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Canon HF M300 Basic Recording, Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode, To take photos

Models: HF M300 HF M31 HFM32

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Dual Shot Mode

This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shoot- ing functions like zoom and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to the relevant chapters for video (054) and photos (0100).

Basic Recording

Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode

Operating modes:

1 Set the mode switch to 5.

2 Turn on the camcorder.

• By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos (034).

• Please read the IMPORTANT section (040) before using an Eye-Fi card.

To record video

Press gto begin recording.

Press gagain to pause the recording.

To take photos

1Press jhalfway.

Once the focus is automatically adjusted, the onscreen icon h will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear.

2Press jfully.

The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.

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Canon HF M300, HFM32 Basic Recording, Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode, To record video, To take photos

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Battery Directive 2006/66/EC and/or your national laws European Union and EEA onlyHigh-Definition Video Dual Flash Memory Relay RecordingFace Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Page Table of contents „ Dual Shot Mode Table of contents Š10 Š Table of contents Playlist and Scene Operations„ External Connections About this Manual 12 Š IntroductionBrackets are used to refer to Operating mode indicated IndicatesIntroduction Š Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š IntroductionIntroduction Š Names of Parts 16 Š IntroductionTop 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 PreparationsGrip Belt and Straps To remove the grip beltTo attach an optional wrist strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional shoulder strapLCD Backlight 18026 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 PreparationsChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone32 Š Preparations Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Memory cardSdxc Memory Cards Eye-Fi CardsTo remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings 34 Š PreparationsRelay Recording of Movies Points to CheckInitializing the Memory 36 Š PreparationsPreparations Š Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode38 Š Dual Shot Mode To record videoDual Shot Mode Š When you have finished recordingAbout the Smart Auto mode About Dual Shot40 Š Dual Shot Mode Smart Auto iconsWhen taking photos 42 Š Dual Shot Mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Not necessary in modeQuick Start Function About standby mode and auto power off 44 Š Dual Shot ModeVideo Š Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video 051 46 Š VideoDuring playback pause Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back 48 Š VideoOptions 3D Flip View 50 Š VideoShowing 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 VideoVideo 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 programMode Advanced Image StabilizationTo change the frame rate PDynamicPowered is Pre-Recording62 Š Video To select the main subject Main subject64 Š Video Touch & TrackRecording Video Snapshot Scenes Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen66 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 daysManual 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 effectMini Video Light 74 Š VideoUsing an External Video Light Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe76 Š Video Self TimerSeconds when using the wireless controller Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 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 Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music Playing Back Scenes Set to 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 About video playback linked to the external player 88 Š VideoOnly 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 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 Viewing Photos 96 Š PhotosPhotos 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 PhotosPhotos Š 100 Š Photos Taking Photos in yManual ModeAdditional Functions Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It700 102 Š Photos630 Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light FlashDrive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 104 Š PhotosAuto Exposure Bracketing BContinuous, CHi-SpeedContinuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting Taking Photos while Recording Movies Simultaneous Recording 106 Š PhotosLight Metering Mode Slideshow set to a music track SlideshowMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow not linked to the external audioRotating Photos Histogram DisplayProtecting Photos from the Index Screen Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos 110 Š PhotosYou can also use the following functions Printing Photos Direct Print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos 112 Š PhotosTo 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 ConnectionsAbout the Hdmitm connection Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector External Connections ŠYellow 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 ConnectionsCopying 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 MoviesSaving Photos InstallationUsing the software First-time connection to a computer running WindowsWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer Preparations on the Camcorder 126 Š External ConnectionsExternal 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 ConnectionsConverting Scenes into Standard Definition To embed the recording date and timeTo select the bit rate Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD DiscsWhen converting scenes in the Playlist 132 Š External ConnectionsConnecting 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 DefinitionUploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 136 Š External ConnectionsConverting Scenes into Standard Definition To convert only part of a scene 138 Š External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 140 Š External ConnectionsThis 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 InformationZAutomatic, yManual 0 dB 24 dB 103Manual exposure Toggle on x or 107Edit Panel Mode 144 Š Additional Information110 Single Photo View122 114146 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 106Photo Numbering 150 Š Additional InformationL2100x1575, M1600x1200 Add Recordings toMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much ZPlayback Setup 152 Š Additional Information6System Setup Output OnscreenCalendar Start Day Saturday, Sunday, Monday 154 Š Additional InformationTravel time zone Paris, list Control for HDMI2Output Onscreen Displays 156 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 158 Š Additional InformationRecording Movies in yManual mode Recording Photos in yManual mode 160 Š Additional InformationViewing Photos 100% 75% 50% 25% Remaining charge as a 162 Š Additional InformationTroubleshooting 164 Š Additional Information Pressing gwill not start recordingCannot add scenes to the playlist Indicators and Onscreen Displays 166 Š Additional InformationPicture 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 levelsConnections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screenAccessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card 170 Š Additional InformationBuffer overflow. Recording was stopped 172 Š Additional Information Ory with this camcorderAdditional 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 disc178 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 180 Š Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorder182 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 ScreenAccessories Availability differs from area to area 188 Š Additional InformationCG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memoryCharging Times 190 Š Additional InformationUsing a memory card TL-H37 Tele-converterSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone QA FS-H37U Filter SetAA SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophoneAS HTC-100 Hdmi Cable HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light GS WP-V2 Waterproof CaseSystem SpecificationsDynamic is mode 194 Š Additional InformationWhite Balance TerminalsFilter Diameter 37 mm Capturing photos from a playback scene MW 1920x1080 pixelsPower/Others CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack 196 Š Additional InformationAbout the music files Canon Private MymusicIndex 198 Š Additional Information155 Light metering mode 107 Low light recording programMini advanced shoe Mini video light Mode switch Playback Movies Photos PlaylistTv recording program Underwater recording program Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed200 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V