Canon VIXIA HF R40 User manual

importantUsageinstructions
WARNING
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFiREORELECTRICSHOCK,DONOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTORAIN
ORMOISTURE.
COPYRIGHTWARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
TheMainsplug is usedas the disconnectdevice.The Mainsplugshall remain readily operable
to disconnectthe plug in case ofan accident.
CAUTION:
Dangerofexplosionifthe wrongtypeofbatteriesareattached.Useonlythe sametypeofbatteries.
+ Donot exposebatteries orproduct to excessive heat such asthe inside of a car under
directsunlight, fire, etc.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth,
and do not place it in confined narrow spaces.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR RACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUAL FED SERV CE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intendedto alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure,that may
be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock topersons.
The exclamation point, within anequilateral triangle, is intendedto alert the user tothe presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.

FCC/JCNOTICE
HD Camcorder, VIXIAHFR42 /VIXIAHFR40/VIXIAHF R400 systems
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustacceptany interference
received,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.
Note:Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththe limitsforclassBdigitaldevice,
_ursuantto Part15ofthe FCCRules.Theselimits aredesignedto providereasonableprotection
againstharmfulinterferencein a residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan
radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if notinstalledanduseinaccordancewiththe instructions,may
causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereis noguaranteethat interference
will notoccurina particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor
televisionreception,whichcan bedeterminedbyturningthe equipmentoffandon,theuseris
encouragedtotry tocorrectthe interferencebyoneor moreofthefollowingmeasures:
Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
° Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
* Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletanacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.
° Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
Useofshieldedcableisrequiredto complywith classBlimits inSubpartBof Part15of FCCRules.
Donotmakeanychangesor modificationstothe equipmentunlessotherwisespecifiedinthemanual.
Ifsuch changesor modificationsshouldbemade,you couldbe requiredtostopoperationofthe
equipment.
Model IDOO19(including WLAN Module Model WM217, FCCID: AZD217)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSSstandard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Theavailablescientificevidencedoesnotshowthatany healthproblemsare associatedwith using
low-powerwirelessdevices.Thereis noproof,however,thattheselowpowerwirelessdevicesare
absolutelysafe.Low-powerwirelessdevicesemitlowlevelsofradiofrequencyenergy(RF)in the
microwaverangewhilebeingused.WhereashighlevelsofRFcan producehealtheffects(byheating
tissue),exposuretolow-levelRFthatdoesnotproduceheatingeffectscausesnoknownadverse
healtheffects.Manystudiesoflow-levelRFexposureshavenotfoundanybiologicaleffects.Some
studieshavesuggestedthatsomebiologicaleffectsmightoccur,butsuchfindingshavenot been
confirmedbyadditionalresearch.Thismodelhasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywith FCC/IC
radiationexposurelimitssetforthforan uncontrolledequipmentandmeetsthe FCCradiofrequency
(RF)ExposureGuidelinesin SupplementCtoOET65andRSS-102oftheICradiofrequency(RF)
Exposurerules.
CanonU.S.A.,Inc.
OneCanonPark,Melville,NY11747,USA
TelNo.1-800-OK-CANON(1-800-652-2666)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03.

Inthesesafetyinstructionstheword"apparatus"referstotheCanonHDCamcorder
VIXIAHFR42/VlXIAHFR40/VIXIAHFR400andall itsaccessories.
1 Readthese instructions.
2 Keepthese instructions.
3 Heedallwarnings.
4 Followall instructions.
5 Do not usethis apparatus nearwater.
6 Cleanonlywith dry cloth.
7 Do not install nearany heat sourcessuch as radiators,heat registers, stoves,or other
apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produceheat.
8 Protectthe power cord frombeing walked on or pinchedparticularly at plugs,convenience
receptacles,andthe pointwhere they exit fromthe apparatus.
9 Onlyuse attachments/accessoriesspecified bythe manufacturer.
10 Unplugthis apparatusduring lightning storms orwhen unused for longperiods oftime.
11 Referall servicing to qualifiedservicepersonnel.Servicing is requiredwhenthe apparatus
has beendamagedin any way, such aspower-supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has
beenspilled or objectshavefallen into the apparatus,the apparatushas beenexposedto
rain or moisture,doesnot operate normally,or hasbeen dropped.
l CA-110identification plate is locatedon the bottom. J

REGIONSOFUSE
VIXIAHFR42andVIXIAHFR40areincompliance(asofJanuary2013)withtheradiosignal
regulationsoftheregionslistedbelow.Fordetailsonotherregionswheretheycanbeused,
makeinquirieswith thecontactslistedonthebacksideofthis instructionmanual.
Canada, Hong KongS.A.R.,USA, South Korea,Taiwan
ModelID0019:VIXIAHFR40/VIXIAHFR42

Trademark Acknowledgements
* SD,SDHCand SDXCLogosare trademarks ofSD-3C, LLC.
* Microsoft andWindows are trademarks or registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States
and/orother countries.
* App Store, iPad,iPhone,iTunesand Mac OSaretrademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.and other
countries.
* HDMI,the HDMI logoand High-Definition Multimedia Interfaceare trademarks or registeredtrademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLCin the UnitedStates andother countries.
* "AVCHD","AVCHDProgressive" andthe "AVCHDProgressive" logoare [:[] DOLBY
trademarks of PanasonicCorporationand SonyCorporation.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DiGiTAL /
"Dolby" andthe double-Dsymbol aretrademarks of Dolby Laboratories. STEREOCREATOR|
* 6oogle, Android, GooglePlay,YouTubearetrademarks of 6oogle Inc.
* Facebook isa registeredtrademark of Facebook,Inc.
* lOSis a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco inthe U.S. andother countries and is used under license.
* TheTwitter name and marks aretrademarks ofTwitter, Inc.
* Wi-Fi is a registered trademark ofthe Wi-Fi Alliance.
* Wi-Fi Certified,WPA,WPA2,andthe Wi-Fi Certified logoare trademarksof the Wi-FiAlliance,
* WPSas used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manualsignifies Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.
* TheWi-Fi ProtectedSetupIdentifier Mark is a mark of theWi-Fi Alliance.
Other namesandproducts not mentionedabove may be trademarks or registeredtrademarks oftheir
respective companies.
*Thisdevice incorporatesexFATtechnology licensedfrom Microsoft.
* "Full HD1080" refers to Canoncamcorders compliant with high-definition video
composedof 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
* This product is licensed under AT&Tpatents for the MPEG-4standard and may be used
for encoding MPEG-4compliant video and/ordecoding MPE6-4compliant videothat was encoded only(1)for
a personaland non-commercial purposeor (2)by a video provider licensedunder the AT&T patentsto provide
MPE6-4compliant video.No license is granted or implied for any other usefor MPE6-4 standard.

ExcitingFeaturesand New Functions
CERTIF|ED
lilieS/IliUm BabyMode(q3 64) (_)
Wi-FiFunctions
([_[_ 122)
Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by
using convenient Wi-Fi functions
such as the following.
• You can use a smartphone as a
remote control and record mov-
ies from a distance (_ 125).
• You can wirelessly connect the
camcorder to your home net-
work and upload your record-
ings to CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY (_ 130). This will
allow you to even share your
videos on YouTube and Face-
book. You can share your videos
on YouTube and Facebook also
by uploading them using an lOS
device ([_ 128).
Enjoying your recordings with
family and friends has just
become easier because you can
use the Web browser on a
smartphone or computer to view
the camcorder's recordings
([_ 126).
• Wi=Fi is a connection method for
devices to connect wirelessly and is
certified by the Wi=Fi Alliance.
Using Baby mode, you will not
miss out on baby's precious
moments. The camcorder's
settings are optimized to capture
the beauty of baby's skin. You
can also add stamps to the video
to keep track of baby's growth.
Baby mode is for AVCHD movies
only.
AVCHDandMP4 avc.o
P,og,_sive
Recording(_ 60)
You can choose to record movies
in AVCHD or MP4 format. Record
movies in AVCHD and play them
back with fantastic picture quality.
Alternatively, record movies in
MP4 for uploading to the Web and
transferring to mobile devices.
Depending on the video quality,
you can also record at 60 frames
per second. With video at 60
frames per second, your videos
will achieve a level of realistic
movement that will impress your
audience.

S_tt Smart AUTO (_ 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.
VideoSnapshot
([_ 74)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Cinema-LookFilters
(q3 65)
Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
FaceDetection %.
([[_[_76) v
The camcorder automatically
detects people's faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
ImageStabilization
Dynamic IS (1_ 75)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(1_ 76) will produce stable shots
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
Intelligent IS ([_] 45) selects the
type of image stabilization for the
recording situation.

EnjoyingYourRecordingson OtherDevices
Connectthecamcorder
toan HDTV([_] 105). Copyyourrecordingsto
i anexternal(cj_]video119).recorder
Uploadrecordingstoyour
computer([Z] 111). Saveyourrecordings.
Copythecamcorder'sentire
memoryontoanexternal UploadyourMP4movies
harddrive([Z] 116). andphotostotheWeb
([Z] 121).

EnjoyingYourRecordingsUsingthe Camcorder'sWi-FiFunctions
UseyouriOSorAndroidsmartphoneor
tablettoremotelycontrolthecamcorder
([_ 125). Usethe Web browser on your lOSor
Android smartphone ortablet to view the
recordings on the camcorder ([_} 126).
Save your recordings on an
iPhone or iPadand play them
back ([_ 128).
Connect the camcorder to an
access point on your home
network and then share your
recordings on CANONiMAGE
GATEWAY(_ 130). From
there, you can make online
albums to enjoy your
recordings.
After connecting the
camcorder to an iPhone, iPad
or CANONiMAGEGATEWAY,
you can upload your
recordings to other sites.
10

Tableofcontents
I 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 aMemory Card
27 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
29 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
31 First Time Settings
31 Basic Setup
33 Changing the Time Zone
33 Initializing the Memory
35 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
35 Using the Touch Screen
35 Using the Menus
39 Operating Modes
Table of cor_tents * 11

iBasicShootingandPlayback
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
6O
6O
63
63
64
65
66
68
69
74
75
76
76
78
79
8O
82
83
84
85
85
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)
Selecting the Video Quality"
I_L_3/_ Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/
Memory Card) for Recordings
I]_/_]_ Dual Recording and Relay Recording
Baby Mode
Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
Special Scene Modes
Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your
Needs
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
Video Snapshot
Advanced Image Stabilization
Powered IS
Face Detection and Tracking
Faders
Adjusting the Exposure
Adjusting the Focus
Pre-Recording
White Balance
Self Timer
Frame Rate
Tele Macro
12 *Tabe of contents

86 Audio Scenes
87 Audio Recording Level
89 Using Headphones
90 Using an External Microphone
IAdvanced 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
=ExternalConnections
102 Terminals on the Camcorder
103 Connection Diagrams
105 Playback on aTV Screen
107 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
107 _/_ Copying Movies and Ph0tos to a Memory
Card
110 _/_ Converting Movies to Mp4 Format
111 Saving Recordings on a C0mputer
116 [[I-,_IfL_3/I_T_ Memory Save; Saving an Entire Memory
onto an External Hard Drive
119 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
121 Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web
Table of contents * 13

I _/_ 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] Panels
146 [A[ Other Settings] Menus
154 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
158 Trouble?
158 Troubleshooting
164 List of Messages
175 Do's and Don'ts
175 Handling Precautions
179 Maintenance/Others
180 Using the Camcorder Abroad
181 General Information
181 Accessories
182 Optional Accessories
186 Specifications
191 Index
14 * Tabe of contents

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 itfor future reference. Should your camcorder fail
to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (E]_]158).
ConventionsUsedinthis Manual
• O IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
• (_) NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
• _ POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
• C[]: Reference page number within this manual.
• I]_ :Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term
"memory" by itself refers to both.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
[S_ART_S_Pi button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the I]_.
Int od _ct or_ * 15

indicates that a function is available in the
operating mode indicated and indicates
that the function is not available. The operating
modes are divided into the following three
groups. For a detailed explanation, refer to
Operating Modes ([_ 39).
Brackets [] are used to refer to
control buttons and menu options
you will touch on the screen and to
other onscreen messages and
displays.
• _ win appear on the screen.
• Repeat, selecting [ _ Off], to turn off the self ti_.
Movies: In _cord pause mode, press q:[_RTZST_?P_
The names of physical buttons The @ arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
and switches on the For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
camcorder are indicated within refer to Using the Menus (_ 35). For a concise
a "button" frame, summary of all available menu options and settings,
For example 'ST_,RWSS:OrS]. refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (_ 144).
16 * Introd _ct on

Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
CompactPowerAdapter*
,,_
BP-718BatteryPac_,
_-_ _ IFC-3OOPCU/SUSBCable
HTO-IOO/SHighSpeedHDMICable
Guide
-FiBasicSetupGuide**
TransferUtilityLEStartupGuide_
(seebelow)
* CA-1 IOE including power cord, in Asia.
** QI_/II]_ only.
Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide: This guide explains how to download
PIXELA's Transfer Utility LE software, which allows you to save your
AVCHD movies and transfer music data from the supplied Canon VIXIA
CD-ROM (see next page) to the camcorder. For details on using the
software, refer to the Transfer Utility LE Software Guide included with the
downloaded software.
NOTES
• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it is shaken (CJ_161).
Introd _ct on * 17

The Canon VlXlA 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 Intemet connection is
required for full installation of the software.
- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during
playback. These music files are for exclusive use with PIXELA's
software. The disc cannot be played back on CD players.
- Image mix data - Image files that can be used with the image mix
function (image mix frames).
* CANON iMAGE GATEWAY is an online service that allows you to share mov-
ies and photos, make photo albums, and more. This service may not be
available in all countries/regions.
18 * Introd _ct on

Names of Parts
Left side view
@ @@
Right side view
®
_} [_] (playback mode) button (_ 40)
_} ON/OFF button (C]_}23)
(3} Memory card slot cover
@ MIC (microphone) terminal (C]_ 91)
@ AV OUT terminal (_ 102,104)/
(headphones) terminal ([_[[]89)
(-G}HDMI OUT terminal (_ 102, 103)
USE} terminal (C[_ 102,104)
_} Memory card slot (_ 29)
@ START/STOP button ([_ 41)
@ DC IN terminal ([_ 21)
@ Grip belt (_ 24)
@ Lens cover switch (C]_ 25)
@ Stereo microphone (_ 87)
® @ @
Front view
@
btrod 4cton * 19

Topview
@ ®
LCD panel @
Back view
@ @ @
@
Bottom view
@ @ @
@ Speaker ([_ 52)
@ Zoom lever (C[_ 47)
@ LCD touch screen (_ 25, 35)
@ ACCESS indicator (_ 41)
@ _Wi-Fi antenna ([_ 124)
@ POWER/CHG (charge) indicator:
Green - On
Red - Charging (C[_ 21)
@ Battery attachment unit ([_ 21)
_Serial number
@ Tripod socket (_ 176)
@ BA'N-ERY RELEASE switch (_ 22)
20 * Introd _ct on