Top view LCD panel Back view | Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 specification

Top view

LCD panel

Back view

lA Mini advanced shoe (080) qS Mode switch (027)

aS PHOTO button (038, 100) sS Zoom lever (042)

Sd VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (064)

Sf POWER button

gS ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON

Orange – Standby (043) Red – Charging (019)

Sh Remote sensor (022)

jS LCD touch screen (024, 26) kS POWERED IS button (061)/

WEB button* (0136)

lS Battery attachment unit (019) qD START/STOP button (038, 54) aD DC IN terminal (019)

* only.

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Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 instruction manual Top view LCD panel Back view

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 Wireless Controller Preparing the AccessoriesTo use the wireless controller 22 Š Preparations To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and Straps Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder 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 Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsOnly when performing the procedure in a recording mode 30 Š Preparations Changing the Time Zone Changing the Language Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory Card32 Š Preparations Memory card Eye-Fi Cards Sdxc Memory Cards Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Inserting and Removing a Memory CardTo remove the memory card 34 Š Preparations Points to Check Relay Recording of Movies 36 Š Preparations Initializing the Memory Preparations Š 38 Š Dual Shot Mode Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot ModeBasic Recording To record video About the Smart Auto mode When you have finished recordingDual Shot Mode Š About Dual Shot Smart Auto icons 40 Š Dual Shot Mode When taking photos Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller42 Š Dual Shot Mode Not necessary in 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 To change the frame rate Advanced Image StabilizationMode PDynamic 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 68 Š Video Shutter Speed and Aperture Value GuidelinesLow-light situations Most ordinary conditions Indoor sports Outdoor sports on sunny days 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 Deleting a Single Photo Deleting PhotosDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 98 Š Photos 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 Magnifying Photos during Playback SlideshowSlideshow set to a music track Slideshow not linked to the external audio Histogram Display Rotating Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen 110 Š Photos You can also use the following functions Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print 112 Š Photos 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 Hdmi mini connector Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection External Connections Š 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 Using the software InstallationSaving Photos First-time connection to a computer running Windows 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 When converting scenes in the Playlist Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD DiscsTo select the bit rate 132 Š External Connections 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 Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder ConnectingTo play back Photo DVDs High Definition 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 FUNC. Panel Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel Recording Modes 142 Š Additional Information Manual exposure Toggle on x or 103ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 107 144 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 122 Single Photo View110 114 146 Š Additional Information Setup Menus8Camera Setup Standard or jOff 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to QAdditional Information Š 148 Š Additional Information Recording Mode 8Recording & Connections SetupBuilt-in memory 106 L2100x1575, M1600x1200 150 Š Additional InformationPhoto Numbering Add Recordings to Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much 152 Š Additional Information ZPlayback Setup Output Onscreen 6System Setup Travel time zone Paris, list 154 Š Additional InformationCalendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday Control for HDMI2 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 168 Š Additional Information Memory Card and AccessoriesNoise can be heard along with the recorded sound Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels 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 When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen 188 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to area CG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Charging Times Using the built-in memoryRecording and Playback Times 190 Š Additional Information TL-H37 Tele-converter Using a memory card AA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case QA FS-H37U Filter SetSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone GA VFL-2 Video Flash Light HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterAS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case Dynamic is mode SpecificationsSystem 194 Š Additional Information Filter Diameter 37 mm TerminalsWhite Balance Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels BP-808 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 196 Š Additional Information Canon Private Mymusic About the music files 198 Š Additional Information Index Mini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch Light metering mode 107 Low light recording program155 Playback Movies Photos Playlist Tv recording program Underwater recording program Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed200 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V