Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices | Canon HFM32, HF M31

Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices

AVCHD discs4

Photo DVDs

Connect the camcorder to

Connect the camcorder

the optional DW-100 DVD

to an HDTV (0120)

Burner (0126, 130)

SD

Play video directly from your recorded memory card

Eye-Fi

Use an Eye-Fi card (0140) to

wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site.

AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot

compatible with the type of

memory card used5.

Save or upload to the Web.

	Use the supplied software
High Definition	ImageMixer 3 SE (0123, 136).
High Definition
MPEG-2
Standard Definition
AVCHD
SD-Video
Convert your HD movies, in the	Standard DVDs
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files (0131, 137).

4AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to

back up such scenes.

5Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor- rect playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.

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Canon HFM32, HF M31, HF M300 instruction manual Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices

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 Smart Auto Video SnapshotFace Detection 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 Operating mode indicated Indicates Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š Introduction Introduction Š Names of Parts 16 Š Introduction Top 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 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 Using 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 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 Basic Playback Playing Back the VideoVideo Š 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 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s FacesShowing Only Scenes Recorded on a Specific Date Deleting Scenes 52 Š Video Video 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 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 Touch & Track Recording Video Snapshot Scenes64 Š Video Digital Effects You can preview the digital effect on the screen Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture To fade in/out66 Š Video 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 Manual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit70 Š Video Points to Check White Balance To set the custom white balance72 Š Video 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 Self Timer Seconds when using the wireless controller76 Š Video Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording Level Using 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 Using the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music Using an External Audio Player for Background Music To delete a music track86 Š Video Playback with the video not linked to the external audio About video playback linked to the external player 88 Š Video Onscreen Displays and Data Code About the Data CodeOnly recording date Playlist and Scene Operations Adding Scenes to the Playlist90 Š Video Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Capturing 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 Viewing Photos 96 Š Photos Photo Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewPhotos Š Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo 98 Š Photos Photos Š Taking Photos in yManual Mode Additional Functions100 Š Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It 102 Š Photos 630700 Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light Flash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 104 Š Photos BContinuous, CHi-Speed Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous ShootingAuto Exposure Bracketing 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 When 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 Terminals on the Camcorder 116 Š External Connections About the Hdmitm connection Connection DiagramsHdmi mini connector External Connections Š 118 Š External Connections Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable SuppliedGreenYellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable SuppliedRed Connection D Playback on a TV Screen 120 Š External Connections Saving 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 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 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 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 Saving Photos on Photo DVDs To play back standard-definition DVDs134 Š External Connections 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 Using an Eye-Fi Card About power savingThis menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card 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 Setup Menus 8Camera Setup146 Š Additional Information 15x when Image Stabilizer is set to Q Additional Information ŠStandard or jOff 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 Battery 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 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 Optional Accessories Battery PacksCG-800E Battery Charger 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 Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . .29, 146 Shutter speed 200 Š Additional InformationTv recording program Underwater recording program Canon Europa N.V