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About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA

HF M406. Please read this manual carefully before you use the cam- corder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0154).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

•0: Reference page number within this manual.

•rReferences to sections of the ‘Photo Application’ Instruction Manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc.

• : Text that applies only to the models shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by itself refers to both.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the gbutton to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu

icons refer to the .

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Contents

Instruction Manual HD CamcorderPUB. DIE-0391-000 Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only implementing those DirectivesEEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein Trademark AcknowledgementsStory Creator DecorationExciting Features and New Functions Smart AUTO Video SnapshotRelay Recording f94 Face DetectionEnjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Use an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly uploadHigh Definition compatible with the type ofPage Table of contents 30 First Time Settings33 Using a Memory Card „ Introduction„ AUTO Mode „ VideoBasic Recording 48 Basic Playback„ Photos „ External Connections115 Terminals on the Camcorder 119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings„ Additional Information 135 Appendix Menu Options Lists150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble? 167 Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual Introduction Š Brackets are used to refer tooperating mode indicated and 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 Names of Parts Left side viewRight side view Front viewTop view LCD panelBack view Introduction ŠWireless Controller WL-D89 Bottom view18 Š Introduction 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 AUTO Mode Basic RecordingShooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode 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 and Stories Deleting a Single SceneDeleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen 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 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Video Stories and Cinema StyleCreating a New Story 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 Decorating Scenes during Playback To use CaptionsTo use image mix 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 RecordedApproximate recording times Recording mode →Memory ↓ 4 GB Memory cardSelecting the Frame Rate Special Scene Recording ProgramsOptions 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 valueShutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines 1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/1201/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 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 AdvancedUsing an External Video Light Using a Zoom Remote ControllerWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone 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 effectsExternal Connections Terminals on the Camcorder1 USB Terminal External Connections ŠConnection Diagrams About the HDMITM connectionExternal Connections Š Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreensupplied YellowConnection c 118 Š External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory CardCopying Scenes from the Date Index Screen To select individual scenesCopying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single PhotoOptions Copying Photos from the Index Screen To select individual photosOptions 122 Š External ConnectionsSaving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Windows onlyInstallation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerSaving Photos Windows/Mac OS InstallationrRefer to Installing Photo Application When the camcorder is connected to a computerFirst-time connection to a computer running Windows rRefer to Starting CameraWindow126 Š External Connections Connecting Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High Definition In Standard DefinitionUploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites ConnectingInstallation RecordingPage To select individual scenes step To select the bit rate stepTo automatically divide scenes 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 ConnectionsAdditional Information Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel - Recording ModesSetting options/Function 136 Š Additional InformationEdit Panel - Mode Control ButtonDate Index Screen Setup Menus 7Camera SetupSetting options Edit Panel - ModeSetting options Menu itemTele-converter Black ScreenDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings y/ zPlayback Setup 8Recording & Connections SetupSetting options Menu itemAdditional Information Š Photo Capture fromMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the 6System Setup Setting optionsMenu item y CINEMA 1 2LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Setting optionsMenu item 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 9 Remaining battery time 7 Memory operation100% the remaining charge as aTroubleshooting CHECK THIS FIRST Power supplyPower source 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 Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 CBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery DisposalMaintenance/Others CleaningCondensation Camcorder BodyUsing the Camcorder Abroad When condensation is detectedPower Sources 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-converter8 WD-H43 Wide-converter 9 FS-H43U II Filter SetsA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophonehA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter gA VFL-2 Video Flash LightdS WP-V3 Waterproof Case fS SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSpecifications LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406System 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 Quick Start Rating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V Canon Latin America, Inc