Canon VIXIA HF R40 User manual

AdvancedPlaybackandEditing
In this chapter, you can learn how to use functions related to
playback and editing, such as capturing video snapshot scenes
and photos from your movies and playing back your movies
with background music.
CapturingVideoSnapshotScenesandPhotosfrom a Movie
You can capture video snapshot scenes or photos from a previously
recorded scene. For example, you may want to print photos from video
recorded at a party or create a small video clip using video snapshot
scenes from the highlights of an event.
For details on playback, refer to Playing Back Video Snapshot Scenes
([_ 94) for AVCHD movies and Playing Back Video ([_ 50) for MP4
video snapshot scenes.
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene
Operating modes: I J
1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the video
snapshot scene ([_j_50).
2 Press [_TAR_iS_6F;IIto capture the video snapshot scene.
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.
3 Touch the screen and then touch Ira] to stop the playback.
(_) NOTES
You can change the length of the video snapshot scenes you capture to
2 or 8 seconds with the _" #} _ #} [Video Snapshot Length] set-
ting.
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.
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Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from scenes shorter than
1 second.
When the source scene is itself a video snapshot scene, you may not
be able to capture a video snapshot scene depending on the length of
the source scene and the length currently selected for video snapshot
scenes.
When you start capturing a video snapshot scene less than 1 second
from the end of the scene, the video snapshot scene will be captured
starting from the beginning of the following scene.
During the playback of video snapshot scenes captured from a previ-
ously recorded movie, you may notice some anomalies in the picture/
sound at the point where the playback switches to a new scene.
Capturing Photos
Operating modes:
.... I I
1 Play back the scene from which you want to capture the photo
(1_ 50).
2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.
3 Touch [PHOTO].
4 Touch [m] to stop the playback.
NOTES
The size of captured photos will be 1920xl 080.
The data code of the photos will reflect the date and time of recording of
the original scene.
Photos captured from a scene with a lot of fast movement may be
blurred.
Photos will be recorded on the memory selected for recording photos.
PlayingBack Scenesin the BabyAlbum
The baby album contains, in chronological order, only the movies
recorded in mode so you can conveniently play those movies
back and enjoy watching baby's growth. You can also play back those
movies from the [%_. Movie Playback] index screen ([1_ 50).
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Operatingmodes: 1 1
1 Open the baby album.
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2 Select the scene you want to play back.
Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired scene to the front.
3 Touch the scene's thumbnail to start the playback.
The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until
the end of the last scene in the index screen.
Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from
the [_ Movie Playback] index screen (C[] 50).
O IMPORTAI/T
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 press [_[[}.
PlayingBackVideoSnapshotScenes
When you record video snapshot scenes in AVCHD, you can play back
only those scenes to create an entertaining montage. You can also play
back those scenes from the [ba Movie Playback] index screen ([Z] 50).
Video snapshot scenes recorded in MP4 can be played back only from
the [ba Movie Playback] index screen (CJ_50).
Operating modes:
1 Open the [lll_ Video Snapshot] index screen for AVCHD scenes.
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2 Select the scene you want to play back.
Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired scene to the front.
3 Touch the scene's thumbnail to start the playback.
• The camcorder will play back the scene selected and continue until
the end of the last scene in the index screen.
• Playback controls are the same as when playing back scenes from
the [_a Movie Playback] index screen (CJ_50).
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.
Playbackwith BackgroundMusic
You can play back movies (or a photo slideshow) using one of the sup-
plied music tracks as background music.
Operating modes:
.... I [
The supplied VlXIA CD-ROM contains 3 music tracks you can use as
background music. IJ_/l_l"_'_ii :The music files come preqnstalled in
the built-in memory.
You can mix the original audio and the background music and adjust
the background music mix balance to your preference.
_ POINTSTOOHEOK
• To play back scenes or a slideshow of photos recorded on the memory
card, you will need to transfer the music tracks to the memory card in
advance. See the NOTES section (CJ_97).
1 Open the desired index screen (CJ_50, 93, 94).
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2 Select the music track.
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Select the desired music track.
Adjust the background music balance.
Play back the original sound (no background music).
Delete the music track selected.
Listen to the music track selected. Touch again (m) to
stop the playback.
3 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the
background music.
Touch [%_,](more of the original sound) or [,!1] (more of the background
music) or drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust the
background music balance as desired.
4 Touch IX] and then touch a scene to start the playback with the
selected background music.
To adjust the background music balance during playback
1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.
2 Touch [_1,a], drag your finger along the [Music Balance] bar to adjust
the background music balance as desired and touch [2_].
To delete amusic track
In the [Select Music] screen, touch [A] or [Y] to select the track you
want to delete.
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O IMPORTANT
If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations,
remember that music under copyright may not be used without permis-
sion from the copyright holder, except for cases permitted under appli-
cable laws, such as for personal use. Make sure to follow applicable
laws when using music files.
(_ NOTES
Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you
may have transferred to the card. (J]_/JJllJ_ The music files that
come pre-installed in the built-in memory will be restored after it is initial-
ized.) To transfer music files from the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the
memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied software for AVCHD movies,
Transfer Utility LE. For details, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file)
of PIXELA's software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the "MUSIC"
folder on the supplied VIXIA CD-ROM to the memory card. Refer to
About the music f/Yes([_]3190) for the folder structure of the memory
card.
Transfer music files to the memory card that contains the recordings
you want to play back with background music.
Selectingthe 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.
Operating modes: I I
1 Open the desired index screen for AVCHD movies ([_]3 50, 93, 94).
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2 Open the scene's [Timeline] screen,
The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first
frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken
from the scene at fixed intervals.
3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back
the scene from that point.
% %
Touch twice to return to the index screen,
Previous/next scene.
Drag your finger left along the ruler to display the next 5 frames,
4_ Scene's video quality and length,
Recording date and time.
Drag your finger right along the ruler to display the previous
5 frames,
7_ Current scene /Total number of scenes,
Currently selected interval between frames.
To change the interval between frames
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DividingScenes
You can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and
later cut out the rest.
Operating modes: .... I
1 Play back the desired scene ([_ 50).
2 Touch the screen and then touch [||] to pause the playback.
3 Open the screen for dividing scenes.
4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.
Playback controls will appear on the screen ([_ 52). Use any special
playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary
to locate the desired point.
5 Divide the scene.
• The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear
as a new scene in the index screen.
NOTES
• When advancing/reversing frames while dividing the scenes, the interval
between frames is about 0.5 seconds.
• If the scene cannot be divided at the point where you paused the play-
back, advance/reverse a frame and then divide the scene.
• During the playback of a scene that was divided, you may notice some
anomalies in the picture/sound at the point where the scene was cut.
• Video snapshot scenes and other scenes that are too short (less than 3
seconds) cannot be divided.
• Scenes cannot be divided within 1 second from the beginning or the
end of the scene.
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TrimmingScenes
You can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point
or everything after a certain point. By doing so, you leave only memo-
rable moments to keep for posterity.
Operating modes: I I
1 Play back the desired scene (C]_ 50).
2 Touch the screen and then touch [|11] to pause the playback.
3 Open the screen for trimming scenes.
4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary.
The point at which is movie will be trimmed is indicated by the _'
marker.
Playback controls will appear on the screen ([_ 52). Use any special
playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as
necessary to locate the desired point.
5 Trim the scene.
[Trim] @ seieCi Whetheit0 tdm bef0re 0r aftei the
marker _ Select whether to save as a new scene or write
Touch [Stop] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
(_ NOTES
You may not be able to trim the following types of scenes.
- _/1_-_ Scenes copied from the built-in memory to an SDXC
memory card.
- Scenes recorded or copied using another device.
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