Output Onscreen Displays | Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 manual

1Option not available from the [Playlist] index screen.

2Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI

cable.

3Option available only after having inserted an Eye-Fi card in the memory card slot.

[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.

•When the font size is set to [ALarge], some information may be dis- played in shortened form (icons only, etc.). Some screens will be dis- played using the small font size regardless of the setting.

[Output Onscreen Displays]

•When set to [AOn], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV or monitor connected to the camcorder.

[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.

•Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the bright- ness of your recordings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.

[LCD Screen Dimmer]: When set to [AOn], the LCD screen is dimmed. Doing so is ideal when using the camcorder in locations where the LCD’s illumination could become a nuisance to others. Hold hpressed down for about 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.

•Dimming the LCD screen does not affect the brightness of your record- ings or the brightness of the playback image on a TV.

•When the screen dimmer is set to [BOff], the LCD screen will return to the brightness level that was in use before the screen was dimmed.

[Notification Sounds]: A beep will accompany some operations like turn- ing on the camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc.

[Wireless Remote Control]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.

[Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder's automatic power off set- tings.

[Auto Power Off]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes.

•Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power off] will appear.

•In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting.

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Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 instruction manual Output Onscreen Displays

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 Face Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot 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 Brackets are used to refer to Operating mode indicated IndicatesIntroduction Š 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Introduction Š 16 Š Introduction Names of Parts Top view LCD panel Back view Dd Tripod socket Wireless Controller WL-D8918 Š Introduction Preparations Š Charging the Battery PackGetting Started 20 Š Preparations To remove the battery packON/OFF CHG charge indicator 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 26 Š Preparations Using the Touch ScreenBasic Operation of the Camcorder Playback Operating ModesRecording 28 Š Preparations Using the MenusFUNC. Panel and Edit Panel 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 Video Š Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video 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 Recorded on a Specific Date Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenShowing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces 52 Š Video Deleting Scenes Video Š 54 Š Video Shooting Video in yManual ModeAdvanced Functions Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 56 Š Video Special Scene Recording ProgramsApproximate recording times 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 64 Š Video Touch & TrackRecording Video Snapshot Scenes You can preview the digital effect on the screen Digital Effects 66 Š Video Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or ApertureTo fade in/out 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 70 Š Video Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit Points to Check 72 Š Video White BalanceTo set the custom white balance 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 76 Š Video Self TimerSeconds when using the wireless controller Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 78 Š Video Using HeadphonesTo display the audio level indicator Only when performing the procedure in mode To close the menu 8a To continue adjusting the volumeTo adjust the volume during playback 80 Š Video Using the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing an External Microphone Using other microphones 82 Š Video Using a Zoom Remote ControllerFunctions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point 84 Š Video To change the interval between framesTo display changes in the scene’s main subject Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music 86 Š Video Using an External Audio Player for Background MusicTo delete a music track Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 88 Š Video About video playback linked to the external player Only recording date Onscreen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code 90 Š Video Playlist and Scene OperationsAdding Scenes to the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 92 Š Video Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieCapturing a Video Snapshot Scene Continue from the same menu To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos 94 Š Video Dividing ScenesTo capture the photos Video Š 96 Š Photos Viewing Photos Photos Š Photo Jump FunctionTo return to the index screen from single photo view 98 Š Photos Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Photos Š 100 Š Photos Taking Photos in yManual ModeAdditional Functions Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Selecting Photo Size and Quality 700 102 Š Photos630 Flash Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light 104 Š Photos Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Auto Exposure Bracketing BContinuous, CHi-SpeedContinuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting 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 To change the paper size When you have finished printingPrinting a Single Photo 114 Š Photos Print OrdersMarking Single Photos with Print Orders 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 Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed 118 Š External ConnectionsRed Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreen Connection D 120 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Copying Scenes Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card 122 Š External Connections Copying a Single PhotoCopying Photos from the Index Screen 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 128 Š External Connections When the data requires multiple discsTo create an additional copy of the same disc DW-100 Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerPlaying back Avchd discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner 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 134 Š External Connections Saving Photos on Photo DVDsTo play back standard-definition DVDs 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 This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi CardAbout power saving 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 110 146 Š Additional Information Setup Menus8Camera Setup Standard or jOff 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to QAdditional Information Š 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 182 Š Additional Information Battery PackLong-term storage Memory Card Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs 184 Š Additional Information Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery Disposal Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning 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 CG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs 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 Tv recording program Underwater recording program Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed200 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V