2.4

Out of 1 Ratings

Owner's of the Canon Camcorder Canon VIXIA HF-R40 8GB Flash Memory Camcorder gave it a score of 2.4 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
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    3.0 out of 5
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  • Ease of Use

    3.0 out of 5
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120 External Connections
Connecting
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94).
3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the
supplied USB cable.
Connection #-1. Refer to
Connection Diagrams
(A 104).
4 6/4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the
scenes you want to copy.
Select an option other than [All (for PC only)].
When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection]
appears on the screen.
Recording
Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to
the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.
In Standard Definition
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a
digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will
be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi-
nition.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection ". Refer to
Connection Diagrams (A 104).
Recording
1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the
recorder to record pause mode.
2 Turn on the camcorder and open the [y Movie Playback] index
screen for AVCHD movies (A 50).
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
Verify that
> q > [AV/Headphones] is set to [Ò AV].
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3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the
playback shortly just before the desired scene.
4 Camcorder: Resume playback.
By default, the date and time will be embedded in the output video
signal. You can change this using the
> > [Display Date/
Time] setting.
5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you wish to
copy appears; stop recording when it ends.
6 Camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
Use an external Blu-Ray Disc recorder compliant with AVCHD ver. 2.0
specifications to copy onto Blu-Ray discs movies recorded in 60P or
MXP.
Uploading MP4 Movies and Photos to the Web
With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX, you can upload your
MP4 movies to YouTube and photos to Facebook from your computer.
Additionally, you can use CANON iMAGE GATEWAY* to make photo
albums and more.
* This service may not be available in all countries/regions.
Installation
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer
for the first time. The software is compatible with computers running
Windows or Mac OS operating systems. Refer to Saving MP4 Movies
and Photos (Windows/Mac OS) (A 113).
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading Your Recordings
Refer to the relevant sections in the ‘ImageBrowser EX Instruction
Manual’ (PDF file).
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122 Wi-Fi Functions
Wi-Fi Functions
This chapter contains information about how to operate the
Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi-Fi net-
work setup needed to add your camcorder to an existing
Wi-Fi network.
Introduction to Wi-Fi
When you use the camcorder’s Wi-Fi function to connect to a
smartphone
1
, you can wirelessly save, play back and upload your
recordings. You can even use a smartphone as a remote control and
record using the device’s screen. Refer to Glossary (A 143) for a defi-
nition of the frequently used terms in this text.
1
For brevity’s sake, “smartphone” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled
smartphones and tablets while “iOS device” refers to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones and
iPads.
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Wi-Fi connection
After you download the CameraAccess app
2
, use your iOS device or Android smartphone
to remotely control the camcorder and make recordings (A 125).
2
The CameraAccess app, provided by PIXELA, is available for free from the App
Store (for iOS devices) and Google Play™ (for Android smartphones).
Smartphone
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