Canon Hf R400 Instruction Manual

							Table of contents Š 11
„Introduction
7 Exciting Features and New Functions
15 About this Manual
17 Getting to Know the Camcorder17 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM
19 Names of Parts
„Preparations
21 Getting Started21 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 a Memory Card27 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
29 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
31 First Time Settings31 Basic Setup
33 Changing the Time Zone
33 Initializing the Memory
35 Basic Operation of the Camcorder35 Using the Touch Screen
35 Using the Menus
39 Operating Modes
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„Basic Shooting and Playback
41 Basic Recording41 Shooting Video
43 About the Smart AUTO function
45 Intelligent IS
46 Taking Photos
47 Zooming
50 Basic Playback50 Playing Back Video
54 Viewing Photos
56 Deleting Scenes
58 Deleting Photos
„Advanced Shooting
60 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)
60 Selecting the Video Quality
63 6/4  Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/
Memory Card) for Recordings
63 6/4  Dual Recording and Relay Recording
64 Baby Mode
65 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
66 Special Scene Modes
68 Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your  Needs
69 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
74 Video Snapshot
75 Advanced Image Stabilization
76 Powered IS
76 Face Detection and Tracking
78 Faders
79 Adjusting the Exposure
80 Adjusting the Focus
82 Pre-Recording
83 White Balance
84 Self Timer
85 Frame Rate
85 Tele Macro
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86 Audio Scenes
87 Audio Recording Level
89 Using Headphones
90 Using an External Microphone
„Advanced 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
„ External Connections
102 Terminals on the Camcorder103 Connection Diagrams
105 Playback on a TV Screen
107 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
107 6/4  Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory 
Card
110 6/4  Converting Movi es to MP4 Format
111 Saving Recordings on a Computer
116 6/4  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
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„6 /4  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 Lists144 [  Main Functions] and [Edit] Panels
146 [ Other Settings] Menus
154 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
158 Trouble?
158 Troubleshooting
164 List of Messages
175 Do’s and Don’ts175 Handling Precautions
179 Maintenance/Others
180 Using the Camcorder Abroad
181 General Information181 Accessories
182 Optional Accessories
186 Specifications
191 Index
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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 it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail 
to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A158).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• 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.
• A : Reference page number within this manual.
• 6  : 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 
Y  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  6.
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Self TimerOperating modes:
* For movies only.
   will appear on the screen.
 Repeat, selecting [  Off], to turn off the self timer.
Movies: In record pause mode, press   .
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The 
countdown appears on the screen.
Photos: In record pau se mode, touch [PHOTO].
 The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown. The  countdown appears on the screen.
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    [  Other Settings]          [Self Timer]   
[   On  ]    [  ]>> p>>
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Y
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to 
control buttons and menu options 
you will touch on the screen and to 
other onscreen messages and 
displays.
 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 ( A39).
The names of physical buttons 
and switches on the 
camcorder are indicated within 
a “button” frame.
For example Y .The 
> arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. 
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus, 
refer to Using the Menus  (A35). For a concise 
summary of all available menu options and settings, 
refer to the appendix  Menu Options Lists (A144).
Shooting mode
Movie format
Playback mode
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Gett in g  to  Kn ow  t he  CamcorderSupplied Accessories and CD-ROM
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
* CA-110E including power cord, in Asia.
**6 /4  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 ( A161).
XCA-110 Compact Power Adapter*
BP-718 Battery Pack W
XIFC-300PCU/S USB Cable
HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI CableW
XQuick Guide
XWi-Fi Basic Setup Guide**
Transfer Utility LE Startup Guide W
(see below)
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The Canon  VIXIA 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 Internet connection is 
required for full installation of the software.
- M us ic data - Music files that can b e used as back ground m usic d uring  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.
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Names of Parts
1 (playback mode) button ( A40)
2 ON/OFF button ( A23)
3 Memory card slot cover
4 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 91)
5 AV  OUT  te rm inal ( A102, 104)/
× (headphones) terminal ( A89)
6 HDMI OUT terminal ( A102, 103)
7 USB terminal ( A102, 104)
8 Memory card slot ( A29)
9 START/STOP button ( A41)
Aq DC IN terminal ( A21)
Aa Grip belt (A 24)
As Lens cover switch ( A25)
Ad Stereo microphone ( A87)
Ad
Left side view
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AqA aA s
Right side view
Front view
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AfSpeaker ( A52)
Ag Zoom lever ( A47)
Ah LCD touch screen ( A25, 35)
Aj ACCESS indicator ( A41)
Ak 64 Wi-Fi antenna ( A124) 
Al POWER/CHG (charge) indicator:
Green - On
Red - Charging ( A21)
Sq Battery attachment unit ( A21)
Sa Serial number
Ss Tripod socket ( A176)
Sd BATTERY RELEASE switch ( A22)
Ah
To p  v i e w
AfAg
LCD panel
AjAk
SqAl
SaSsSdBottom view
Back view
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