Canon VIXIA HV40 Instruction Manual page 64

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- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be
an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in
Self Timer
public places such as restaurants or theaters.
Mini Videe Light
You can turn on the mini video light
(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the
recording program.
(EZ312)
Press _,
" _1 appears on the screen.
, Press [L]_71 again to turn the mini
video light off.
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You can attach the optional VL-3 Video
Light to the advanced accessory shoe if
you want a more powerful video light the
built-in mini video light. For details about
attaching and using the video light, refer
to the instruction manual of the VL-3.
When a video accessory is attached to
the advanced accessory shoe, oo_" will
appear on the screen.
o We do not recommend using the mini video
light while the optional Wide-converter is
attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
o The built-in mini video light will be disabled
automatically when you attach the optional VL-3
Video Light. To use the built-in mini video light,
set the switch on the VL-3 to OFF and then
press [LIGHT ,
([:_ 12)
: Set the camcorder in record
pause mode.
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CAMERA SETUP
SELF TIMER
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Press o
The camcorder starts recording after a
1g-second countdown*. The countdown
appears on the screen.
Press _, first halfway to activate
the autofocus and then fu??y to record
the still image,
The camcorder will record the still image
after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
*2 seconds when using the wireless
controller.
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Once the countdown has begun, you can
cancel the self timer by turning offthe
camcorder.