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Canon XA40 User Manual

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Using SD Cards
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Initializing an SD Card
Initialize SD cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a
card to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
1 Select [Initialize] for the desired SD card.
> [3 " Recording Setup] > [Initialize 8] > [6 Mem. Card A] or
[7 Mem. Card B] > [Initialize]
2 Select [Yes].
3 When the confirmation message appears, select [OK] and then select [X].
IMPORTANT
Initializing an SD card will permanently erase all recordings. Lost data cannot be recovered. Make
sure you save important recordings in advance (A 100).
Depending on the SD card, the initialization may take up to a few minutes.
Selecting the SD Card for Recordings
You can select the SD card on which clips and photos will be recorded.
1 Select [Recording Media].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Recording Media]
2 Select the desired SD card ([6 Mem. Card A] or [7 Mem. Card B]) for recording clips
([v Rec Media for Movies]) and/or photos ([{ Rec Media for Photos]).
3 Select [X].
After closing the menu, the icon of the SD card selected for recording clips will appear on the
screen.
Dual Recording and Relay Recording
The camcorder features two convenient recording methods that can be used when both card slots
contain an SD card: dual recording and relay recording.
Dual recording: This function records the same clip simultaneously to both SD cards, which is a
convenient way to make a backup copy of your recordings while you record.
Relay recording: This function allows you to continue recording on the other SD card without
interruption when the SD card you are using becomes full.
1 Select [Dual/Relay Recording].
> [3 ! Recording Setup] > [Dual/Relay Recording]
Operating modes:
Operating modes:
Operating modes:

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Canon XA40 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Filter size58 mm
Digital zoom- x
Optical zoom20 x
Image stabilizerYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Maximum aperture number1.8
Minimum aperture number2.8
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)29.3 - 601 mm
Sensor typeCMOS
Total megapixels21.14 MP
Optical sensor size1/2.3 \
Effective megapixels (movie)8.29 MP
3DNo
Camcorder typeHandheld camcorder
Image processorDIGIC DV 6
Minimum illumination4.2 lx
Number of diaphragm blades8
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Closest focusing distance0.01 m
Camera shutter speed1/6 - 1/2000, 1/2 - 1/500 s
Built-in flash-
Shoe mounting point typeCold shoe
Cables includedAC
Number of batteries included1 pc(s)
Battery typeBP-820
Battery capacity1780 mAh
Battery life (max)- h
Video recording time2.9 h
Operating temperature (T-T)-5 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 85 %
Audio formats supportedAAC
Microphone connectivity3.5 mm
Maximum image resolution- pixels
Video resolutions1920 x 1080, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Video formats supportedMP4
Maximum video resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Bitrate at maximum video resolution150 Mbit/s
Product colorBlack
Viewfinder screen size0.24 \
Display diagonal3 \
Memory slots2
Camcorder media typeMemory card
Compatible memory cardsSD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal storage capacity- GB
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Mini HDMI ports quantity1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out0
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth84 mm
Width109 mm
Height182 mm
Weight730 g

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