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Canon HFM46, HFM406 instruction manual About standby mode and auto power off

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* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.

panel, the camcorder is ready to start recording in approximately 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away.

* The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions.

Operating modes:

1With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel.

A beep will sound and the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will change to orange to indicate the camcorder entered standby mode.

2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.

The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record.

IMPORTANT

•Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange).

NOTES

•The camcorder will not enter standby mode if the LCD panel is closed while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing or while a menu is being displayed. The camcorder may also not enter standby mode when the battery charge is too low. Check that the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator changes to orange.

•About standby mode and auto power off:

-The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press xto turn on the camcorder.

-You can select the length of time until shut-off or turn off the Quick Start function altogether with the 68[Power Saving Mode] 8 [Quick Start (Standby)] setting.

-The usual 5-minute auto power off setting of [Power Saving Mode] is not applicable while the camcorder is in standby mode.

•Changing the position of the mode switch while the camcorder is in standby mode will reactivate the camcorder in the operating mode selected.

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Canon HFM46 About standby mode and auto power off, The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions

Contents

PUB. DIE-0391-000 Instruction ManualHD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements European Union and EEA onlyimplementing those Directives EEA Norway, Iceland and LiechtensteinExciting Features and New Functions Story CreatorDecoration Face Detection Smart AUTOVideo Snapshot Relay Recording f94compatible with the type of Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesUse an Eye-Fi card to wirelessly upload High DefinitionPage „ Introduction Table of contents30 First Time Settings 33 Using a Memory Card48 Basic Playback „ AUTO Mode„ Video Basic Recording119 Playback on a TV Screen 120 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings „ Photos„ External Connections 115 Terminals on the Camcorder167 Do’s and Don’ts „ Additional Information135 Appendix Menu Options Lists 150 Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 154 Trouble?About this Manual indicates Introduction ŠBrackets are used to refer to operating mode indicated and14 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 Front view Names of PartsLeft side view Right side viewIntroduction Š Top viewLCD panel Back viewDs Serial number Wireless Controller WL-D89Bottom view 18 Š IntroductionGetting Started Charging the Battery PackPreparations To remove the battery pack To use the wireless controller Preparing the AccessoriesWireless Controller To remove the grip belt Grip Belt and StrapsTo attach an optional shoulder strap To attach an optional wrist 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 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch ScreenPlayback Operating ModesRecording Edit Panel Using the MenusFUNC. Panel Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsChanging the Time Zone Changing the Language32 Š Preparations 4 Touch a to close the menuSDXC Memory Cards Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards Eye-Fi CardsTo remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardPOINTS TO CHECK Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsRelay Recording Initializing the Memory Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and POINTS TO CHECK AUTO ModeBasic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO ModeTo 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 Zooming Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless ControllerQuick Start Function Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom ControlsThe actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions About standby mode and auto power offPlaying Back Video VideoBasic Playback AMemory being read BRecording date During playback Adjusting the volumeDuring playback pause 3D Flip View The Index Selection Screen Selecting the Content to Play BackOptions Two playback modes the date index screen vs. the gallery Deleting Scenes and StoriesDeleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the Date Index ScreenOptions Deleting a Single Scene from a StoryTo select individual scenes Deleting Stories Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating2 Select the story you want to delete Recording a Scene within a Story Using Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesVideo Stories and Cinema Style Creating a New StoryTo 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 FiltersVideo 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 See About the image files for the Image Mix function 0 Decorating Scenes during PlaybackTo use Captions To use image mix66 Š Video Playing Back Stories from the GalleryPage Rating Scenes During Playback Rating ScenesRating Scenes from the List of Scenes POINTS TO CHECK Playback with Background Music70 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 ImageChanging 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 Recording in yManual Mode Advanced FunctionsReviewing the Latest Scene Recorded Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode4 GB Memory card Approximate recording timesRecording mode → Memory ↓78 Š Video Selecting the Frame RateSpecial Scene Recording Programs OptionsGSports To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf rUnderwater To record underwater scenes in natural colors Dynamic Compensates for a higher degree of camcorder Advanced Image StabilizationPre-Recording Powered ISFace detection is always activated in mode Face DetectionPOINTS TO CHECK To select the main subject Touch & Track To fade in/out FadersYou can also drag your finger along the dial Options Default value Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or ApertureF2.0 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines1/6 1/12 1/25 1/30 1/50 1/120 1/250 1/500 1/1000 1/2000POINTS TO CHECK Manual Exposure AdjustmentThrough 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 2 seconds when using the wireless controller Self TimerPOINTS 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 Normal Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal Audio EqualizerTo adjust the volume during playback Using HeadphonesUsing the Mini Advanced Shoe Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Using an External MicrophoneRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Video LightUsing a Zoom Remote Controller When using the optional SM-V1 Surround MicrophoneRefer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Functions Available with the Zoom Remote ControllerSelecting the Playback Starting Point About the Data Code Onscreen Displays and Data CodeTo change the interval between frames Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieTo capture the photos To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos Dividing Scenes Page 110 Š Photos PhotosViewing Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view Photo Jump FunctionDeleting Photos from the Index Screen Deleting PhotosDeleting a Single Photo Options SlideshowTo select individual photos To change the slideshow’s transition effects During the photo slideshowExternal Connections Š External ConnectionsTerminals on the Camcorder 1 USB TerminalAbout the HDMITM connection Connection DiagramsYellow External Connections ŠRed Blue CTC-100 Component Cable optionalGreen supplied118 Š External Connections Connection cPlayback on a TV Screen To select individual scenes Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory Card Copying Scenes from the Date Index ScreenOptions Copying Scenes from a Story by RatingCopying a Single Photo 122 Š External Connections Copying Photos from the Index ScreenTo select individual photos OptionsSaving Movies Windows only Saving Recordings on a ComputerInstallation InstallationConnecting the Camcorder to a Computer Saving Photos Windows/Mac OSrRefer to Starting CameraWindow rRefer to Installing Photo ApplicationWhen the camcorder is connected to a computer First-time connection to a computer running Windows126 Š External Connections In Standard Definition ConnectingCopying Recordings to an External Video Recorder In High DefinitionRecording Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesConnecting InstallationPage 130 Š External Connections To select individual scenes stepTo select the bit rate step To automatically divide scenes stepConnecting 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 Using an Eye-Fi Card Uploading your Videos Wirelessly134 Š External Connections About power savingFUNC. Panel - Recording Modes Additional InformationAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Panel136 Š Additional Information Setting options/FunctionDate Index Screen Edit Panel - ModeControl Button Edit Panel - Mode Setup Menus7Camera Setup Setting optionsBlack Screen Setting optionsMenu item Tele-converterDigital Zoom Determines the Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings 8Recording & Connections Setup y/ zPlayback SetupPhoto Capture from Setting optionsMenu item Additional Information ŠMemory Info Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the y CINEMA 1 2 6System SetupSetting options Menu item146 Š Additional Information LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screenSetting options Menu itemPage 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 Additional Information Š Recording Movies152 Š Additional Information Playing Movies during playbackViewing Photos the remaining charge as a 9 Remaining battery time7 Memory operation 100%Playback TroubleshootingCHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Power sourceAdditional Information Š A noise can be heard from the compact power adapterRecording 156 Š Additional Information PlaybackAdditional Information Š Indicators and Onscreen Displays158 Š Additional Information Memory Card and AccessoriesPicture and Sound Additional Information Š Connections with External Devices160 Š Additional Information List of Messages in alphabetical orderAdditional Information Š Built-in memory is full162 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 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 card164 Š Additional Information Number of stories already at maximum Additional Information Š166 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling PrecautionsDANGER Battery PackLong-term storage Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 C Remaining battery timeRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Lithium Button BatteryCamcorder Body Maintenance/OthersCleaning CondensationPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power SourcesAccessories 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 7 TL-H43 Tele-converter Using a memory cardAd DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone 8 WD-H43 Wide-converter9 FS-H43U II Filter Set sA SM-V1 Surround MicrophonefS SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case hA RA-V1 Remote Control AdaptergA VFL-2 Video Flash Light dS WP-V3 Waterproof Case180 Š Additional Information SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M46 / LEGRIA HF M406 SystemAdditional Information Š Power/OthersTerminals 182 Š Additional Information CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-808 Battery Pack About the image files for the Image Mix function About the music filesIndex USB terminal . . . . . . . 115, 118 Quick StartRating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 video recorders . . . . . . . . 127 Selecting the memory186 Š Additional Information Canon Latin America, Inc Canon Europa N.V