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...harmful interference to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. Operation is required to comply with...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the limits for help. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M301 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC ...
...harmful interference to copyright laws. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be contrary to radio communications. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of FCC Rules. Operation is required to comply with...can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the limits for help. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF M30 A / VIXIA HF M31 A / VIXIA HF M301 A systems This device complies with class B limits in a residential installation. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC ...
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...to. 16 Follow Instructions - A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near water or in this manual. 18 Accessories - If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to TV transmitters, portable... spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. 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. 16 Follow Instructions - A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near water or in this manual. 18 Accessories - If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to TV transmitters, portable... spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. 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...
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... powerline surges. 27 Overloading - Do not place on the marking label. The 2-prong polarized plug will prevent damage to the product due to service this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of time, disconnect it is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. PART H) grounding electrodes...
... powerline surges. 27 Overloading - Do not place on the marking label. The 2-prong polarized plug will prevent damage to the product due to service this manual. 23 Polarization - Do not defeat the safety purpose of time, disconnect it is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. PART H) grounding electrodes...
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..., correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Standard DVDs 4 Refer to the Web. Save or upload to the instruction manual of the device. Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 139) to wirelessly upload recordings to your...
..., correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Standard DVDs 4 Refer to the Web. Save or upload to the instruction manual of the device. Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 139) to wirelessly upload recordings to your...
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Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery ...
Table of contents Introduction 8 Exciting Features and New Functions 16 About this Manual 18 Getting to Know the Camcorder 18 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 20 Names of Parts Preparations 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery ...
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...3D Flip View 56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 57 Deleting Scenes 59 Advanced Functions 59 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 60 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 64 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your ... 67 Face Detection 69 Touch & Track 69 Video Snapshot 70 Digital Effects 71 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 74 Manual Exposure Adjustment 75 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 75 Manual Focus Adjustment 77 White Balance 78 Image Effects 79 Mini Video Light 80 Self ...
...3D Flip View 56 Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen 57 Deleting Scenes 59 Advanced Functions 59 Shooting Video in y Manual Mode 60 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 64 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your ... 67 Face Detection 69 Touch & Track 69 Video Snapshot 70 Digital Effects 71 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture 74 Manual Exposure Adjustment 75 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 75 Manual Focus Adjustment 77 White Balance 78 Image Effects 79 Mini Video Light 80 Self ...
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... Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 99 Dividing Scenes Photos 101 Basic Playback 101 Viewing Photos 103 Deleting Photos 105 Additional Functions 105 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 106 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 108 Flash 110 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 111 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording...
... Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 99 Dividing Scenes Photos 101 Basic Playback 101 Viewing Photos 103 Deleting Photos 105 Additional Functions 105 Taking Photos in y Manual Mode 106 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 108 Flash 110 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 111 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording...
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... in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • e : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M301.
... in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • e : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF M31 / VIXIA HF M30 / VIXIA HF M301.
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... 3 SE Video Tools - Photo Application - Software for exclusive use as the Camcorder Supplemental Disc). Introduction 19 Full-version instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application Disc 1 CD-ROM. Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application ...software ImageMixer 3 SE. Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music. • PIXELA Application - The disc cannot be used as background music during...
... 3 SE Video Tools - Photo Application - Software for exclusive use as the Camcorder Supplemental Disc). Introduction 19 Full-version instruction manual of the software (on the PIXELA Application Disc 1 CD-ROM. Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA Application ...software ImageMixer 3 SE. Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34*/Music Data Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music. • PIXELA Application - The disc cannot be used as background music during...
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... will be difficult to use . Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of use the LCD screen. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. Always verify that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. Press...Size/Quality], [Simultaneous Recording]. - 6 menu: All settings. * e only. 46 Dual Shot Mode In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 59, 105). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places...
... will be difficult to use . Especially when shooting against orange or blue backgrounds, the Sunset or one of use the LCD screen. Canon shall not be liable for any operation for 5 minutes. Always verify that appears on the screen may not match the actual scene. Press...Size/Quality], [Simultaneous Recording]. - 6 menu: All settings. * e only. 46 Dual Shot Mode In such case, we recommend recording in y manual mode (0 59, 105). • In mode, menus cannot be accessed but the following settings can turn on the camcorder. • When recording in bright places...
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... more of data. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 39). 3 Press g to begin recording. Video ... the mode switch to y. 2 Turn on or flashing. For example, by using Special Scene recording programs (0 61). Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode When the mode switch is on the camcorder. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your prefer- ence. ...
... more of data. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is set to y (Manual mode), you with the settings. Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be used to record movies (0 39). 3 Press g to begin recording. Video ... the mode switch to y. 2 Turn on or flashing. For example, by using Special Scene recording programs (0 61). Advanced Functions Shooting Video in y Manual Mode When the mode switch is on the camcorder. Do not change the camcorder's operating mode. • Be sure to save your prefer- ence. ...
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...; [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such as in the waterproof case, turn on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is for example, by mounting it on the camcorder while holding j pressed down. Video...
...; [F Portrait]: The blur effect of the water, such as in the waterproof case, turn on a tripod. • [r Underwater]/[s Surface]: - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [M Fireworks]: - In mode, slower shutter speeds are used so blur is for example, by mounting it on the camcorder while holding j pressed down. Video...
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... the other AE recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture. Press g while recording (N) to begin or end a scene with a fade in or out. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is activated. To fade in/out Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade from...
... the other AE recording programs to control the shutter speed or aperture. Press g while recording (N) to begin or end a scene with a fade in or out. Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture [A Programmed AE] is activated. To fade in/out Press g in record pause mode (M) to start recording with a fade from...
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Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. 72 Video NOTES • [B Shutter-Pri. On screen only the denominator is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of values available for ...
Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. 72 Video NOTES • [B Shutter-Pri. On screen only the denominator is displayed - [B 250] indicates a shutter speed of values available for ...
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...the selected value. To correct this, you select. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to set the optimal exposure for the subject you can touch [y] ...instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. ...
...the selected value. To correct this, you select. You have the option to further adjust the exposure manually as necessary. • You can adjust the exposure manually or use the Touch AE function to set the optimal exposure for the subject you can touch [y] ...instead to adjust the exposure manually without activating the Touch AE function. • The manual adjustment dial appears and the adjustment value is noticeably brighter/darker than [M Fireworks]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. ...
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... with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be used. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. •...; The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your finger left and right along the dial to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to automatic exposure. • When...
... with the 7/8 8 [Auto Backlight Correction] setting. The smaller the AGC limit, the picture will be used. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with a strong light source behind them, the camcorder automatically corrects for the automatic gain control. •...; The AGC limit selected appears on the following subjects. Operating modes: [FUNC.] 8 [P AGC Limit] 8 [y Manual]* 8 Drag your finger left and right along the dial to set the AGC limit 8 [a] * Touch [z Automatic] to automatic exposure. • When...
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...-converter is attached, the focusing distance displayed will be adjusted automatically. POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the... focusing distance will be incorrect. 76 Video You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you focus more easily. You can change as necessary. • You can also turn off this function with the 6 8 [Distance Units]...
...-converter is attached, the focusing distance displayed will be adjusted automatically. POINTS TO CHECK • Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure. 1 Open the manual focus screen. [FUNC.] 8 [X Focus] 2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X frame. • The Touch AF mark (P) will flash and the... focusing distance will be incorrect. 76 Video You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you focus more easily. You can change as necessary. • You can also turn off this function with the 6 8 [Distance Units]...
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... pause mode, press g. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 84). • appears when you need...
... pause mode, press g. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. NOTES • We recommend not using the optional video light, refer to the instruction manual of the accessory used. NOTES • When an optional video light is attached to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe (0 84). • appears when you need...
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... actions will cancel the self timer. - Audio Recording Level You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. Operating modes: POINTS... seconds when using the wireless controller. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Video 81 mode: Press j, first halfway to standby mode. Changing the camcorder's operating...
... actions will cancel the self timer. - Audio Recording Level You can display the audio level indicator while recording. Level] 8 [y Manual] • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. Operating modes: POINTS... seconds when using the wireless controller. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of the Audio Recording Level 1 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] 8 [c Mic. Video 81 mode: Press j, first halfway to standby mode. Changing the camcorder's operating...
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Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to display it also when the audio level ...] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level. As a guideline, adjust the...
Manual audio level adjustment Audio level indicator Current audio level Audio level adjustment bar 2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to display it also when the audio level ...] 8 [z Automatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8 [a] NOTES • When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally. 3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level. As a guideline, adjust the...