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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XF405 / XF400. 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
Troubleshooting (A 141).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• A: Reference page number within this manual.
• m: Text and/or illustrations that apply only to the model indicated in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
“Memory card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC card.
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.
“Clip” refers to a single movie unit recorded with a single recording operation (for example, from the point when
the REC button is pressed to start recording until it is pressed again to stop).
“Network device” refers to a device (like a smartphone or tablet) connected to the camcorder via Wi-Fi or
through a wired network using the (Ethernet) terminal.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated
otherwise, illustrations refer to the m. Some screenshots have been altered to make them easier to
read.
• Operating mode icons: A shaded icon (like ) indicates that the function described can be used in the
operating mode shown; a non-shaded icon (like ) indicates that the function cannot be used.
Operating modes:
Position of the POWER switch: shooting (CAMERA) or playback (MEDIA) mode.
For details, refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (A 28).
Position of the mode switch. For details refer to Changing the Camcorder's
Operating Mode (A 29).
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