Saving Photos Windows/Mac OS, Installation | Canon HFM406, HFM46

Installation

Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA’s software.

Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2 Open the date index screen.

3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0118).

4Camcorder: Select [All (for PC only)].

Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the screen.

5Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install, Transfer Utility or VideoBrowser will start up automatically.

•Transfer Utility: Click [Video file import] to start transferring files. For details about using the software, click [Help] to open the Software Guide (PDF file).

•VideoBrowser: Click in the menu panel to start transferring files.

For details about using the software, click to open the Software Guide (PDF file).

Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS)

With the supplied software Photo Application you can save photos to your computer and easily organize and edit them.

Installation

Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. See also the relevant sections in the ‘Photo Applica- tion’ Instruction Manual (r, PDF file in the [MANUALS_ENGLISH] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemen- tal Disc).

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Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein Decoration Story Creator060 Smart Auto Video Snapshot Relay Recording f94Face Detection Image Stabilization Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly upload Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesTo an Hdtv Save or upload to the WebPage Table of contents „ Auto Mode Table of contents Š 10 Š Table of contents 128 „ Additional Information About this Manual 12 Š Introduction Introduction Š Operating mode indicated IndicatesBrackets are used to refer to Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š Introduction Introduction Š Names of Parts 16 Š Introduction Top view Wireless Controller WL-D89 Dq Battery Release switch18 Š Introduction Da Tripod socket Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedPreparations Š DC in terminal ON/OFF CHG charge indicator Battery Release switch To remove the battery pack20 Š Preparations Wireless Controller Preparing the AccessoriesTo use the wireless controller To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and Straps22 Š Preparations To attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelLCD Backlight 24 Š Preparations Preparations Š Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen26 Š Preparations Recording Operating ModesPlayback Using the Menus FUNC. PanelEdit Panel 28 Š Preparations Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time Settings30 Š Preparations Changing the Language Only when performing the procedure in a recording modeChanging the Time Zone 32 Š Preparations Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderSdxc Memory Cards Capacity Eye-Fi Cards Compatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cardsCompatibility Mac OS Not compatible Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the memory card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 36 Š Preparations Relay Recording Initializing the Memory 38 Š Preparations Preparations Š 40 Š Auto Mode Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Auto ModeBasic Recording When you have finished recording Auto Mode ŠTo record video To take photos About Auto mode 42 Š Auto ModeRating Scenes About the Smart Auto function Smart Auto icons Case, we recommend recording in mode 44 Š Auto Mode Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Zooming 46 Š Auto Mode Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom ControlsQuick Start Function About standby mode and auto power off Playing Back Video Basic Playback48 Š Video Video Š During playback Adjusting the volume50 Š Video During playback pause 3D Flip View Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back52 Š Video Options Deleting Scenes and Stories Deleting a Single SceneDeleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting a Single Scene from a Story To select individual scenes Deleting Stories Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating56 Š Video Video Š Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Video Stories and Cinema StyleCreating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story To exit Story Creator modeTo select a different story scene category Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters Options Default valueTo select the effect level of the cinema-look filter 60 Š Video Video Snapshot Camcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame Decoration Adding a Personal Touch62 Š Video Decorating Scenes while Recording Not available in mode To use Pens and StampsTo load a previously saved canvas To use Animated Stamps To use Captions Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use image mix Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 66 Š Video Video Š Rating Scenes Rating Scenes from the List of ScenesRating Scenes During Playback 68 Š Video Playback with Background Music To delete a music track To adjust the background music balance during playback70 Š Video Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image 72 Š Video Changing a Story’s Title 74 Š Video Recording in yManual Mode Advanced Functions Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode76 Š Video Recording mode → Memory ↓ GB Memory cardSP Built-in memory Selecting the Frame Rate Special Scene Recording Programs78 Š Video Recorded as Video Š 80 Š Video Advanced Image Stabilization Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder Pre-Recording Powered is82 Š Video Face detection is always activated in mode 84 Š Video To select the main subjectMain subject Touch & Track Faders To fade in/out86 Š Video You can preview the transition effect on the screen Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 88 Š Video Shutter Speed and Aperture Value GuidelinesFor landscapes and architectural shots.W Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC LimitThrough wet windows 90 Š Video Points to Check 92 Š Video Tele MacroTouch again to turn off the tele macro function White Balance To set the custom white balance Image Effects 94 Š Video Self Timer Seconds when using the wireless controller Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level96 Š Video Wide and Monaural settings in reach To display the audio level indicatorBuilt-In Microphone Directionality Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal Audio Equalizer98 Š Video To adjust the volume during playback Using HeadphonesYou can also drag your finger along the Headphones bar When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini Using the Mini Advanced Shoe100 Š Video Using an External Microphone Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Using an External Video Light Using a Zoom Remote ControllerWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone 102 Š Video Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point 104 Š Video 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 Movie106 Š Video Capturing Photos To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photos Dividing Scenes 108 Š Video Video Š Viewing Photos 110 Š Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionPhotos Š Deleting Photos Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 112 Š Photos Slideshow To select individual photos To change the slideshow’s transition effects During the photo slideshow114 Š Photos USB Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderExternal Connections Š Connection Diagrams About the Hdmitm connectionConnection a Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Connection B Connection CRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen Red Supplied 118 Š External Connections Connection DCommercially available Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory CardCopying Scenes from the Date Index Screen 120 Š External Connections Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen 122 Š External Connections Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Windows only Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer InstallationSaving Photos Windows/Mac OS 124 Š External Connections When the camcorder is connected to a computer First-time connection to a computer running Windows 126 Š External Connections Connecting Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderHigh Definition Standard Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 128 Š External Connections External Connections Š To select individual scenes step To select the bit rate stepTo automatically divide scenes step 130 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story When converting scenes from a story132 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi Card This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card About power saving134 Š External Connections Appendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. PanelFUNC. Panel Recording Modes Additional Information Š 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 7Camera Setup Setup Menus138 Š Additional Information BOff Fader Setting1 Auto Backlight AOn, BOff CorrectionWhite Screen BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray Digital Zoom Determines 140 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š ZPlayback Setup 8Recording & Connections SetupTransition TV Type FNormal TV, GWide TV Or off Single Photo AReset, bContinuousColor AOn F, B Off 144 Š Additional Information 6System Setup 146 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 148 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 150 Š Additional Information Recording Movies Playing Movies during playback 152 Š Additional Information Memory operation EFrame advance, FFrame reverse Troubleshooting Power supplyPower source Playback Pressing gwill not start recording 156 Š Additional Information Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie Indicators and Onscreen Displays Memory Card and Accessories Picture and Sound158 Š Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen List of Messages in alphabetical order Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card160 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 162 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 164 Š Additional Information May not be possible to record movies on this memory card Some scenes could not be converted Number of stories already at maximumSome scenes could not be deleted 166 Š Additional Information Unable to recognize the data Handling Precautions Camcorder Long-term storage Battery Pack168 Š Additional Information Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Remaining battery timeMemory Card Lock switch Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery170 Š Additional Information Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation Using the Camcorder Abroad When condensation is detectedPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Availability differs from area to area 174 Š Additional InformationComputer Card Reader/writer Scart Adapter Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCG-800E Battery Charger Charging, Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memory176 Š Additional Information Using a memory card TL-H43 Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-H43U II Filter SetSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone HA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter GA VFL-2 Video Flash LightDS WP-V3 Waterproof Case FS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System Specifications180 Š Additional Information Power/Others Terminals BP-808 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter182 Š Additional Information About the music files About the image files for the Image Mix function Index 184 Š Additional Information Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switch Quick Start Rating scenesUSB terminal , 118 Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V