Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light | Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300

Flash

You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks], [r Underwater] or [s Surface].

1 Select the flash mode.

[FUNC.] 8[S Flash] 8Desired option 8[a]

•The icon of the selected flash mode appears. U disappears after 4 seconds.

2Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photo.

Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash will fire.

Options ( Default value)

[UAutomatic] The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.

[VRed-Eye Auto] The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.

[SFlash On] The flash always fires.

[WFlash Off] The flash does not fire.

Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light

You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash when its POWER switch is set to n ON. The procedure for setting the external flash is the same as for the built-in flash.

Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (080).

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Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 instruction manual Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light

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 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 22 Š Preparations Preparing the AccessoriesWireless Controller To use the wireless controller To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and Straps To attach an optional shoulder strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional wrist 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 30 Š Preparations First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode Changing the Time Zone Changing the Language Memory card Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 32 Š Preparations Eye-Fi Cards Sdxc Memory Cards 34 Š Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings To remove the memory card Points to Check Relay Recording of Movies 36 Š Preparations Initializing the Memory Preparations Š To record video Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode38 Š Dual Shot Mode Basic Recording About Dual Shot When you have finished recordingAbout the Smart Auto mode Dual Shot Mode Š Smart Auto icons 40 Š Dual Shot Mode When taking photos Not necessary in mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 42 Š Dual Shot 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 PDynamic Advanced Image StabilizationTo change the frame rate Mode 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 Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines68 Š Video Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions 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 98 Š Photos Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 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 Slideshow not linked to the external audio SlideshowMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow set to a music track Histogram Display Rotating Photos 110 Š Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos Protecting Photos from the Index Screen You can also use the following functions 112 Š Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Printing Photos Direct Print 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 External Connections Š Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector About the Hdmitm connection 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 First-time connection to a computer running Windows InstallationUsing the software Saving Photos 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 132 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD DiscsWhen converting scenes in the Playlist To select the bit rate 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 High Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder To play back Photo DVDs 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 142 Š Additional Information Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel Recording Modes 107 103Manual exposure Toggle on x or ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 144 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 114 Single Photo View122 110 8Camera Setup Setup Menus146 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to QStandard or jOff 148 Š Additional Information 106 8Recording & Connections SetupRecording Mode Built-in memory Add Recordings to 150 Š Additional InformationL2100x1575, M1600x1200 Photo Numbering Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much 152 Š Additional Information ZPlayback Setup Output Onscreen 6System Setup Control for HDMI2 154 Š Additional InformationTravel time zone Paris, list Calendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday 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 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Memory Card and Accessories168 Š Additional Information Noise can be heard along with the recorded sound 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 Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power Sources 188 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to area Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-800E Battery Charger 190 Š Additional Information Using the built-in memoryCharging Times Recording and Playback Times TL-H37 Tele-converter Using a memory card Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone QA FS-H37U Filter SetAA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light AS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable 194 Š Additional Information SpecificationsDynamic is mode System Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels TerminalsFilter Diameter 37 mm White Balance 196 Š Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack Power/Others Canon Private Mymusic About the music files 198 Š Additional Information Index Playback Movies Photos Playlist Light metering mode 107 Low light recording programMini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch 155 200 Š Additional Information Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speedTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V