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...TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of electric shock, do not ...interference by one or more of FCC Rules. WARNING! WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M301 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to ...
...TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may cause undesired operation. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of electric shock, do not ...interference by one or more of FCC Rules. WARNING! WARNING: To reduce the risk of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M301 A systems This device complies with the limits for help. Do not make any interference received, including interference that to ...
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... use this manual. 18 Accessories - They may be followed. 17 Cleaning - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M301 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product...
... use this manual. 18 Accessories - They may be followed. 17 Cleaning - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M301 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product...
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... of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at... MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Use the memory card slot to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8
... of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 2 Video is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels. 3 AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With your new HD camcorder, capturing the special moments in your life with high-definition video composed of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at... MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in lifelike vibrant colors is recorded using AVCHD specifications3. Use the memory card slot to Canon camcorders compliant with amazing image quality and in Dolby Digital. 8
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... will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Dynamic IS (0 65) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your subject Face Detection (0 67) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings...
... will produce stable shots when you zoom in on distant subjects (full telephoto). 9 Dynamic IS (0 65) compensates for camcorder shake when you want to your subject Face Detection (0 67) Image Stabilization The camcorder automatically detects people's faces and adjusts the focus and other settings accordingly for beautiful results. You get spectacular recordings...
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...directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 139) to wirelessly upload recordings to your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to an HDTV (0 125) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with an SD memory card slot4. Save or upload to the instruction... manual of the device. In such case, play back the recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to standard definition files (0 132, 136). MPEG-2 Standard Definition SD-Video Convert your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition AVCHD Use...
...directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 139) to wirelessly upload recordings to your HD movies, in the camcorder itself, to an HDTV (0 125) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with an SD memory card slot4. Save or upload to the instruction... manual of the device. In such case, play back the recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to standard definition files (0 132, 136). MPEG-2 Standard Definition SD-Video Convert your computer or a video sharing Web site. High Definition AVCHD Use...
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...23 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 28 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen 31 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus 35 First Time Settings 35 Setting the Date and Time 36 ...Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 e Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 40 e Relay Recording of Movies 41 Initializing the Built-in ...
...23 Charging the Battery Pack 26 Preparing the Accessories 28 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 30 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 30 Using the Touch Screen 31 Operating Modes 32 Using the Menus 35 First Time Settings 35 Setting the Date and Time 36 ...Changing the Language 36 Changing the Time Zone 37 Using a Memory Card 37 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 39 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 39 e Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 40 e Relay Recording of Movies 41 Initializing the Built-in ...
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External Connections 122 Terminals on the Camcorder 123 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback on a TV Screen 127 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 127 e Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 129 Saving Recordings on a Computer ... Icons and Displays 162 Trouble? 162 Troubleshooting 169 List of Messages 178 Do's and Don'ts 178 Handling Precautions 183 Maintenance/Others 184 Using the Camcorder Abroad 185 General Information 185 Accessories 186 Optional Accessories 191 Product Codes 192 Specifications 196 Index Table of contents 15
External Connections 122 Terminals on the Camcorder 123 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback on a TV Screen 127 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings 127 e Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 129 Saving Recordings on a Computer ... Icons and Displays 162 Trouble? 162 Troubleshooting 169 List of Messages 178 Do's and Don'ts 178 Handling Precautions 183 Maintenance/Others 184 Using the Camcorder Abroad 185 General Information 185 Accessories 186 Optional Accessories 191 Product Codes 192 Specifications 196 Index Table of contents 15
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... the g button to start recording until you press again to both. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function...in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M301. Please read this Manual Thank you for future reference.
... the g button to start recording until you press again to both. Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function...in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M301. Please read this Manual Thank you for future reference.
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...appears on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The 8 arrow is not available. Introduction 17 The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on ... [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the camcorder. For example w. For a concise summary of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - mode: Press j, first halfway to Operating Modes (0 31). mode: In record...
...appears on the screen and to other onscreen messages and displays. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The 8 arrow is not available. Introduction 17 The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on ... [FUNC.] 8 [MENU] 8 8 8 [Self Timer] 8 [A On n] 8 [a] • n appears. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the camcorder. For example w. For a concise summary of the following actions will cancel the self timer. - mode: Press j, first halfway to Operating Modes (0 31). mode: In record...
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CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide 18 Introduction power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs IFC-300PCU USB Cable Quick Guide 18 Introduction power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
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... components. - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Photo Application - Introduction 19 Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Software for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA Application - The disc cannot be used as the... Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback**. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be...
... components. - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Photo Application - Introduction 19 Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application - Software for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA Application - The disc cannot be used as the... Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback**. * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file). - Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for saving and transferring movies and music files you can be...
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... the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using... the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 187) and Recording and Playback Times (0 187). 1...
... the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to help you learn more about your camcorder. DC IN terminal Preparations 23 Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as using... the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 187) and Recording and Playback Times (0 187). 1...
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...recommend charging the battery pack in red (battery pack charging). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder. Outside the temperature range of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. After a ...data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 162). 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the direction of ...
...recommend charging the battery pack in red (battery pack charging). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder. Outside the temperature range of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. After a ...data is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 162). 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. • If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is updated in the direction of ...
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... compact power adapter to recycle this battery. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue...
... compact power adapter to recycle this battery. NOTES • The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off. • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue...
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...Insert the battery holder. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into ...the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight...
...Insert the battery holder. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you press the buttons. Preparing the Accessories Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into ...the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the camcorder. NOTES • The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight...
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Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with your thumb. Preparations 27 To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. 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 g button with your thumb. Preparations 27 To remove the grip belt 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. Grip Belt and Straps Fasten the grip belt.
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To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees ...can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. To allow the camcorder to use both for extra convenience and protection. To include yourself in the following cases: - Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating...
To attach an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the camcorder, thread the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees ...can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. To allow the camcorder to use both for extra convenience and protection. To include yourself in the following cases: - Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating...
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... LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the 6 8 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use the LCD screen. With the camcorder on (bright). Less than 2 seconds. NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten...
... LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the 6 8 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use the LCD screen. With the camcorder on (bright). Less than 2 seconds. NOTES • The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings. • Using the bright setting will shorten...
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appears on the operating mode and the task you are performing. For some functions, ... screen. - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. 30 Preparations...
Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appears on the operating mode and the task you are performing. For some functions, ... screen. - Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using touch operations. • In the following cases, you have the camcorder choose the optimal settings. IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. 30 Preparations...
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... (recording) mode and playback mode. Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 178), Cleaning (0 183). Playback Press the camera/play button S to... it on the initial recording mode. Preparations 31 Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is off to bother with detailed camcorder settings. * Easy recording of movies and photos (0 43). • For details about how to take care...
... (recording) mode and playback mode. Operating mode Mode switch Onscreen icon Operation Dual Shot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling Precautions (0 178), Cleaning (0 183). Playback Press the camera/play button S to... it on the initial recording mode. Preparations 31 Operating Modes Recording When recording video or photos, the camcorder's operating mode is off to bother with detailed camcorder settings. * Easy recording of movies and photos (0 43). • For details about how to take care...