructions
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WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 00 NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
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COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M40 AI VIXIA HF M41 AI VIXlA HF M400 A 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 8 digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiollV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class 8 limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC
Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the
manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the
equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. [phone]
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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.
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Important Warning
CAUTION
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• CAUTION:
] TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO )
:1 USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE i
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure,
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
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In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HO 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.
8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is reqUired when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liqUid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
14 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
referen~~,
15 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.
16 Follow Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
17 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. 00 not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
18 Accessories - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be
hazardous.
19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters,
portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They
may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.
20 Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock -00 not use this product near water or
in rainy/moist situations.

ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
~~ GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEG - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EaUIPMENT
Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
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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 you are not
sure of the type of powar supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. Regarding other power sources such as battery power, refer to instructions in
this manual.
Polarization - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). The 2-prong polarized plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
24 Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to
plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If
an outside antenna is connected
to the product, be sure the
antenna is grounded so as to
provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI I
NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
Lightning - For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of time, disconnect it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
27 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
Objects and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product.
29 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
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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 controls that are covered by the operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. This indicates a need
for service.
31 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
32 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe
operating order.
33 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the
responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type
number CA-570.
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The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas
where 120 V AG power is not used, you will neeo a ~pecial plug adapter. Contact
your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
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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 HDMIIogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMllicensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation
and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companie5,
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES
WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY
PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO,
WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, 1.1.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding
MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a
personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to
provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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Package content
• CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (inc!. power cord) [G)]
• BP-808 Battery Pack
• WL -089 Wireless Controller (inc!. CR2025 lithium button battery)
•Stylus pen
[(g)]
• S1V-250N Stereo Video Cable [@]
•
HTC-100/S HDMI Cable [@]
.IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
• 3 Software CD-ROMs
-PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM*
-PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- ~ Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35**/Music Datal
Image Mix Data CD-ROM. (Referred to as "Camcorder Supplemental
Disc".)
Contains
the full-version Instruction Manual of the camcorder (PDF file).
See
the explanation on next page.
*The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (PDF file). A
printed Installation Guide for PIXELA's software is also supplied. Refer
to this
Installation Guide for details about the supplied software.
** The CD-ROM includes the Photo Application instruction manual (PDF file). See
also Saving Photos
(~.r.Pf> 135) for details.
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Table of Contents
08 Package Content
11 Names of Parts and Onscreen Displays
19 Charging the Battery Pack
22 Operating Modes of the Camcorder
27 Getting Ready to Start Recording
30 Basic Recording: Shooting Video and Taking Photos
37 Basic Playback: Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos
40 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
41 Playback on aTV Screen
44 Abridged Specifications
About the Camcorder's PDF Instruction Manual
This guide will get you started and show you how to use the most basic
functions ofyour camcorder to shoot video, take photos and play back your
recordings (using the camcorder or connecting it to your
TV). To learn more
about the more advanced functions
of your camcorder, to read important
handling precautions and
to consult the troubleshooting section if an error
message
is displayed, be sure to read the full-version Instruction Manual
(PDF file*). In this Quick Guide, the ~PDF) mark indicates reference page
numbers
in the PDF file.
* Adobe® Reader® 6or later is required to view the PDF Instruction Manual.
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Table of Contents
Installing the camcorder's Instruction Manual (PDF file)
1Turn on the computer.
2Insert the Camcorder Supplemental Disc into the computer's
disc drive.
3Windows: Open the drive into which you inserted the CD-ROM
using Windows Explorer.
Mac OS: Click the CD-ROM icon on the desktop.
4Click/Double-click the Disc_Setup.exe icon.
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In the installer panel, click [Instruction Manual of the
Camcorder] and select your language.
6When 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 ashortcut icon on the desktop for easy
access.