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Canon HFM406, HFM46 instruction manual 32 Š Preparations

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HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only EEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein 060 Story CreatorDecoration Smart Auto Video Snapshot Relay Recording f94Face Detection Image Stabilization Use an Eye-Fi card To wirelessly upload Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesTo an Hdtv 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 Wireless Controller WL-D89 Dq Battery Release switch18 Š Introduction Da Tripod socket Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedPreparations 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 wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelLCD Backlight 24 Š Preparations Preparations Š 26 Š Preparations Using the Touch ScreenBasic Operation of the Camcorder Playback Operating ModesRecording Using the Menus FUNC. PanelEdit 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 Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderSdxc Memory Cards Capacity Eye-Fi Cards Compatible operating systems for Sdxc memory cardsCompatibility 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 When you have finished recording Auto Mode ŠTo record video To take photos About Auto mode 42 Š Auto ModeRating Scenes 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 and Stories Deleting a Single SceneDeleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen 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 Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Video Stories and Cinema StyleCreating 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 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters Options Default valueTo 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 Not available in mode To use Pens and StampsTo load a previously saved canvas 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 Rating Scenes from the List of 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 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 Recording mode → Memory ↓ GB Memory cardSP Built-in memory Selecting the Frame Rate Special Scene Recording Programs78 Š Video 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 Faders To fade in/out86 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 Manual Focus Adjustment Automatic Gain Control AGC LimitThrough wet windows 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 Using an External Video Light Using a Zoom Remote ControllerWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone 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 Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 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 Diagrams About the Hdmitm connectionConnection a Type Digital Quality High definition Output only Connection B Connection CRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable OptionalGreen Red Supplied Commercially available Connection D118 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory CardCopying Scenes from the Date Index Screen 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 Installation Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer InstallationSaving Photos Windows/Mac OS 124 Š External Connections When the camcorder is connected to a computer First-time connection to a computer running Windows 126 Š External Connections Connecting Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderHigh Definition Standard Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 128 Š External Connections External Connections Š To select individual scenes step To select the bit rate 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 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 Appendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. PanelFUNC. Panel Recording Modes Additional Information Š 136 Š Additional Information Edit Panel Mode 138 Š Additional Information Setup Menus7Camera Setup BOff Fader Setting1 Auto Backlight AOn, BOff CorrectionWhite Screen BOff, eLevel White FLevel Gray, gGrid White HGrid Gray Digital Zoom Determines 140 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š ZPlayback Setup 8Recording & Connections 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 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 Troubleshooting Power supplyPower source Playback Pressing gwill not start recording 156 Š Additional Information Cannot capture a video snapshot scene from a movie Indicators and Onscreen Displays Memory Card and Accessories Picture and Sound158 Š Additional Information 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 Using the Camcorder Abroad When condensation is detectedPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Availability differs from area to area 174 Š Additional InformationComputer 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 Using a memory card TL-H43 Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-H43U II Filter SetSA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone HA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter GA VFL-2 Video Flash LightDS WP-V3 Waterproof Case 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 Microphone directionality Mini advanced shoe Mode switch Quick Start Rating scenesUSB terminal , 118 Recording program Photo numbers Playback Movies , 66 Photos 186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V