Canon HF M300, HF M31, HFM32

Additional Information  143

[S Flash] [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto],

[SFlashOn], [W Flash Off]

–z103

[XFocus] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) or

off(w), Touch AF frame

zz70

[eExposure] [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on (x) or

off(w), Touch AE frame

zz69

[ZOOM] Zoom controls, g control zz42

[P AGC Limit] [z Automatic], [y Manual]]: (0 dB - 24 dB) z–70

[Metering Mode] [QEvaluative], [SCenter-Wt. Avg.],

[RSpot]

–z107

[Y Video Light] [AOn], [BOff] zz74

[d Pre REC] [AOn], [BOff] z–61

[Drive Mode] [ASingle],[DAE Bracketing],

[BContinuous], [CHi-Speed Cont.]

–z104

[ODigital Effects] [NOff], [2Black & White], [3Sepia],

[0FadeTrigger/Once],

[6FadeTrigger/Always], [1Wipe/Once],

[7Wipe/Always]

z–65

[NOff], [2Black & White], [3Sepia] – z

[Image Stabilizer] [PDynamic], [QStandard], [jOff] z–60

[QOn], [jOff] – z

Control Button Setting options/Function 4 3 0

Contents

Main Important Usage Instructions Page Exciting Features and New Functions High-Definition Video Dual Flash Memory Relay Recording Smart AUTO Video Snapshot Face Detection (062) Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents Introduction Preparations Dual Shot Mode 38 Basic Recording Video 45 Basic Playback 54 Advanced Functions Photos 96 Basic Playback 100 Additional Functions 112 Printing Photos External Connections Additional Information About this Manual Introduction 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Page Names of Parts Page 18 Wireless Controller WL-D89 Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Page Page 22 Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller Page 24 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen Operating Modes Recording Playback 28 Using the Menus The FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel The Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Date/Time] Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Time Zone/DST] [FUNC.]* 8 [MENU] 8 6 8 [Languagea] 8 Desired language 8 [a] Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder SDXC Memory Cards Eye-Fi Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording of Movies Initializing the Memory Page Dual Shot Mode Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode Page Page Page 42 Zooming [FUNC.]* 8 [ZOOM] Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Using the Touch Screens Zoom Controls Quick Start Function Page Video Basic Playback [b] 8 [Original] Playing Back the Video Page Page The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back Page 50 3D Flip View Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen Showing Only Scenes that Contain Peoples Faces Showing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date Deleting Scenes [yAll Scenes] 8 [Scenes by Date] Page Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Recording Mode] 8 Desired recording mode 8 [a] Special Scene Recording Programs Approximate recording times Recording mode Memory 4 GB 8 GB Page [MFireworks] To record fireworks. [rUnderwater] To record underwater scenes in [ s Surface] Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings [FUNC.] 8 [Rec. Programs] 8 [D Cine Mode] 8 [a] Advanced Image Stabilization [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Frame Rate] 8 [DPF25] 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [Image Stabilizer] 8 Desired IS mode 8 [a] [PDynamic]( mode only) Compensates for a higher [ Q Standard]*,[QOn] Pre-Recording Face Detection [FUNC.] 8 [dPre REC] 8 [AOn] 8 [a] [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8 [Face Detection & Tracking] 8 [AOno] 8 [a] 64 Touch & Track Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Video Snapshot Digital Effects [FUNC.] 8 [O Digital Effects] 8 Desired fader/effect* 8 [a] Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [N Off]Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig- [2 Black & White]*Records movies and photos in black and [3 Sepia]*Records movies and photos in sepia tones for an Page Page Manual Exposure Adjustment [FUNC.] 8 [eExposure] Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit Manual Focus Adjustment [FUNC.] 8 [XFocus] White Balance Image Effects [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8 [Image Effects] 8 Desired option* 8 [a] Mini Video Light Using an External Video Light Self Timer [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [AOn n] 8 [a] Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [yManual] Using Headphones [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Level] 8 [zAutomatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] Page Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Using a Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point [c] 8 the desired scene [6 sec] 8 Desired interval 8 [f] [6 sec] 8 [oFaces] 8 [f] Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music 86 [d] 8 [Yes] Using an External Audio Player for Background Music [MENU] 8 y / z 8 [External Audio Input] 8 [A On ] Page Onscreen Displays and Data Code 90 Playlist and Scene Operations [Edit] 8 [Add to Playlist] 8 [Yes] 8 [OK] Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Adding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist [Edit] 8 [Move] 8 Touch an empty box on the screen to select the desired position 8 [OK] 8 [Yes] 92 Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos Dividing Scenes [Edit] 8 [Divide] [A Divide] 8 [Yes] Photos Basic Playback [b] 8 [Photos] Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function [g] 8 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar 8 [f] 98 Deleting Photos [b] 8 [Photos] Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Delete] 8 [dProceed] 8 [Yes] Page Additional Functions Taking Photos in y Manual Mode Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Selecting Photo Size and Quality Page Flash [FUNC.] 8 [SFlash] 8 Desired option 8 [a] Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light [ U Automatic] [ V Red-Eye Auto] Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing [ A Single] [ D AE Bracketing] [FUNC.] 8 [Drive Mode] 8 Desired option 8 [a] [B Continuous], [C Hi-Speed Cont.] Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) Light Metering Mode [FUNC.] 8 [Metering Mode] 8 Desired option 8 [a] [ Q Evaluative] [S Center-Wt. Avg.]Averages the light metered from the entire [ R Spot] Slideshow Magnifying Photos during Playback [MENU] 8 z 8 [Slideshow Transition] 8 [Off], [Dissolve] or [Slide Image] 8 [a] Rotating Photos [Edit] 8 [Rotate] 8 [q](90left) or [r] (90 right) Histogram Display 110 Protecting Photos [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [B] Protecting Single Photos Protecting Photos from the Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [Protect]* 8 [OK] 112 Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing a Single Photo [E] 8 [Yes] [MENU] 8 8 8 [Paper Settings] 8 Desired paper size 8 [a] 114 Print Orders Marking Single Photos with Print Orders [Edit] 8 [Print Orders] 8 [Z] or [O] to set the number of copies 8 [Set] Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Print Orders] 8 Desired option 8 [OK] [One Copy Each] [Remove Print Orders]Removes all the print orders from the External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Page Page Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card [Edit] 8 [Copy (3g)] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] Copying Scenes 122 Copying a Single Photo [Edit] 8 [Copy (3g)] 8 [Yes]* 8 [OK] Copying Photos from the Index Screen [Edit] 8 [Copy (3g)] 8 [iProceed] 8 [Yes] Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies 124 Saving Photos Page 126 Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) Preparations on the Camcorder Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating AVCHD Discs [MENU] 8 8 8 [Add Recordings to Disc] 8 [All Scenes] or [Remaining Scenes] 8 [a] Page O O Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (DVD) Converting Scenes into Standard Definition 132 Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs [5] 8 [Embed Date/Time] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f] [5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8 [f] [b] 8 g 8 [SD Scenes] 8 [For DVD (SD-VIDEO)] Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs Saving Photos on Photo DVDs Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connecting Recording Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Converting Scenes into Standard Definition [5] 8 [Embed Date/Time] 8 [On] 8 [f] 8 [f] [5] 8 [Bit Rate (Quality)] 8 Desired option 8 [f] 8 [f] Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos [b] 8 g 8 [SD Scenes] 8 [For Web (MPEG-2)] 140 Uploading your Videos Wirelessly [MENU] 8 6 8 [Eye-Fi Communication]* 8 [BOff] 8 [a] Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel Page [Edit] Panel - Mode Page Setup Menus 7 / 8 Camera Setup [Digital Zoom]: [AF Mode]: [Focus Priority]: [Focus Assistance]: [Auto Slow Shutter]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [Surround Mic Directionality]: Sets the directionality mode of the optional [Onscreen Markers]: [POWERED IS Button]: [Frame Rate]: [Memory Info]: [x.v.Colour]: [Auto Rotate]: [Photo Review Time]: [Photo Numbering]: [USB Connection Type]: [Data Code]: [TV Type]: Page d [Font Size]: [Output Onscreen Displays] [LCD Brightness]: [LCD Screen Dimmer]: [Notification Sounds]: [Calendar Start Day]: [Battery Info]: [Control for HDMI]: [HDMI Status]: Page Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Additional Information 159 Recording Movies (in y Manual mode) g f 3 Page Additional Information 161 Viewing Photos 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Troubleshooting Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays g S Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices 170 List of Messages Page Page Additional Information 173 Page Page Page Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder 182 Long-term storage Battery Pack Long-term storage Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card 184 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Page 186 Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Accessories Optional Accessories Page Page Page Page 194 Specifications LEGRIA HF M32 / LEGRIA HF M31 / LEGRIA HF M300 System Recording System Television System Term ina ls 196 Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack Page 198 Index A B C D I L M N O 200 T U V W