Canon Hf R400 Instruction Manual

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* Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.
[Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space in Memory]: Displays a screen 
where you can verify how much of the built-in memory ( 6/4  
only) or the memory card is currently available for recording or how much 
is in use ( ª indicates photos).
[Volume] [Speaker]:, Ú–
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[Headphones]: , Özzz
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[Notification Sounds] [
÷ High Volume], 
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[Custom Control 
Button] Same...

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• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the currently selected 
video quality and a photo size of 1920x1080.
• In the information screen of a memory card you can also check its  Speed Class.
• 6 /4  The [Total space] shown for the built-in memory indicates 
actually usable space. It may be slightly smaller than the nominal built-in 
memory capacity listed in the specifications.
[External Hard Drive...

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• If the memory card you insert already contains a file with a larger num-ber, a new file will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last 
file on the memory card.
• We recommend using the [ nContinuous] setting.
• Folder names, on the other hand, appear in a format such as  “101_0501”. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last 
four digits indicate the month and day (May 1, for the example folder 
above). In the same example, a recording with...

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Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
Recording Movies
 and   modes 
(with the zoom control displayed)
1 Control button [PHOTO]: Take a 
photo ( A41, 93)
2 Smart AUTO* ( A43)
3 Zoom controls ( A48)
4 Total number of scenes / Total 
recording time
5 Memory operation (A 157)
6 Intelligent IS ( A45)
7 Remaining battery charge (A 157)
* Available only in   mode.8 Control button [START]: Start 
recording a movie ( A41)
9 Face detection frame ( A76)
Aq Tracking frame ( A76)
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Recording Movies
 and   modes modeSCN
AaControl button [ ]: Open the 
(Home) menu ( A36)
As Shooting mode ( A39)
Ad Exposure (A 79)
Af Focus ( A80)
Ag Face detection ( A76)
Ah White balance ( A83)
Aj Audio level indicator ( A87)
Ak
While recording/during playback: Scene counter (hours : minutes : 
seconds);  < Self timer ( A84)
Al Pre-recording ( A82)
Sq Image stabilizer ( A75)
Sa Tele macro ( A85)
Ss Movie format ( A60)
* 6 /4  only.
SdRemaining recording time
 On the memory...

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Ds
Playback control buttons ( A52)
Dd Scene playback time
Df Scene number
Dg Date/Time ( A148) Dh
Volume and background music 
balance controls ( A52, 96)
Dj Decoration ( A69)
 Viewing Photos
DkControl button [Edit]: Open the Edit 
panel ( A146)
Dl Current photo / Total number of 
photos
Fq File number ( A152) Fa
Control button [ h]: Photo jump 
(A 55)
Fs Control button [ Ð]: Slideshow 
(A 101)
Fd Control button [ f]: Return to the 
[ Photo...

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5 Memory operationÜRecord, ÛRecord pause, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause, ×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow playback, ÖSlow reverse playback,ÓFrame advance, ÔFrame reverse.
7 Remaining battery charge
• The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a 
percentage of the full charge of the 
battery pack.
• When the battery charge becomes low, replace or charge the battery pack. 
Depending on the condition of the camcorder or battery, the actual battery...

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Tr o u b l e?Troubleshooting
If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-
times what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the 
simplest of solutions - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box 
before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult 
your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself.- The battery pack is...

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- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or ba ttery pack. Consult a Canon Service Center.
A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter. - A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The battery may have reached the end of its battery...

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After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it cont inuously for long periods of time; this is not 
a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually  hot or it becomes hot after using it only 
for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Cen-
ter.
Playback
Cannot delete a scene.
- You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.
Deleting scenes...