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CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Exciting Features and New Functions
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Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS
sensor captures video at a
resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
Videos are then recorded in the
memory, using AVCHD
specifications
With your new HD camcorder,
capturing the special moments in
your life with amazing image
quality and in lifelike vibrant colors
is easy and fun!
3
.
Story Creator (0 61)
Transform your movies into
compelling video stories just by
2
recording video following simple
.
pre-scripted suggestions,
optimized for various scenarios.
Decoration (0 65)Cinema-Look Filters
(0 63)
Add flare to your movies by adding
text, stamps or freehand drawings
directly in the camcorder.
1
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
2
Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080
pixels.
3
AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and
the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.
4
Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
Smart AUTO (0 44)
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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
(0 64)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Face Detection
(0 88)
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Relay Recording
(0 39)
The memory almost full? Use the
double memory card slot to keep
on recording video without
interruption.
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Image Stabilization
Dynamic IS (0 86)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(0 87) will produce stable shots
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
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Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV (0 126)
Play video
directly from
your recorded
memory card
Eye-Fi
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with a card slot
compatible with the type of
memory card used*.
Use an Eye-Fi card (0 140)
to wirelessly upload
recordings to your computer
or a video sharing Web site.
Use the supplied PIXELA’s
AVCHD
High Definition
movies, in the camcorder itself, to
standard definition files (0 135).
* Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor-
rect playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In
such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.
Standard Definition
Convert your HD
software (0 130, 135).
MPEG-2
Save or upload to
the Web.
Create
discs
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Table of contents
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Introduction
4Exciting Features and New Functions
12About this Manual
14Getting to Know the Camcorder
14Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
16Names of Parts
Preparations
20Getting Started
20Charging the Battery Pack
22Preparing the Accessories
25Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
27 Using the Viewfinder
28Basic Operation of the Camcorder
28Using the Touch Screen
29Operating Modes
30Using the Menus
32First Time Settings
32Setting the Date and Time
33Changing the Language
33Changing the Time Zone
35Using a Memory Card
35Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
37Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
38Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
39Relay Recording
40Initializing the Memory
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42Basic Recording
42Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode
44About the Smart AUTO function
47Zooming
49Quick Start Function
Video
51Basic Playback
51Playing Back Video
553D Flip View
55The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
57Deleting Scenes and Stories
61Video Stories and Cinema Style
61Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories
63CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
64Video Snapshot
65Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
70Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
72Rating Scenes
73Playback with Background Music
77Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
78Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
78Changing a Story’s Title
80Advanced Functions
80Recording in y (Manual) Mode
81Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
83Selecting the Frame Rate
83Special Scene Recording Programs
86Advanced Image Stabilization
87Pre-Recording
88Face Detection
90Touch & Track
91Faders
92Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperturse
94Manual Exposure Adjustment
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95Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
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95Manual Focus Adjustment
97Tele Macro
98White Balance
99Image Effects
100Self Timer
101Audio Recording Level
102Built-In Microphone Directionality
103Audio Equalizer
104Audio Mix
105Using Headphones
106Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
107Using an External Microphone
109Using an External Video Light
110Using a Zoom Remote Controller
111Selecting the Playback Starting Point
112Onscreen Displays and Data Code
113Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a
115Dividing Scenes
Movie
Photos
117Viewing Photos
119Deleting Photos
120Slideshow
External Connections
122 Terminals on the Camcorder
123Connection Diagrams
126 Playback on a TV Screen
127 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
127Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
130Saving Recordings on a Computer
134Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
135 Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
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Additional Information
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142 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
142FUNC. Panel
145Setup Menus
157 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
161 Trouble?
161Troubleshooting
167List of Messages
175 Do’s and Don’ts
175Handling Precautions
180Maintenance/Others
181Using the Camcorder Abroad
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M41 / LEGRIA
HF M40 / LEGRIA HF M400. 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 (0 161).
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.
• 0: Reference page number within this manual.
rReferences to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ Instruction
•
• : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder
Supplemental Disc.
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
g button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the .
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Self Timer
• n will appear on the screen.
•Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
Movies: In record pause mode, press g.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
Photos: Inrecord pause mode, touch [PHOTO].
The camcorder will recordthe photo after a 10-second c ountdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
operating mode indicated and indicates
that the function is not available. For a detailed
explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 29).
Brackets [ ] are used to refer to
control buttons and menu options
you will touch on the screen and to
other onscreen messages and
displays.
The names of physical buttons
and switches on the
camcorder are indicated within
a “button” frame.
For example h.
The 8 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus (0 30). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 142).
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Getting to Know the Camcord er
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-808 Battery PackW
XWL-D89 Wireless Controller
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)
Stylus PenW
XHTC-100/S HDMI Cable
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
XQuick Guide
IFC-300PCU/S USB CableW
XInstallation Guide for PIXELA’s
Software
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
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• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*
-Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files
you can use as background music.
• PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM*
- In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies.
Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”). Contains the following components.
- Instruction Manual - The full-version instruction manual of the
camcorder (this PDF file).
- Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing
photos.
- Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during
playback. These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied
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).
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
5 USB terminal (0 122, 125, 134)
6 AV O UT t erm ina l (0 122, 124)/
X (headphones) terminal (0 105)
7 COMPONENT OUT terminal
(0 122, 124)
8 HDMI OUT terminal (0 122, 123)
9 ACCESS indicator (0 42)
Aq Mode switch (0 29)
Aa Grip belt (0 23)
As Speaker (0 53)
Ad Strap mount (0 23)
Af Double memory card slot cover
Ag Memory card slot X (0 37)
Ah Memory card slot Y (0 37)
Aj MIC terminal (0 108, 108)
Ak Stereo microphone (0 101, 102)
Al Instant AF sensor (0 147)
Aj
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LCD panel
Sq Mini advanced shoe (0 106)
Sa Zoom lever (0 47)
Ss POWER button
Sd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Sq
SsSd
f
g
Sa
Green – ON
Orange – Standby (0 49)
Red – Charging (0 20)
Sf Remote sensor (0 22)
Sg LCD touch screen (0 25, 28)
Sh POWERED IS button (0 87)/
WEB button (0 135)
Sh
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SlDq
Dd
Sj Battery attachment unit (0 20)
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Ds
Da
Sk START/STOP button (0 42)
Sl DC IN terminal (0 20)
Dq RESET button (0 165)
Da Dioptric adjustment lever* (0 27)
Ds Viewfinder* (0 27)
Dd VIEWFINDER button* (0 27)
Df BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 21)
Dg Tripod socket (0 176)
Dh Serial number
This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the
touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to
help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully
charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording
time will be displayed accurately.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging, Recording and Playback Times (0 184).
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
2 Plug the power cord into a
power outlet.
3 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC
IN terminal.
4 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into
the battery attachment unit and
slide it up until it clicks in place.
DC IN terminal
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5 Charging will start when the
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camcorder is turned off.
• If the camcorder was on, the
green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator
will go out when you turn off the
camcorder. After a moment,
the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator
will start flashing in red (battery
pack charging). The red ON/
OFF (CHG) indicator will go out
when the battery pack is fully
charged.
• If the indicator flashes quickly,
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide U in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack and
then pull it out.
refer to
Troubleshooting
(0 164).
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
4
BATTERY RELEASE switch
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-
pact power adapter. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and
ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
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NOTES
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• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack’s
temperature is outside the range of approx. 0 °C to 40 °C, charging will
not start.
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If the power supply was disconnected while charging a battery pack,
make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator has gone out before restoring
the power supply.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder
using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full
charge.
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times
longer than you think you might need.
Preparing the Accessories
Wireless Controller
First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.
1 Press the tab in the direction of the
arrow and pull out the battery holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery with
the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder.
Tab
To use the wireless controller
Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller
from the front of the camcorder.
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• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
Grip Belt and Straps
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your index
finger, and the g button
with your thumb.
You can attach the supplied stylus
To remove the grip belt
1 Lift the padded handgrip’s flap and detach the strap from the Velcro
pad.
2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the
camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to
remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.
pen to the grip belt.
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To attach an optional wrist strap
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Attach the wrist strap to the rear
bracket on the camcorder, adjust
the length and fasten.
You can also attach the wrist strap
to the strap mount on the grip belt
to use both for extra convenience
and protection.
To attach an optional shoulder strap
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip
belt and adjust the length of the strap.
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Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
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Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the
LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:
- To allow the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use
the viewfinder.
- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller
from the front.
180°
180°
90°
NOTES
• About the LCD and viewfinder* screens: The screens are produced using
extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than
99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green
dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute
a malfunction.
* only.
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
You can use the viewfinder
(
at the same time)
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LCD Backlight
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When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.
With the camcorder on, hold
h pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.
Repeat this action to switch the LCD
backlight between off (normal) and
on (bright).
NOTES
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the
6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 8 [LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD
screen can be a nuisance.
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to
Precautions
(0 175),
Cleaning
(0 180).
Handling
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Using the Viewfinder
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If it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD
backlight, you can use the viewfinder. You can also use the viewfinder
when you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject watch
the recording.
Press to activate the
viewfinder.
• You can close the LCD panel or rotate
it toward the subject as you prefer.
• Adjust the viewfinder as necessary
with the dioptric adjustment lever.
• The LCD backlight setting is common
to the LCD screen and the viewfinder.
NOTES
• For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to
Precautions
(0 175),
Cleaning
(0 180).
Dioptric adjustment lever
Handling
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder
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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. You can also use the supplied stylus
pen for a more precise operation.
To uc h
Press firmly 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, to select the subject
whom the camcorder will recognize
as the main subject of the scene, etc.
Drag
While applying pressure, swipe your
finger up and down or left and right
across the screen.
Used to scroll menus, to browse
through index screen pages or to
adjust slider controls like the volume.
IMPORTANT
• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press
firmly when using touch operations.
• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations
correctly.
- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied
stylus pen, such as ballpoint pens.
- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands.
- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.
- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film
onto the touch screen’s surface.
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Operating Modes
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Recording
In recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by
the position of the mode switch.
Operating mode Mode switchOperation
Let the camcorder take care of all the settings while
you concentrate on recording (0 42). Great for
beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with
detailed camcorder settings.
Enjoy full access to menus, settings and advanced
functions (0 80).
Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinemalook filters to create unique movies (0 63).
Playback
Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback
mode. You can press S when the camcorder is off to
turn it on directly in playback mode.
Operating modeOperation
NOTES
• When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback
will be the same currently used for recording.
• You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more
than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode.
Playing back movies (0 51).
Viewing photos (0 117).
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Using the Menus
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Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC.
panel and the setup menus. For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists
(0 142).
FUNC. Panel
Operating modes:
The FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used
shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access the FUNC. panel and then
touch the function you want to set or adjust.
You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to
find the control button of the desired function. In mode, access to
functions is limited.
FUNC. panel in mode
Touch the control
button of the
desired function
Edit Panel
Operating modes:
Touch [Edit] to display a panel showing available operations (copying,
deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to perform.
Touch the control
button of the
desired operation
30 Preparations
Edit panel in mode
Drag your finger up
and down along the
scroll bar to display
the rest of the panel
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