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Canon HFM406 Basic Recording, Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode, Points To Check

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AUTO Mode

AUTO Mode

This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom

and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to Recording in y (Manual) Mode (075).

Basic Recording

Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode

By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory

( only) or on memory card X(). You can select the mem- ory that will be used to record movies and photos (036).

Please read the IMPORTANT section (043) before using an Eye-Fi card.

Operating modes:

POINTS TO CHECK

•Before you begin recording, make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating correctly.

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Canon HFM406, HFM46 instruction manual Basic Recording, Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode, Points To Check

Contents

HD Camcorder Instruction ManualPUB. DIE-0391-000 Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only implementing those DirectivesEEA Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein Trademark AcknowledgementsDecoration Story CreatorExciting Features and New Functions Smart AUTO Video SnapshotRelay Recording f94 Face DetectionEnjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Use an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly uploadHigh Definition compatible with the type ofPage Table of contents 30 First Time Settings33 Using a Memory Card „ Introduction„ AUTO Mode „ VideoBasic Recording 48 Basic Playback„ Photos „ External Connections115 Terminals on the Camcorder 119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings„ Additional Information 135 Appendix Menu Options Lists150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble? 167 Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual Introduction Š Brackets are used to refer tooperating mode indicated and indicatesThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs14 Š Introduction The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder Names of Parts Left side viewRight side view Front viewTop view LCD panelBack view Introduction ŠWireless Controller WL-D89 Bottom view18 Š Introduction Ds Serial numberPreparations Charging the Battery PackGetting Started To remove the battery pack Wireless Controller Preparing the AccessoriesTo use the wireless controller Grip Belt and Straps To remove the grip beltTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strapRotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenLCD Backlight The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings Using the Touch Screen Basic Operation of the CamcorderRecording Operating ModesPlayback FUNC. Panel Using the MenusEdit 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 PreparationsMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory CardSDXC Memory Cards 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 AUTO Mode Basic RecordingShooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode POINTS TO CHECKTo record video When you have finished recordingTo take photos About AUTO mode Rating ScenesAbout the Smart AUTO function 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 conditionsBasic Playback VideoPlaying Back Video 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 and Stories Deleting a Single SceneDeleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the galleryTo select individual scenes Deleting a Single Scene from a StoryOptions Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating Deleting Stories2 Select the story you want to delete Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories Video Stories and Cinema StyleCreating a New Story Recording a Scene within a StoryTo select a different story scene category Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing StoryTo exit Story Creator mode CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter7 Old Movies 8 Memory 9 Dramatic B&W 1 Cinema Standard 2 Vivid 3 Dream 4 Cool 5 Nostalgic 6 SepiaVideo Snapshot Decoration Adding a Personal Touch Decorating Scenes while Recording To load a previously saved canvas To use Pens and StampsTo use Animated Stamps Decorating Scenes during Playback To use CaptionsTo use image mix See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0Playing Back Stories from the Gallery 66 Š VideoPage Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes Rating ScenesRating Scenes During Playback Playback with Background Music POINTS TO CHECKTo delete a music track To adjust the background music balance during playback70 Š Video Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image 72 Š VideoChanging a Story’s Title 5 Touch OK 8f 8f to return to the gallery #%? switches between set 1 and set 2 of special char- acters74 Š Video Advanced Functions Recording in yManual ModeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Reviewing the Latest Scene RecordedApproximate recording times Recording mode →Memory ↓ 4 GB Memory cardSelecting the Frame Rate Special Scene Recording ProgramsOptions 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-RecordingPOINTS TO CHECK Face DetectionFace detection is always activated in mode 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 valueShutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines 1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/1201/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000 F2.0Manual Exposure Adjustment POINTS TO CHECKAutomatic Gain Control AGC Limit Manual Focus AdjustmentThrough wet windows POINTS TO CHECK POINTS TO CHECK Tele Macro92 Š Video To set the custom white balance White BalancePOINTS TO CHECK POINTS TO CHECK Image Effects94 Š Video Self Timer 2 seconds when using the wireless controllerAudio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelPOINTS TO CHECK the Wide and Monaural settings in reach To display the audio level indicatorBuilt-In Microphone Directionality 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 AdvancedUsing an External Video Light Using a Zoom Remote ControllerWhen using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone Refer to Using the Mini Advanced ShoeFunctions Available with the Zoom Remote Controller Refer to Using the Mini Advanced ShoeSelecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames Onscreen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Capturing a Video Snapshot SceneCapturing Photos To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photos Dividing Scenes Page Viewing Photos Photos110 Š Photos Photo Jump Function To return to the index screen from single photo viewDeleting a Single Photo Deleting PhotosDeleting Photos from the Index Screen To select individual photos SlideshowOptions During the photo slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effectsExternal Connections Terminals on the Camcorder1 USB Terminal External Connections ŠConnection Diagrams About the HDMITM connectionExternal Connections Š Red Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreensupplied YellowConnection c 118 Š External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory CardCopying Scenes from the Date Index Screen To select individual scenesCopying a Single Photo Copying Scenes from a Story by RatingOptions Copying Photos from the Index Screen To select individual photosOptions 122 Š External ConnectionsSaving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Windows onlyInstallation Connecting the Camcorder to a ComputerSaving Photos Windows/Mac OS InstallationrRefer to Installing Photo Application When the camcorder is connected to a computerFirst-time connection to a computer running Windows rRefer to Starting CameraWindow126 Š External Connections Connecting Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High Definition In Standard DefinitionUploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites ConnectingInstallation RecordingPage To select individual scenes step To select the bit rate stepTo automatically divide scenes step 130 Š External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating When converting scenes from a storyConverting Only Part of a Scene or Story Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi CardAbout power saving 134 Š External ConnectionsAdditional Information Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Panel FUNC. Panel - Recording ModesSetting options/Function 136 Š Additional InformationControl Button Edit Panel - ModeDate Index Screen Setup Menus 7Camera SetupSetting options Edit Panel - ModeSetting options Menu itemTele-converter Black ScreenDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings y/ zPlayback Setup 8Recording & Connections SetupSetting options Menu itemAdditional Information Š Photo Capture fromMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the 6System Setup Setting optionsMenu item y CINEMA 1 2LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Setting optionsMenu item 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 Recording Movies using Story Creator Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays150 Š Additional Information Recording Movies Additional Information ŠViewing Photos Playing Movies during playback152 Š Additional Information 9 Remaining battery time 7 Memory operation100% the remaining charge as aTroubleshooting CHECK THIS FIRST Power supplyPower source PlaybackRecording A noise can be heard from the compact power adapterAdditional Information Š Playback 156 Š Additional InformationIndicators and Onscreen Displays Additional Information ŠPicture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories158 Š Additional Information 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 CamcorderLong-term storage Battery PackDANGER Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 CBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery DisposalMaintenance/Others CleaningCondensation Camcorder BodyUsing the Camcorder Abroad When condensation is detectedPower Sources Playback on a TV ScreenAccessories Availability differs from area to area 4 Battery Packs Optional Accessories5 CG-800E Battery Charger Charging, Recording and Playback Times Using the built-in memory176 Š Additional Information Using a memory card 7 TL-H43 Tele-converter8 WD-H43 Wide-converter 9 FS-H43U II Filter SetsA SM-V1 Surround Microphone Ad DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophonehA RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter gA VFL-2 Video Flash LightdS WP-V3 Waterproof Case fS SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseSpecifications LEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406System 180 Š Additional InformationTerminals Power/OthersAdditional Information Š BP-808 Battery Pack CA-570 Compact Power Adapter182 Š Additional Information About the music files About the image files for the Image Mix functionIndex Quick Start Rating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118186 Š Additional Information Canon Europa N.V Canon Latin America, Inc