Canon Vixia HV40 User manual

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Instruction Manual English
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Important Usage Instructions
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
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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 HV40 Asystems
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 Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference
in aresidential 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 aparticular 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 acircuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class Blimits in Subpart Bof 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]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.
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 acar under
direct sunlight, fire, etc.

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Important Warning
CAUTION
RiSK OF EL.ECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 arisk
of electric shock to persons.
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of importantoperating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word "product"
refers
to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HV40 A
and all its accessories.
1Read these instructions.
2Keep these instructions.
3Heed all warnings.
4Follow all instructions.
5Do not use this apparatus near water.
6Clean only with dry cloth.
7Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
8Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. Agrounding type plug
has two blades and athird grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong
are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
9Protect 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 orobjects
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 reference.
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. Do 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 -Do not use this product near
water
or in rainy/moist situations.
21 Placing or Moving -Do
not place on
an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket
or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury
to achild or adult, and
serious damage to the
product.
Aproduct 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. Ifyou are not sure of the
type
of power 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.
23 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 asafety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. Ifthe plug
still fails to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.

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26 Lightning -For added protection of this
product during alightning 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.
28 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 afire or electric shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid
of any kind onto
the product.
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.
25 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 /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
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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.
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. Ifthe 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 aqualified
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 adistinct
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.
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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NEC -NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
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When replacement ofthe 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.