Canon HFM406, HFM46 instruction manual

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Main Important Usage Instructions Page Exciting Features and New Functions Story Creator Decoration (062) Cinema-Look Filters Smart AUTO Video Snapshot Relay Recording Face Detection Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents Introduction Preparations AUTO Mode 40 Basic Recording Video 48 Basic Playback 58 Video Stories and Cinema Style Photos External Connections 115 Terminals on the Camcorder 119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Additional Information About this Manual Introduction 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Page Names of Parts Left side view Front view Right side view Introduction 17 Top vie w Back view LCD panel 18 Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D89 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Troubleshooting Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller 22 Grip Belt and Straps Page 24 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Page Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Recording Playback 28 Using the Menus FUNC. Panel Edit Panel Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Time Zone/DST] [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Language a] 8 Desired language 8 [a] Page Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder SDXC Memory Cards 34 Eye-Fi Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Eye-Fi Cards Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording Initializing the Memory About the music files AUTO Mode y Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode Page Page Smart AUTO icons Page Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 46 Using the Touch Screens Zoom Controls [FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] Quick Start Function Page Video Basic Playback [b] 8 [1 Date] Playing Back Video Page Page Page 52 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Page 54 Deleting Scenes and Stories [C] 8 [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] Deleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 56 Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Delete Story] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] 58 Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Creating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters [FILTER1] 8 Desired cinema-look filter*8 [OK] [5] 8 [L] (low), [M] (medium) or [H] (high) 8 [f] Video Snapshot Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch Decorating Scenes while Recording [FUNC.] 8 [ Decoration] [] 8 [fSave] or [4Save] 8 [Yes] 8 [f] [] 8 [fLoad] or [4Load] 8 [Yes] 8 [f] Decorating Scenes during Playback [] 8 [ON] Playing Back Stories from the Gallery [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [f] 8 [f] 68 Rating Scenes Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating Scenes During Playback [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the front 8 [Scene List] Touch the screen 8 [C] 8 [Edit] 8 [Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [a] Playback with Background Music [d] 8 [Yes] About the music files Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Bring the desired story to the front 8 [Scene List] Selecting a Storys Thumbnail Image [Set]* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] 8 [f] Changing a Storys Title [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Story Thumbna il] [Story Details] 8 [Edit Story] 8 [Edit Title] Page Advanced Functions Recording in y (Manual) Mode 76 AUTO Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) [FUNC.] 8 [ Review Recording] Video 77 Recording mode [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Recording Mode] 8 Desired recording mode 8 [a] Approximate recording times Memory 4 GB Memory card 8 GB Memory card 16 GB Memory card/ Built-in memory2 Selecting the Frame Rate Special Scene Recording Programs Page [rUnderwater] To record underwater scenes in [sSurface] To record after getting out of the Specifications Advanced Image Stabilization [FUNC.] 8 [Image Stabilizer] 8 Desired IS mode 8 [a] [Dynamic] [ Standard] [ Off] Pre-Recording Face Detection [FUNC.] 8 [dPre REC] 8 [AOn] 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [AOno] 8 [a] Touch & Track Faders [FUNC.] 8 [O Faders] 8 Desired fader* 8 [a] Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [ A Programmed AE] [ B Shutter-Pri. AE] [ C Aperture-Pri. AE] Page Manual Exposure Adjustment [FUNC.] 8 [eExposure] Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Manual Focus Adjustment [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [yManual]* 8 [y] or [A]** to set the AGC limit 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [XFocus] Tele M acr o [FUNC.] 8 [ZOOM] 8 [ ]* (tele macro) 8 [a] White Balance Image Effects [FUNC.] 8 [Image Effects] Self Timer [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [AOn n] 8 [a] 96 Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [yManual] Built-In Microphone Directionality [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [zAutomatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] [ Normal] [ Monaural] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7 8 [Built-in Mic Directionality] 8 Desired option 8 [a] Audio Equalizer Using Headphones Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video Light Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using a Zoom Remote Controller Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Selecting the Playback Starting Point [c] 8 Desired scene Onscreen Displays and Data Code [6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f] 106 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos [MENU] 8 8 8 [Photo Capture from Video] 8 [A Single Photo] or [B Photo Sequence] 8 [a] Dividing Scenes [Edit] 8 [Divide] [A Divide] 8 [Yes] Page Photos Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function [g] 8 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar 8 [f] 112 Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [dProceed] 8 [Yes] Slideshow [Select] [All Photos] [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] [MENU] 8 z 8 [Slideshow Transition] 8 [Off], [Dissolve] or [Slide Image] 8 [a] External Connections 115 External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder. Connection Diagrams Page Page Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Copy (f97)] ( only) or [Copy (497)] 8 Desired option* 8 [Yes]** 8 [OK] Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single Photo 122 Copying Photos from the Index Screen Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies (Windows only) 124 Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS) Downloading Still Images to the Computer Page Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High Definition In Standard Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen [5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8 [f] [5] 8 [Auto Divide] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f] Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 132 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story [b] 8 [ Gallery] 8 Desired story [Story Details] 8 [Play by Rating] 8 Desired rating 8 [f] Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Page Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel - Recording Modes Page Page Edit Panel - Mode Setup Menus 7 Camera Setup Page [Digital Zoom]: [AF Mode]: [Focus Assistance]: [Auto Slow Shutter]: [Conversion Lens]: [Onscreen Markers]: [Camcorder Shake Indicator]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [Surround Mic Directionality]: [Data Code]: [TV Type]: Page [Memory Info]: [x.v.Color]: [Photo Numbering]: 6 System Setup [Output Onscreen Displays]: onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor con- nected to the camcorder. [LCD Brightness]: [LCD Screen Dimmer]: [LCD Mirror Image]: [Notification Sounds]: [Wireless Remote Control]: [POWERED IS Button]: [Battery Info]: [Control for HDMI]: [HDMI 1080p Output]: Page Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator) Additional Information 151 , Recording Movies 4 / 7 f 3*/5 Relay recording (037) Playing Movies (during playback) Viewing Photos 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Troubleshooting Recording Playback Additional Information 157 Indicators and Onscreen Displays 4/7 lights up in red. Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices 160 List of Messages Page Page Page Page Page Page Handling Precautions Camcorder 168 Long-term storage Battery Pack Long-term storage Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card 170 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal 172 Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Accessories Optional Accessories Page Page Page Page 180 Specifications LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 System Term i n al s Power/Others 182 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack Page 184 Index A B C D M N O P Q