Canon Hf R400 Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0431-000B
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN 
OR MOISTURE.
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright 
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
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...

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FCC/IC NOTICEHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systems
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 B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These...

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In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder 
VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 and all its accessories.
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not install near any heat sources such as  radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Protect the power cord from being...

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REGIONS OF USE
VIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the radio signal 
regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, 
make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.
REGIONS
Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea, Taiwan
Model
ID0019: VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R42
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• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other  countries.
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Exciting Features and New Functions
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Wi-Fi Functions 
( A 122)Baby Mode (A 64)
Using Baby mode, you will not 
miss out on baby’s precious 
moments. The camcorder’s 
settings are optimized to capture 
the beauty of baby’s skin. You 
can also add stamps to the video 
to keep track of baby’s growth. 
Baby mode is for AVCHD movies 
only.
Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by 
using convenient Wi-Fi functions 
such as the following.
• You can use a smartphone as a 
remote control and record mov-
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Smart AUTO (A 43)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best 
scene mode for the scene you want to 
shoot. You get spectacular recordings 
every time without worrying about settings.
Video Snapshot ( A 74)Cinema-Look Filters 
( A 65)
Shoot or capture short scenes 
and arrange them into a video 
clip set to your favorite 
background music. Use professional cinema-look 
filters to create unique movies 
with distinctive looks.
Face Detection 
( A 76)Image Stabilization
The camcorder automatically...

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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder to an HDTV ( A105).
Upload recordings to your computer ( A111).
Save your recordings. 
Upload your MP4 movies 
and photos to the Web  (A 121).
Copy the camcorder’s entire 
memory onto an external  hard drive ( A116). 
Copy your recordings to 
an external video recorder  (A 119).
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Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions
Connect the camcorder to an 
access point on your home 
network and then share your 
recordings on CANON iMAGE 
GATEWAY ( A130). From 
there, you can make online  albums to enjoy your  recordings. Save your recordings on an 
iPhone or iPad and play them  back (A128).
After connecting the 
camcorder to an iPhone, iPad  or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY,  you can upload your 
recordings to other sites.
Use your iOS or Android smartphone or...