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Canon HFM32, HF M31, HF M300 instruction manual Operating Modes, Recording, Playback

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Operating Modes

Recording

When recording video or photos, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch and the onscreen con- trol buttons.

Operating

mode

Mode switch

Onscreen icon

Operation

Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the settings – Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings.

*

Easy recording of movies and photos (038).

Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder’s settings to your preference.

Touch [4] to record movies
(054).
Touch [3] to record	photos
(0100).

*The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selected by the Smart AUTO function (039).

Playback

Press the camera/play button Sto switch the cam- corder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. The playback mode you switch into depends on the initial recording mode.

You can press Swhen the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode.

Initial mode			Operating mode	Operation
Press Sin				Playing back movies
or	mode.			([Original] index screen) (045).

Press Sin		mode.		Viewing photos
Press Sin		mode.		([Photos] index screen) (096).
				([Photos] index screen) (096).

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Canon HFM32, HF M31, HF M300 instruction manual Operating Modes, Recording, Playback

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 VideoSmart Auto Video SnapshotFace Detection 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 ManualOperating mode indicated Indicates Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsIntroduction Š 16 Š Introduction Names of PartsTop view LCD panel Back view Wireless Controller WL-D89 18 Š IntroductionDd Tripod socket Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedPreparations Š To remove the battery pack ON/OFF CHG charge indicator20 Š Preparations 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 BacklightUsing the Touch Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder26 Š Preparations Operating Modes RecordingPlayback Using the Menus FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel28 Š Preparations 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 offBasic Playback Playing Back the VideoVideo Š 46 Š Video 051During playback pause 48 Š Video Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play BackOptions 50 Š Video 3D Flip ViewNarrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s FacesShowing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date 52 Š Video Deleting ScenesVideo Š Shooting Video in yManual Mode Advanced Functions54 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Special Scene Recording Programs Approximate recording times56 Š Video 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 subjectTouch & Track Recording Video Snapshot Scenes64 Š Video You can preview the digital effect on the screen Digital EffectsManually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture To fade in/out66 Š Video 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 Manual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit70 Š Video Points to Check White Balance To set the custom white balance72 Š Video To set the custom image effect Image Effects74 Š Video Mini Video LightRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video LightSelf Timer Seconds when using the wireless controller76 Š Video Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelUsing Headphones To display the audio level indicator78 Š Video To close the menu 8a To continue adjusting the volume To adjust the volume during playbackOnly when performing the procedure in mode Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone80 Š Video Using other microphones Using a Zoom Remote Controller Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller82 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames To display changes in the scene’s main subject84 Š Video Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background MusicUsing an External Audio Player for Background Music To delete a music track86 Š Video Playback with the video not linked to the external audio 88 Š Video About video playback linked to the external playerOnscreen Displays and Data Code About the Data CodeOnly recording date Playlist and Scene Operations Adding Scenes to the Playlist90 Š Video Moving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistCapturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene92 Š Video To select the photo capture settings Capturing PhotosContinue from the same menu Dividing Scenes To capture the photos94 Š Video Video Š 96 Š Photos Viewing PhotosPhoto Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewPhotos Š 98 Š Photos Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index ScreenPhotos Š Taking Photos in yManual Mode Additional Functions100 Š Photos Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Selecting Photo Size and Quality102 Š Photos 630700 Flash Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light104 Š Photos Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingBContinuous, CHi-Speed Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous ShootingAuto Exposure Bracketing 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 PrintWhen you have finished printing Printing a Single PhotoTo change the paper size Print Orders Marking Single Photos with Print Orders114 Š Photos Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 116 Š External Connections Terminals on the CamcorderExternal Connections Š Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector About the Hdmitm connection118 Š External Connections Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreenYellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed Connection D 120 Š External Connections Playback on a TV ScreenSaving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory CardCopying Scenes Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen122 Š External Connections 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 When the data requires multiple discs To create an additional copy of the same disc128 Š External Connections Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Playing back Avchd discs created with the DW-100 DVD BurnerDW-100 130 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 Saving Photos on Photo DVDs To play back standard-definition DVDs134 Š External Connections 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 WirelesslyUsing an Eye-Fi Card About power savingThis menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card 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 110Setup Menus 8Camera Setup146 Š Additional Information 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to Q Additional Information ŠStandard or jOff 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 PrecautionsBattery Pack Long-term storage182 Š Additional Information Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery184 Š Additional Information Disposal Maintenance/Others CleaningCondensation Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power Sources188 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to areaOptional Accessories Battery PacksCG-800E Battery Charger 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 155Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed 200 Š Additional InformationTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V