Canon VIXIA HFM31- User Manual
Canon VIXIA HFM31– User Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.
Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Turning the Camera On; Shooting
- Page 3 – Audio; External Microphones
- Page 4 – White Balance
- Page 5 – Manual Exposure
- Page 6 – Importing to Your Computer
Institute for Multimedia Literacy
School of Cinematic Arts
University of Southern California
1
Introduction to Using the Canon
VIXIA HFM31
Video Formats and Approximate Record Times
Memory
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HFM31 Built-‐in Memory 32 GB
Recording Mode
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MXP (High-‐quality) 24 Mbps
1920 x 1080 resolution; 30 fps
2h 55m
FXP (High-‐quality) 17 Mbps
1920 x 1080 resolution; 30 fps
4h 09m
XP+ (High-‐quality) 12 Mbps
1440 x 1080 resolution; 30 fps
5h 43m
SP (Standard play) 7 Mbps
1440 x 1080 resolution; 30 fps
9h 30m
LP (Long play) 5 Mbps
1440 x 1080 resolution; 30 fps
12h 07m
Recommendations
All formats are HD. The higher the recording time, the lower the quality is.
We recommend that you shoot at the FXP setting.
To change the recording mode, hit MENU > middle tab with a film strip > scroll
down to Recording Mode > select Mode
Quick Start
Once you have checked out the Vixia for use, the first thing you’ll want to do
is make sure the battery is charged. First, lock the battery into place on the back of
the camera, and then turn the camera on. Open the LCD screen and find the battery
icon located on the top right corner of the screen. If the battery is low, plug the
power cord (included in the kit) into the DC IN slot on the lower left side of the back
of the camera and charge by plugging into a wall outlet. Fully charged batteries
should record for approximately 1 hour.
The battery release is located on the inside of the LCD screen on the left of
the camera.
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Summary
Institute for Multimedia Literacy School of Cinematic Arts University of Southern California 2 Turning the Camera On To turn the camera on, be sure that it first has a source of power then press the ON/OFF button on the top of the camera marke...
Institute for Multimedia Literacy School of Cinematic Arts University of Southern California 3 Audio Always listen with headphones – this is the only way you’ll catch a problem and save your sound! Accessing the microphone levels should be done i...
Institute for Multimedia Literacy School of Cinematic Arts University of Southern California 4 Be careful not to record your audio at too high a level, or clipping (distortion) will occur – this is NOT fixable in post. Adjusting the placement of ...
