Experience the excitement of ultra zooming power! Compact and easy-to-use, the VIXIA HF R400 is equipped with a Genuine Canon HD Video Lens with 53x Advanced Zoom for incredible range and reach. You’ll not only shoot more, but your video will be clear and steady even at the wide end of the zoom, and even when you’re walking while shooting, thanks to SuperRange Optical Image Stabilization with improved Dynamic IS. Canon’s exclusive 3.28 Megapixel Full HD CMOS Image Sensor and all new DIGIC DV 4 Image Processor bring your video to life with more light, depth and detail than ever before. Record Full HD video directly to a removable SD memory card that is widely available and easy to use. New 1080/60p recording in easy-to-share MP4 (35 Mbps) and AVCHD Progressive (28 Mbps) captures even the fastest moving action with smooth, clear detail.
Introduction
Exciting Features and New Functions
About this Manual
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM
Names of Parts
Preparations
Getting Started
Using a Memory Card
First Time Settings
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Basic Shooting and Playback
Basic Recording
Basic Playback
Advanced Shooting
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)
Selecting the Video Quality
HF R40 / HF R42 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/ Memory Card) for Recordings
HF R40 / HF R42 Dual Recording and Relay Recording
Baby Mode
Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
Special Scene Modes
Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your Needs
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
Video Snapshot
Advanced Image Stabilization
Powered IS
Face Detection and Tracking
Faders
Adjusting the Exposure
Adjusting the Focus
Pre-Recording
White Balance
Self Timer
Frame Rate
Tele Macro
Audio Scenes
Audio Recording Level
Using Headphones
Using an External Microphone
Advanced Playback and Editing
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie
Playing Back Scenes in the Baby Album
Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes
Playback with Background Music
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
Dividing Scenes
Trimming Scenes
Slideshow
External Connections
Terminals on the Camcorder
Playback on a TV Screen
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
HF R40 / HF R42 Wi-Fi Functions
Introduction to Wi-Fi
Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote Control
Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings Using a Web Browser on Your iOS Device or Android Smartphone
Uploading Videos Using an iOS Device
Sharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAY
Playback on a Computer
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings
Additional Information
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
Trouble
Do’s and Don’ts
General Information