118 Š External Connections | Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 specs

Connection B	Component Video

Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only

Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder:

- 68[AV/Headphones] to [HAV]

Red

Blue

CTC-100/S Component Cable

(supplied)Green

	STV-250N Stereo Video Cable	White
	STV-250N Stereo Video Cable	Red
	(supplied)	Red
	Connection C	Composite Video

Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only

Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder:

- y8[TV Type] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio

- 68[AV/headphones] to [HAV]

Yellow

White

STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

(supplied)Red

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Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 instruction manual 118 Š External Connections, Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreen

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and/or your national laws European Union and EEA only High-Definition Video Dual Flash Memory Relay Recording Video Snapshot Smart AutoFace Detection Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents „ Dual Shot Mode Table of contents Š 10 Š Table of contents Playlist and Scene Operations „ External Connections About this Manual 12 Š Introduction Introduction Š Operating mode indicated IndicatesBrackets are used to refer to Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š Introduction Introduction Š Names of Parts 16 Š Introduction 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 To use the wireless controller Preparing the AccessoriesWireless Controller 22 Š Preparations Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip belt To attach an optional wrist strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional shoulder strap LCD Backlight 180 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 Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time 30 Š Preparations Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone 32 Š Preparations Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Memory card Sdxc Memory Cards Eye-Fi Cards To remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings 34 Š Preparations Relay Recording of Movies Points to Check Initializing the Memory 36 Š Preparations Preparations Š Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode38 Š Dual Shot Mode To record video Dual Shot Mode Š When you have finished recordingAbout the Smart Auto mode About Dual Shot 40 Š Dual Shot Mode Smart Auto icons When taking photos 42 Š Dual Shot Mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Not necessary in mode Quick Start Function About standby mode and auto power off 44 Š Dual Shot Mode Playing Back the Video Basic PlaybackVideo Š 051 46 Š Video During playback pause Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back 48 Š Video Options 3D Flip View 50 Š Video Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenShowing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date Deleting Scenes 52 Š Video 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 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings To set the D Cine Mode recording program Mode Advanced Image StabilizationTo change the frame rate PDynamic Powered is Pre-Recording 62 Š Video To select the main subject Main subject Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Touch & Track64 Š Video Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen To fade in/out Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture66 Š Video Video Š Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines68 Š Video 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 Image Effects To set the custom image effect Mini Video Light 74 Š Video Using an External Video Light Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Seconds when using the wireless controller Self Timer76 Š Video Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 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 Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music Playing Back Scenes Set to 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 About video playback linked to the external player 88 Š Video About the Data Code Onscreen Displays and Data CodeOnly recording date Adding Scenes to the Playlist Playlist and Scene Operations90 Š Video Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in 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 Viewing Photos 96 Š Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionPhotos Š Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo 98 Š Photos Photos Š Additional Functions Taking Photos in yManual Mode100 Š Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It 630 102 Š Photos700 Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 104 Š Photos Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting BContinuous, CHi-SpeedAuto Exposure Bracketing Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 106 Š Photos Light Metering Mode Slideshow set to a music track SlideshowMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow not linked to the external audio Rotating Photos Histogram Display Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos 110 Š Photos You can also use the following functions Printing Photos Direct Print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos 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 Terminals on the Camcorder 116 Š External Connections About the Hdmitm connection Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector External Connections Š Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreen 118 Š External ConnectionsYellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed Connection D Playback on a TV Screen 120 Š External Connections 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 Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Saving Photos InstallationUsing the software First-time connection to a computer running Windows When the camcorder is connected to a computer Preparations on the Camcorder 126 Š External Connections 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 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD 130 Š External Connections Converting Scenes into Standard Definition To embed the recording date and time To select the bit rate Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD DiscsWhen converting scenes in the Playlist 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 To play back Photo DVDs ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder High Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 136 Š External Connections Converting Scenes into Standard Definition To convert only part of a scene 138 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 140 Š External Connections About power saving Using an Eye-Fi CardThis menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card FUNC. Panel Recording Modes Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel 142 Š Additional Information ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 103Manual exposure Toggle on x or 107 Edit Panel Mode 144 Š Additional Information 110 Single Photo View122 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 Built-in memory 8Recording & Connections SetupRecording Mode 106 Photo Numbering 150 Š Additional InformationL2100x1575, M1600x1200 Add Recordings to Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much ZPlayback Setup 152 Š Additional Information 6System Setup Output Onscreen Calendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday 154 Š Additional InformationTravel time zone Paris, list Control for HDMI2 Output Onscreen Displays 156 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 158 Š Additional Information Recording Movies in yManual mode Recording Photos in yManual mode 160 Š Additional Information Viewing Photos 100% 75% 50% 25% Remaining charge as a 162 Š Additional Information Troubleshooting 164 Š Additional Information Pressing gwill not start recording Cannot add scenes to the playlist Indicators and Onscreen Displays 166 Š Additional Information Picture and Sound Noise can be heard along with the recorded sound Memory Card and Accessories168 Š Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card 170 Š Additional Information Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped 172 Š Additional Information Ory with this camcorder Additional Information Š 174 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 176 Š Additional Information Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Cannot read the disc. Check the disc 178 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 180 Š Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorder 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 Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Availability differs from area to area 188 Š Additional Information Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-800E Battery Charger Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memoryCharging Times 190 Š Additional Information Using a memory card TL-H37 Tele-converter SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone QA FS-H37U Filter SetAA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone AS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case System SpecificationsDynamic is mode 194 Š Additional Information White Balance TerminalsFilter Diameter 37 mm Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack 196 Š Additional Information About the music files Canon Private Mymusic Index 198 Š Additional Information 155 Light metering mode 107 Low light recording programMini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch Playback Movies Photos Playlist 200 Š Additional Information Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speedTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V