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Canon HFM406, HFM46 Using an External Video Light, Using a Zoom Remote Controller

Models: HFM46

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•When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:

NOTES

•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 (096) or activate the microphone atten- uator with the 78[Microphone Attenuator] setting.

•When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:

-Change the microphone’s directionality mode with the 78 [Surround Mic Directionality] setting.

-If the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator with the 78[Surround Mic Attenuator] setting.

-You can enjoy the full effect of recordings made with 5.1ch surround sound on HDTVs compatible with 5.1ch surround sound connected to the camcorder using the supplied 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.

Using an External Video Light

You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you need to record movies in dark locations.

Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.

•Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0100).

• will appear on the screen when you turn on the optional video light (ON or AUTO). For details about using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used.

•The optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light cannot be used as a flash with this camcorder.

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

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Canon HFM406, HFM46 Using an External Video Light, Using a Zoom Remote Controller, Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe

Contents

Instruction Manual HD CamcorderPUB. DIE-0391-000 Important Usage Instructions EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein European Union and EEA onlyimplementing those Directives Trademark AcknowledgementsStory Creator DecorationExciting Features and New Functions Relay Recording f94 Smart AUTOVideo Snapshot Face DetectionHigh Definition Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesUse an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload compatible with the type ofPage 33 Using a Memory Card Table of contents30 First Time Settings „ IntroductionBasic Recording „ AUTO Mode„ Video 48 Basic Playback115 Terminals on the Camcorder „ Photos„ External Connections 119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble? „ Additional Information135 Appendix Menu Options Lists 167 Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual operating mode indicated and Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to indicatesSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder14 Š Introduction The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder Right side view Names of PartsLeft side view Front viewBack view Top viewLCD panel Introduction Š18 Š Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D89Bottom view Ds Serial numberCharging the Battery Pack PreparationsGetting Started To remove the battery pack Preparing the Accessories Wireless ControllerTo use the wireless controller Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip beltTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strapAdjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelLCD Backlight The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the Touch Screen Basic Operation of the CamcorderOperating Modes RecordingPlayback Using the Menus FUNC. PanelEdit Panel Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone4 Touch a to close the menu 32 Š PreparationsUsing a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderSDXC Memory Cards Eye-Fi Cards Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cardsInserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the memory cardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings POINTS TO CHECKRelay Recording Initializing the Memory Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode AUTO ModeBasic Recording POINTS TO CHECKWhen you have finished recording To record videoTo take photos Rating Scenes About AUTO modeAbout the Smart AUTO function Smart AUTO icons case, we recommend recording in mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller ZoomingUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls Quick Start FunctionAbout standby mode and auto power off The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditionsVideo Basic PlaybackPlaying Back Video AMemory being read BRecording date Adjusting the volume During playbackDuring playback pause The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back 3D Flip ViewOptions Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the galleryDeleting a Single Scene from a Story To select individual scenesOptions Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories2 Select the story you want to delete Creating a New Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Recording a Scene within a StoryRecording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story To select a different story scene categoryTo exit Story Creator mode CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia 7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B&WVideo Snapshot Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Decorating Scenes while Recording To use Pens and Stamps To load a previously saved canvasTo use Animated Stamps To use image mix Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 66 Š VideoPage Rating Scenes Rating Scenes from the List of ScenesRating Scenes During Playback Playback with Background Music POINTS TO CHECKTo adjust the background music balance during playback To delete a music track70 Š Video Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image 72 Š VideoChanging a Story’s Title #%? switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char- acters 5 Touch OK 8f 8f to return to the gallery74 Š Video Advanced Functions Recording in yManual ModeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene RecordedMemory ↓ Approximate recording timesRecording mode → 4 GB Memory cardOptions Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs 78 Š VideoGSports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf rUnderwater To record underwater scenes in natural colors Advanced Image Stabilization Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorderPowered IS Pre-RecordingFace Detection POINTS TO CHECKFace detection is always activated in mode To select the main subject Touch & Track Faders To fade in/outManually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture You can also drag your finger along the dial Options Default value1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/120 F2.0Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECKManual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC LimitThrough wet windows POINTS TO CHECK Tele Macro POINTS TO CHECK92 Š Video White Balance To set the custom white balancePOINTS TO CHECK Image Effects POINTS TO CHECK94 Š Video Self Timer 2 seconds when using the wireless controllerManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording LevelPOINTS TO CHECK To display the audio level indicator the Wide and Monaural settings in reachBuilt-In Microphone Directionality Audio Equalizer Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normalUsing Headphones To adjust the volume during playbackUsing the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Refer to Using the Mini AdvancedWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller Refer to Using the Mini Advanced ShoeFunctions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Refer to Using the Mini Advanced ShoeSelecting the Playback Starting Point Onscreen Displays and Data Code To change the interval between framesAbout the Data Code Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot SceneTo select the photo capture settings Capturing PhotosTo capture the photos Dividing Scenes Page Photos Viewing Photos110 Š Photos Photo Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewDeleting Photos Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen Slideshow To select individual photosOptions During the photo slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effects1 USB Terminal External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder External Connections ŠConnection Diagrams About the HDMITM connectionsupplied External Connections ŠRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreen YellowConnection c 118 Š External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV Screen Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card To select individual scenesCopying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single PhotoOptions Options Copying Photos from the Index ScreenTo select individual photos 122 Š External ConnectionsSaving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Windows onlySaving Photos Windows/Mac OS InstallationConnecting the Camcorder to a Computer InstallationFirst-time connection to a computer running Windows rRefer to Installing Photo ApplicationWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer rRefer to Starting CameraWindow126 Š External Connections In High Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In Standard DefinitionInstallation Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesConnecting RecordingPage To automatically divide scenes step To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step 130 Š External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos When converting scenes from a story Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by RatingConverting Only Part of a Scene or Story Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi CardAbout power saving 134 Š External ConnectionsFUNC. Panel Additional InformationAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel - Recording ModesSetting options/Function 136 Š Additional InformationEdit Panel - Mode Control ButtonDate Index Screen Setting options Setup Menus7Camera Setup Edit Panel - ModeTele-converter Setting optionsMenu item Black ScreenDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings y/ zPlayback Setup 8Recording & Connections SetupAdditional Information Š Setting optionsMenu item Photo Capture fromMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the Menu item 6System SetupSetting options y CINEMA 1 2Menu item LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screenSetting options 146 Š Additional InformationPage Battery Info Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge HDMI Status Displays a screen where you can verify the standard of the output signal from the HDMI OUT terminal Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies using Story Creator150 Š Additional Information Recording Movies Additional Information ŠPlaying Movies during playback Viewing Photos152 Š Additional Information 100% 9 Remaining battery time7 Memory operation the remaining charge as aPower source TroubleshootingCHECK THIS FIRST Power supply PlaybackA noise can be heard from the compact power adapter RecordingAdditional Information Š Playback 156 Š Additional InformationIndicators and Onscreen Displays Additional Information ŠMemory Card and Accessories Picture and Sound158 Š Additional Information Connections with External Devices Additional Information ŠList of Messages in alphabetical order 160 Š Additional InformationBuilt-in memory is full Additional Information Š162 Š Additional Information A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. Try remov- ing and reinserting the memory card, or use a different memory card Additional Information Š164 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Number of stories already at maximum166 Š Additional Information Handling Precautions CamcorderBattery Pack Long-term storageDANGER Memory Card Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 CBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery DisposalCondensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder BodyPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV ScreenAccessories Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories 4 Battery Packs5 CG-800E Battery Charger Using the built-in memory Charging, Recording and Playback Times176 Š Additional Information Using a memory card 7 TL-H43 Tele-convertersA SM-V1 Surround Microphone 8 WD-H43 Wide-converter9 FS-H43U II Filter Set Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophonedS WP-V3 Waterproof Case hA RA-V1 Remote Control AdaptergA VFL-2 Video Flash Light fS SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSystem SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 180 Š Additional InformationPower/Others TerminalsAdditional Information Š CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack182 Š Additional Information About the music files About the image files for the Image Mix functionIndex video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory Quick StartRating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V Canon Latin America, Inc