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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    PUB. DIE-0367-000 HD Camcorder Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M32 A / VIXIA HF M300 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 3 The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. CAUTION: • Danger of explosion if the wrong type of batteries are attached. Use only the same type of batteries.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M32 A / VIXIA HF M300 A and all its accessories. Read these instructions.
  • Page 5 Placing or Moving — Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
  • Page 6 Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are specified by Canon or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  • Page 7 The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attach- ment unit of the camcorder. Write down the number and other informa- tion here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

  • Page 8: Exciting Features And New Functions

    (0 36). “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode.
  • Page 9 Powered IS (0 65) will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject...
  • Page 10 Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, cor- rect playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Initializing the Memory Table of contents Selecting the Memory for the Recordings...
  • Page 13 Dual Shot Mode Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode About the Smart AUTO mode Zooming Quick Start Function Video Basic Playback Playing Back the Video The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back 3D Flip View Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen Deleting Scenes...
  • Page 14 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using a Zoom Remote Controller Selecting the Playback Starting Point Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music Onscreen Displays and Data Code Playlist and Scene Operations Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie...
  • Page 15 External Connections 121 Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams 124 Playback on a TV Screen 126 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) Discs (DVD) Saving Photos on Photo DVDs...

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M32 / VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M300. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 168).
  • Page 17 Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.

  • Page 18: Getting To Know The Camcorder

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Introduction CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow •...
  • Page 19 The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities – Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music.

  • Page 20: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view Introduction 1 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 93)/ BATT. INFO button (0 167) 2 2 (camera/play) button (0 31) 3 Speaker (0 51) 4 Memory card slot cover 5 Memory card slot (0 38) 6 MIC terminal (0 85) 7 AV OUT terminal (0 121, 123)/ X (headphones) terminal (0 82)
  • Page 21 Top view LCD panel Back view A l Mini advanced shoe (0 83) S q Mode switch (0 31) S a PHOTO button (0 42, 104) S s Zoom lever (0 46) S d VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 68) S f POWER button S g ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green –...
  • Page 22 Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D89 Introduction D s Serial number D d Tripod socket (0 187) 1 START/STOP button (0 42, 58) 2 b (index selection) button (0 52) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode.

  • Page 23: Preparations

    The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is com- pletely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.
  • Page 24 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F), charging will not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recom- mended for use with this camcorder.
  • Page 25 DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be con- sumed.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Accessories

    + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder.
  • Page 27 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. Preparations...

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Position And Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases: - To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer. - To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller from the front. Preparations...
  • Page 29 LCD Backlight When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter. With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on (bright).

  • Page 30: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations. • In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly.

  • Page 31: Operating Modes

    Operating Mode switch mode Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the settings – Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder’s settings to your preference.

  • Page 32: Using The Menus

    2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode. Using the Menus Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. In accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to their default values.
  • Page 33 Example of the Edit panel in Touch the control button of the desired operation The Setup Menus mode only: Touch [FUNC.] 2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus. 3 Touch the tab of the desired menu. 4 Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to bring the setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.

  • Page 34: First Time Settings

    6 Touch [OK] to start the clock and close the setup screen. NOTES • When you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable lithium battery may discharge completely and the date and time setting may be lost. In such case, recharge the built-in lithium battery (0 189) and set the time zone, date and time again.

  • Page 35: Changing The Language

    Changing the Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 22 other languages. Operating modes: [FUNC.]* [MENU] Desired language * Only when performing the procedure in a recording mode. NOTES • Some control buttons, such as [ZOOM], [FUNC.] or [MENU], will appear in English regardless of the language selected.

  • Page 36: Using A Memory Card

    Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder You can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. However, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies. Refer to the table below. As of May 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC memory cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
  • Page 37 SDXC Memory Cards As of May 2010, SDXC memory cards have been tested to work under Windows 7. For details on whether your computer's operating system is SDXC-compatible, check with your computer's manufacturer. IMPORTANT • If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC- compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory card.

  • Page 38: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    • Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction can cause a mal- function of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory card as described in step 3.

  • Page 39: Relay Recording Of Movies

    Operating modes: 1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the camcorder. 2 Activate the relay recording. [FUNC.] [Relay Recording] 8[3g]* * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the built-in memory and on the memory card.

  • Page 40: Initializing The Memory

    Operating modes: 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed. 2 Initialize the memory. [FUNC.]* [MENU] [f Built-in Mem.] or [...
  • Page 41 ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file). - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized. Refer to About the music files (0 203) for the folder structure of the memory card.

  • Page 42: Dual Shot Mode

    Basic Recording Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode Operating modes: 1 Set the mode switch to 5. 2 Turn on the camcorder. • By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will be used to record movies and photos (0 38).

  • Page 43: About The Smart Auto Mode

    When you have finished recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. About Dual Shot • Only the following functions are available in - Zoom (0 46). - Quick Start (0 47).
  • Page 44 Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. Dual Shot Mode...
  • Page 45 • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 126), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. • When recording photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use.

  • Page 46: Zooming

    Operating modes: There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. In addition to the 15x optical zoom*, in 300x digital zoom with the 7 * When [Image Stabilizer] (FUNC.

  • Page 47: Quick Start Function

    1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away. * The actual time required varies depending on the shooting conditions. Operating modes: 1 With 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.
  • Page 48 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 if the LCD panel is closed while the memory card slot cover is open or when the battery charge is too low.

  • Page 49: Video

    Video This chapter covers functions related to movies, including play- back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and playlist and scene operations. For details about basic video shooting, refer to Dual Shot Mode (0 42). Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Operating modes: 1 Press S.
  • Page 50 A Memory being read B Index screen currently displayed C Drag your finger left for the next index page* D Drag your finger right for the previous index page* E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory ( F Scene's timeline (0 87) and recording information G Narrow down the scenes shown in the index screen...
  • Page 51 A Stop the playback. B Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. C Pause the playback. D Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. E Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls. F Fast playback backward*.

  • Page 52: The Index Selection Screen: Selecting The Content To Play Back

    - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • You may not be able to play back with this camcorder movies recorded on a memory card using another device.
  • Page 53 in memory or memory card. B Touch a control button to select the content you want to play back. Options [Original] Original movies as you recorded them. [Playlist] Scenes that were added to the playlist (0 94) and may have been rearranged to your liking. [3D Flip View] See the following section (0 54).

  • Page 54: Flip View

    3D Flip View 3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date. In any index screen, touch [b] During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos] index screen.

  • Page 55: Narrowing Down The Scenes Shown In The Index Screen

    Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen From the [Original] index screen, you can narrow down the scenes shown, leaving only scenes that were recorded on a specific date or only those scenes in which people's faces were detected. Operating modes: Showing Only Scenes that Contain People’s Faces This will narrow down the scenes shown in the [Original] index screen,...

  • Page 56: Deleting Scenes

    2 Open the calendar screen. [y All Scenes] • Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in black against a silver background. Dates without recordings appear grayed out. • Touch [y] or [A] to jump to the previous/next calendar month that contains recordings.
  • Page 57 • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. NOTES •...

  • Page 58: Advanced Functions

    - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode. • Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 126), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. Video...

  • Page 59: Selecting The Video Quality (Recording Mode)

    DW-100 DVD Burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to back up such scenes. • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes.

  • Page 60: Special Scene Recording Programs

    75 MB of music files. A single scene can be recorded continuously for 12 hours; at that point, the camcorder will stop for about 3 seconds before resuming recording. Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program.
  • Page 61 Options ( Default value) Portrait] The camcorder uses a large aper- ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the background. Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Night Scene] lower noise. Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.
  • Page 62 - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is more likely to occur.

  • Page 63: Cinema Mode: Giving A Cinematic Look To Your Recordings

    - p will appear on the screen when the camcorder's temperature becomes too high. If this happens, turn off the camcorder, take it out of the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the temperature goes down.

  • Page 64: Advanced Image Stabilization

    [FUNC.] [MENU] [E PF24] Advanced Image Stabilization The image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam- corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select the image sta- bilization mode according to the shooting conditions. Operating modes: mode: [FUNC.]...

  • Page 65: Pre-Recording

    [POWERED IS Button] setting. NOTES • If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. • Powered IS is not available in • For surveying and following shots, when you pan the camcorder from side to side or tilt it up and down, we recommend setting the IS mode to [P Dynamic] or [Q Standard].

  • Page 66: Face Detection

    • While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notifi- cation sounds. • The camcorder will not record the full 3 seconds prior to pressing g if the button was pressed within 3 seconds of having turned on pre-recording or having finished the previous recording.
  • Page 67 [Face Detection & Tracking] To select the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto- matically select one person it determines is the main subject. The main subject is indicated by a white face detection frame and the camcorder will optimize the settings for that person.

  • Page 68: Touch & Track

    Operating modes: 1 Make sure face detection is activated (0 66). 2 Point the camcorder at a moving subject and touch the subject on the touch screen. • A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves.

  • Page 69: Digital Effects

    2 or 8 seconds with [Video Snapshot Length] setting. • When the camcorder stops recording, the screen will momentarily turn black as if a camera shutter had released. • In index screens, video snapshot scenes are indicated with the Z mark.

  • Page 70: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed Or Aperture

    To fade in/out Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade in. Press g while recording ( the recording. Options ( Default value) Off] Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig- ital effects.
  • Page 71 Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. [B Shutter-Pri. AE] or Drag your finger left and right The camcorder automatically adjusts the Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder Set the aperture value. The camcorder auto- Video...
  • Page 72 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines With slower shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense of movement. With faster shutter speeds you can “freeze the action” for powerful images of moving subjects. mode A Low-light situations Most ordinary conditions With small aperture values only the subject is in focus and the background is softly blurred.

  • Page 73: Manual Exposure Adjustment

    • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is set at ±0. • Touch [y] again to return the camcorder to automatic exposure. 3 Drag your finger up and down along the dial to set the exposure adjustment value.

  • Page 74: Automatic Gain Control (Agc) Limit

    • If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam- corder will return to automatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the backlight. You can turn off the automatic backlight correction with the 7/8 Correction] setting.
  • Page 75 • The manual focus controls and an estimate of the current focusing distance appear. • Touch [2] again to return the camcorder to autofocus. 3 Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus. • The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily.

  • Page 76: White Balance

    Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen, and touch [Set WB]. When the adjustment is completed, The camcorder will retain the custom white balance even if you turn it off. Options ( Default value) [Y Automatic] ance for natural looking colors.

  • Page 77: Image Effects

    NOTES • When you select the custom white balance: - Set 7 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, g may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [Y Automatic].

  • Page 78: Mini Video Light

    Options ( Default value) [U Off] Records with no image enhancing effects. [V Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [W Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [X Low Sharpening] [Y Soft Skin Detail] more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in close-up.

  • Page 79: Self Timer

    [A On n] • appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. mode: In record pause mode, press g. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. [Self Timer] Video...

  • Page 80: Audio Recording Level

    - Turning off the camcorder. - Changing the camcorder’s operating mode. - Closing the LCD panel to set the camcorder to standby mode. Audio Recording Level You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone.
  • Page 81 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary. As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally.

  • Page 82: Using Headphones

    Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record- ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output.

  • Page 83: Using The Mini Advanced Shoe

    AV output when you turn off the camcorder. Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For details about optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, refer to Accessories (0 193).

  • Page 84: Using An External Microphone

    Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In such case, we recommend using an external microphone. Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional Stereo...

  • Page 85: Using Other Microphones

    2ch stereo. The camcorder’s built-in speaker is monaural. • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, 7 [Wind Screen] will automatically be set to [B Off Z]. • If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, adjust the...
  • Page 86 Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 83). appears. For details about using the adapter, refer to the instruction manual of the RA-V1. For details about using the zoom remote controller, refer to the instruction manual of the ZR-2000 or ZR-1000.

  • Page 87: Selecting The Playback Starting Point

    6 seconds to 6 minutes. If you recorded movies using face detection (0 66), you can display the scene divided into segments every time the camcorder reg- istered a change in the main subject of the scene.
  • Page 88 [o Faces] • The timeline ruler will show frames taken from the scene every time the main subject detected by the camcorder changed. NOTES • For a single scene, up to 100 changes in main subject will appear in the [Timeline] screen when [o Faces] is selected.

  • Page 89: Playing Back Scenes Set To Background Music

    Operating modes: Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks you can use as background music. pre-installed in the built-in memory.
  • Page 90 POINTS TO CHECK • You will need a commercially available audio cable with at least one mini-stereo plug (to connect to the MIC terminal on the camcorder); the other end will depend on external player used). 1 Open the [Playlist], [Video Snapshot] → [Original]/[Playlist] or [Photos] index screen.
  • Page 91 2 Activate the external audio input. [MENU] [A On 3 Connect the external player to the camcorder's MIC terminal. 4 Adjust the audio input as necessary. • Start the music playback on the external player and adjust its volume according to the onscreen indications. When the audio input is in the correct range, stop the music playback and touch [a] on the camcorder.
  • Page 92 ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file). - Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to a memory card after it is initialized. Refer to About the music files (0 203) for the folder structure of the memory card.

  • Page 93: Onscreen Displays And Data Code

    Touch the screen to display the playback controls. About the Data Code With every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code (date/time of recording, information about the camera setup, etc.). In mode, this information is displayed within the Exif information panel while the playback controls are displayed on the screen;...

  • Page 94: Playlist And Scene Operations

    • Deleting or moving scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings. • Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be added to the playlist. Video...
  • Page 95 • You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to the memory card (0 126) to include in the memory card’s playlist also scenes that were originally recorded in the built-in memory. Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings. 1 Open the [Playlist] index screen.
  • Page 96 2 Play back the desired scene. 3 Press The camcorder captures the video snapshot scene for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar), and then enters playback pause mode. You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture to 2 or 8 seconds with the 8 [Video Snapshot Length] setting.
  • Page 97 - Scenes shorter than 1 second - Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder. • When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not...
  • Page 98 To 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 Press j fully. To capture a photo sequence, hold j pressed down. The scene will be played back by frames and each frame captured as a separate photo.
  • Page 99 2 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 scene. 4 Open the scene division screen. [Edit] [Divide] 5 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary. •...

  • Page 100: Viewing Photos

    Photos Refer to this chapter for details on taking photos (advanced shooting functions), viewing photos and printing them. For details about basic photo shooting, refer to Dual Shot Mode (0 42). Basic Playback Viewing Photos Operating modes: 1 Press S. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed.
  • Page 101 A Memory being read. B Index screen currently displayed. C Drag your finger left for the next index page. D Drag your finger right for the previous index page. E Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory ( 4 Touch the photo you wish to view.

  • Page 102: Deleting Photos

    Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
  • Page 103 3 Touch on the individual photos you want to delete. • A checkmark O will appear on photos selected. Touch a selected photo again to remove the checkmark. • To select all the photos at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching individual photos.

  • Page 104: Taking Photos In Y Manual Mode

    Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.

  • Page 105: Selecting Photo Size And Quality

    NOTES • If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the onscreen icon h turns yellow. Adjust the focus manually (0 74). • When the subject is too bright, [Overexp.] will flash on the screen. In such case, use the optional FS-H37U ND filter. Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It You can delete a photo you have just recorded while reviewing it within the time set for the 8...
  • Page 106 NOTES • The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions. • The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam- corder to mode. • When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.

  • Page 107: Flash

    Approximate number of photos available on a 1 GB memory card Memory card Photo size ↓ L 2100x1575 K 2304x1296 M 1600x1200 H 1920x1080 N 640x480 S 848x480 This size is only available for capturing photos from a movie ( This size is only available for simultaneous recording in mode.
  • Page 108 2 Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the photo. Depending on the setting selected and shooting conditions, the flash will fire. Options ( Default value) [U Automatic] brightness of the subject. [V Red-Eye Auto] brightness of the subject.

  • Page 109: Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting And Exposure

    - You can also set 8 lamp is not activated. - The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is - When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface], [AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [B Off].
  • Page 110 (1/30 or slower). Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are record- ing video.
  • Page 111 [FUNC.] [MENU] Recording] Desired photo size* (bottom row) * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting. ** Touch [X] if you do not intend to use simultaneous recording. Operating modes: While recording, or in record pause mode, press j to capture the photo.

  • Page 112: Slideshow

    Light Metering Mode The camcorder measures the light reflected from the subject in order to calculate the optimal exposure settings. Depending on the subject, you may want to change the way the light is measured and evaluated. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK •...

  • Page 113: Magnifying Photos During Playback

    Slideshow set to a music track 3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A] to play back the slideshow set to the selected music track. Slideshow not linked to the external audio 3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [A] to start the slideshow.

  • Page 114: Rotating Photos

    2 Drag your finger across the photo to display the area you want to see enlarged. To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward Q until the frame disappears. Rotating Photos You can rotate photos 90 degrees to change their orientation. Operating modes: 1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to rotate.

  • Page 115: Protecting Photos

    The histogram and Exif information panel are displayed as well. Press h to hide the histogram and Exif information panel. The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the right is relatively bright;...
  • Page 116 Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos You can also use the following functions... The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. The way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the “Video”...

  • Page 117: Printing Photos

    In such case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.
  • Page 118 • Print setting options and the [Default] paper size vary depending on the printer used. For details, refer to your printer's instruction manual. When you have finished printing Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and printer and turn off the camcorder. Photos...

  • Page 119: Print Orders

    If that option is not available, touch [Stop] and then restart printing from the beginning. • Other printers or if the error still persists with a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 120 • The total number of copies in the DPOF print order appears next to the H icon. • 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 order or touch [a].

  • Page 121: External Connections

    TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the Camcorder * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable's connector and on the camcorder's terminal. COMPONENT OUT Terminal* Access: Open the rear terminal cover.

  • Page 122: Connection Diagrams

    HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is for output only. Do not connect it to an HDMI output terminal on an external device, as this may damage the camcorder.
  • Page 123 Connection B Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only Connect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: [AV/Headphones] to [H AV] STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Connection C Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals.

  • Page 124: Playback On A Tv Screen

    DVD discs from them, or to a printer to print out photos. NOTES • Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable in the follow- ing cases.
  • Page 125 HDTV compatible with this standard, additional settings may be required on the connected HDTV. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. • Connection C: When you play back your 16:9 movies on standard TV sets with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the TV set will switch automatically to wide- screen mode if it is compatible with the Video ID-1 system.

  • Page 126: Saving And Sharing Your Recordings

    Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card You can copy your recordings only one-way: from the built-in memory to the memory card. Scenes and photos will be copied from the index screen you selected to the corresponding index screen on the memory card.
  • Page 127 Copying a Single Photo Operating modes: 1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy. Check that you are viewing photos recorded in the built-in memory. (f appears next to the photo number.) 2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 3 Copy the photo.

  • Page 128: Saving Recordings On A Computer

    - If there is no memory card in the memory card slot. • Scenes that were edited using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE and were then written back to the camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card. • If there is not enough space on the memory card, as many photos as possible will be copied before stopping the operation.
  • Page 129 Refer to Installing Photo Application. First-time connection to a computer running Windows Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you also need to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting.
  • Page 130 - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. - Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss.

  • Page 131: Saving Movies Onto High-Definition Discs (Avchd/Blu-Ray Discs)

    • If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will start automatically. If your intention was to save photos to the computer, you can touch [Skip] to stop the process and use the computer’s Safely Remove Hard- ware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connec- tion to the camcorder.
  • Page 132 Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating AVCHD Discs 1 Turn on the DVD Burner. Refer to Creating DVDs. 2 Connect the camcorder to the DVD Burner using the supplied USB cable. • Connection D. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124) and Connections.
  • Page 133 MXP mode. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to save such scenes. • While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
  • Page 134 Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner You can use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner and the camcorder also to play back high-definition (AVCHD) discs on a TV. This is very conve- nient, for example to play back your discs even in a location where an AVCHD-compatible DVD player is not available.

  • Page 135: Saving Movies Onto Standard-Definition

    6 Select the scene you want to play back and touch it to start playing it back. IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the DVD Burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. NOTES •...
  • Page 136 Operating modes: Converting Scenes into Standard Definition 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in the camcorder with sufficient available space. 3 Open the [Original], [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] → [Original]/ [Playlist] index screen.
  • Page 137 Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the [For DVD Burning] index screen on the memory card. [For DVD (SD-VIDEO)]...
  • Page 138 See also ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file on the Transfer Utilities CD-ROM). IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.

  • Page 139: Saving Photos On Photo Dvds

    Play back these DVDs using standard DVD players. NOTES • When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs, it may take a long time for the connection to the DVD Burner (0 132, step 2) to be completed. For best performance, we recom- mend limiting the number of scenes to be saved to 500 or fewer scenes.

  • Page 140: Copying Recordings To An External Video Recorder

    * Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used. In Standard Definition You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi- nition.

  • Page 141: Uploading Movies To Video Sharing Web

    2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to Verify that 6 3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene. 4 Camcorder: Resume playback. By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal.
  • Page 142 Operating modes: Converting Scenes into Standard Definition 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Make sure there is a memory card in the camcorder with sufficient available space. 3 Open the [Original], [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] → [Original]/ [Playlist] index screen.
  • Page 143 7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will appear. Connect the camcorder to the computer at this point (0 144) to continue uploading the converted videos to the Web or touch [End Without Connecting] to connect to the computer later.
  • Page 144 Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos If you are connecting the camcorder to the computer immediately after the conversion described in the previous section, start this procedure from step 3 below. Otherwise, start this procedure from the beginning.
  • Page 145 IMPORTANT • While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
  • Page 146 - Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. - While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder's automatic power off function will be disabled. • While recording audio with an external microphone, the interference caused by wireless communications may result in noise being picked up and recorded with the sound.

  • Page 147: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes- sages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus (0 32). For details about each function, see the reference page.
  • Page 148 Control Button [S Flash] [U Automatic], [V Red-Eye Auto], [S Flash On], [W Flash Off] [X Focus] [2] (manual focus): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AF frame [e Exposure] [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on (x) or off (w), Touch AE frame Zoom controls, g control [ZOOM] [P AGC Limit]...
  • Page 149 Setup Menus [Edit] Panel - Mode 1: Original scenes s: Playlist scenes (including the playlist only of video snapshot scenes) Z: Original video snapshot scenes u: SD scenes on the memory card ( Control Button [Selected Scenes] [Copy [All Scenes] [This Scene] (from the Timeline screen) [Selected Scenes] [Convert...
  • Page 150 [Edit] Panel - Mode Control Button [Copy ( [Delete] [Protect] [Print Orders] [Rotate] Additional Information Index Screen [Selected Photos], [All Photos] – Single Photo View...

  • Page 151: Setup Menus

    [POWERED IS Button] [x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off] * Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached to the camcorder after having updated the camcorder’s firmware using the mem- ory card supplied with the SM-V1.
  • Page 152 [B Off]. • When focus priority is activated, if face detection (0 66) is also acti- vated, the camcorder will focus on the face of the main subject (white face-detection frame) when one is detected. [Focus Assistance]: When focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you focus manually (0 74).
  • Page 153 • If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [B Off]. • If Y (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. • When the recording program is set to [r Underwater] or [s Surface], the auto slow shutter is automatically set to [B Off].
  • Page 154 [Onscreen Markers]: ter of the screen. Use the markers as a reference to make sure your sub- ject is framed correctly (vertically and/or horizontally). • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings. [POWERED IS Button]: IS button. [x Press and Hold]: Powered IS will be activated while you hold the but- ton pressed down.
  • Page 155 Menu item [Photo Quality/Size] [K 2304x1296], [L 2100x1575], [M 1600x1200], [N 640x480] [E Super Fine], [F Fine], [G Normal] [Photo Capture from [A Single Photo], Video] [B Photo Sequence] [Photo Capture [P Super Fine / 1920x1080], Quality] [Q Fine / 1920x1080], [R Normal / 1920x1080] [Memory Info] [f] (built-in memory), [g]...
  • Page 156 • Use this function to record video only when you intend to play back your recordings on an HDTV compatible with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using an HDMI cable. If recordings made with x.v.Color are played back on a non-compatible TV, colors may not be reproduced correctly.
  • Page 157 [F Normal TV], [G Wide TV] Option available only from the [Playlist] or [Video Snapshot] → [Original]/[Playlist] index screen. Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable. [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.

  • Page 158: System Setup

    • When the TV type is set to [ video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the picture will not be displayed fullscreen. 6 System Setup Menu item [Font Size] [A Large], [B Small] [Output Onscreen [A On], [B Off] Displays] [Language a] [English], [Español], [Français],...
  • Page 159 [O Automatic], [B Off] Communication] Option not available from the [Playlist] index screen. Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable. Option available only after having inserted an Eye-Fi card in the memory card slot.
  • Page 160 • Approximately 30 seconds before the camcorder shuts off, [Auto power off] will appear. • In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after the time selected for the [Quick Start (Standby)] setting. [Quick Start (Standby)]: Select whether to activate the Quick Start function...
  • Page 161 • You can set Quick Start to [B Off], for example, if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep recording video with the LCD panel closed in order to conserve the battery's power. [Calendar Start Day]: screen (0 55).
  • Page 162 [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on without a memory card for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 163: Appendix: Onscreen Icons And Displays

    Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Dual Shot mode) 1 Smart AUTO mode (0 43) 2 Onscreen zoom controls (0 46) 3 Operating mode (0 31) 4 In record pause mode: Total number of scenes 5 Memory operation (0 167) 6 Remaining battery time (0 167) 7 Zoom (0 46) 8 Recording mode (0 59)
  • Page 164 Recording Movies (in y Manual mode) A s Control button: Open the FUNC. panel (0 32) A d Recording program (0 60, 63, 70) A f R Instant AF (0 152), MF Manual focus (0 74) A g Manual exposure (0 73) A h AGC (automatic gain) limit (0 74) A j White balance (0 76) A k Image effect (0 77)
  • Page 165 F h Control button: Switch to movie recording (0 58) F j AF frame (0 152) F k Focus and exposure lock (0 42, 104) F l Camcorder shake warning (0 153) G d Data code (0 93, 157) G f Volume (0 49) Additional Information...
  • Page 166 Viewing Photos G g Control button: Open the setup menus (0 151) G h Protected photo mark (0 115) G j Current photo / Total number of photos G k Photo number (0 156) G l Histogram (0 114) H q Control button: Photo jump (0 101) H a Date and time of recording Additional Information...

  • Page 167: Memory Operation

    • Depending on the conditions under which the camcorder and the battery pack are used, the actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. • When the camcorder is off, press R to display the charge status of a battery pack. The Intelligent System will display the charge status (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds.

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting

    - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply •...
  • Page 169 - This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors. When a subject crosses very quickly in front of the camcorder, the image may seem slightly warped. This is not a malfunction. Changing the operating mode between recording (N)/record pause (M)/playback (A) takes longer than usual.
  • Page 170 - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Cen- ter.
  • Page 171 - A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card. Initialize the memory card if the display does not change back to normal. - The memory card is full. Replace the memory card or delete some recordings (0 56, 102) to free some space on the memory card.
  • Page 172 - The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. - An error occurred when trying to access control data on the Eye-Fi card. Turn the camcorder off then on again. If the icon appears often, there might be a problem with the Eye-Fi card.
  • Page 173 - The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 56, 102) to free some space or replace the memory card. - Initialize the memory card (0 40) when you use it with the camcorder for the first time. - The LOCK switch on the memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the posi- tion of the LOCK switch.
  • Page 174 [USB Connection Type] is set to [DVD Burner]. Set it to [Computer/Printer] or to [Connect and Set]. - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection. - Connect the camcorder to a different USB port on the computer.

  • Page 175: List Of Messages

    MXP mode. Select only those scenes recorded in other recording modes to create the disc (0 131). Back up recordings regularly - This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly. only: To transfer the pho-...
  • Page 176 Cannot communicate with the battery pack. Continue using this battery pack? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. - If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcorder or battery pack.
  • Page 177 Cannot enter standby mode now - The camcorder cannot enter standby mode if the remaining battery charge is too low. Charge or replace the battery pack (0 23). Cannot play back - There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Canon Service Center.
  • Page 178 USB cable before using the camcorder. - To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder, use the com- puter's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection, disconnect the USB cable, power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the com- puter again.
  • Page 179 USB cable before using the camcorder. - To be able to write back scenes and to transfer music files to the camcorder, power the cam- corder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 180 LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch. No faces were detected in this scene - The camcorder did not detect any faces in the scene displayed. Be sure to turn on face detec- tion (0 66) when shooting movies. No memory card - Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder (0 38).
  • Page 181 The lens cover is not fully open. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. - The lens cover did not open fully. Turn the camcorder off, then on again. If this does not solve the problem, consult a Canon Service Center.
  • Page 182 This scene was recorded using another device and cannot be copied. - Scenes that were not recorded with this camcorder cannot be copied to the memory card. To record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use only the XP+/SP/LP recording...
  • Page 183 - The memory card slot cover is open. Close the cover after correctly inserting the memory card (0 38). Connect the compact power adapter - The camcorder is being powered by the battery pack. Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Disc access failure. Check the disc.

  • Page 184: Direct Print Related Messages

    - Check the printer status. - Ink tank errors have occurred. Replace the ink tank. Ink absorber full - Touch [Continue] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. Ink error - The ink level cannot be detected correctly or the ink cartridge is out of ink.
  • Page 185 - Close the printer cover securely. Printer error - A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon PIXMA printers: the printer's green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.) - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.

  • Page 186: Do's And Don'ts

    (0 126) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss. • Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
  • Page 187 Long-term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidity, and at temperatures not higher than 30 °C (86 °F).
  • Page 188 Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs • For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach them to this camcorder or to the optional CG-800 Battery Charger.
  • Page 189 3 months. To recharge the built-in lithium battery: Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it connected for 24 hours with the camcorder off. Lithium Button Battery WARNING! •...
  • Page 190 If giving the camcorder or memory card to another person, initialize the built-in memory ( plete Initialization] option (0 40). Fill it up with unimportant record- ings, and then initialize it again using the same option.

  • Page 191: Maintenance/Others

    Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly.

  • Page 192: Using The Camcorder Abroad

    You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

  • Page 193: Accessories

    WS-20 Wrist Strap WL-D89 Wireless Controller CA-570 Compact Power Adapter DW-100 DVD Burner ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller * Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. Card reader/writer Computer IFC-300PCU USB Cable Memory card...

  • Page 194: Optional Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any dam- age to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or...
  • Page 195 The charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to charging conditions and initial charge of the battery pack. Battery pack→ Charging conditions↓ Using the camcorder Using the CG-800 Battery Charger Recording and Playback Times Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi- mate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions.
  • Page 196 * Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off. 8 TL-H37 Tele-converter This Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5. • The image stabilizer is not as effective when the Tele-converter is attached.
  • Page 197 Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting condi- tions. A a SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. A s SM-V1 Surround Microphone Use 5.1ch surround sound to add a sense of presence to your movies.
  • Page 198 This case allows you to record movies and take photos underwater without get- ting the camcorder wet. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

  • Page 199: Product Codes

    Product Codes Provided Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories BP-809 Battery Pack BP-819 Battery Pack BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800 Battery Charger TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37ll Wide-converter FS-H37U Filter Set VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light SM-V1 Surround Microphone...

  • Page 200: Specifications

    Specifications VIXIA HF M32 / VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M300 — Values given are approximate figures. System • Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch; Dolby Digital 5.1ch* * Only when using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone.
  • Page 201 * When two values are given, the first indicates the value at full telephoto (T) and the second the value at full wide-angle (W). • LCD Touch Screen: 2.7 in., wide, TFT color, approx. 211,000 dots , touch operation • Microphone: Stereo electret condenser microphone •...
  • Page 202 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) • Dimensions [W x H x D] (excluding the grip belt): • Weight (camcorder body only): • When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface] - The following functions are not available: mini video light, flash, face detection (available only for...
  • Page 203 About the music files The specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows. Audio encoding: Linear PCM Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels Minimum length: 1 second File extension: WAV The music data is saved in the memory under the following folder structure.

  • Page 204: Index

    ....54 3D Flip View Abroad, using the camcorder ....109 AF-assist lamp AGC (automatic gain) limit .
  • Page 205 Photos Recording mode Recording programs Recording time ..153 Relay recording* Remote sensor Resetting all camcorder settings Reviewing photos Rotating photos . . 61 Saving recordings Creating discs Transferring to a computer ..93...
  • Page 206 ....22 Serial number ... . .33, 151 Setup menus ....70 Shutter speed Simultaneous recording .
  • Page 207 B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;...
  • Page 208 THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EQUIPMENT SOLD BY CANON USA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.
  • Page 209 Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada.
  • Page 210 CANON CANADA INC. MONTREAL 8801 Route Transcanadienne, Saint-Laurent, QC H4S 1Z6 ❖ If you have any questions, call the Canon Canada Information Center toll free (in Canada only) at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). ❖ Si vous avez des questions, veuillez téléphoner 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666, sans frais au Canada seulement).

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