Canon Hf R400 Instruction Manual
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First Time Settings
Basic Setup
The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the
camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the cam-
corder’s initial settings. You will set the date and time, movie format,
and other basic functions. For details on how to use the touch screen,
refer to Using the Touch Screen (A 35).
1 Touch the language used for onscreen displays and then touch [ æ].
• You may need to scroll down to find your language.
• After you...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-30.png "Page 31
Preparations Š 31
First Time Settings
Basic Setup
The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the
camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the cam-
corder’s initial settings. You will set the date and time, movie format,
and other basic functions. For details on how to use the touch screen,
refer to Using the Touch Screen (A 35).
1 Touch the language used for onscreen displays and then touch [ æ].
• You may need to scroll down to find your language.
• After you...")
Preparations Š 31 First Time Settings Basic Setup The first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup screens to configure the cam- corder’s initial settings. You will set the date and time, movie format, and other basic functions. For details on how to use the touch screen, refer to Using the Touch Screen (A 35). 1 Touch the language used for onscreen displays and then touch [ æ]. • You may need to scroll down to find your language. • After you...
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•7 Skip to step 10.
8Touch [ &] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then
touch [ æ].
• When selecting the memory, you can check the available recording time based on the video quality setting.
• After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the [{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.
9Touch [ &] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then
touch [ æ].
When selecting the memory, you can check the number of photos that
can be recorded, based on a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-31.png "Page 32
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•7 Skip to step 10.
8Touch [ &] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then
touch [ æ].
• When selecting the memory, you can check the available recording time based on the video quality setting.
• After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the [{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.
9Touch [ &] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then
touch [ æ].
When selecting the memory, you can check the number of photos that
can be recorded, based on a...")
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•7 Skip to step 10.
8Touch [ &] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then
touch [ æ].
• When selecting the memory, you can check the available recording time based on the video quality setting.
• After you select the memory to which you want to record movies, the [{ Rec Media for Photos] screen will appear.
9Touch [ &] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then
touch [ æ].
When selecting the memory, you can check the number of photos that
can be recorded, based on a...
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Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is
New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time
of another location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can
set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of
your destination.
Operating modes:
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.
2Touch [] to set the home time zone, or [ #] to set the time zone
of your destination when you are traveling....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-32.png "Page 33
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Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is
New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time
of another location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can
set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of
your destination.
Operating modes:
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.
2Touch [] to set the home time zone, or [ #] to set the time zone
of your destination when you are traveling....")
Preparations Š 33 Changing the Time Zone Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. In addition, the camcorder is able to retain the date and time of another location. This is convenient when you travel so that you can set the camcorder to match the time of your home location or that of your destination. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen. 2Touch [] to set the home time zone, or [ #] to set the time zone of your destination when you are traveling....
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1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear
the file allocation table of the memory.
2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel
the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory
can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-33.png "Page 34
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7
1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear
the file allocation table of the memory.
2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel
the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory
can be used without any problem.
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save...")
34 Š Preparations 6/4 7 1Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory. 2If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem. IMPORTANT • Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi- nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure you save...
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Preparations Š 35 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips. To u c h Touch on an element displayed on the touch screen. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, etc. Drag While touching the screen,...
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(Home) Menu
The (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder’s func-
tions and settings.
Operating modes:
1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu.
2 Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired menu to the center.
3 Touch the icon of the desired menu to open it. See below for a description of each menu. The menus that appear
depend on whether the camcorder is in recording mode or playback
mode.
Menus Available in Recording Mode
SCN
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(Home) Menu
The (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder’s func-
tions and settings.
Operating modes:
1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu.
2 Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired menu to the center.
3 Touch the icon of the desired menu to open it. See below for a description of each menu. The menus that appear
depend on whether the camcorder is in recording mode or playback
mode.
Menus Available in Recording Mode
SCN
In...")
36 Š Preparations (Home) Menu The (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder’s func- tions and settings. Operating modes: 1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu. 2 Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired menu to the center. 3 Touch the icon of the desired menu to open it. See below for a description of each menu. The menus that appear depend on whether the camcorder is in recording mode or playback mode. Menus Available in Recording Mode SCN In...
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*6 /4 only.
Menus Available in Playback Mode
*6 /4 only.
NOTES
• For brevity’s sake, references to settings in the (Home) menu will include only the icon of the menu, the tab of the desired submenu (for
settings in the [ Other Settings] menu) and the setting name. For
example, to adjust the screen’s brightness, use the > >
[LCD Brightness] setting.
Using the [ Other Settings] Menus
Refer to [ Other Settings] Menus (A 146) for available functions.
[ Main Functions]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-36.png "Page 37
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*6 /4 only.
Menus Available in Playback Mode
*6 /4 only.
NOTES
• For brevity’s sake, references to settings in the (Home) menu will include only the icon of the menu, the tab of the desired submenu (for
settings in the [ Other Settings] menu) and the setting name. For
example, to adjust the screen’s brightness, use the > >
[LCD Brightness] setting.
Using the [ Other Settings] Menus
Refer to [ Other Settings] Menus (A 146) for available functions.
[ Main Functions]...")
Preparations Š 37 *6 /4 only. Menus Available in Playback Mode *6 /4 only. NOTES • For brevity’s sake, references to settings in the (Home) menu will include only the icon of the menu, the tab of the desired submenu (for settings in the [ Other Settings] menu) and the setting name. For example, to adjust the screen’s brightness, use the > > [LCD Brightness] setting. Using the [ Other Settings] Menus Refer to [ Other Settings] Menus (A 146) for available functions. [ Main Functions]...
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Operating modes:
* In mode, access to functions is limited.
1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home)
menu.
2 Drag your finger left/right to bring [ Other Settings] to the center.
3 Touch the icon to open the [ Other Settings] menus.
4 Touch the tab of the desired menu.
5 Drag your finger up/down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.
• You can also use the [ Í] and [Î ] icons for scrolling.
• Menu items not available appear...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-37.png "Page 38
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Operating modes:
* In mode, access to functions is limited.
1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home)
menu.
2 Drag your finger left/right to bring [ Other Settings] to the center.
3 Touch the icon to open the [ Other Settings] menus.
4 Touch the tab of the desired menu.
5 Drag your finger up/down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.
• You can also use the [ Í] and [Î ] icons for scrolling.
• Menu items not available appear...")
38 Š Preparations Operating modes: * In mode, access to functions is limited. 1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu. 2 Drag your finger left/right to bring [ Other Settings] to the center. 3 Touch the icon to open the [ Other Settings] menus. 4 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 5 Drag your finger up/down to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar. • You can also use the [ Í] and [Î ] icons for scrolling. • Menu items not available appear...
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You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or
touch [Í] and [Î ] to find the control button of the desired function.
Operating Modes
Recording
When recording, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the
[Shooting Mode] menu in the (Home) menu and the [Movie Format]
option in the [ Recording Setup] menu. Perform the following proce-
dure to set the shooting mode. Refer to Selecting the Movie Format
(AVCHD/MP4) (A 60) for a detailed explanation on...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/14/102390/w300_hf-r400-instruction-manual-1511194021_d-38.png "Page 39
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You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or
touch [Í] and [Î ] to find the control button of the desired function.
Operating Modes
Recording
When recording, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the
[Shooting Mode] menu in the (Home) menu and the [Movie Format]
option in the [ Recording Setup] menu. Perform the following proce-
dure to set the shooting mode. Refer to Selecting the Movie Format
(AVCHD/MP4) (A 60) for a detailed explanation on...")
Preparations Š 39 You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [Í] and [Î ] to find the control button of the desired function. Operating Modes Recording When recording, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the [Shooting Mode] menu in the (Home) menu and the [Movie Format] option in the [ Recording Setup] menu. Perform the following proce- dure to set the shooting mode. Refer to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 60) for a detailed explanation on...
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40 Š Preparations Playback Press the button to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. NOTES • 6 /4 When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. (AUTO mode) Let the camcorder take care of most of the settings while you concentrate on recording ( A41). Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with...