Canon HF M31 Using a Zoom Remote Controller, Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller

•Playing back recordings made with the optional SM-V1 Surround Micro- phone: You can enjoy 5.1ch surround sound playback on HDTVs com- patible with 5.1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable. Audio output from the AV OUT/Xterminal (including headphone output) will be converted to 2ch stereo. The camcorder’s built-in speaker is monaural.

•When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 8[Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [BOff Z].

•If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the audio recording level manually (077) or activate the microphone atten- uator with the 78[Microphone Attenuator] setting.

Using a Zoom Remote Controller

By attaching the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe, you can use the optional ZR-2000 or ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller. Doing so will allow you to use certain functions while viewing the picture on an external monitor without touching the camcorder. This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot.

Operating modes:

Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe.

Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (080).

appears. For details about using the adapter, refer to the instruction manual of the RA-V1. For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000.

Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller

Using the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000: turning the power on/off, starting/ stopping a recording, zoom, focus adjustment and displaying on- screen displays on an external monitor.

Using the ZR-2000 only: switching between autofocus and manual focus, Push AF* and focus assistance (MAGNIFYING button).

*The Push AF function allows you to switch to autofocus temporarily during manual focus.

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