Top view | Canon HFM46, HFM406 specification

Top view

Al

Sa Ss

LCD panel

Sd Sf

Sg

Back view

Sh Sj

Al Mini advanced shoe (0100) Sq Zoom lever (045)

Sa POWER button

Sq sS ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – ON

Orange – Standby (046) Red – Charging (019)

dS Remote sensor (021)

Sf LCD touch screen (024, 26) Sg POWERED IS button (082)/

WEB button (0128) hS Battery attachment unit (019) jS START/STOP button (040) kS DC IN terminal (019)

Sl RESET button (0158)

Sk Sl

Introduction 17

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Canon HFM46, HFM406 instruction manual Top view

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein European Union and EEA only 060 Story CreatorDecoration Video Snapshot Relay Recording f94 Smart AutoFace Detection Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly uploadTo an Hdtv Save or upload to the WebPage 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 Dq Battery Release switch Wireless Controller WL-D8918 Š Introduction Da Tripod socket Getting Started Charging the Battery PackPreparations Š 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 shoulder strap To attach an optional wrist strap Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight 24 Š Preparations Preparations Š 26 Š Preparations Using the Touch ScreenBasic Operation of the Camcorder Playback Operating ModesRecording FUNC. Panel Using the MenusEdit 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 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory CardSdxc Memory Cards Capacity Compatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cards Eye-Fi CardsCompatibility Mac OS Not compatible 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 Auto Mode Š When you have finished recordingTo record video To take photos 42 Š Auto Mode About Auto modeRating Scenes About the Smart Auto function 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 Deleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery To select individual scenes Deleting a Single Scene from a Story 56 Š Video Deleting Scenes from a Story by RatingDeleting Stories Video Š Video Stories and Cinema Style Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesCreating a New Story Recording a Scene within a Story To select a different story scene category To exit Story Creator modeRecording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story Options Default value Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersTo select the effect level of the cinema-look filter 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 use Pens and Stamps Not available in modeTo load a previously saved canvas To use Animated Stamps To use image mix Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions 66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the Gallery Video Š Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating ScenesRating Scenes During Playback 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 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 Memory ↓ GB Memory card Recording mode →SP Built-in memory Special Scene Recording Programs Selecting the Frame Rate78 Š Video Recorded as 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 To fade in/out Faders86 Š Video 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 Automatic Gain Control AGC Limit Manual Focus AdjustmentThrough wet windows 90 Š Video 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 Using a Zoom Remote Controller Using an External Video LightWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone 102 Š Video 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 Deleting a Single Photo Deleting PhotosDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 112 Š Photos 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 About the Hdmitm connection Connection DiagramsConnection a Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Connection C Connection BRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen Red Supplied Commercially available Connection D118 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Scenes from the Date Index Screen 120 Š External Connections 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 Installation Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerSaving Photos Windows/Mac OS 124 Š External Connections First-time connection to a computer running Windows When the camcorder is connected to a computer 126 Š External Connections Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder ConnectingHigh Definition Standard Definition 128 Š External Connections Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites External Connections Š To select the bit rate step To select individual scenes stepTo automatically divide scenes 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 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 FUNC. Panel Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel Recording Modes Additional Information Š 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 138 Š Additional Information Setup Menus7Camera Setup Auto Backlight AOn, BOff Correction BOff Fader Setting1White Screen BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray 140 Š Additional Information Digital Zoom Determines Additional Information Š 8Recording & Connections Setup ZPlayback SetupTransition TV Type FNormal TV, GWide TV 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 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 Power supply TroubleshootingPower source Playback Pressing gwill not start recording Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie 156 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories158 Š Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels 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 When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen 174 Š Additional Information Accessories Availability differs from area to areaComputer Card Reader/writer Scart Adapter 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 FS-H43U II Filter Set WD-H43 Wide-converterSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone GA VFL-2 Video Flash Light HA RA-V1 Remote Control AdapterDS WP-V3 Waterproof Case FS SC-2000 Soft Carrying 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 Quick Start Rating scenes Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switchUSB terminal , 118 Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V