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Canon HFM46, HFM406 External Connections, Terminals on the Camcorder, USB Terminal

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External Connections

External Connections

This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.

Terminals on the Camcorder

Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder.

1USB Terminal

2AV OUT/XTerminal

Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder. Adjust the volume on the

connected TV.

3HDMI OUT Terminal*

The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.

4COMPONENT OUT Terminal*

The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection B, do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/Xterminal.

*When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s connector and on the camcorder’s terminal.

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Contents

HD Camcorder Instruction ManualPUB. DIE-0391-000 Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements European Union and EEA onlyimplementing those Directives EEA Norway, Iceland and LiechtensteinDecoration Story CreatorExciting Features and New Functions Face Detection Smart AUTOVideo Snapshot Relay Recording f94compatible with the type of Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesUse an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload High DefinitionPage „ Introduction Table of contents30 First Time Settings 33 Using a Memory Card48 Basic Playback „ AUTO Mode„ Video Basic Recording119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings „ Photos„ External Connections 115 Terminals on the Camcorder167 Do’s and Don’ts „ Additional Information135 Appendix Menu Options Lists 150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble?About this Manual indicates Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to operating mode indicated andThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs14 Š Introduction The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder Front view Names of PartsLeft side view Right side viewIntroduction Š Top viewLCD panel Back viewDs Serial number Wireless Controller WL-D89Bottom view 18 Š IntroductionPreparations Charging the Battery PackGetting Started To remove the battery pack Wireless Controller Preparing the AccessoriesTo use the wireless controller To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and StrapsTo attach an optional shoulder strap To attach an optional wrist strapRotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch ScreenRecording Operating ModesPlayback FUNC. Panel Using the MenusEdit Panel Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone Changing the Language32 Š Preparations 4 Touch a to close the menuMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory CardSDXC Memory Cards Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards Eye-Fi CardsTo remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardPOINTS TO CHECK Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsRelay Recording Initializing the Memory Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and POINTS TO CHECK AUTO ModeBasic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO ModeTo record video When you have finished recordingTo take photos About AUTO mode Rating ScenesAbout the Smart AUTO function Smart AUTO icons case, we recommend recording in mode Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerQuick Start Function Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom ControlsThe actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions About standby mode and auto power offBasic Playback VideoPlaying Back Video AMemory being read BRecording date During playback Adjusting the volumeDuring playback pause 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play BackOptions Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index ScreenTo select individual scenes Deleting a Single Scene from a StoryOptions Deleting Stories Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating2 Select the story you want to delete Recording a Scene within a Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Creating a New StoryTo select a different story scene category Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing StoryTo exit Story Creator mode To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B&W 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 SepiaVideo Snapshot Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Decorating Scenes while Recording To load a previously saved canvas To use Pens and StampsTo use Animated Stamps See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0 Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions To use image mix66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the GalleryPage Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating ScenesRating Scenes During Playback POINTS TO CHECK Playback with Background MusicTo delete a music track To adjust the background music balance during playback70 Š Video Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories 72 Š Video Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail ImageChanging a Story’s Title 5 Touch OK 8f 8f to return to the gallery #%? switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char- acters74 Š Video Recording in yManual Mode Advanced FunctionsReviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode4 GB Memory card Approximate recording timesRecording mode → Memory ↓78 Š Video Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs OptionsGSports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf rUnderwater To record underwater scenes in natural colors Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder Advanced Image StabilizationPre-Recording Powered ISPOINTS TO CHECK Face DetectionFace detection is always activated in mode To select the main subject Touch & Track To fade in/out FadersYou can also drag your finger along the dial Options Default value Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or ApertureF2.0 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000POINTS TO CHECK Manual Exposure AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit Manual Focus AdjustmentThrough wet windows POINTS TO CHECK POINTS TO CHECK Tele Macro92 Š Video To set the custom white balance White BalancePOINTS TO CHECK POINTS TO CHECK Image Effects94 Š Video 2 seconds when using the wireless controller Self TimerAudio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelPOINTS TO CHECK the Wide and Monaural settings in reach To display the audio level indicatorBuilt-In Microphone Directionality Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal Audio EqualizerTo adjust the volume during playback Using HeadphonesUsing the Mini Advanced Shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Using an External MicrophoneRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller When using the optional SM-V1 Surround MicrophoneRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Functions Available with the Zoom Remote ControllerSelecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames Onscreen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieCapturing Photos To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photos Dividing Scenes Page Viewing Photos Photos110 Š Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionDeleting a Single Photo Deleting PhotosDeleting Photos from the Index Screen To select individual photos SlideshowOptions To change the slideshow’s transition effects During the photo slideshowExternal Connections Š External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder 1 USB TerminalAbout the HDMITM connection Connection DiagramsYellow External Connections ŠRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreen supplied118 Š External Connections Connection cPlayback on a TV Screen To select individual scenes Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index ScreenCopying a Single Photo Copying Scenes from a Story by RatingOptions 122 Š External Connections Copying Photos from the Index ScreenTo select individual photos OptionsSaving Movies Windows only Saving Recordings on a ComputerInstallation InstallationConnecting the Camcorder to a Computer Saving Photos Windows/Mac OSrRefer to Starting CameraWindow rRefer to Installing Photo ApplicationWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer First-time connection to a computer running Windows126 Š External Connections In Standard Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High DefinitionRecording Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesConnecting InstallationPage 130 Š External Connections To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step To automatically divide scenes stepConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating When converting scenes from a storyConverting Only Part of a Scene or Story Using an Eye-Fi Card Uploading your Videos Wirelessly134 Š External Connections About power savingFUNC. Panel - Recording Modes Additional InformationAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel136 Š Additional Information Setting options/FunctionControl Button Edit Panel - ModeDate Index Screen Edit Panel - Mode Setup Menus7Camera Setup Setting optionsBlack Screen Setting optionsMenu item Tele-converterDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings 8Recording & Connections Setup y/ zPlayback SetupPhoto Capture from Setting optionsMenu item Additional Information ŠMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the y CINEMA 1 2 6System SetupSetting options Menu item146 Š Additional Information LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screenSetting options Menu itemPage 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 Recording Movies using Story Creator Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays150 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Recording MoviesViewing Photos Playing Movies during playback152 Š Additional Information the remaining charge as a 9 Remaining battery time7 Memory operation 100%Playback TroubleshootingCHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Power sourceRecording A noise can be heard from the compact power adapterAdditional Information Š 156 Š Additional Information PlaybackAdditional Information Š Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories158 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Connections with External Devices160 Š Additional Information List of Messages in alphabetical orderAdditional Information Š Built-in memory is full162 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 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 card164 Š Additional Information Number of stories already at maximum Additional Information Š166 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling PrecautionsLong-term storage Battery PackDANGER Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Lithium Button BatteryCamcorder Body Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power SourcesAccessories Availability differs from area to area 4 Battery Packs Optional Accessories5 CG-800E Battery Charger Charging, Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memory176 Š Additional Information 7 TL-H43 Tele-converter Using a memory cardAd DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 8 WD-H43 Wide-converter9 FS-H43U II Filter Set sA SM-V1 Surround MicrophonefS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case hA RA-V1 Remote Control AdaptergA VFL-2 Video Flash Light dS WP-V3 Waterproof Case180 Š Additional Information SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 SystemTerminals Power/OthersAdditional Information Š BP-808 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter182 Š Additional Information About the image files for the Image Mix function About the music filesIndex USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118 Quick StartRating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory186 Š Additional Information Canon Latin America, Inc Canon Europa N.V