HD Camcorder | Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 instruction

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HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 instruction manual HD Camcorder

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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 AutoFace Detection Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents Table of contents Š „ Dual Shot Mode Playlist and Scene Operations 10 Š Table of contents „ External Connections 12 Š Introduction About this Manual Introduction Š Operating mode indicated IndicatesBrackets are used to refer to 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Introduction Š 16 Š Introduction Names of Parts Top view LCD panel Back view 18 Š Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D89Dd Tripod socket Getting Started Charging the Battery PackPreparations Š ON/OFF CHG charge indicator To remove the battery pack20 Š Preparations Preparations Š Wireless Controller Preparing the AccessoriesTo use the wireless controller 22 Š Preparations To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and Straps Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strap 180 LCD Backlight Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen26 Š Preparations Recording Operating ModesPlayback FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel Using the Menus28 Š Preparations Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsOnly when performing the procedure in a recording mode 30 Š Preparations Changing the Time Zone Changing the Language Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory Card32 Š Preparations Memory card Eye-Fi Cards Sdxc Memory Cards Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Inserting and Removing a Memory CardTo remove the memory card 34 Š Preparations Points to Check Relay Recording of Movies 36 Š Preparations Initializing the Memory Preparations Š 38 Š Dual Shot Mode Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot ModeBasic Recording To record video About the Smart Auto mode When you have finished recordingDual Shot Mode Š About Dual Shot Smart Auto icons 40 Š Dual Shot Mode When taking photos Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller42 Š Dual Shot Mode Not necessary in mode Quick Start Function 44 Š Dual Shot Mode About standby mode and auto power off Playing Back the Video Basic PlaybackVideo Š 46 Š Video 051 During playback pause 48 Š Video Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back Options 50 Š Video 3D Flip View Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenShowing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date 52 Š Video Deleting Scenes Video Š Advanced Functions Shooting Video in yManual Mode54 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Approximate recording times Special Scene Recording Programs56 Š Video Options Default value 58 Š 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 StabilizationMode PDynamic Pre-Recording Powered is 62 Š Video Main subject To select the main subject Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Touch & Track64 Š Video You can preview the digital effect on the screen Digital Effects To fade in/out Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture66 Š Video Video Š 68 Š Video Shutter Speed and Aperture Value GuidelinesLow-light situations Most ordinary conditions Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit Manual Focus Adjustment70 Š Video Points to Check To set the custom white balance White Balance72 Š Video To set the custom image effect Image Effects 74 Š Video Mini Video Light Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video Light Seconds when using the wireless controller Self Timer76 Š Video Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level To display the audio level indicator Using Headphones78 Š Video To adjust the volume during playback To close the menu 8a To continue adjusting the volumeOnly when performing the procedure in mode Using an External Microphone Using the Mini Advanced Shoe80 Š Video Using other microphones Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Using a Zoom Remote Controller82 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting Point To display changes in the scene’s main subject To change the interval between frames84 Š 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 Music86 Š Video Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 88 Š Video About video playback linked to the external player About the Data Code Onscreen Displays and Data CodeOnly recording date Adding Scenes to the Playlist Playlist and Scene Operations90 Š Video Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie92 Š Video Capturing Photos To select the photo capture settingsContinue from the same menu To capture the photos Dividing Scenes94 Š Video Video Š 96 Š Photos Viewing Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionPhotos Š Deleting a Single Photo Deleting PhotosDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 98 Š Photos Photos Š Additional Functions Taking Photos in yManual Mode100 Š Photos Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Selecting Photo Size and Quality 630 102 Š Photos700 Flash Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light 104 Š Photos Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting BContinuous, CHi-SpeedAuto Exposure Bracketing 106 Š Photos Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording Light Metering Mode Magnifying Photos during Playback SlideshowSlideshow set to a music track Slideshow not linked to the external audio Histogram Display Rotating Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen 110 Š Photos You can also use the following functions Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print 112 Š Photos Printing a Single Photo When you have finished printingTo change the paper size Marking Single Photos with Print Orders Print Orders114 Š Photos Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 116 Š External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Hdmi mini connector Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection External Connections Š Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreen 118 Š External ConnectionsYellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed Connection D 120 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Scenes Copying Photos from the Index Screen Copying a Single Photo122 Š External Connections Saving Movies Saving Recordings on a Computer Using the software InstallationSaving Photos First-time connection to a computer running Windows When the camcorder is connected to a computer 126 Š External Connections Preparations on the Camcorder External Connections Š To create an additional copy of the same disc When the data requires multiple discs128 Š External Connections Playing back Avchd discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerDW-100 130 Š 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 DiscsTo select the bit rate 132 Š External Connections Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs To play back standard-definition DVDs Saving Photos on Photo DVDs134 Š External Connections Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder ConnectingTo play back Photo DVDs High Definition 136 Š External Connections Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Converting Scenes into Standard Definition 138 Š External Connections To convert only part of a scene Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 140 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos Wirelessly About power saving Using an Eye-Fi CardThis menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card FUNC. Panel Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel Recording Modes 142 Š Additional Information Manual exposure Toggle on x or 103ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 107 144 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 122 Single Photo View110 114 8Camera Setup Setup Menus146 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to QStandard or jOff 148 Š Additional Information Recording Mode 8Recording & Connections SetupBuilt-in memory 106 L2100x1575, M1600x1200 150 Š Additional InformationPhoto Numbering Add Recordings to Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much 152 Š Additional Information ZPlayback Setup Output Onscreen 6System Setup Travel time zone Paris, list 154 Š Additional InformationCalendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday Control for HDMI2 Output Onscreen Displays 156 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 158 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies in yManual mode 160 Š Additional Information Recording Photos in yManual mode Viewing Photos 162 Š Additional Information 100% 75% 50% 25% Remaining charge as a Troubleshooting Pressing gwill not start recording 164 Š Additional Information Cannot add scenes to the playlist 166 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound 168 Š Additional Information Memory Card and AccessoriesNoise 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 Š Additional Information Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped Ory with this camcorder 172 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 174 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 176 Š Additional Information Cannot read the disc. Check the disc Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 178 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 180 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling Precautions Long-term storage Battery Pack182 Š Additional Information Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Remaining battery timeMemory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery184 Š Additional Information Disposal Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen 188 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-800E Battery Charger Charging Times Using the built-in memoryRecording and Playback Times 190 Š Additional Information TL-H37 Tele-converter Using a memory card AA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case QA FS-H37U Filter SetSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone GA VFL-2 Video Flash Light HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterAS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case Dynamic is mode SpecificationsSystem 194 Š Additional Information Filter Diameter 37 mm TerminalsWhite Balance Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels BP-808 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 196 Š Additional Information Canon Private Mymusic About the music files 198 Š Additional Information Index Mini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch Light metering mode 107 Low light recording program155 Playback Movies Photos Playlist 200 Š Additional Information Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speedTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V