Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder | Canon HFM32

To play back Photo DVDs

Photo DVDs are created using DVD-Video specifications. Play back these DVDs using standard DVD players. If you computer has a DVD drive, you can play back the slideshow as a DVD and you can also access individual photos as JPG files.

NOTES

•	Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.
•	When creating Photo DVDs from a memory card, if the mem-
	ory card contains SD scenes in the [For Web Upload] index screen, the
	image files of the scene thumbnails will be saved on the DVD as well.

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder

In High Definition

Connect the camcorder to AVCHD-compatible digital video recorders to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy your movies without connecting the camcorder. Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the digital video recorder.

* Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.

In Standard Definition

You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi- nition.

Operating modes:

Connecting

Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or c. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0118).

Recording

1External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.

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Canon HFM32, HF M31 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder, Connecting, To play back Photo DVDs, High Definition

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 Smart Auto Video SnapshotFace 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 Operating mode indicated Indicates Introduction ŠBrackets 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 Wireless Controller WL-D89 18 Š IntroductionDd Tripod socket Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedPreparations Š To remove the battery pack ON/OFF CHG charge indicator20 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 Using the Touch Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder26 Š Preparations Operating Modes RecordingPlayback Using the Menus FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel28 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 Basic Playback Playing Back the VideoVideo 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 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s FacesShowing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date 52 Š Video Deleting Scenes Video Š Shooting Video in yManual Mode Advanced Functions54 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Special Scene Recording Programs Approximate recording times56 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 Touch & Track Recording Video Snapshot Scenes64 Š Video You can preview the digital effect on the screen Digital Effects Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture To fade in/out66 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 Manual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit70 Š Video Points to Check White Balance To set the custom 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 Self Timer Seconds when using the wireless controller76 Š Video Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Using Headphones To display the audio level indicator78 Š Video To close the menu 8a To continue adjusting the volume To adjust the volume during playbackOnly when performing the procedure in mode Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone80 Š Video Using other microphones Using a Zoom Remote Controller Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller82 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames To display changes in the scene’s main subject84 Š Video Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music Using an External Audio Player for Background Music To delete a music track86 Š Video Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 88 Š Video About video playback linked to the external player Onscreen Displays and Data Code About the Data CodeOnly recording date Playlist and Scene Operations Adding Scenes to the Playlist90 Š Video Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene92 Š Video To select the photo capture settings Capturing PhotosContinue from the same menu Dividing Scenes To capture the photos94 Š Video Video Š 96 Š Photos Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewPhotos Š 98 Š Photos Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Photos Š Taking Photos in yManual Mode Additional Functions100 Š Photos Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Selecting Photo Size and Quality 102 Š Photos 630700 Flash Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light 104 Š Photos Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing BContinuous, CHi-Speed Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous ShootingAuto 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 When you have finished printing Printing a Single PhotoTo change the paper size Print Orders Marking Single Photos with 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 118 Š External Connections Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreenYellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed Connection D 120 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory CardCopying Scenes Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen122 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 When the data requires multiple discs To create an additional copy of the same disc128 Š External Connections Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Playing back Avchd discs created with 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 Saving Photos on Photo DVDs To play back standard-definition 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 Using an Eye-Fi Card About power savingThis 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 Setup Menus 8Camera Setup146 Š Additional Information 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to Q Additional Information ŠStandard 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 Battery Pack Long-term storage182 Š Additional Information Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery184 Š Additional Information Disposal Maintenance/Others CleaningCondensation 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 Optional Accessories Battery PacksCG-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 Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed 200 Š Additional InformationTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V