Manuals / Canon / Photography / Camcorder

Canon HFM406, HFM46 instruction manual Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Models: HFM46

1 187

Download 187 pages 6.1 Kb

Page 170

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

•Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a mem- ory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the mem- ory card or the camcorder.

•Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.

•Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writ-

ing on the card so as to avoid the accidental erasure of the card’s con- tent. To write-protect the memory card set the switch to the LOCK position.

LOCK switch

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings. The built-in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder; however, it will discharge completely if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months.

To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off.

170 Additional Information

Image 170

Canon HFM406, HFM46 instruction manual Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery

Contents

PUB. DIE-0391-000 Instruction ManualHD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein European Union and EEA onlyimplementing those Directives Trademark AcknowledgementsExciting Features and New Functions Story CreatorDecoration Relay Recording f94 Smart AUTOVideo Snapshot Face DetectionHigh Definition Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesUse an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload compatible with the type ofPage 33 Using a Memory Card Table of contents30 First Time Settings „ IntroductionBasic Recording „ AUTO Mode„ Video 48 Basic Playback115 Terminals on the Camcorder „ Photos„ External Connections 119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble? „ Additional Information135 Appendix Menu Options Lists 167 Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual operating mode indicated and Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to indicates14 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder Right side view Names of PartsLeft side view Front viewBack view Top viewLCD panel Introduction Š18 Š Introduction Wireless Controller WL-D89Bottom view Ds Serial numberGetting Started Charging the Battery PackPreparations To remove the battery pack To use the wireless controller Preparing the AccessoriesWireless Controller Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip beltTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strapLCD Backlight Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the Touch Screen Basic Operation of the CamcorderPlayback Operating ModesRecording Edit Panel Using the MenusFUNC. 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 PreparationsSDXC Memory Cards Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 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 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode AUTO ModeBasic Recording POINTS TO CHECKTo take photos When you have finished recordingTo record video About the Smart AUTO function Rating ScenesAbout AUTO mode 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 conditionsPlaying Back Video VideoBasic Playback 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 from the Date Index Screen Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the galleryOptions Deleting a Single Scene from a StoryTo select individual scenes Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories2 Select the story you want to delete Creating a New Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Recording a Scene within a StoryTo exit Story Creator mode Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing StoryTo select a different story scene category CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters To select the effect level of the cinema-look filterVideo Snapshot 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 Sepia7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B&W Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Decorating Scenes while Recording To use Animated Stamps To use Pens and StampsTo load a previously saved canvas To use image mix Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 66 Š VideoPage Rating Scenes During Playback Rating ScenesRating Scenes from the List of Scenes Playback with Background Music POINTS TO CHECK70 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 VideoChanging a Story’s Title 74 Š Video #%? switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char- acters5 Touch OK 8f 8f to return to the gallery Advanced Functions Recording in yManual ModeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene RecordedMemory ↓ Approximate recording timesRecording mode → 4 GB Memory cardOptions Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs 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 is always activated in mode Face DetectionPOINTS TO CHECK 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 value1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/120 F2.0Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECKThrough wet windows Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit POINTS TO CHECK 92 Š Video Tele MacroPOINTS TO CHECK POINTS TO CHECK White BalanceTo set the custom white balance 94 Š Video Image EffectsPOINTS TO CHECK Self Timer 2 seconds when using the wireless controllerPOINTS TO CHECK Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelAudio Recording Level Built-In Microphone Directionality To display the audio level indicatorthe Wide and Monaural settings in reach 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 AdvancedWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller Refer to Using the Mini Advanced ShoeFunctions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Refer to Using the Mini Advanced ShoeSelecting the Playback Starting Point About the Data Code Onscreen Displays and Data CodeTo change the interval between frames Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot SceneTo capture the photos To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos Dividing Scenes Page 110 Š Photos PhotosViewing Photos Photo Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewDeleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Options SlideshowTo select individual photos During the photo slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effects1 USB Terminal External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder External Connections ŠConnection Diagrams About the HDMITM connectionsupplied External Connections ŠRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreen YellowConnection c 118 Š External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV Screen Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card To select individual scenesOptions Copying Scenes from a Story by RatingCopying a Single Photo Options Copying Photos from the Index ScreenTo select individual photos 122 Š External ConnectionsSaving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Windows onlySaving Photos Windows/Mac OS InstallationConnecting the Camcorder to a Computer InstallationFirst-time connection to a computer running Windows rRefer to Installing Photo ApplicationWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer rRefer to Starting CameraWindow126 Š External Connections In High Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In Standard DefinitionInstallation Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesConnecting RecordingPage To automatically divide scenes step To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step 130 Š External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story When converting scenes from a storyConverting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi CardAbout power saving 134 Š External ConnectionsFUNC. Panel Additional InformationAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel - Recording ModesSetting options/Function 136 Š Additional InformationDate Index Screen Edit Panel - ModeControl Button Setting options Setup Menus7Camera Setup Edit Panel - ModeTele-converter Setting optionsMenu item Black ScreenDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings y/ zPlayback Setup 8Recording & Connections SetupAdditional Information Š Setting optionsMenu item Photo Capture fromMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the Menu item 6System SetupSetting options y CINEMA 1 2Menu item LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screenSetting options 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 150 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and DisplaysRecording Movies using Story Creator Recording Movies Additional Information Š152 Š Additional Information Playing Movies during playbackViewing Photos 100% 9 Remaining battery time7 Memory operation the remaining charge as aPower source TroubleshootingCHECK THIS FIRST Power supply PlaybackAdditional Information Š A noise can be heard from the compact power adapterRecording Playback 156 Š Additional InformationIndicators and Onscreen Displays Additional Information Š158 Š Additional Information Memory Card and AccessoriesPicture and Sound 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 CamcorderDANGER Battery PackLong-term storage Memory Card Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 CBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery DisposalCondensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Camcorder BodyPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV ScreenAccessories Availability differs from area to area 5 CG-800E Battery Charger Optional Accessories4 Battery Packs 176 Š Additional Information Using the built-in memoryCharging, Recording and Playback Times Using a memory card 7 TL-H43 Tele-convertersA SM-V1 Surround Microphone 8 WD-H43 Wide-converter9 FS-H43U II Filter Set Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophonedS WP-V3 Waterproof Case hA RA-V1 Remote Control AdaptergA VFL-2 Video Flash Light fS SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSystem SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 180 Š Additional InformationAdditional Information Š Power/OthersTerminals 182 Š Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack About the music files About the image files for the Image Mix functionIndex video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory Quick StartRating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V Canon Latin America, Inc