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  • Page 2 ImportantUsageInstructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISKOF FIREOR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DONOTEXPOSE THIS PRODUCT T O RAIN ORMOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK ANDTO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USETHERECOMMENDED A CCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT W ARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
  • Page 3 The Mains plug is used as the d isconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the p lug in case of a n a ccident. CAUTION: • Danger of e xplosion ifthe w rong type of b atteries are a ttached.
  • Page 4 In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the CanonHDCamcorder VlXlAHFM30 A / VlXIAHF M31A / VlXlAHF M300 A and all its accessories. Read these instructions, Keepthese instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not usethis apparatusnear water. Cleanonly with dry cloth.
  • Page 5 Placing or M oving --Do n ot place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or t able. The product may fall, causing serious injury to achild or adult, and serious damage to the p roduct. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
  • Page 6 Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 1 O0 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
  • Page 7 Trademark Acknowledgements • The SO logo is a trademark.TheSDHC logo is a trademark. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OSare trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •...

  • Page 8: Exciting Features Andnew Functions

    39). 1 "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or FXP mode, in other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels.
  • Page 9 Smart Smart AUTO (_ 43) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings your subject Video Snapshot ([_]...
  • Page 10 Enjoyingyour Recordingson OtherDevices AVCHD discs4 PhotoDVDs Connect the camcorder to Connect the camcorder the optional DW-1O0 DVD to an HDTV ([_3 124) Burner (_ 131,135) AVCH_ digital recorders with an SD memory card slot 5. _dliritelY AVCHD-c°mpatible HDTVs and Save or upload to Use an Eye-Fi card ([_ 145) to ..

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Tableof contents • Introduction Exciting Features and New Functions About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Names of Parts • Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Page 15 • External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs (UVU) Saving Photos on Photo DVDs...

  • Page 16: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VlXlA 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 168).
  • Page 17 indicates that a function is available in the Brackets []are used to refer to control operating mode indicated indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed touch on the screen and to other explanation refer to Operating Modes...

  • Page 18: Supplied Accessories And Cd-Roms

    Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack_ _WLoD8g Wireless Controller (incl. 0R2025 lithium button battery) _j%_(_'_ STV°250NStereo Video Cable_ Yellow ° Red • White plugs _Quick Guide 18 * Introduction...
  • Page 19 The f ollowing CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and 'PIXELA Applications' Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3SE Transfer Utilities - Software for s aving and transferring movies and music files y ou can use as background music.

  • Page 20: Names Of Parts

    Names of Parts Left side view (i:) DISR (onscreen display) button ( [.._l 93)/ BATT. INFO button ([._ 167) _2_ lU,%EE1 (camera/play) button (_[_131) (_) Speaker ([._ 51) rz:_ Memory card slot cover 75_Memory card slot (_ (6; MIC terminal ([._ 85) _7_"...
  • Page 21 _1f, Mini advanced shoe (_ "lopview _o) Mode switch ([._ 31) '21,PHOTO button (_ 42,104) @ Zoom lever (C[_146) @ VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button @ POWER button @ ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green - ON Orange - Standby (_ Red - Charging (_ @ Remote sensor (C[_ 26) @ LCD touch screen (_...
  • Page 22 Bottom view 38 Serial number @ Tripod socket (_ 187) WirelessControllerWL-D89 START/STOP button (l_[_J42, 58) ,_2} _,FE]5(index selection) button (_ Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. _) MENU button (C[_I 33,151) @ DISR (onscreen display) button ( [.][_1 93) 15} SET button...

  • Page 23: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. 6etting Started Chargingthe Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
  • Page 24 5 Charging will start when the ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging).
  • Page 25 • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con- nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. •...

  • Page 26: Preparingthe Accessories

    Preparingthe Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wire- less controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up.
  • Page 27 Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt. Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the (STAi_i_/sTOP button with your thumb. To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Position And Brightnessof The Lcdscreen

    To attach an optional wrist strap Pass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the loop and fasten. You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to use both for extra convenience and protection.
  • Page 29 Subject can monitor the LCD screen NOTES • Aboutthe LCDscreen:The screen is produced using extremely high-pre- cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasion- ally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.

  • Page 30: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Basic Operation of the Camc0rder Using the TouchScreen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the controls at your fingertips.

  • Page 31: Operatingmodes

    • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (CJ_}186), Cleaning (CJ_} 1 91). OperatingModes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch and the onscreen con- trol buttons.

  • Page 32: Usingthe Menus

    Press ,u,_ Playing back movies mode. ([Original] index screen) (C_ 49). Press ,u,_ mode. : Viewing photos ([Photos] index screen)(_ 100). NOTES • _ When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. •...
  • Page 33 In _ and _ mode, touch [Edit] to display a similar panel contain- ing the various operations that are available after selecting one or more scenes or photos (for example, deleting, adding scenes to the playlist, protecting photos, etc.). Touch the control button of the desired opera- tion.
  • Page 34 NOTES • A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see the options currently selected. You can enlarge the font size by setting _ [Font Size] to [A Large] but only the icons of the currently selected options will appear on the screen.

  • Page 35: Firsttime Settings

    FirstTime Settings Setting the Date and Time You will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [Date/Time] screen will appear automatically when the cam- corder's clock is not set. When the [Date/Time] screen appears, the year will be selected.

  • Page 36: Changingthe Language

    Changingthe Language The default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 22 other languages. Operating modes: FuNC:]i [MENU] [Language Desired !anguage * Onlywhen performingthe 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 37: Using A Memory Card

    Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatiblefor Use with the Camc0rder You can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and _,_._ SD memory cards with this camcorder. How- ever, depending on the memory card, you may not be able to record movies.

  • Page 38: Inserting And Removinga Memory Card

    Inserting and Removinga Memory Card Make sure to initialize (_ 40) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder. 1 Turn off the camcorder. Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off. 2 Open the memory card slot cover. 3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot until it...

  • Page 39: 39 _ Relay Recording Of Movies

    POINTS TOCHECK • Be sure you understand the information provided in Eye-Fi Cards 37) before using an Eye-Fi card. [FUNC:] _ [MENU] _)_ [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] _ [ID] (built.in memory)or [r_q] (memory card) _ [x] * When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording time/number of photos, based on currently used settings,...

  • Page 40: Initializing The Built-In Memory (_ Only) Or

    (_ NOTES • Any o fthe following actions will d eactivate the relay r ecording function: -Turning off t he camcorder. - Opening the memory card s lot cover. - Changing the position ofthe mode switch. - Changing the camcorder's operating mode.
  • Page 41 * fouch this option if you want to physically erase all the dala ralher than jusl clear the file allocalion table of the memory. ** If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you carl touch [Cancel] _} [OK[ to cancel the initializalion while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory carl be used without any problem.

  • Page 42: Dual Shot Mode

    Dual Shot Mode This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in the all-automatic Dual Shot mode, and how to use basic shoot- ing functions like zoom and Quick Start. To enjoy full access to menus and more advanced functions, refer to the relevant chapters for video (CJ_] 5 8) and photos (CJ_]104).

  • 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 avanaole in mode. - Zoom !l_ 46). - QUICKStart (El:3 47! - Video snapsnot El:3 68).
  • Page 44 People (stationary) People (moving) Subjects other than people. sucn as landscapes Close objects t _. The icon In parenmeses aDoears under DaCKIIght conditions. People (stationary) People (moving) Subjects other than eeoDle. sucn as landscapes Close objects IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing.
  • Page 45 • Be sure to save your recordings regularly ([_ 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 use.

  • Page 46: Zooming

    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 mode, you can turn on the 300x digital zoom with the _ _ [Digital Zoom] setting.

  • Page 47: Quick Start Function

    2 Touch the zoom controls to operate the zoom. Touch anywhere within the W area to zoom out or anywhere within the T area to zoom in. Touch closer to the center for a slow zoom ([Speed 1]); touch closer to the _/li_ icons for faster zooms ([Speed 3]).
  • Page 48 2 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel. The ON/OFF (CHG)indicator turns back green and the camcorder is ready to record. IMPORTANT • Do not disconnect the power source during standby mode (while the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is lit in orange). NOTES •...

  • 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 (C_ 42). Basic Playback PlayingBack the Video Operatingmodes: ..1!,ii:::_ _i!iJ!!!i !i !i!i!iii!ii!:i!iiiili!i Press ['n,=_.
  • Page 50 Memory being read Index screen currently displayed _ Drag your finger left for the next index page* i4 Drag your finger right for the previous index page* Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (l_i'_m only) ([_ Scene's timeline ([_} 87) and recording information...
  • Page 51 Stop the playback. Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene. _ Pause the playback. 4 Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the volume. Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls. i_ Fast playback backward*.

  • Page 52: The Index Selectionscreen: Selecting The Contentto Playback

    IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the )ower source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the camcorder's operating mode.
  • Page 53 Touch the tab ofthe desired memory: built-in memory ormemory card. Touch acontrol button toselect the content you want to play b ack. Options [Original] Original movies as you recorded them. [Playlist] Scenes that were added to the playlist (1_ 94) and may have been rearranged to your liking.

  • Page 54: Flip View

    3DFlipView 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 [_,FE]_] @ [3D Flip View]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [_'_] to open the [Photos] index screen.

  • Page 55: Narrowing Down The Scenesshown In The Index Screen

    Narrowing Down the ScenesShown 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 t he calendar screen. _ [_-_ AI! s cenes] _} [scenes byDate] • Dates that c ontain scenes (that is,movies were r ecorded onthat date) appear inblack against asilver background. Dates without recordings appear grayed out. • Touch [_1] o r[1_] t ojump t othe previous/next calendar month that contains...
  • Page 57 3 Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete. • A checkmark -/ will appear on scenes selected. Touch a selected scene again to remove the checkmark. • To select all the scenes at once: Touch [Select All] instead of touching individual scenes.

  • Page 58: Advancedfunctions

    - 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 (E_] 126), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data. 58 * Video...

  • Page 59: Selecting The Video Quality(Recordingmode)

    (_ NOTES • The z oom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. o perate same way i n mode asin mode. For d etails, refer to Dua/ Shot Mode (C_ 42). Selecting the Video Quality(RecordingMode) The camcorder offers 5 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory.
  • Page 60 Approximate recording times * DdaultVa!ue 4 GB 20 mm. 30 mm. 40 mm. - hr " nr, Memory card 10 m]n. 30 rain 8 GB Memory card/ 40 mm. - hr. " nr 2 hr 3 hr guilt-in 25 mm. 20 mln.
  • Page 61 [_,Sports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf. Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise. [_l_¢Snow] To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed. [t_Beach] To record on a sunny beach without the subject being underexposed. [,__Sunset] To record sunsets in vibrant colors.
  • Page 62 [_,_Underwater] To record underwater scenes in natural colors. [_-_Surface] To record after getting out of the water, such as on a boat after diving. NOTES • [_. Portrait]/[_, Sports]/[_l_¢ Snow]/[[-_ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [_. Portrait]: The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

  • Page 63: Cinemamode:givinga Cinematiclook To Your Recordings

    - [_ 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. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn off automatically.

  • Page 64: Advancedimage Stabilization

    Operating modes: To change the frame rate [FUNc:] [MENU] _} _ [Frame Rate] _} [ FJ'._Lrll PF24 _}[X] AdvancedImage 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.

  • Page 65: Pre-Recording

    Powered IS When shooting video, you can use Powered IStomake the image stabilization even m ore p owerfu, Powered ISismost effective when you are stationary zooming in on far subjects using high zoom ratios (the more you approach the telephoto end). Holding the LCD panel with your left hand will add to the stability of the shot Press and hold POWERE_S;...

  • Page 66: Face Detection

    1 Activate the pre-recording function. • _ appears. • Repeat, selecting [r_t off], to turn off pre-recording. Press sTARi:JSTQP The scene recorded in the memory will start 3 seconds before pressed. [sTARTisToP NOTES • While pre-recording is activated, the camcorder will not emit any notifi- cation sounds.
  • Page 67 POINTS TOCHECK • Select a recording program other than [-_ Night Scene], [_ Low Light], [?i,'-?Fireworks] or [_ Underwater]. By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, per- form the following procedure to turn it on. To select the main subject If there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto-...

  • Page 68: Touch& Track

    Touch& Track When recording people, face detection ([_ 66) will track the main sub- ject and keep it always in focus. But also when recording other moving subjects such as your pet, a moving vehicle or people not facing the camera directly, you can use Touch &...

  • Page 69: Digital Effects

    1 Press [_i6E6SN_P. • A blue border appears on the screen. • Press [_i6E6 SNAP again to return to normal video recording mode. 2 Press START/STOP, • By default, the camcorder records for about 4 seconds (the blue frame serves as a visual progress bar) and then automatically returns to record pause mode.

  • Page 70: Manually Setting The Shutter Speed Or Aperture

    To fade in/out Press in record pause mode (OII) to start recording with START/SToP a fade in. Press [sTART/sTOP while recording (O) to fade out and pause the recording. Options value) Default Off]* Select this setting when you do not intend to use the dig- ital effects.
  • Page 71 [FuNC:] [Rec: Pr0giams] [Tv shutter-Piil AE] oi Aperture-Pri. AE] _ Drag your finger left and right along the dial to set the desired shutter speed ('Iv) or Options (* Defaultvalue) [P Programmed.&E]* The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.
  • Page 72 Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines _With slower shutter speed you can add a nice motion blur and sense )f movement. With faster shutter speedsyou can "freeze the action" for powerful images of moving subjects.4_ mode I_ _ _11_ mode moving car or train qdoor...

  • Page 73: Manual Exposureadjustment

    Manual ExposureAdjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub- jects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overex- posed). To correct this, you can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to automatically set the optimal exposure for the subject you select.

  • Page 74: Automatic Gain Control (Agc) Limit

    (_ NOTES • Ifthe recording program ischanged during exposure lock, the cam- corder will return toautomatic exposure. • When shooting subjects with astrong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for t he backlight. You c an turn off t he automatic backlight correction...
  • Page 75 POINTS TOCHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the ® frame. • The Touch AF mark (,,',) will flash and the focusing distance will be adjusted automatically.

  • Page 76: White Balance

    White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. Operating modes: POINTS TOCHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro- grams.

  • Page 77: Image Effects

    (_ NOTES • When you select the custom white b alance: - Set _ _ [Digital Zoom] to [r_t off]. - Reset the white balance when you change locations or the lighting or other conditions change. - Depending on the light source, _ may keep flashing.

  • Page 78: Mini Video Light

    Options value) Default [_FF Off]* Records with no image enhancing effects. [ev Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation. [eN Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation. [£LS LOWSharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines. [_D Soft Skin Detail] Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance.

  • Page 79: Self Timer

    NOTES • We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide- converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. Using an External Video Light You can use the optional VL-5 Video Light or VFL-2 Video Flash Light when you need a video light that is stronger than the built-in mini video light.

  • Page 80: Audio Recordinglevel

    mode: Press first halfway to activate the autofocus i PHOTO], and then fully. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when usingthe wireless controller. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.
  • Page 81 Manualaudioleveladjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [_1] or [1_] 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/O 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 O (headphones) output.

  • Page 83: Usingthe Mini Advancedshoe

    IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro- priate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/O terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case may be harmful to your hearing.

  • Page 84: Using An External Microphone

    (_ NOTES • Accessories designed for t he,Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot beused w ith this camcorder. Look f or v ideo ,,o_ accessories bearing this logo t oensure compatibility with Mini the mini advanced shoe. ADVANCED SHOE Using an External Microphone When recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder's...

  • Page 85: Using A Zoom Remotecontroller

    Using other microphones You can also use commercially avail- able m icrophones. Connect the exter- nal m icrophone tothe MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their o wn power supply. You can connect almost any stereo microphone with a®3.5 mm plug but a udio r ecording levels may vary.
  • Page 86 Attach the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter tothe mini advanced shoe. Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe ([_ 83). o,._" 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 Playbackstarting Point

    Selecting the PlaybackStarting Point If you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You can use the movie timeline to break the scene to segments at fixed time intervals ranging from 6 seconds to 6 minutes.
  • Page 88 Touch twice to return to the index screen. Previous/next scene. Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames. Current scene / Total number of scenes. Scene's recording mode and length. Recording date and time. Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previ- ous 5 frames.

  • Page 89: Playingback Scenesset To Backgroundmusic

    PlayingBack ScenesSet to BackgroundMusic You can play back video snapshot scenes scenes in the playlist and photo slideshows set to background music (instead of the original sound). You can use one of the supplied music tracks or connect an external audio player to use your favorite songs as background music.
  • Page 90 Select the desired music track. Play b ack the original sound (no background music). _ Delete the music track s elected. 4 Listen tothe music track s elected. Touch again (,) to stop t he playback. 3 Back i nthe index s creen, touch a scene t ostart t he playback set tothe selected music track.
  • Page 91 2 Activate the external audio input. 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 [X] on the camcorder.
  • Page 92 NOTES • You can also add to the playlist just the video snapshot scenes you want to watch and arrange their playback order. • Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred to the card. (1_'_1/1_ The music files that come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initialized.) - Windows useres: Use the supplied software ImageMixer...

  • Page 93: Onscreendisplaysand Data Code

    OnscreenDisplaysand Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off. Operating modes: ..Repeatedly press DISR) to turn the onscreen displays on/off in the following sequence: mode: • All displays on • Most displays off _ mode2: mode2: •...

  • Page 94: Playlist And Scene Operations

    Playlist and Scene Operations Editingthe Playlist: Adding,Deleting,Moving and Playing Back Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. You can play back the scenes in the playlist using your favorite song as background music ([_ 89).
  • Page 95 • _ You can copy scenes from the built-in memory to the mem- ory card (EJ_} 1 26) 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.

  • Page 96: Capturing Photosand Video Snapshotscenes From A Movie

    Destination icon. i2 Move the scene to the position indicated by the destina- tion icon. _ Touch an empty box to select it as the destination. i4 Scene selected to be moved. i_ Original position of the scene and currently selected des- tination.
  • Page 97 NOTES • A video snapshot scene can be captured only during playback; it can- not be captured during playback pause mode. • _ The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene. • Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from any of the following types of scenes.

  • Page 98: Dividing Scenes

    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 !PHOTO fully. To capture a photo sequence, hold pressed down. The scene PHOTO I will be played back by frames and each frame captured as a separate photo.
  • Page 99 2 Select the scene you want todivide a nd touch i ttostart p laying it back. 3 Pause the playback atthe point where you want todivide t he scene. 4 Open t he scene division screen. 5 Bring t he scene toaprecise point, ifnecessary. •...

  • Page 100: Basic Playback

    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 ([_] 42). Basic Playback Viewing Photos Operatingmodes: 1 Press [;_. 2 Open the [Photos] index screen, if it is not displayed.
  • Page 101 Memory being read. Index screen currently displayed. _ Drag your finger left for the next index page. i4 Drag your finger right for the previous index page. Select a different index screen to read different content or from a different memory (l_i'_t_! only) (CJ_] 5 2).

  • Page 102: Deleting Photos

    IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the )ower 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 -/ 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.

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