Handling Precautions, Camcorder | Canon HFM46, HFM406 specification

Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per- formance.

•Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your record- ings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder (0120) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.

•Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. When using a wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.

•Handle the touch screen with care. Do not apply excessive force and, with the exception of the supplied stylus pen, do not use ballpoint pens or other hard-tipped tools to operate the touch screen. This may dam- age the touch screen’s surface or the pressure-sensitive layer beneath it.

•Do not attach protective film on the touch screen. The touch screen’s operation is based on detecting applied pressure, so you may not be able to correctly operate the touch screen with an additional protective layer.

•Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.

•Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.

•Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the cam- corder pointed at a bright subject.

•Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam- corder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens.

•Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.

•Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel.

•Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.

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Canon HFM46, HFM406 instruction manual Handling Precautions, Camcorder

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein European Union and EEA only 060 Story CreatorDecoration Image Stabilization Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Relay Recording f94 Face Detection Save or upload to the Web Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly uploadEnjoying your Recordings on Other Devices To an HdtvPage Table of contents Table of contents Š „ Auto Mode 128 10 Š Table of contents „ Additional Information 12 Š Introduction About this Manual Brackets are used to refer to Operating mode indicated IndicatesIntroduction Š 14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Introduction Š 16 Š Introduction Names of Parts Top view Da Tripod socket Wireless Controller WL-D89Dq Battery Release switch 18 Š Introduction DC in terminal Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Preparations Š 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 shoulder strap To attach an optional wrist strap 24 Š Preparations Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Preparations Š 26 Š Preparations Using the Touch ScreenBasic Operation of the Camcorder Playback Operating ModesRecording 28 Š Preparations Using the MenusFUNC. Panel Edit Panel 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 Capacity Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Sdxc Memory Cards Mac OS Not compatible Eye-Fi CardsCompatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cards Compatibility To remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 36 Š Preparations Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording 38 Š Preparations Initializing the Memory Preparations Š Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Auto Mode40 Š Auto Mode To take photos When you have finished recordingAuto Mode Š To record video About the Smart Auto function About Auto mode42 Š Auto Mode Rating Scenes Smart Auto icons 44 Š Auto Mode Case, we recommend recording in mode Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 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 Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen To select individual scenes Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 56 Š Video Deleting Scenes from a Story by RatingDeleting Stories Video Š Recording a Scene within a Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Creating a New Story To select a different story scene category To exit Story Creator modeRecording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story 60 Š Video Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersOptions Default value To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter Video Snapshot 62 Š Video Decoration Adding a Personal TouchCamcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame Decorating Scenes while Recording To use Animated Stamps Not available in modeTo use Pens and Stamps To load a previously saved canvas To use image mix Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions 66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the Gallery Video Š 68 Š Video Rating ScenesRating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating Scenes During Playback 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 72 Š Video Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image Changing a Story’s Title 74 Š Video Advanced Functions Recording in yManual Mode 76 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeReviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Built-in memory Recording mode →Memory ↓ GB Memory card SP Recorded as Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs 78 Š Video Video Š 80 Š Video Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder Advanced Image Stabilization 82 Š Video Powered isPre-Recording Face detection is always activated in mode Main subject To select the main subject84 Š Video Touch & Track You can preview the transition effect on the screen FadersTo fade in/out 86 Š Video Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture For landscapes and architectural shots.W Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines88 Š Video Manual Exposure Adjustment 90 Š Video Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit Through wet windows Points to Check Touch again to turn off the tele macro function Tele Macro92 Š Video To set the custom white balance White Balance 94 Š Video Image Effects Seconds when using the wireless controller Self Timer 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 Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Using an External Microphone 102 Š Video Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone Functions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller 104 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting Point 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 108 Š Video Dividing Scenes Video Š 110 Š Photos Viewing Photos Photos Š Photo Jump FunctionTo return to the index screen from single photo view 112 Š Photos Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen To select individual photos Slideshow 114 Š Photos During the photo slideshowTo change the slideshow’s transition effects External Connections Š Terminals on the CamcorderUSB Terminal Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection Connection a Red Supplied Connection BConnection C Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen Commercially available Connection D118 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen 120 Š External Connections Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Copying a Single Photo Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating 122 Š External Connections Copying Photos from the Index Screen Saving Movies Windows only Saving Recordings on a Computer 124 Š External Connections Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerInstallation Saving Photos Windows/Mac OS First-time connection to a computer running Windows When the camcorder is connected to a computer 126 Š External Connections Standard Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder High Definition 128 Š External Connections Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites External Connections Š 130 Š External Connections To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step To automatically divide scenes step 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 Using an Eye-Fi Card Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 134 Š External Connections About power savingThis menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card Additional Information Š Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel Recording Modes 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 138 Š Additional Information Setup Menus7Camera Setup BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray BOff Fader Setting1Auto Backlight AOn, BOff Correction White Screen 140 Š Additional Information Digital Zoom Determines Additional Information Š Or off ZPlayback Setup8Recording & Connections Setup Transition TV Type FNormal TV, GWide TV 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 150 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies 152 Š Additional Information Playing Movies during playback EFrame advance, FFrame reverse Memory operation Playback TroubleshootingPower supply Power source Pressing gwill not start recording Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie 156 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Memory Card and AccessoriesPicture and Sound 158 Š Additional Information Video noise appears on the TV screen Connections with External Devices 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 May not be possible to record movies on this memory card 164 Š Additional Information Some scenes could not be deleted Number of stories already at maximumSome scenes could not be converted Unable to recognize the data 166 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling Precautions 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 Disposal Lithium Button Battery Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power Sources Scart Adapter Accessories Availability differs from area to area174 Š Additional Information Computer Card Reader/writer CG-800E Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs 176 Š Additional Information Using the built-in memoryCharging, Recording and Playback Times TL-H43 Tele-converter Using a memory card Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone WD-H43 Wide-converterFS-H43U II Filter Set SA SM-V1 Surround Microphone FS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterGA VFL-2 Video Flash Light DS WP-V3 Waterproof Case 180 Š Additional Information SpecificationsSystem Terminals Power/Others 182 Š Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack About the image files for the Image Mix function About the music files 184 Š Additional Information Index Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switchQuick Start Rating scenes USB terminal , 118 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V