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Page 1 - Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-0364-000xcHD CamcorderInstruction Manual

Page 2 - Important Usage Instructions

10  Table of contents81 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe81 Using an External Microphone83 Using a Zoom Remote Controller84 Selecting the Playback Startin

Page 3

100  PhotosAdditional FunctionsTaking Photos in y Manual Mode1 Set the mode switch to y.2 Turn on the camcorder.• b By default, photos are recorded i

Page 4 - Relay Recording

Photos  101NOTES• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, h turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (0 71).• When the subject is too bright, [O

Page 5 - Video Snapshot

102  PhotosOptionsLarge capacity memory cards, like those usually used for video record-ing, can contain a very large number of photos. As a referenc

Page 6 - SD-Video

Photos  103FlashYou can use the flash to take photos in dark places.POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks], [r Underwat

Page 7

104  Photos appears when you turn on the video flash light (n ON). For details about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of

Page 8 - Table of contents

Photos  105POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [M Fireworks].Options( Default value)Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shoot

Page 9 -  Dual Shot Mode

106  PhotosTaking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode. Moreover, yo

Page 10 -  Photos

Photos  107• b Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos. • Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom

Page 11 -  Additional Information

108  PhotosSlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.1 Open the [Photos] index screen.2 Select the background musi

Page 12 - About this Manual

Photos  109Rotating Photos You can rotate photos 90 degrees to change their orientation.1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to rotate.2

Page 13 - Introduction  13

Table of contents  11 External Connections116 Terminals on the Camcorder117 Connection Diagrams120 Playback on a TV Screen121 Saving and Sharing You

Page 14 - 14  Introduction

110  PhotosProtecting PhotosYou can protect photos from accidental erasure.Protecting Single Photos1 In single photo view, select the photo you want

Page 15 - Introduction  15

Photos  111IMPORTANT• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings, including protected photos.- r Functions You Can Use when Taking

Page 16 - Names of Parts

112  PhotosPrinting PhotosPrinting Photos (Direct Print)The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance

Page 17 - Back view

Photos  113• Refer also to the printer’s instruction manual.• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner, you can set 8 8 [USB Co

Page 18 - Wireless Controller WL-D89

114  PhotosPrint errorsIf an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No paper]) will appear on the camcorder’s screen. Solve the

Page 19 - Preparations

Photos  115• To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to mark with a print orde

Page 20 - 20  Preparations

116  External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer

Page 21 - Preparations  21

External Connections  117Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

Page 22 - Preparing the Accessories

118  External ConnectionsConnection BComponent VideoType: Analog Quality: High Definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with

Page 23 - Grip Belt and Straps

External Connections  119Connection cComposite Video (SCART)In all respects, exactly the same connection as connection C.Connect to a standard TV or

Page 24 - Rotating the LCD Panel

12  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M36 / LEGRIA HF M306. Please read this manual carefully before you use

Page 25 - LCD Backlight

120  External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

Page 26 - Using the Touch Screen

External Connections  121Saving and Sharing Your Recordingsb Copying Recordings to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings only one-way: from the b

Page 27 - Operating Modes

122  External ConnectionsCopying a Single Photo1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy.Check that you are viewing photos recorded i

Page 28 - Using the Menus

External Connections  123IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in pe

Page 29 - The Setup Menus

124  External ConnectionsUsing the software See ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer Utili-ties CD-ROM).Saving PhotosWith the s

Page 30 - 30  Preparations

External Connections  125IMPORTANT• When the camcorder is connected to a computer: Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memor

Page 31 - First Time Settings

126  External ConnectionsSaving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs)You can save your video recordings in high definition by creat

Page 32 - Desired language 8 [a]

External Connections  127Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating AVCHD Discs1 Turn on the DVD Burner.s Refer to Creating DVDs.2 Connect the

Page 33 - Using a Memory Card

128  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• AVCHD discs created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner cannot contain scenes recorded in MXP mode. Use the suppl

Page 34 - Eye-Fi Cards

External Connections  129Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerYou can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to pla

Page 35 - ON/OFF (CHG) indicator

Introduction  13Self Timer• n appears.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause mode, press g.The camcorder star

Page 36 - 36  Preparations

130  External ConnectionsNOTES• Only AVCHD discs created with the DW-100 DVD Burner can be played back using the DVD Burner.• The camcorder’s menus c

Page 37 - Preparations  37

External Connections  131Converting Scenes into Standard Definition1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memo

Page 38 - 38  Preparations

132  External ConnectionsTo select the bit rateUsing a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the con-verted scenes.NOTES• When conv

Page 39 - Dual Shot Mode

External Connections  1334 Click [Disc writing] and continue the operation on the computer following the software's indications.See also ‘ImageM

Page 40 - 40  Dual Shot Mode

134  External ConnectionsNOTES• When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs, it may take a long time for the connection

Page 41

External Connections  135NOTES• Photo DVDs cannot be played back using the DW-100 DVD Burner.• b When creating Photo DVDs from a memory card, if the

Page 42 - 42  Dual Shot Mode

136  External Connections4 Camcorder: Resume playback.By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change the d

Page 43 - [FUNC.]* 8 [ZOOM]

External Connections  137Converting Scenes into Standard Definition1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.2 Make sure there is a memor

Page 44 - Quick Start Function

138  External ConnectionsTo embed the recording date and timeThe recording date and time will always be displayed on the converted scene.To select th

Page 45 - Dual Shot Mode  45

External Connections  139Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your VideosIf you are connecting the camcorder to the computer immediately after th

Page 46 - [b] 8 [Original]

14  IntroductionGetti ng to K now the Camc orde rSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:XCA-570 C

Page 47 - Video  47

140  External ConnectionsUploading your Videos WirelesslyIf you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the mov-ies from the [For Web

Page 48 - 48  Video

External Connections  141NOTES• Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it can take som

Page 49 - Video  49

142  Additional InformationAdditional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o

Page 50 - 50  Video

Additional Information  143[S Flash] [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto], [S Flash On], [W Flash Off]– z 103[X Focus] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) o

Page 51 - 3D Flip View

144  Additional InformationSetup Menus[Edit] Panel - Mode1: Original sceness: Playlist scenes (including the playlist only of video snapshot scenes

Page 52 - [Original]

Additional Information  145[Edit] Panel - ModeControl Button Index ScreenSingle Photo View0b[Copy (PUg)][Selected Photos], [All Photos]z 122[Delete

Page 53 - Deleting Scenes

146  Additional InformationSetup Menus7 / 8 Camera Setup* Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcor

Page 54 - 54  Video

Additional Information  147[Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. The color of the indicator indi-cates the zoom.• When activa

Page 55 - Advanced Functions

148  Additional Information• Using focus assistance will not affect the recordings. It will be cancelled automatically after 4 seconds or when you st

Page 56 - Desired recording mode 8 [a]

Additional Information  149[Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen-ter of the screen. Use the markers as a referen

Page 57 - [FPortrait]

Introduction  15The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’ In

Page 58 - 58  Video

150  Additional Information[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.[D PF25]: 25 frames per second, progressive. Using this fra

Page 59 - Video  59

Additional Information  151• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the r

Page 60 - 60  Video

152  Additional Information[USB Connection Type]: Select the connection protocol to use when con-necting the camcorder to an external device using th

Page 61 - Advanced Image Stabilization

Additional Information  1536 System SetupMenu item Setting options4 31 20[Font Size] [A Large], [B Small] zzzz –[Output Onscreen Displays][A On], [B

Page 62 - Pre-Recording

154  Additional Information1Option not available from the [Playlist] index screen.2Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV us

Page 63 - Face Detection

Additional Information  155[Font Size]: Changes the size of the font for the menu and other screens.• When the font size is set to [A Large], some in

Page 64 - [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 7/8 8

156  Additional Information[Quick Start (Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function (0 44) when you close the LCD panel in a reco

Page 65 - Touch & Track

Additional Information  157[Distance Units]: Selects the units to use for the focusing distance display during manual focus.[Demo Mode]: The demonstr

Page 66 - Digital Effects

158  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode)1 Smart AUTO mode (0 40)2 Onscreen zoom controls

Page 67 - N) to fade out and pause

Additional Information  159 Recording Movies (in y Manual mode)As Control button: Open the FUNC. panel (0 28)Ad Recording program (0 57, 60, 67)Af R

Page 68 - 68  Video

16  IntroductionNames of Parts1 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 89)/BATT. INFO button (0 162) 2 2 (camera/play) button (0 27)3 Speaker (0 48)4 Mem

Page 69 - Video  69

160  Additional Information Recording Photos (in y Manual mode)Dk Drive mode (0 104)Dl Light metering mode (0 107)Fq Control button: Last function us

Page 70 - [FUNC.] 8 [e Exposure]

Additional Information  161 Viewing PhotosExif information panelGf Control button: Open the setup menus (0 146)Gg Protected photo mark (0 110)Gh Curr

Page 71 - Manual Focus Adjustment

162  Additional Information5 Memory operationNRecord, MRecord pause, APlayback, CPlayback pause, IFast playback, JFast reverse playback, GSlow playba

Page 72 - [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus]

Additional Information  163Tro ub le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

Page 73 - White Balance

164  Additional Information- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Such battery packs can-not be charged using this camcor

Page 74 - Desired option* 8 [a]

Additional Information  165After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for l

Page 75 - Mini Video Light

166  Additional Information- Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files to a memo

Page 76 - Using an External Video Light

Additional Information  167The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes very slowly ( one flash at 2-second intervals). - The temperature of the battery p

Page 77 - [A On n] 8 [a]

168  Additional InformationSound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts)

Page 78 - Audio Recording Level

Additional Information  169Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is l

Page 79 - [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a]

Introduction  17Ak Mini advanced shoe (0 81)Al Mode switch (0 27)Sq PHOTO button (0 39, 100)Sa Zoom lever (0 43)Ss VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button

Page 80 - 80  Video

170  Additional InformationAfter connecting the camcorder to a printer, the message [Busy] continues to appear on the screen- Disconnect the USB cabl

Page 81 - Using an External Microphone

Additional Information  171Buffer overflow. Recording was stopped.- The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recordin

Page 82 - Microphone

172  Additional InformationCannot enter standby mode now- The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low. Charge

Page 83 - Video  83

Additional Information  173Cannot record movies on this memory card- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended m

Page 84 - [c] 8 the desired scene

174  Additional InformationInitialize only using the camcorder- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory.

Page 85 - [6 sec] 8 [o Faces] 8 [f]

Additional Information  175No scenes- There are no scenes in the memory selected. Have fun shooting some video (0 39).- After selecting [Scenes with

Page 86 - 86  Video

176  Additional InformationTask in progress. Do not disconnect the power source.- The camcorder is updating the memory. Wait until the operation en

Page 87 - [d] 8 [Yes]

Additional Information  177Unable to recognize the data- You transferred to a memory card connected to the computer video files that were recorded wi

Page 88 - 88  Video

178  Additional InformationNo photos- There are no photos to add to the disc.No scenes- There are no scenes to add to the disc.Operation canceled- Th

Page 89 - Video  89

Additional Information  179Paper error- There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is wrong. - If the pap

Page 90 - Playlist and Scene Operations

18  IntroductionWireless Controller WL-D89Da Serial numberDs Tripod socket (0 181)1 START/STOP button (0 39, 55)2 b (index selection) button (0 49)Pr

Page 91 - Moving Scenes in the Playlist

180  Additional Information Do’s and Don’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

Page 92 - 92  Video

Additional Information  181• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod's fas-tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm. Using

Page 93 - Continue from the same menu:

182  Additional Information Remaining battery timeIf the remaining battery time displayed is not correct, charge the battery pack fully. Still, the c

Page 94 - Dividing Scenes

Additional Information  183• Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writ-ing on the card so as to avoid the accidental er

Page 95 - [A Divide] 8 [Yes]

184  Additional Information DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not

Page 96 - [b] 8 [Photos]

Additional Information  185Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

Page 97 - Photo Jump Function

186  Additional Information • Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradual

Page 98

Additional Information  187General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. (Availability differs

Page 99 - Photos  99

188  Additional Information NOTES• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for th

Page 100 - Additional Functions

Additional Information  189Charging TimesThe charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions an

Page 101 - Photos  101

Preparations  19PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to

Page 102 - 102  Photos

190  Additional Information Using a memory card* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/o

Page 103 - [U Automatic]

Additional Information  191Aq FS-H37U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting condi-tions.Aa SC-200

Page 104 - 104  Photos

192  Additional Information Ag VFL-2 Video Flash LightThis video flash light allows you to record photos and movies even at night or in dark places.

Page 105 - Fireworks]

Additional Information  193SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M36 / LEGRIA HF M306 System• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Au

Page 106 - 106  Photos

194  Additional Information • Lens f=4.1-61.5 mm, F/1.8-3.2, 15x optical zoom35 mm equivalent: Movies:[Dynamic] IS mode: 39.5 – 711 mmOther IS modes:

Page 107 - Light Metering Mode

Additional Information  195Power/Others• Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)• Power consumption: 3.3 W (SP

Page 108 - Slideshow

196  Additional Information Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted.The information in this manual is verified as of Aug

Page 109 - Histogram Display

Additional Information  197Index25p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51AAbroad, using the cam

Page 110 - [Edit] 8 [Protect] 8 [B]

198  Additional InformationIImage effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Index screens . . . .

Page 111 - Photos  111

Additional Information  199Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29, 146Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Simultaneous recording . .

Page 112 - Printing Photos

2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI

Page 113 - Desired paper size 8 [a]

20  Preparations5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when y

Page 114 - Print Orders

© 2010 CANON INC. PUB. DIE-0364-000xc 0143W463 Canon Inc. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanCanon Eur

Page 115 - Photos  115

Preparations  21• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for

Page 116 - External Connections

22  PreparationsPreparing the AccessoriesWireless ControllerFirst, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire-less controller.1

Page 117 - Connection Diagrams

Preparations  23Grip Belt and StrapsFasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g

Page 118 - 118  External Connections

24  PreparationsTo attach an optional wrist strapPass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder, thread the wris

Page 119

Preparations  25NOTES• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% o

Page 120 - Playback on a TV Screen

26  PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynam

Page 121 - Copying Scenes

Preparations  27• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 180), Cleaning (0 185).Operating ModesReco

Page 122 - Copying a Single Photo

28  PreparationsNOTES• b When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.• You can

Page 123 - Saving Movies

Preparations  29In and mode, touch [Edit] to display a similar panel contain-ing the various operations that are available after selecting one or

Page 124 - Saving Photos

3European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir

Page 125 - External Connections  125

30  PreparationsNOTES• A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see the options currently selected. You can enlarge the font size by sett

Page 126 - Preparations on the Camcorder

Preparations  31First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

Page 127 - External Connections  127

32  PreparationsChanging the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 26 other languages.* Only when perfor

Page 128 - 128  External Connections

Preparations  33Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards wit

Page 129 - 0 119) and s

34  PreparationsSDXC Memory CardsAs of May 2010, SDXC memory cards have been tested to work under Windows 7. For details on whether your computer&apo

Page 130 - 130  External Connections

Preparations  35Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (0 37) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off

Page 131 - External Connections  131

36  PreparationsPOINTS TO CHECK• Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards (0 34) before using an Eye-Fi card.* When selecting

Page 132 - [For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]

Preparations  37NOTES• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function: - Turning off the camcorder.- Opening the memory ca

Page 133 - [b] 8 g 8 [SD Scenes] 8

38  Preparations* Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory. **If

Page 134 - Saving Photos on Photo DVDs

Dual Shot Mode  39Dual Shot ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic s

Page 135 - Recording

4 Exciting Features and New FunctionsHigh-Definition VideoYour camcorder’s full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures video at a resol

Page 136 - 136  External Connections

40  Dual Shot ModeWhen you have finished recording1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.2 Turn off the camcorder.3 Close the LCD panel.About D

Page 137 - External Connections  137

Dual Shot Mode  41IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent

Page 138 - 138  External Connections

42  Dual Shot Mode• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 121), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for an

Page 139 - External Connections  139

Dual Shot Mode  43ZoomingThere are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless

Page 140 - 140  External Connections

44  Dual Shot Mode2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. Touch anywhere within the Q area to zoom out or anywhere within the P area to zoom i

Page 141 - [B Off] 8 [a]

Dual Shot Mode  452 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.The ON/OFF (CHG) indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to r

Page 142 - Additional Information

46  VideoVideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and scene oper

Page 143

Video  474 Touch the desired scene to play it back.• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the

Page 144 - Setup Menus

48  VideoDuring playback pause: A Stop the playback.B Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene.C Pause the playba

Page 145 - [Edit] Panel - Mode

Video  49IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data los

Page 146

5Smart AUTO (0 40)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

Page 147 - Standard] or [j Off]

50  VideoOptionsNOTES• Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes converted to standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Scenes] index screen

Page 148 - 148  Additional Information

Video  513D Flip View3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date.In any

Page 149 - [g] (memory card)

52  VideoNarrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index ScreenFrom the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes shown, leaving only scen

Page 150 - 150  Additional Information

Video  532 Open the calendar screen.• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in black against a silver backgro

Page 151 - Additional Information  151

54  Video• To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching individual scenes. (Remove in advance any checkmarks from scenes

Page 152 - 152  Additional Information

Video  55Advanced FunctionsShooting Video in y Manual ModeWhen the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and

Page 153 - 6 System Setup

56  VideoNOTES• The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in mode. For details, refer to Dual Shot

Page 154 - 154  Additional Information

Video  57Special Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display become

Page 155 - Additional Information  155

58  Video[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.[q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.[ISnow] To record in bright

Page 156 - 156  Additional Information

Video  59NOTES•[F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[F Portrait]: The blur effect of the ba

Page 157 - Additional Information  157

6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesEye-FiSDAVCHDMPEG-2SD-VideoConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 120)Connect the camcorder to the optional D

Page 158 - 158  Additional Information

60  Video- p will appear on the screen when the camcorder's temperature becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out o

Page 159 - 3 Relay recording* (0 36)

Video  61To change the frame rateAdvanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-corder moving) so you c

Page 160 - 160  Additional Information

62  VideoNOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.• Powered IS is not available

Page 161 - Viewing Photos

Video  631 Activate the pre-recording function.• d appears.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off pre-recording.2Press g. The scene recorded in the

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64  VideoBy default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, per-form the following procedure to turn it on.To select the main s

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Video  65Touch & TrackWhen recording people, face detection (0 63) will track the main sub-ject and keep it always in focus. But also when record

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66  Video1Press z.• A blue border appears on the screen.• Press z again to return to normal video recording mode.2Press g.• By default, the camcorder

Page 165 - Playback

Video  67To fade in/outPress g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade in. Press g while recording (N) to fade out and pause the reco

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68  VideoOptions ( Default value)NOTES•[B Shutter-Pri. AE]:- On screen only the denominator is displayed – [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of 1/25

Page 167 - Picture and Sound

Video  69Shutter Speed and Aperture Value GuidelinesXWith slower shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense of movement.With faster shutt

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70  VideoManual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-jects under very strong lights may appear too

Page 170 - List of Messages

Video  71NOTES• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-corder will return to automatic exposure.• When shooting subjects w

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72  VideoPOINTS TO CHECK• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.1 Open the manual focus screen.2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X f

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Video  73White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects w

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74  VideoNOTES• When you select the custom white balance:-Set 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off].- Reset the white balance when you change locations or th

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Video  75Options ( Default value)Mini Video LightYou can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places.POINTS TO CHECK•

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76  VideoNOTES• We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on

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Video  77Self Timer• n appears.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause mode, press g.The camcorder starts reco

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78  VideoAudio Recording LevelYou can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level ind

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Video  79To display the audio level indicatorUsually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the

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8  Table of contents Introduction4 Exciting Features and New Functions12 About this Manual14 Getting to Know the Camcorder14 Supplied Accessories an

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80  Video* Only when performing the procedure in mode.• J appears.To adjust the volume during playbackIn mode, and in mode during slideshow pla

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Video  81Using the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its func

Page 182 - Memory Card

82  VideoUsing the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophoneUsing the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to your

Page 183 - Lithium Button Battery

Video  83Using a Zoom Remote ControllerBy attaching the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe, you can use the optional ZR-

Page 184 - Disposal

84  VideoSelecting the Playback Starting PointIf you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You c

Page 185 - Maintenance/Others

Video  85To change the interval between framesTo display changes in the scene’s main subject• The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the scen

Page 186 - Using the Camcorder Abroad

86  VideoPlaying Back Scenes Set to Background MusicYou can play back video snapshot scenes, scenes in the playlist and photo slideshows set to backg

Page 187 - Accessories

Video  873 Back in the index screen, touch a scene to start the playback set to the selected music track.In mode, touch a photo to go to single pho

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88  VideoNOTES• You can also add to the playlist just the video snapshot scenes you want to watch and arrange their playback order.• Initializing a m

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Video  89Onscreen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn most onscreen displays on or off.Repeatedly press h to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the

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Table of contents  9 Dual Shot Mode39 Basic Recording39 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode40 About the Smart AUTO mode43 Zooming44 Q

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90  VideoPlaylist and Scene OperationsEditing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing BackCreate a playlist to play back only the scenes y

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Video  91• b You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to the memory card (0 121) to include in the memory card’s playlist also scenes that were o

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92  VideoCapturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieYou can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of continuous photos

Page 194 - 194  Additional Information

Video  93NOTES• A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can-not be captured during playback pause mode.• b The captured video

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94  VideoTo capture the photos 1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo.2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.3

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Video  952 Select the scene you want to divide and touch it to start playing it back.3 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the s

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96  PhotosPhotosRefer to this chapter for details on taking photos (advanced shooting functions), viewing photos and printing them. For details about

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Photos  974 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photo

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98  PhotosIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data l

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Photos  993 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete.• A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected photo again to remove

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