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–
zz 52
[Headphones]: , Özzz
89
[Notification Sounds] [
÷ High Volume], 
[ ø  Low Volume], [ jOff] zzz
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[Custom Control 
Button] Same as the [ Main Functions] panel 
(Default: [
Ò Decoration])z
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[Battery Info] – zzz–
[Displayed Units] [ .Meters/Grams], 
[
/Feet/Pounds]z –––
[File Numbering] [ mReset], [
nContinuous]zzz –
[Auto Power Off] [
iOn], [ j Off] zzz–
[Power On Using LCD 
Panel] [Enable]
, [Off]
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6 /4
[Initialize 
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[Initialize ]6 /4[&  Built-in Mem.], 
[ Mem. Card] zzz
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[Complete Initialization]: 
Toggle on or off
6 /4
[Initialize  ]* ––
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[Firmware] – z–––
6 /4
[Delete Memory Save 
Folder]* ––
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[Reset All] [No], [Yes] zzz–
Menu itemSetting optionsvyA
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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 Info]: When the camcorder is connected to an exter-
nal hard drive, this setting displays information about the hard drive.
[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn-
ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.
•Set to [ jOff] to turn off notification sounds.
• While pre-recording ( A82) is activated, the camcorder will not emit 
some notification sounds.
[Custom Control Button]: On the lower right of the recording screen, a 
control button that is a shortcut to one of the functions in the [ Main 
Functions] panel is constantly displayed. By changing this setting, you can 
change the shortcut, which will allow you to access one of your frequently 
used functions quickly and conveniently.
• In   and   mode, this function is always set to [ Ò Decoration].
[Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with 
Intelligent System, this option displays a screen where you can verify the 
battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (during 
recording mode) or playback time (during playback mode).
• If the battery pack is exhausted, the battery information may not be dis- played.
[Displayed Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display 
during manual focus. This also affects the units used in for height and 
weight in   mode.
[File Numbering]: MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in folders. 
You can select the file numbering method for those files. File numbers 
appear on various screens in playback mode in a format such as 
“101-0107”. The first three digits indicate the folder number and the last 
four digits are different for each file in a folder. 
[ m Reset]: File numbers will restart from 100-0001 every time you 
record on a memory that has been initialized.
[ n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following 
that of the last file recorded with the camcorder.
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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 a file number of 
“101-0107” is saved in the folder DCIM\101_0501 with a file name of 
“MVI_0107.MP4” (for MP4 movies) or “IMG_0107.JPG” (for photos).
• Folders can contain up to 500 files (MP4 movies and photos combined)  and a new folder is created every time a folder exceeds this number. 
• The first three digits of the file number range from 100 to 999 and the  last four digits range from 0001 to 9900. File numbers are automatically 
assigned consecutive numbers.
[Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered 
by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation 
for 3 minutes.
• Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto Power  Off] will appear. Operating any of the camcorder’s controls while the 
message is displayed will prevent the camcorder from shutting off.
[Power On Using LCD Panel]: If set to [Enable], opening the LCD panel 
turns the camcorder on while closing the LCD panel turns it off. Set to 
[Off] to deactivate this feature. In either case, you can still use   .
[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firm-
ware, which is the software that controls the camcorder. This menu option 
is usually unavailable.
[Reset All]: Resets all of the camcorder’s settings.
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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 card
&  In the built-in memory*
( Relay recording* ( A63)
Sf Video quality ( A60)
Sg Audio scene ( A86)
Sh Control button [ ]: Open the 
[ Main Functions] panel ( A38)
Sj Custom control button (A 152)
Sk Fader ( A78)
Sl Headphone output ( A89)
Dq Control button [FILTER 1]: Cinema-
look filters ( A65)
Da Level marker (A 148)
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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 Playback] index screen 
(A 54)
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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 charge 
may not match what is displayed on the screen.
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the power may turn off without displaying  .
• Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are  used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately.
• You can display the charge status of a battery pack with the    > q  >  
[Battery Info] setting. 
Sd Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the memory, [ &
 End] (built-in memory, 6/
4  only) or [ End] (memory card) will be displayed in red and the recording will 
stop.
100% 75% 50% 25% 0%
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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 exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
- Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.
The camcorder turns off without the battery warning indicator appearing on the screen. - The battery charge has become low or the battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.
Cannot charge the battery pack. - Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.
- The temperature of the battery pack is outside its operating range (approximately 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)). Remove the battery pack, warm it or let it cool down, as necessary, and try 
charging it again.
- Charge the battery pack in temperatures between approximately 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F and  104 °F).
- The battery pack is faulty. Replace the battery pack.
- The camcorder cannot communicate with the ba ttery pack attached. Battery packs not rec-
ommended by Canon for use with this camcorde r cannot be charged using this camcorder. 
Power supply
• Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-
nected to the camcorder? ( A21)
Recording
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording  mode? ( A41, 46) If you are recording on a memory card, is one cor-
rectly inserted into the camcoder? ( A29)
Playback
• Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?  (A 50, 54) If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is 
one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( A29) Does it contain 
any recordings?
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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 life. Buy a new battery pack.
Recording
Pressing Y  will not start recording.
- You cannot record while the camcorder is writi ng previous recordings onto the memory (while 
the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished.
- The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes of AVCHD movies  (3,999 scenes). Delete some recordings ( A56, 58) or initialize the memory ( A33) to free 
some space.
- The file numbers for MP4 movies and photo s have reached their maximum value. Set   
> q >[File Numbering] to [Reset] a nd insert a new memory card.
The point where  Y was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the 
recording.
- There is a slight interval between pressing  Y and the actual start/end of record-
ing. This is not a malfunction.
The camcorder will not focus. - Autofocus does not work on the subject. Focus manually ( A80).
- The lens is dirty. Clean the lens with a soft lens-cleaning cloth ( A179). Never use tissue 
paper to clean the lens.
When a subject flits across in front of  the lens, the image appears slightly bent.
- This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in  front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction.
Changing the operating mode between recording ( Ü)/record pause ( Û)/playback (Ð ) 
takes longer than usual.
- When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings ( A111) and initialize the memory ( A33).
Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly. - This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save your recordings (A 111) and initialize the memory using the [Complete Initialization] option ( A33).
Cannot record a photo while recording movies. - You cannot take photos in   mode or while fading in or fading out a scene ( A78).
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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 takes longer than usual. - When the memory contains a large number of scenes, some operations may take longer than usual. Save your recordings ( A111) and initialize the memory ( A33).
Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie. - You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device. Also, you cannot capture scenes that are from MP4 movies.
- The memory is full. Delete some recordings ( A56, 58) to free some space.
When playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played 
back correctly. - This can occur when you transfer the music files to a memory card after repeatedly recording and deleting scenes (fragmented memory). Save your recordings ( A111) and initialize the 
memory card using the [Complete Initialization] option ( A33). Then, transfer the music files 
first and only then transfer the video files.
- Music tracks will not play back  correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring 
the music files to a memory card. Delete the music tracks and transfer the music files again.
- The transfer rate of the memory card used is too slow. Use a recommended memory card  (A 27).
Cannot divide scenes - You cannot divide scenes recorded or edited using another device.
- The memory is full. Delete some recordings ( A56, 58) to free some space.
Cannot copy scenes/photos - You may not be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device.
Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the index screen with a checkmark  !
- You cannot select more than 100 scenes/photos  individually. Select the [All Scenes] or [All 
Photos] option instead of [Select].
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