User manual CANON VIXIA HF R400

[. . . ] These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. [. . . ] · You cannot use the 16:9 mode with the Easy Recording program. · If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be vertically "squashed" (compressed). · When you take still pictures with the 16:9 effect on, the Clear Still function will not work. 45 Audio Recording E Selecting the audio mode AUDIO MODE··16bit (see p. 27) VIXIA HF R400 can record sound in two audio modes -- 16 bit (48kHz, 2 channel) and 12 bit (32 kHz, 4 channel). The 16 bit mode produces the higher sound quality (slightly superior to CD) while the 12 bit mode records on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels free (stereo 2) for you to add new sound at a later date. 1. To switch to the 12 bit mode open the camera menu and select AUDIO MODE. Select "12 bit" and close the menu. · "12 bit" is shown in the display for approximately 4 seconds. Notes: · You cannot add new sound to a tape using this camcorder. · For details of playing back a tape that has new sound on stereo 2, see page 76. Headphones and external microphone For greater creative control over audio recording, you can connect an external microphone to the camera's MIC terminal. You can monitor the sound while recording by attaching stereo headphones to the camera's H terminal. Using the Full Range of Features MIC You can adjust the volume of attached headphones by pressing the volume control buttons. · A VOLUME bar appears in the display to indicate the current volume. Flash Charging While the flash is charging, a white S flashes in the display. When the flash is fully charged a green S lights up constantly in the display. · Although it is possible to record a still image while the Speedlite is still charging, the flash will not go off. In addition, the Speedlite cannot charge while you are holding the start/stop button halfway down. · S disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture. · If the flashing white S does not change to green S , remove and attach the Speedlite again (with both the camera and the Speedlite turned off), or replace the batteries in the Speedlite. Notes: · For full details of how to use the Speedlite, refer to its instruction manual. · If you use the Speedlite in the Auto and FlexiZone mode, you can choose any shutter speed between 1/60 and 1/2000, but a shutter speed of 1/100 gives the best results. · You cannot use the Speedlite with the: - Exposure Lock. It reappears when you turn the lock off, by pressing the EXP. · Turn the Speedlite unit off when you do not require the flash. [. . . ] You must include a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale) and a complete explanation of the problem. DV Camcorders covered by this limited warranty will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the CUSA Center or the Service Facility. Repairs not under warranty will be at such cost as the CUSA Center or Service Facility may from time to time generally establish. This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the DV Camcorder, and does not apply in the following cases: (a) Loss of or damage to the DV Camcorder due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, leaking batteries, exterior nicks, scratches or dents, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating instructions, maintenance and environmental instructions prescribed in CUSA's instruction manual, or service performed by other than a CUSA Center or Service Facility. [. . . ]