Picture and Sound, Memory Card and Accessories | Canon HFM406

Picture and Sound

The screen appears too dark.

-The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold hpressed down for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to its previous brightness setting.

Screen displays turn on and off repeatedly.

-The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

-Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly.

Abnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.

-Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, remove the battery pack and disconnect all other power sources from the camcorder. Then, press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset all the camcorder’s settings to default values.

Video noise appears on screen.

-Keep a distance between the camcorder and devices that emit strong electromagnetic fields (plasma TVs, cellular phones, etc.).

Horizontal bands appear on the screen.

-This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms, set the recording program to [Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. AE] (087). This is not a malfunction.

Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.

-When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator (0141) or adjust the audio recording level manually (096).

The picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.

-Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume.

-If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder, disconnect it.

-The AV terminal is set to headphone output. Set 88[AV/Headphones] to [AV].

Memory Card and Accessories

Cannot insert the memory card.

-The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the memory card over and insert it.

Cannot record on the memory card.

-The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (054, 112) to free some space or replace the memory card.

-Initialize the memory card (038) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time.

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Canon HFM406, HFM46 instruction manual Picture and Sound, Memory Card and Accessories, 158 Š Additional Information

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein 060 Story CreatorDecoration Face Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Relay Recording f94 Image Stabilization To an Hdtv Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly uploadEnjoying your Recordings on Other Devices 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 Brackets are used to refer to Operating mode indicated IndicatesIntroduction Š Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š Introduction Introduction Š Names of Parts 16 Š Introduction Top view 18 Š Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D89Dq Battery Release switch Da Tripod socket Preparations Š Charging the Battery PackGetting Started DC in terminal 20 Š Preparations To remove the battery packON/OFF CHG charge indicator Battery Release switch To use the wireless controller Preparing the AccessoriesWireless Controller 22 Š Preparations Grip Belt and StrapsTo remove the grip belt To attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strap LCD Backlight Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel 24 Š Preparations Preparations Š 26 Š Preparations Using the Touch ScreenBasic Operation of the Camcorder Playback Operating ModesRecording Edit Panel Using the MenusFUNC. Panel 28 Š Preparations Setup Menus 30 Š Preparations First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Changing the Time Zone Only when performing the procedure in a recording modeChanging the Language 32 Š Preparations Sdxc Memory Cards Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Capacity Compatibility Eye-Fi CardsCompatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cards 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 Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Auto Mode40 Š Auto Mode To record video When you have finished recordingAuto Mode Š To take photos Rating Scenes About Auto mode42 Š Auto Mode 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 Quick Start Function Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls46 Š Auto Mode About standby mode and auto power off 48 Š Video Basic PlaybackPlaying Back Video Video Š 50 Š Video Adjusting the volumeDuring playback During playback pause 52 Š Video Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back3D Flip View Options Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting a Single Scene from a Story To select individual scenes 56 Š Video Deleting Scenes from a Story by RatingDeleting Stories Video Š Creating a New Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Recording a Scene within a Story To select a different story scene category To exit Story Creator modeRecording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersOptions Default value 60 Š Video Video Snapshot 62 Š Video Decoration Adding a Personal TouchCamcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame Decorating Scenes while Recording To load a previously saved canvas Not available in modeTo use Pens and Stamps To use Animated Stamps To use image mix Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 66 Š Video Video Š Rating Scenes During Playback Rating ScenesRating Scenes from the List of Scenes 68 Š Video Playback with Background Music 70 Š Video To adjust the background music balance during playbackTo delete a music track 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 76 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeReviewing the Latest Scene Recorded SP Recording mode →Memory ↓ GB Memory card Built-in memory 78 Š Video Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs Recorded as Video Š 80 Š Video Advanced Image Stabilization Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder 82 Š Video Powered isPre-Recording Face detection is always activated in mode Main subject To select the main subject84 Š Video Touch & Track 86 Š Video FadersTo fade in/out You can preview the transition effect on the screen Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture For landscapes and architectural shots.W Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines88 Š Video Manual Exposure Adjustment Through wet windows Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit 90 Š Video Points to Check Touch again to turn off the tele macro function Tele Macro92 Š Video White Balance To set the custom white balance Image Effects 94 Š Video Self Timer Seconds when using the wireless controller 96 Š Video Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelAudio Recording Level Built-In Microphone Directionality To display the audio level indicatorWide and Monaural settings in reach 98 Š Video Audio EqualizerNormal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal You can also drag your finger along the Headphones bar Using HeadphonesTo adjust the volume during playback 100 Š Video Using the Mini Advanced ShoeWhen a compatible accessory is attached to the mini Using an External Microphone Refer to Using the Mini Advanced When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller 102 Š Video Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point 104 Š Video About the Data Code Onscreen Displays and Data CodeTo change the interval between frames 106 Š Video Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieCapturing a Video Snapshot Scene To capture the photos To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos Dividing Scenes 108 Š Video Video Š Viewing Photos 110 Š Photos Photos Š Photo Jump FunctionTo return to the index screen from single photo view Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo 112 Š Photos Slideshow To select individual photos 114 Š Photos During the photo slideshowTo change the slideshow’s transition effects External Connections Š Terminals on the CamcorderUSB Terminal Connection a Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen Connection BConnection C Red Supplied Commercially available Connection D118 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card 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 Saving Photos Windows/Mac OS Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerInstallation 124 Š External Connections When the camcorder is connected to a computer First-time connection to a computer running Windows 126 Š External Connections High Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Standard Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 128 Š External Connections External Connections Š To automatically divide scenes step To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step 130 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 132 Š External Connections When converting scenes from a storyConverting Only Part of a Scene or Story Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi Card 134 Š External Connections About power savingThis menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card FUNC. Panel Recording Modes Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel Additional Information Š 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 138 Š Additional Information Setup Menus7Camera Setup White Screen BOff Fader Setting1Auto Backlight AOn, BOff Correction BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray Digital Zoom Determines 140 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Transition TV Type FNormal TV, GWide TV ZPlayback Setup8Recording & Connections Setup Or off Color AOn F, B Off AReset, bContinuousSingle Photo 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 Power source TroubleshootingPower supply Playback Pressing gwill not start recording 156 Š Additional Information Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie Indicators and Onscreen Displays 158 Š Additional Information Memory Card and AccessoriesPicture and Sound Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Connections with External Devices Video noise appears on the TV screen 160 Š Additional Information Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory cardList of Messages in alphabetical order 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 deleted Number of stories already at maximumSome scenes could not be converted 166 Š Additional Information Unable to recognize the data Handling Precautions Camcorder 168 Š Additional Information Battery PackLong-term storage Memory Card Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs 170 Š Additional Information Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLock switch Lithium Button Battery Disposal Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV Screen Computer Card Reader/writer Accessories Availability differs from area to area174 Š Additional Information Scart Adapter CG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs 176 Š Additional Information Using the built-in memoryCharging, Recording and Playback Times Using a memory card TL-H43 Tele-converter SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone WD-H43 Wide-converterFS-H43U II Filter Set Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone DS WP-V3 Waterproof Case HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light FS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 180 Š Additional Information SpecificationsSystem Power/Others Terminals 182 Š Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack About the music files About the image files for the Image Mix function Index 184 Š Additional Information USB terminal , 118 Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switchQuick Start Rating scenes Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V