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Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 instruction manual Picture and Sound

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The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals).

- Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Con- sult a Canon Service Center.

The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( one flash at 2- second intervals).

- The temperature of the battery pack is outside the charging range. If the battery pack’s tem- perature is below 0 °C, warm it before charging it; if it is above 40 °C, let the battery pack cool down before charging it.

-Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C.

-The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.

oappears on the screen

-The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch.

-An error occurred when trying to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Turn the camcorder off then on again. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card. Contact the card manufacturer’s customer care.

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The screen appears too dark.

-The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold hpressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

-The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

-Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.

-Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, use the 68[Reset All] menu option to reset all the camcorder’s settings to default val- ues.

Video noise appears on screen.

-Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).

Horizontal bands appear on the screen.

-This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to [Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. AE] (066). This is not a malfunction.

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Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 instruction manual Picture and Sound

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and/or your national lawsDual Flash Memory Relay Recording High-Definition VideoFace Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents Table of contents Š „ Dual Shot ModePlaylist and Scene Operations 10 Š Table of contents„ External Connections 12 Š Introduction About this ManualBrackets are used to refer to Operating mode indicated IndicatesIntroduction Š 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsIntroduction Š 16 Š Introduction Names of PartsTop 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 controllerTo remove the grip belt Grip Belt and StrapsTo attach an optional shoulder strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional wrist strap180 LCD Backlight26 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 modeChanging the Time Zone Changing the LanguageMemory card Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 32 Š PreparationsEye-Fi Cards Sdxc Memory Cards34 Š Preparations Inserting and Removing a Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings To remove the memory cardPoints to Check Relay Recording of Movies36 Š Preparations Initializing the MemoryPreparations Š To record video Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode38 Š Dual Shot Mode Basic RecordingAbout Dual Shot When you have finished recordingAbout the Smart Auto mode Dual Shot Mode ŠSmart Auto icons 40 Š Dual Shot ModeWhen taking photos Not necessary in mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 42 Š Dual Shot ModeQuick Start Function 44 Š Dual Shot Mode About standby mode and auto power offVideo Š Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video 46 Š Video 051During playback pause 48 Š Video Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play BackOptions 50 Š Video 3D Flip ViewShowing 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 ScenesVideo 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 RecordingsPDynamic Advanced Image StabilizationTo change the frame rate ModePre-Recording Powered is62 Š Video Main subject To select the main subject64 Š Video Touch & TrackRecording Video Snapshot Scenes You can preview the digital effect on the screen Digital Effects66 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 conditionsManual 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 Effects74 Š Video Mini Video LightRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video Light76 Š Video Self TimerSeconds when using the wireless controller Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level78 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 Music86 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 playerOnly 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 Playlist92 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 PhotosPhotos 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 ScreenPhotos Š 100 Š Photos Taking Photos in yManual ModeAdditional Functions Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Selecting Photo Size and Quality700 102 Š Photos630 Flash Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light104 Š Photos Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingAuto Exposure Bracketing BContinuous, CHi-SpeedContinuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting 106 Š Photos Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous RecordingLight Metering Mode Slideshow not linked to the external audio SlideshowMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow set to a music trackHistogram Display Rotating Photos110 Š Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos Protecting Photos from the Index ScreenYou can also use the following functions 112 Š Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Printing Photos Direct PrintTo 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 CamcorderExternal Connections Š Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector About the Hdmitm connectionYellow 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 ScreenCopying 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 ComputerFirst-time connection to a computer running Windows InstallationUsing the software Saving PhotosWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer 126 Š External Connections Preparations on the CamcorderExternal 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 DVDTo embed the recording date and time Converting Scenes into Standard Definition132 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD DiscsWhen converting scenes in the Playlist To select the bit rateConnecting 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 DVDs136 Š External Connections Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesConverting Scenes into Standard Definition 138 Š External Connections To convert only part of a sceneConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 140 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos WirelesslyThis 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 Modes107 103Manual exposure Toggle on x or ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB144 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode114 Single Photo View122 110146 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 memoryAdd Recordings to 150 Š Additional InformationL2100x1575, M1600x1200 Photo NumberingMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much 152 Š Additional Information ZPlayback SetupOutput Onscreen 6System SetupControl for HDMI2 154 Š Additional InformationTravel time zone Paris, list Calendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, MondayOutput Onscreen Displays 156 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 158 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and DisplaysRecording Movies in yManual mode 160 Š Additional Information Recording Photos in yManual modeViewing Photos 162 Š Additional Information 100% 75% 50% 25% Remaining charge as aTroubleshooting Pressing gwill not start recording 164 Š Additional InformationCannot add scenes to the playlist 166 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture 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 soundVideo noise appears on the TV screen Connections with External Devices170 Š Additional Information Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory cardBuffer overflow. Recording was stopped Ory with this camcorder 172 Š Additional InformationAdditional 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 Burner178 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 180 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling Precautions182 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 Sources188 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to areaCG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs 190 Š Additional Information Using the built-in memoryCharging Times Recording and Playback TimesTL-H37 Tele-converter Using a memory cardAd DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone QA FS-H37U Filter SetAA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case SA SM-V1 Surround MicrophoneGS WP-V2 Waterproof Case HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light AS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable194 Š Additional Information SpecificationsDynamic is mode SystemCapturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels TerminalsFilter Diameter 37 mm White Balance196 Š Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack Power/OthersCanon Private Mymusic About the music files198 Š Additional Information IndexPlayback Movies Photos Playlist Light metering mode 107 Low light recording programMini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch 155Tv recording program Underwater recording program Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed200 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V