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HF M31, HFM32, HF M300
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HD Camcorder
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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Connection Diagrams
Options Default value
Self Timer
ON/OFF CHG charge indicator
Wireless Controller WL-D89
Maintenance
Preparing the Accessories
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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Contents
HD Camcorder
Important Usage Instructions
European Union and EEA only
Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and/or your national laws
Dual Flash Memory Relay Recording
High-Definition Video
Video Snapshot
Smart Auto
Face Detection
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Dual Shot Mode
Playlist and Scene Operations
10 Table of contents
External Connections
12 Introduction
About this Manual
Introduction
Operating mode indicated Indicates
Brackets are used to refer to
14 Introduction
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
Introduction
16 Introduction
Names of Parts
Top view LCD panel Back view
18 Introduction
Wireless Controller WL-D89
Dd Tripod socket
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
Preparations
ON/OFF CHG charge indicator
To remove the battery pack
20 Preparations
Preparations
Wireless Controller
Preparing the Accessories
To use the wireless controller
22 Preparations
To remove the grip belt
Grip Belt and Straps
Rotating the LCD Panel
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
To attach an optional wrist strap
To attach an optional shoulder strap
180
LCD Backlight
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
26 Preparations
Recording
Operating Modes
Playback
FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel
Using the Menus
28 Preparations
Setup Menus
Setting the Date and Time
First Time Settings
Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode
30 Preparations
Changing the Time Zone
Changing the Language
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Using a Memory Card
32 Preparations
Memory card
Eye-Fi Cards
Sdxc Memory Cards
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
To remove the memory card
34 Preparations
Points to Check
Relay Recording of Movies
36 Preparations
Initializing the Memory
Preparations
38 Dual Shot Mode
Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode
Basic Recording
To record video
About the Smart Auto mode
When you have finished recording
Dual Shot Mode
About Dual Shot
Smart Auto icons
40 Dual Shot Mode
When taking photos
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls
Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller
42 Dual Shot Mode
Not necessary in mode
Quick Start Function
44 Dual Shot Mode
About standby mode and auto power off
Playing Back the Video
Basic Playback
Video
46 Video
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During playback pause
48 Video
Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back
Options
50 Video
3D Flip View
Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces
Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen
Showing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date
52 Video
Deleting Scenes
Video
Advanced Functions
Shooting Video in yManual Mode
54 Video
Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode
Approximate recording times
Special Scene Recording Programs
56 Video
Options Default value
58 Video
To set the D Cine Mode recording program
Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
To change the frame rate
Advanced Image Stabilization
Mode
PDynamic
Pre-Recording
Powered is
62 Video
Main subject
To select the main subject
Recording Video Snapshot Scenes
Touch & Track
64 Video
You can preview the digital effect on the screen
Digital Effects
To fade in/out
Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
66 Video
Video
68 Video
Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines
Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions
Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days
Manual Exposure Adjustment
Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit
Manual Focus Adjustment
70 Video
Points to Check
To set the custom white balance
White Balance
72 Video
To set the custom image effect
Image Effects
74 Video
Mini Video Light
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using an External Video Light
Seconds when using the wireless controller
Self Timer
76 Video
Audio Recording Level
Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level
To display the audio level indicator
Using Headphones
78 Video
To adjust the volume during playback
To close the menu 8a To continue adjusting the volume
Only when performing the procedure in mode
Using an External Microphone
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
80 Video
Using other microphones
Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller
Using a Zoom Remote Controller
82 Video
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
To display changes in the scene’s main subject
To change the interval between frames
84 Video
Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music
Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music
To delete a music track
Using an External Audio Player for Background Music
86 Video
Playback with the video not linked to the external audio
88 Video
About video playback linked to the external player
About the Data Code
Onscreen Displays and Data Code
Only recording date
Adding Scenes to the Playlist
Playlist and Scene Operations
90 Video
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene
Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie
92 Video
Capturing Photos
To select the photo capture settings
Continue from the same menu
To capture the photos
Dividing Scenes
94 Video
Video
96 Photos
Viewing Photos
To return to the index screen from single photo view
Photo Jump Function
Photos
Deleting a Single Photo
Deleting Photos
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
98 Photos
Photos
Additional Functions
Taking Photos in yManual Mode
100 Photos
Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It
Selecting Photo Size and Quality
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102 Photos
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Flash
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
104 Photos
Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting
BContinuous, CHi-Speed
Auto Exposure Bracketing
106 Photos
Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording
Light Metering Mode
Magnifying Photos during Playback
Slideshow
Slideshow set to a music track
Slideshow not linked to the external audio
Histogram Display
Rotating Photos
Protecting Single Photos
Protecting Photos
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
110 Photos
You can also use the following functions
Printing Photos
Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
Printing Photos Direct Print
112 Photos
Printing a Single Photo
When you have finished printing
To change the paper size
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
Print Orders
114 Photos
Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen
116 External Connections
Terminals on the Camcorder
Hdmi mini connector
Connection Diagrams
About the Hdmitm connection
External Connections
Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreen
118 External Connections
Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed
Connection D
120 External Connections
Playback on a TV Screen
Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings
Copying Scenes
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
Copying a Single Photo
122 External Connections
Saving Movies
Saving Recordings on a Computer
Using the software
Installation
Saving Photos
First-time connection to a computer running Windows
When the camcorder is connected to a computer
126 External Connections
Preparations on the Camcorder
External Connections
To create an additional copy of the same disc
When the data requires multiple discs
128 External Connections
Playing back Avchd discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner
Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner
DW-100
130 External Connections
Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD
To embed the recording date and time
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition
When converting scenes in the Playlist
Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs
To select the bit rate
132 External Connections
Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs
To play back standard-definition DVDs
Saving Photos on Photo DVDs
134 External Connections
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
Connecting
To play back Photo DVDs
High Definition
136 External Connections
Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition
138 External Connections
To convert only part of a scene
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos
140 External Connections
Uploading your Videos Wirelessly
About power saving
Using an Eye-Fi Card
This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card
FUNC. Panel
Appendix Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Panel Recording Modes
142 Additional Information
Manual exposure Toggle on x or
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ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB
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144 Additional Information
Edit Panel Mode
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Single Photo View
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8Camera Setup
Setup Menus
146 Additional Information
Additional Information
15x when Image Stabilizer is set to Q
Standard or jOff
148 Additional Information
Recording Mode
8Recording & Connections Setup
Built-in memory
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L2100x1575, M1600x1200
150 Additional Information
Photo Numbering
Add Recordings to
Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much
152 Additional Information
ZPlayback Setup
Output Onscreen
6System Setup
Travel time zone Paris, list
154 Additional Information
Calendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Control for HDMI2
Output Onscreen Displays
156 Additional Information
Additional Information
158 Additional Information
Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays
Recording Movies in yManual mode
160 Additional Information
Recording Photos in yManual mode
Viewing Photos
162 Additional Information
100% 75% 50% 25% Remaining charge as a
Troubleshooting
Pressing gwill not start recording
164 Additional Information
Cannot add scenes to the playlist
166 Additional Information
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
Picture and Sound
168 Additional Information
Memory Card and Accessories
Noise can be heard along with the recorded sound
Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels
Video noise appears on the TV screen
Connections with External Devices
170 Additional Information
Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card
Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped
Ory with this camcorder
172 Additional Information
Additional Information
174 Additional Information
Additional Information
176 Additional Information
Cannot read the disc. Check the disc
Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner
178 Additional Information
Direct Print Related Messages
180 Additional Information
Camcorder
Handling Precautions
Long-term storage
Battery Pack
182 Additional Information
Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs
Remaining battery time
Memory Card
Lithium Button Battery
Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
184 Additional Information
Disposal
Cleaning
Maintenance/Others
Condensation
When condensation is detected
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Power Sources
Playback on a TV Screen
188 Additional Information
Accessories Availability differs from area to area
Battery Packs
Optional Accessories
CG-800E Battery Charger
Charging Times
Using the built-in memory
Recording and Playback Times
190 Additional Information
TL-H37 Tele-converter
Using a memory card
AA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
QA FS-H37U Filter Set
SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone
Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone
GA VFL-2 Video Flash Light
HA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter
AS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable
GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case
Dynamic is mode
Specifications
System
194 Additional Information
Filter Diameter 37 mm
Terminals
White Balance
Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels
BP-808 Battery Pack
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
Power/Others
196 Additional Information
Canon Private Mymusic
About the music files
198 Additional Information
Index
Mini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch
Light metering mode 107 Low light recording program
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Playback Movies Photos Playlist
200 Additional Information
Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed
Tv recording program Underwater recording program
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