Accessories Availability differs from area to area | Canon HFM406

Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)

Computer

Card

reader/writer

TV/HDTV

VCR/DVD recorder

SCART Adapter

Optional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages.

1SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap

2 WS-20 Wrist Strap

3 WL-D89 Wireless Controller

6 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter qA Memory card

aA IFC-300PCU/S* or IFC-300PCU USB Cable

jA ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller kA ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller lA HTC-100/S* or HTC-100 HDMI Cable qS DTC-100 D Terminal Cable

aS CTC-100 Component Cable sS STV-250N Stereo Video Cable

* Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.

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Canon HFM406 Accessories Availability differs from area to area, 174 Š Additional Information, Computer Card Reader/writer

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein Story Creator Decoration060 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 Operating mode indicated Indicates Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to 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 To remove the battery pack ON/OFF CHG charge indicator Battery Release switch20 Š Preparations Preparing the Accessories Wireless ControllerTo use the wireless controller Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip belt22 Š Preparations 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 Using the Touch Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder26 Š Preparations Operating Modes RecordingPlayback Edit Panel Using the MenusFUNC. Panel 28 Š Preparations Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time30 Š Preparations Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone 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 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Auto Mode 40 Š Auto ModeBasic Recording 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 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 46 Š Auto ModeQuick Start Function About standby mode and auto power off Basic Playback Playing Back Video48 Š Video Video Š Adjusting the volume During playback50 Š Video During playback pause Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play Back 3D Flip View52 Š Video 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 Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories56 Š Video Video Š Creating a New Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Recording a Scene within a Story To exit Story Creator mode Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing StoryTo select a different story scene category To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersOptions Default value 60 Š Video Video Snapshot Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Camcorder records for a few seconds the blue frame62 Š Video Decorating Scenes while Recording To load a previously saved canvas Not available in modeTo use Pens and Stamps To use Animated Stamps Decorating Scenes during Playback To use CaptionsTo use image mix 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 To adjust the background music balance during playback To delete a music track70 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 Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded76 Š Video 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 Powered is Pre-Recording82 Š Video Face detection is always activated in mode To select the main subject 84 Š VideoMain subject 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 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines 88 Š VideoFor landscapes and architectural shots.W Manual Exposure Adjustment Through wet windows Manual Focus AdjustmentAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit 90 Š Video Points to Check Tele Macro 92 Š VideoTouch 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 Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level Audio Recording Level96 Š Video To display the audio level indicator Wide and Monaural settings in reachBuilt-In Microphone Directionality Audio Equalizer Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal98 Š Video Using Headphones To adjust the volume during playbackYou can also drag your finger along the Headphones bar Using the Mini Advanced Shoe When a compatible accessory is attached to the mini100 Š Video 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 Onscreen Displays and Data Code To change the interval between framesAbout the Data Code Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene106 Š Video To select the photo capture settings Capturing PhotosTo capture the photos Dividing Scenes 108 Š Video Video Š Viewing Photos 110 Š Photos Photo Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewPhotos Š Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo 112 Š Photos Slideshow To select individual photos During the photo slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effects114 Š Photos Terminals on the Camcorder USB TerminalExternal Connections Š 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 Connection D 118 Š External ConnectionsCommercially available 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 When converting scenes from a story Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story132 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi Card About power saving This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card134 Š External Connections FUNC. Panel Recording Modes Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel Additional Information Š 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode Setup Menus 7Camera Setup138 Š Additional Information 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 AReset, bContinuous Single PhotoColor 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 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 Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card List of Messages in alphabetical order160 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 Number of stories already at maximum Some scenes could not be convertedSome scenes could not be deleted 166 Š Additional Information Unable to recognize the data Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack Long-term storage168 Š Additional Information Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lock switch170 Š Additional Information Lithium Button Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others CleaningCondensation 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 Optional Accessories Battery PacksCG-800E Battery Charger Using the built-in memory Charging, Recording and Playback Times176 Š Additional Information 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 Specifications System180 Š Additional Information Power/Others Terminals CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack182 Š Additional Information 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