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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HV40. 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 the Troubleshooting table ( 89).

Conventions Used in the Manual

IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.

NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, etc.).

: Reference page number.

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.

The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Introduction

Menu item shown at its default position

Buttons and switches to be operated

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ N], [OFF]).

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example FUNC. ).

Setting the Date and Time

 

DATE/TIME SETUP

 

DATE/TIME JAN. 1, 2009 12:00 AM

FUNC.

 

(

25)

 

1

Press FUNC..

 

2

Select ( ) the

icon and press

( ) to open the setup menus.

3Select () [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ( ).

4Select () [DATE/TIME] and press ( ).

The first field of the date will be indicated with blinking up/down arrows.

5Change () each field of the date and time and move () to the next field.

6Press ( ) to start the clock.

7Press FUNC. to close the menu.

IMPORTANT

If you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 98) and set the time zone, date and time again.

You can also change the date format ( 47).