Recording Photos in yManual mode | Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300

Recording Photos (in yManual mode)

kD Drive mode (0104)

lD Light metering mode (0107)

qF Control button: Last function used ([MENU] in this case)

Fa Self timer (076) Fs Flash (0103)

dF Eye-Fi wireless communication (0140)

fF Number of available photos

g On the memory card

fIn the built-in memory

Fg Photo quality/size (0101)

hF Control button: Switch to movie recording (054)

jF AF frame (0147)

kF Focus and exposure lock (038, 100)

lF Camcorder shake warning (0148)

Playing Movies (during playback)

Gq Playback control buttons (045)	Gd Data code (089, 152)
Ga External audio input (086)	Gf Volume (045)
Gs Scene number

160 Additional Information

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Canon HF M31, HFM32, HF M300 instruction manual Recording Photos in yManual mode, 160 Š Additional Information

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 Preparing the Accessories Wireless ControllerTo use the wireless controller 22 Š Preparations Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelTo attach an optional wrist strap 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 First Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeOnly when performing the procedure in a recording mode 30 Š Preparations Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder32 Š Preparations Memory card Sdxc Memory Cards Eye-Fi Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsTo remove the memory card 34 Š Preparations Relay Recording of Movies Points to Check Initializing the Memory 36 Š Preparations Preparations Š Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode 38 Š Dual Shot ModeBasic Recording To record video When you have finished recording About the Smart Auto modeDual Shot Mode Š About Dual Shot 40 Š Dual Shot Mode Smart Auto icons When taking photos Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls42 Š Dual Shot Mode 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 Advanced Image Stabilization To change the frame rateMode 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines 68 Š VideoLow-light situations Most ordinary conditions 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 Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 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 Magnifying Photos during PlaybackSlideshow set to a music track Slideshow not linked to the external audio Rotating Photos Histogram Display Protecting Photos Protecting Single PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen 110 Š Photos You can also use the following functions Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing PhotosPrinting Photos Direct Print 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 Connection Diagrams Hdmi mini connectorAbout the Hdmitm connection 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 Installation Using the softwareSaving Photos 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 Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs When converting scenes in the PlaylistTo select the bit rate 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 Connecting Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderTo play back Photo DVDs 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 Appendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. PanelFUNC. Panel Recording Modes 142 Š Additional Information 103 Manual exposure Toggle on x orZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 107 Edit Panel Mode 144 Š Additional Information Single Photo View 122110 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 8Recording & Connections Setup Recording ModeBuilt-in memory 106 150 Š Additional Information L2100x1575, M1600x1200Photo Numbering Add Recordings to Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much ZPlayback Setup 152 Š Additional Information 6System Setup Output Onscreen 154 Š Additional Information Travel time zone Paris, listCalendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday 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 Memory Card and Accessories 168 Š Additional InformationNoise can be heard along with the recorded sound 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 Using the Camcorder Abroad When condensation is detectedPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Availability differs from area to area 188 Š Additional Information Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-800E Battery Charger Using the built-in memory Charging TimesRecording and Playback Times 190 Š Additional Information Using a memory card TL-H37 Tele-converter QA FS-H37U Filter Set AA SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone HA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter GA VFL-2 Video Flash LightAS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case Specifications Dynamic is modeSystem 194 Š Additional Information Terminals Filter Diameter 37 mmWhite Balance Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery PackPower/Others 196 Š Additional Information About the music files Canon Private Mymusic Index 198 Š Additional Information Light metering mode 107 Low light recording program Mini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch155 Playback Movies Photos Playlist 200 Š Additional Information Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speedTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V