Important Usage Instructions | Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 specification

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder.

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Canon HF M300, HFM32, HF M31 instruction manual Important Usage Instructions

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 Face Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot 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 Brackets are used to refer to Operating mode indicated IndicatesIntroduction Š Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š Introduction Introduction Š Names of Parts 16 Š Introduction 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 To use the wireless controller Preparing the AccessoriesWireless Controller 22 Š Preparations Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip belt To attach an optional wrist strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional shoulder strap LCD Backlight 180 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 Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time 30 Š Preparations Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone 32 Š Preparations Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Memory card Sdxc Memory Cards Eye-Fi Cards To remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings 34 Š Preparations Relay Recording of Movies Points to Check Initializing the Memory 36 Š Preparations Preparations Š Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode38 Š Dual Shot Mode To record video Dual Shot Mode Š When you have finished recordingAbout the Smart Auto mode About Dual Shot 40 Š Dual Shot Mode Smart Auto icons When taking photos 42 Š Dual Shot Mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Not necessary in mode Quick Start Function About standby mode and auto power off 44 Š Dual Shot Mode Video Š Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video 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 Recorded on a Specific Date Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenShowing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces Deleting Scenes 52 Š Video 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 Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings To set the D Cine Mode recording program Mode Advanced Image StabilizationTo change the frame rate PDynamic Powered is Pre-Recording 62 Š Video To select the main subject Main subject 64 Š Video Touch & TrackRecording Video Snapshot Scenes Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen 66 Š Video Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or ApertureTo fade in/out Video Š Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines68 Š Video 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 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 76 Š Video Self TimerSeconds when using the wireless controller Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 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 Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music Playing Back Scenes Set to 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 About video playback linked to the external player 88 Š Video Only recording date Onscreen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code 90 Š Video Playlist and Scene OperationsAdding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in 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 Viewing Photos 96 Š Photos Photos Š Photo Jump FunctionTo return to the index screen from single photo view Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo 98 Š Photos Photos Š 100 Š Photos Taking Photos in yManual ModeAdditional Functions Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It 700 102 Š Photos630 Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 104 Š Photos Auto Exposure Bracketing BContinuous, CHi-SpeedContinuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 106 Š Photos Light Metering Mode Slideshow set to a music track SlideshowMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow not linked to the external audio Rotating Photos Histogram Display Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos 110 Š Photos You can also use the following functions Printing Photos Direct Print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos 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 Terminals on the Camcorder 116 Š External Connections About the Hdmitm connection Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector External Connections Š Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed 118 Š External ConnectionsRed Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreen Connection D Playback on a TV Screen 120 Š External Connections 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 Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Saving Photos InstallationUsing the software 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 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 Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD 130 Š External Connections Converting Scenes into Standard Definition To embed the recording date and time To select the bit rate Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD DiscsWhen converting scenes in the Playlist 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 To play back Photo DVDs ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder 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 This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card Using an Eye-Fi CardAbout power saving FUNC. Panel Recording Modes Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel 142 Š Additional Information ZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 103Manual exposure Toggle on x or 107 Edit Panel Mode 144 Š Additional Information 110 Single Photo View122 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 Built-in memory 8Recording & Connections SetupRecording Mode 106 Photo Numbering 150 Š Additional InformationL2100x1575, M1600x1200 Add Recordings to Memory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much ZPlayback Setup 152 Š Additional Information 6System Setup Output Onscreen Calendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday 154 Š Additional InformationTravel time zone Paris, list 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 Noise can be heard along with the recorded sound Memory Card and Accessories168 Š Additional Information 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 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 Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Availability differs from area to area 188 Š Additional Information CG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memoryCharging Times 190 Š Additional Information Using a memory card TL-H37 Tele-converter SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone QA FS-H37U Filter SetAA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone AS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light GS WP-V2 Waterproof Case System SpecificationsDynamic is mode 194 Š Additional Information White Balance TerminalsFilter Diameter 37 mm Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixels Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack 196 Š Additional Information About the music files Canon Private Mymusic Index 198 Š Additional Information 155 Light metering mode 107 Low light recording programMini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch Playback Movies Photos Playlist Tv recording program Underwater recording program Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed200 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V