Canon HFM41 - Manual

Canon HFM41

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Important Usage Instructions
  • Page 3 – Trademark Acknowledgements
  • Page 4 – Exciting Features and New Functions; Story Creator
  • Page 5 – 7) will produce stable shots
  • Page 6 – Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices; compatible with the type of
  • Page 8 – Getting to Know the Camcorder; Preparations; Getting Started; Table of contents
  • Page 9 – AUTO Mode; Basic Recording; Video; Basic Playback
  • Page 10 – Photos; 22 Terminals on the Camcorder
  • Page 11 – Additional Information; 42 Appendix: Menu Options Lists
  • Page 12 – About this Manual; Troubleshooting
  • Page 14 – Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs; The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
  • Page 15 – for saving and transferring movies and music files
  • Page 16 – Names of Parts; Left side view
  • Page 17 – Top view
  • Page 18 – Serial number; Back view
  • Page 19 – Wireless Controller WL-D89
  • Page 20 – Charging the Battery Pack; Recording and Playback
  • Page 21 – Charging will start when the; Slide
  • Page 22 – NOTES; Preparing the Accessories; Wireless Controller; Press the tab in the direction of the; To use the wireless controller
  • Page 23 – Grip Belt and Straps; Fasten the grip belt.; To remove the grip belt; Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the
  • Page 24 – To attach an optional wrist strap
  • Page 25 – Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen; Rotating the LCD Panel; Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
  • Page 26 – LCD Backlight; With the camcorder on, hold; Handling
  • Page 27 – Using the Viewfinder; Press
  • Page 28 – Basic Operation of the Camcorder; Using the Touch Screen; Touch
  • Page 29 – Operating Modes; Recording; Press the camera/play button; Operating mode Mode switch
  • Page 30 – Using the Menus; Menu Options Lists; Edit Panel; mode
  • Page 31 – Setup Menus; You can also press
  • Page 32 – First Time Settings; Setting the Date and Time; Set the correct date and time by changing all the fields in the
  • Page 33 – Changing the Language; Changing the Time Zone; ] to set the time zone; Desired language
  • Page 35 – Using a Memory Card; Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder; About the Speed Class:; Speed Class is a standard that indicates the mini-; SDXC Memory Cards; make sure that the external device is compatible; SDXC memory card
  • Page 36 – Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards; IMPORTANT; Operating system
  • Page 37 – Inserting and Removing a Memory Card; Make sure to initialize (; To remove the memory card
  • Page 38 – Selecting the Memory for the Recordings; only) or on a memory card. The default memory for
  • Page 39 – Relay Recording; , you can use memory card
  • Page 40 – Initializing the Memory; only) to permanently delete all the recordings it contains.
  • Page 41 – About the music files; 92) for the folder structure of
  • Page 42 – This chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in; Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode; only) or on memory card; To record video
  • Page 43 – To take photos; ) will appear momentarily on the screen and the; When you have finished recording; Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
  • Page 44 – Rating Scenes; You can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the; About AUTO mode; In
  • Page 45 – Smart AUTO icons
  • Page 46 – About the power saving mode:
  • Page 47 – Zooming; mode, you can turn on the; Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller; Move the zoom lever toward
  • Page 48 – Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls; Display the zoom controls on the touch screen.; Specifications
  • Page 49 – Quick Start Function; With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD
  • Page 50 – • About standby mode and auto power off:; to turn on the camcorder.
  • Page 51 – Playing Back Video; Press
  • Page 52 – Touch the desired scene to play it back.
  • Page 53 – Adjusting the volume; adjust the volume and touch [
  • Page 54 – During playback pause:
  • Page 55 – D Flip View; ] in the date index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun; The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back; Return to the date index screen.
  • Page 56 – Options
  • Page 57 – Deleting Scenes and Stories; Deleting a Single Scene; Play back the scene you wish to delete.; Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen; Open the date index screen.; Two playback modes: the date index screen vs. the gallery; In the
  • Page 58 – To select individual scenes; Touch on the individual scenes you want to delete.; Deleting a Single Scene from a Story; Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you; date
  • Page 59 – Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating; Open the rating selection screen.; Deleting Stories; Bring the desired story to the
  • Page 60 – Select the story you want to delete.
  • Page 61 – Video Stories and Cinema Style; Using Story Creator to Create Compelling Stories; Creating a New Story; Select the desired theme.; Recording a Scene within a Story
  • Page 62 – • Scenes will be recorded under the story and category currently; To select a different story scene (category); ] to return to the list of story scenes.; To exit Story Creator mode; Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story; Select the story to which you want to add new scenes.
  • Page 63 – Drag your finger up/down to select a category and touch the; CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters; To select the effect level of the cinema-look filter
  • Page 64 – Video Snapshot; 3) to create your own fun music
  • Page 65 – Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
  • Page 66 – Decorating Scenes while Recording; Open the decoration screen.
  • Page 67 – Draw freely on the canvas.; To load a previously saved canvas; In the decoration screen:
  • Page 68 – • The selected caption will appear in the center of the screen.; To use image mix; when recording on or playing back scenes from a memory card).
  • Page 69 – To use the Chroma Key function; Decorating Scenes during Playback; Play back the scene you want to decorate.; Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video; About the image files for the
  • Page 70 – Touch the screen to display the playback controls.; Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
  • Page 71 – Select the story you want to play back.; Desired rating
  • Page 72 – You can rate story scenes immediately after recording them (; Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes
  • Page 73 – ] to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the; Playback with Background Music; Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music; The music files come; ] to select the desired music track
  • Page 74 – Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the; To adjust the background music balance during playback; the background music balance as desired and touch [; To delete a music track; ] to select the track you
  • Page 75 – Using an External Audio Player for Background Music; POINTS TO CHECK; Playback with the video linked to the external audio; Start the music playback on the external player.
  • Page 76 – Playback with the video not linked to the external audio; Touch a story or scene to start the video playback.
  • Page 77 – Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
  • Page 78 – Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image; Select the story whose thumbnail you want to change.; Changing a Story’s Title
  • Page 79 – Select the story whose title you want to change.
  • Page 80 – Advanced Functions; Recording in; When the mode switch is set to
  • Page 81 – AUTO; Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded; Set the mode switch to; Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
  • Page 82 – Desired recording mode; Recording mode; Memory
  • Page 83 – Selecting the Frame Rate; Special Scene Recording Programs; 0 fields per second, interlaced. Standard; Desired frame rate; The camcorder uses a large aper-; Desired recording program
  • Page 86 – Advanced Image Stabilization
  • Page 87 – Powered IS; Press and hold
  • Page 88 – Press; Face Detection
  • Page 89 – To select the main subject
  • Page 90 – Make sure face detection is activated (
  • Page 91 – Faders; • The icon of the selected fader appears in green.
  • Page 92 – Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperturse; Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording
  • Page 93 – • During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be; Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Guidelines
  • Page 94 – Manual Exposure Adjustment
  • Page 95 – • The selected AGC limit will appear on the screen.; Manual Focus Adjustment; or without vertical lines
  • Page 97 – Tele Macro
  • Page 98 – White Balance; To set the custom white balance
  • Page 99 – Image Effects
  • Page 100 – ] to save and apply the customized picture settings.
  • Page 101 – Audio Recording Level; Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level; Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen.
  • Page 102 – To display the audio level indicator; Built-In Microphone Directionality
  • Page 103 – Audio Equalizer
  • Page 104 – Audio Mix; Connect the external source to the MIC terminal.
  • Page 105 – Using Headphones; Change the function of the terminal to headphones output.; Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/; To adjust the volume during playback
  • Page 106 – Using the Mini Advanced Shoe; Accessories
  • Page 107 – Using an External Microphone; Refer to; Using the Mini Advanced
  • Page 108 – Using the WM-V1 Wireless Microphone; mm plug but audio
  • Page 109 – • When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:; Using an External Video Light; Attach the optional video light to the mini advanced shoe.
  • Page 110 – Using a Zoom Remote Controller
  • Page 111 – Selecting the Playback Starting Point; Desired scene
  • Page 112 – To change the interval between frames; Onscreen Displays and Data Code; You can turn most onscreen displays on or off.; Desired interval
  • Page 113 – Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie; Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene; Play back the scene or story from which you want to capture the; About the Data Code
  • Page 114 – - Scenes that were edited using the supplied software; Capturing Photos; To select the photo capture settings
  • Page 115 – Dividing Scenes; Play back the scene you want to divide.
  • Page 117 – Viewing Photos
  • Page 118 – Touch the photo you wish to view.; To return to the index screen from single photo view; Photo Jump Function; Touch the screen to display the playback controls.; Drag your finger left and right along the scroll
  • Page 119 – Deleting Photos; You can delete those photos that you are not interested in keeping.; Deleting a Single Photo; In single photo view, select the photo you want to delete.; Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
  • Page 120 – To select individual photos; Touch on the individual photos you want to delete.; Slideshow; You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.
  • Page 121 – Slideshow set to a music track; the external audio input stops, the slideshow will stop as well.; During the photo slideshow; bar to adjust the volume.; To change the slideshow’s transition effects
  • Page 122 – External Connections; Terminals on the Camcorder; Open the LCD panel to access the terminals on the camcorder.; USB Terminal
  • Page 123 – Connection Diagrams; Connection; Type: Digital Quality: High definition Output only; About the HDMI; connection
  • Page 126 – Playback on a TV Screen; Turn off the camcorder and the TV.; Turn on the connected TV.
  • Page 127 – Saving and Sharing Your Recordings; Copying Recordings to a Memory Card; only) or from memory card; Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen; Touch on the individual scenes you want to copy.
  • Page 128 – Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating; Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.; Copying a Single Photo; In single photo view, select the photo you want to copy.
  • Page 129 – Copying Photos from the Index Screen; Touch on the individual photos you want to copy.
  • Page 130 – Saving Recordings on a Computer; sure to save your recordings on a computer on a regular basis.
  • Page 131 – Installation; Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.; Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install,; Photo Application; you can save photos to
  • Page 132 – First-time connection to a computer running Windows; Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer; • Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB; Downloading Still Images to the Computer; When the camcorder is connected to a computer:; - Do not open the double memory card slot cover and do not remove
  • Page 133 – specifications/settings of your computer.
  • Page 134 – Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder; In High Definition; Connecting; Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you want; In Standard Definition
  • Page 135 – Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection; • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power; Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
  • Page 137 – When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will; Desired option
  • Page 138 – Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos; Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB; Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install,
  • Page 139 – • Check that you have selected the; When converting scenes from a story:; - The maximum total playback time of the scenes to be converted is 2; Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story; Desired story
  • Page 140 – Uploading your Videos Wirelessly; Insert your Eye-Fi card into memory card slot; Using an Eye-Fi Card
  • Page 141 – • About power saving:
  • Page 142 – Appendix: Menu Options Lists
  • Page 143 – Review; Control Button
  • Page 144 – Mode; SD
  • Page 145 – Camera Setup; CINEMA
  • Page 146 – Off; Menu item
  • Page 149 – Playback Setup
  • Page 150 – Recording & Connections Setup
  • Page 152 – • We recommend using the [; System Setup
  • Page 157 – Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
  • Page 158 – Recording Movies
  • Page 161 – CHECK THIS FIRST; Power supply; • Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly con-; • Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to a recording; Playback; • Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode?; Other
  • Page 164 – Indicators and Onscreen Displays
  • Page 165 – Picture and Sound
  • Page 166 – Memory Card and Accessories
  • Page 167 – List of Messages
  • Page 175 – Handling Precautions; Camcorder; Save your recordings periodically.
  • Page 176 – • When mounting the camcorder on a; Battery Pack; the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft cloth.
  • Page 177 – Remaining battery time
  • Page 178 – • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.; Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery; To recharge the built-in lithium battery:; Connect the compact power
  • Page 179 – Lithium Button Battery; only) or memory card using the [Complete
  • Page 180 – Cleaning; Camcorder Body; treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner.; only) and Instant AF; • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower; LCD Touch Screen; ature changes suddenly. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth.; Condensation; Condensation may form in the following cases:; • Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-
  • Page 181 – • Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder; When condensation is detected; Using the Camcorder Abroad; Power Sources; All of Europe and Russia.
  • Page 182 – (Availability differs from area to area)
  • Page 183 – Optional Accessories; Battery Packs; Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
  • Page 184 – Charging, Recording and Playback Times
  • Page 185 – Using a memory card; • The minimum focusing distance at full
  • Page 186 – FS-H43U II Filter Set
  • Page 187 – VFL-2 Video Flash Light
  • Page 189 – — Values given are approximate figures.; System
  • Page 190 – Terminals
  • Page 191 – CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
  • Page 193 – Index
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Page 2 - Important Usage Instructions

2 Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOI...

Page 3 - Trademark Acknowledgements

3 European Union (and EEA) only. These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives. This product should be handed over t...

Page 4 - Exciting Features and New Functions; Story Creator

4 Exciting Features and New Functions Story Creator ( 0 61) Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels 2 . Videos are then recorded in the memory, using AVCHD specifications 3 . With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life wi...

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