Canon VIXIA HF M300 User manual

AdditionalFunctions
TakingPhotosin M ManualMode
Operatingmodes: i!!!ii,:,i!!_: iiii ii [ii
1 Set the mode switch to M.
2 Turn on the camcorder.
• _ By default, photos are
recorded in the built-in memory.
You can select the memory that will
be used to record photos (_ 38).
• Please read the IMPORTANT
section before using an Eye-Fi
card.
3 Touch [a] to switch to
mode.
4 Press [PHOTOhalfway.
Once the focus is automatically adjusted, _ will turn green and one or
more AF frames will appear.
5 Press IPHOTO fully.
The ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is being recorded.
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 power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder's operating mode.
• 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. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (C_ 146).
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(_ NOTES
• If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, _) turns yellow. Adjust the
focus manually ([_ 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 I_ _ [Photo Review Time] option.
Operating modes: :' 1
While reviewing the photo immediately after recording:
(_ NOTES
• If you press [DiSRi during the photo review time, the photo will continue
to be displayed indefinitely. Press [#HOT6 halfway to return to normal
shooting mode.
SelectingPhotoSizeand Quality
Photos are recorded as JPG files. As a general rule, select a larger
photo size for higher quality. Select the [LW 2304xl 296] size for photos
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Operating modes: I
_(L_[EUN_ ] [MENU] _ _} [Ph0to Qua!itY_S Ze]
_ Desi[ed photo quality (top row)
Desired photo size* (bottom row) _ [X]
* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of
photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting,
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Options
Largecapacitymemorycards,likethoseusuallyusedforvideorecord-
ing,cancontainaverylargenumberofphotos.Asareference,the
numberofphotosthatcanberecordedona1GBmemorycardis
giveninthefollowingtable.
(_ 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 ifyou set the cam-
corder to mode.
• When printing photos, use the following guidelines as a reference for
selecting the print size.
- L 2100x1575: To print photos up to A4 size (21 x 29.7 cm, 8.3 x 11.7
in.).
- M 1600xl 200: To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or
postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
- S 640x480: To send photos as e-mail attachments or to post on the
Web.
- LW 2304xl 296, MW 1920x1080, SW 848x480: To print photos with a
16:9 aspect ratio. (Wide-sized photo paper is required.)
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L2100x1575' 420 630 1.265
LW2304x1296 465 700 1.390
M1600x1200 720 1.075 2.115
MW 1920x10801 670 1.000 1.970
S 640x480 4.395 6.350 11.4303
SW848x4802 3.360 4.760 9.525
' This size is onl, available for captunng photos from a movie ([_[_ 96).
2 This size is onl, available for simultaneous recording in _ mode or
mode.
3Aeuroxlmate number o1 Dr 3[OStnat can actual, De recorded on me n-9mory card
[Themaximum number of remaining photos dlspJayed on the screen is 9999.
Flash
You can use the flash to take photos in dark places.
Operating modes: 1
_ POINTSTOCHECK
• Select a recording program other than []_i.'-."Fireworks], [_@Underwater]
or [_-_ Surface].
1 Select the flash mode.
• The icon of the selected flash mode appears. _A disappears after 4
seconds.
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2 PressP_OTOJ,firsthalfwaytoactivatetheautofocusandthenfully
torecordthephoto.
Dependingonthesettingselectedandshootingconditions,theflash
willfire.
Options(*Default value)
[_A Automatic]* The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject.
[_:_ Red-Eye Aute] The flash fires automatically according to the
brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the
red-eye effect.
[_, Flash On] The flash always fires.
[_) Flash Off] The flash does not fire.
Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light
You can use the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light as an external flash
when its POWER switch is set to 0 ON, The procedure for setting the
external flash is the same as for the built-in flash,
Attach the optional VFL-2 Video Flash Light to the mini advanced
shoe.
Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (_ 83).
.o_" appears when you turn on the video flash light (0 ON). For details
about using the video flash light, refer to the instruction manual of the
VFL-2.
_ NOTES
• The flash will not fire inthe following cases:
- When the flash mode is set to [_,AAutomatic] or [@ Red-Eye Auto]
and you manually adjust the exposure.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
- When the flash mode is set to [_,AAutomatic] or [@ Red-Eye Auto]
and the recording program is set to [,_.8 Night Scene].
- When using an optional video light.
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•Aboutthe AF-AssistLamp:While you press [PHOTO I halfway, if the sur-
roundings of the subject are too dark, the mini video light may light up
briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-
assist lamp).
- You can also set _ _} [AF-Assist Lamp] to [1'_'_ Oft] so the assist
lamp is not activated.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is
on.
- When the recording program is set to [_,_1_Underwater] or
[_=4_Surface], [AF-Assist Lamp] is automatically set to [1'_'_ Off].
• The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The
practical range with the VFL-2 attached is approx. 1 to 4 m (3.3 to
13.1 ft.). In any case, the actual range will depend on the recording con-
ditions.
• The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.
• For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the
assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on
each individual.
• The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.
• We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converfer or
Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
Drive Mode:ContinuousShootingand ExposureBracketing
Take a series of photos of a moving subject or record the same picture
in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose later the photo you like the
best.
Operating modes: 1
_ P01NTSTOCHECK
• Select a recording program other than [i}i.'-."Fireworks].
[FUNc:] _} [Ddve MOde] _} Desired oPtion _}[X]
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Options (* Default value)
[r-] Single]* Records a single photo.
[_ AE Bracketing] The camcorder records 3 photos using 3 dif-
ferent exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing
you to choose the photo you like the best.
[_j Centinueus], [_j Hi-Speed Cent.]
Captures a series of up to 60 photos as long as you hold PH@O
pressed down. There are two continuous shooting speed set-
tings: normal (approx. 3 photos/second) and high speed (approx.
5 photos/second).
Continuous Shooting/Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting
1 Press PHOTO] halfway to activate the autofocus.
2 Press PHOTO] fully and hold it pressed down.
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Press PHOTO), first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to
record the 3 photos.
NOTES
•Continuous shooting speeds are approximate and vary depending on
recording conditions and subjects.
• When the flash is used, continuous shooting speed will decrease to
approx. 2.1 photos/second. Continuous shooting speed will decrease
also when using slow shutter speeds (1/30 or slower).
TakingPhotoswhile RecordingMovies(SimultaneousRecording)
You can record photos even while the camcorder is set to mode.
Moreover, you can capture the photo at the same time you are record-
ing video. Photos recorded with simultaneous recording will have the
same aspect ratio of movies (16:9).
Please read the IMPORTANT section ([C3 111) before using an Eye-Fi
card.
Operating modes: 1
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_-) [FuNc:] _ [MENU] _ [simultaneous.
Recording] _ Desired photo quality* (top row)
Desired photo size* (bottom row) _) [X]
* The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of
photos that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting,
** Touch [1_i] if you do not intend to use simultaneous recording,
Operating modes:
While recording, or in record pause mode, press [PHOTO to capture
the photo.
In mode, the size/quality of photos taken while recording video
(simultaneous recording) will be determined by the setting selected with
this procedure; the size/quality of photos taken in record pause mode will
be determined by the photo size set in mode ([:::] 105).
IMPORTANT
• 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. See also Using an Eye-F/card ([::_ 146).
(_ NOTES
• Photo quality will be higher when photos are recorded in _ mode or
in mode during record pause.
• _ Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for record-
ing photos.
• Photos cannot be recorded simultaneously while the digital zoom or a
digital effect is activated.
• In _ mode, when the IS mode is set to [_ Dynamic], if you zoom
in to full telephoto you can record video using a zoom ratio larger than
15x. Photos taken simultaneously at that time, however, will show a
maximum zoom ratio of 15x so the video and the photo will not show
exactly the same picture.
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Light MeteringMode
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: 1
_ POINTSTOCHECK
• Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording pro-
grams.
Options (* Default value)
[I-8"1Evaluative]* Appropriate for standard shooting conditions,
including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into
several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve
the optimal exposure for the subject.
[I-9 Center-Wt.Avg.] Averages the light metered from the entire
screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[I-.3 Spet] Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame. Use
this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the
center of the screen.
Slidesh0w
You can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.
Operatingmodes: , ....
t Open the [Photos]index screen.
2 Selectthe background music to use when playingback the photo
slideshow([_]89).
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Slideshow set to amusic track
3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls, then touch [1_]
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 [1_]
to start the slideshow.
4 Start the music playback on the external player.
• Drag your finger left and right along the volume bar to adjust the
volume.
• Touch [11] to stop the slideshow. Hide the playback controls if
necessary.
To change the slideshow's transition effects
MagnifyingPhotosduring Playback
In single photo view, photos can be magnified up to 5 times. _ will
appear for photos that cannot be enlarged.
Operating modes: 1
Move the zoom lever toward T.
• The photo is magnified by 2 times and a
frame appears indicating the position of
the magnified area.
• To further enlarge the photo, move the
zoom lever toward T. To reduce the
magnification times, move it toward
W.
W-T
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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 W until the
frame disappears.
RotatingPhotos
You can rotate photos 90 degrees to change their orientation.
Operatingmodes:, ,, I
t Insinglephoto view,selectthe photo you want to rotate.
2 Touch the screen to displaythe playback controls.
3 Rotate the photo.
[Edit] _} [Rotate ] _} [_] (90! left ) o[ [_] (90! right)
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to rotate or
touch [X].
HistogramDisplay
In single photo view, you can display the histogram and the icons of all
the functions used at the time of recording (Exif information panel). The
histogram will be displayed also immediately after taking a photo.
Use the histogram as a reference to verify the correct exposure of the
photo.
Operating modes: _'
* In mode the histogram will be dis-
played while a photo is reviewed immedi-
ately after having taken the photo,
Touch the screen to display the
playback controls.
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Shadows_ Highlights
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The histogram and Exif information panel are displayed as well. Press
[DISR i 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; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is rela-
tively dark.
ProtectingPhotos
You can protect photos from accidental erasure.
Operathgmodes: M
Protecting Single Photos
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to protect.
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
3 Protect the photo.
• [] appears and the photo cannot be deleted. Touch [O--] again to
remove the protection.
4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to protect or
touch [X].
Protecting Photos from the Index Screen
1 Open the [Photos] index screen.
2 Touch [G] to open the photo selection screen.
3 Touch on the individual photos you want to protect.
• 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. (Remove in advance any checkmarks from photos
you may have selected individually.)
4 Protect the photos.
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*fouch[RemoveProtection]toremovetheprotectionfromtheselectedphotos,
INPORTANT
• Initializingthememorywillpermanentlyeraseallrecordings,including
protectedphotos.
You can also use the following functions...
The following functions anc features of the camcoraer can De useo
either for snooting video or for taking photos. The way to set anu use
tnem was aweady explalnea Ir aetau, so we refer you to tne relevam
page q the "Video" section.
* Zoom (C]_]46)
• Quick Start (CJ_}47)
• Recording programs (C]_}60, 70)
• Face detection (C]_]66,
• Touch & Track (C]_}68)
• Digital effects (CJ_69t
• Manual exDosur-eadjustment (C]_}73t
• Manual focus aajustmem (CJ_}74)
• White oalance (CJ_]76)
• Image effects (C]_}77)
• Mini video light (_ 78)
• Self timer (_ 79)
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Printing Photos
PrintingPhotos(DirectPrint)
The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible
printer. You can mark in advance the photos you want to print and set
the desired number of copies as a print order (CJ_]119).
Canonprinters: SELPHY printers of the CP, _AI_-
DS and ES series and PIXMA printers carry- r w I#_ I-R_..,¢L_f,_je
ing the PictBridge logo.
Operating modes: 1
Connecting the Camc0rder to the Printer
1 In single photo view, select a photo you want to print.
2 Turn on the printer.
3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB
cable.
•Connection _. Refer to Connection Diagrams (_ 124).
• If the device selection screen appears, touch [Computer/Printer].
• ._, appears and changes to f'_.
IMPORTANT
• If ._, continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if f'_ does not
appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. Insuch
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.
• During the following operations, even if you connect a printer to the
camcorder it will not be recognized.
- Deleting all photos
- Removing all print orders
(_ NOTES
• F/_will appear for photos that cannot be printed.
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
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• Refer also to the printer's instruction manual.
• If you have no intention to use the optional DW-IO0 DVD Burner, you
can set I_ _} [USB Connection Type] to [_:_,Computer/Printer] so
the device type selection screen does not appear every time you con-
nect the camcorder to a printer.
• For best performance when connecting the camcorder to a PictBridge-
compatible printer, we recommend keeping the number of photos in the
memory to no more than 1O0 photos.
Printing a Single Photo
With the camcorder correctly connected to the printer and the photo
you want to print displayed in single photo view:
• Printing starts. When the printer finishes printing the photo, the cam-
corder will return to single photo view.
• Touch [Stop] @ [Yes] to interrupt the printing in progress.
• Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to print.
To change the paper size
[MENU] _} _ _} [PaPer settings]
Desired paper size _} [X]
_ NOTES
• 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.
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Print errors
If an error occurs while printing, an error message (for example, [No
paper]) will appear on the camcorder's screen. Solve the problem refer-
ring to the error message list (_ 183) and to the printer's instruction
manual.
•Canon's PictBridge-compatibleprinters:If printing does not resume auto-
matically after you solved the problem, touch [Continue] to resume
printing. If that option is not available, touch [Stop] and then restart
printing from the beginning.
• Other printersor ifthe error still persistswith aCanonprinter: If printing
does not resume automatically, disconnect the USB cable and turn off
the camcorder. After a short while, turn on the camcorder and restore
the USB connection.
Print Orders
You can mark in advance photos you want to print from those recorded
on the memory card, and set the desired number of copies as a print
order. Later, you can easily print out the print orders by inserting the
memory card into the SD memory card slot of DPOF-compatible print-
ers or self-serviced digital photo kiosks. You can set print orders for up
to 998 photos.
Operating modes:
Marking Single Photos with Print Orders
1 In single photo view, select the photo you want to mark with a
print order.
Check that you are viewing photos recorded on the memory card. (1_
appears next to the photo number.)
2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.
3 Mark the photo with a print order.
[Edit] @ [print orders] e[A] or [T] t0 set the number of
• The total number of copies in the DPOF print order appears next to
the I_ icon.
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• Tocanceltheprintorder,setthenumberofcopiestoO.
4 Dragyourfingerleft/righttoselectanotherphototomarkwitha
printorderortouch[X].
SettingPrintOrdersfromtheIndexScreen
1 Openthe[Photos]indexscreen.
CheckthatyouhaveselectedtheI_]tab(memorycard).
2 Touch[G]toopenthephotoselectionscreen.
3 Touchontheindividualphotosyouwanttomarkwithaprint
order.
• Acheckmark-/ willappearonphotosselected.Touchaselected
photoagaintoremovethecheckmark.
• Toselectallthephotosatonce:Touch[SelectAll]insteadoftouching
individualphotos.(Removeinadvanceanycheckmarksfromphotos
youmayhaveselectedindividually.)
4 Markthephotoswithprintorders.
Options
[OneCopy Each] Sets a print order of 1 copy of each of the
selected photos.
[Remove Print Orders] Removes all the print orders from the
selected photos.
(_ NOTES
• _ To set print orders for photos recorded inthe built-in mem-
ory, copy the photos to the memory card in advance.
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ExternalConnections
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an
external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.
Terminals on the Camcorder
_)v _MI out
®
i)COMPONENT OUT Terminal*
Access:Open the rear terminal cover.
The component video terminal is for video only.
When you use connection _ do not forget the
audio connections using the AVOUT/O
terminal.
%USB Terminal
Access:Open the side terminal cover.
_,3)HDMI OUT Terminal*
Access:Open the side terminal cover.
The HDMI OUTterminal offers a high-quality
digital connection that combines audio and
video in a single convenient cable.
r4;AV OUT/Q Terminal
Access:Open the LCDpanel.
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted
while the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is
connected to the camcorder. Adjustthe volume
on the connected TV.
* 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.
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ConnectionDiagrams
In the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals
on the camcorder and the right side shows (for reference only) an
example of terminals on a connected device.
HDMI
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HTC-IO0HDMICable
HDMIminiconnector OD_onm stanaaruHDMI
;onnec_or'
About the HDMI TM connection
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection (_) is a
convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video
and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped
with an 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.
- While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection _, there
will be no video output from other terminals.
- Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the
camcorder to DVI monitors.
- Depending on the HDTV, correct playback of personal video content may
not be possible using connection _. Try one of the other connections.
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