Canon LEGRIA HF M506 Bedienungsanleitung

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10  Table of contents AUTO Mode44 Basic Recording44 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode46 About the Smart AUTO function48 Intelligent IS49

100  VideoFadersThe camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the f

Video  101Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture[’ Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can

102  Video• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture value or shutter speed is not a

Video  103Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-jects under very strong lights may appear to

104  VideoNOTES• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-corder will return to automatic exposure.• When shooting subjects

Video  105Manual Focus AdjustmentAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.Operating modes:POINTS TO CHECK•

106  Video3 Touch and hold [F] or [E] to adjust the focus.• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also tu

Video  107POINTS TO CHECK• Select a recording program other than [Š SCN: Fireworks].* Touch again to turn off the tele macro function.• The camcorder

108  VideoTo set the custom white balance Point the camcorder at a white object, so it fills the whole screen, and touch [Set WB].When the adjustment

Video  109Image EffectsYou can adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image.Operating modes:POINTS TO CHECK• Select a rec

Table of contents  1199 Touch & Track100 Faders101 Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture103 Manual Exposure Adjustment104 Automatic Gain

110  VideoSelf TimerOperating modes:* For movies only.1Press .2 Activate the self timer.• < will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [j Off],

Video  111Audio Scenes and Other Audio SettingsYou can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the aud

112  VideoNOTES• [ Custom Setting] is not available in mode.• After setting [ Audio Scene] to [ Custom Setting], if the camera mode is changed t

Video  1132 Adjust the auto wind screen.• Repeat, selecting [j Off à], to turn off the auto wind screen.NOTES• Some low-frequency sounds will be supp

114  VideoOptions ( Default value)Built-in Microphone DirectionalityYou can change the directionality of the built-in microphone to have more contro

Video  115Audio Recording LevelYou can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level in

116  VideoTo display the audio level indicatorUsually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the

Video  1173 Connect the headphones to the AV OUT/× terminal.4 Adjust the volume as necessary.* You can also drag your finger along the [Headphones] b

118  VideoUsing the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder a range of optional accessories to expand its fun

Video  119Using an External MicrophoneWhen recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphone may pick up the sound of the camcorder’s int

12  Table of contents 0 Wi-Fi Functions155 Introduction to Wi-Fi157 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network162 Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP server1

120  Video• When using the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone:- Change the microphone’s directionality mode with the p > [Surround Mic Directional

Video  121Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a MovieYou can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of continuous photo

122  Video• 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 s

Video  123NOTES• 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

124  Video5 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 a

Photos  125PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on viewing photos and other photo-related operations.Viewing PhotosOperating modes:1Press T.2 Open

126  Photos4 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the phot

Photos  127Photo Jump FunctionWhen you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump eas-ily through the photos using the scroll bar.1 Touch t

128  Photos3 Delete the photo.4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to delete or touch [X].Deleting Photos from the Index Screen1 Ope

Photos  129IMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.• Photos that were protected with other devices and then tr

Introduction  13About this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M56 / LEGRIA HF M506. Please read this manual carefully before you use

130  External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer

External Connections  131Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

132  External ConnectionsConnection "Composite VideoType: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR w

External Connections  133NOTES• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB c

134  External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

External Connections  135Saving and Sharing Your Recordings0 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings from the built-in

136  External ConnectionsOptionsCopying Scenes from a Story by RatingOperating modes:1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.• Ch

External Connections  1373 Copy the photo.4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [X]. Copying Photos from the Index S

138  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in pe

External Connections  139Saving AVCHD Movies (Windows only)With the supplied software VideoBrowser (0 only) or Transfer Utility (1 only), you can sav

14  IntroductionSelf TimerOperating modes:* For movies only.1Press .2 Activate the self timer.• < will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [j

140  External ConnectionsSaving MP4 Movies and Photos (Windows/Mac OS)With the supplied software ImageBrowser EX you can save MP4 movies and photos t

External Connections  1416 Follow the onscreen instructions.For Windows users, the User Account Control window appears, follow the instructions to co

142  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• When the camcorder is connected to a computer: - Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the mem

External Connections  1430 Memory Save: Saving an Entire Memory onto an External Hard DriveYou can easily save all the movies and photos you recorded

144  External ConnectionsBefore disconnecting the external hard driveBefore turning off or physically disconnecting the external hard drive, be sure

External Connections  1454 Touch [Play Back from Hard Drive] and select the memory save folder you wish to play back.• If you performed multiple memo

146  External ConnectionsInitializing the External Hard Drive1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.Do not disconnect the power source

External Connections  147Copying Recordings to an External Video RecorderOperating modes:In High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc reco

148  External ConnectionsConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection " or ,. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 132). Recording1 Ex

External Connections  149InstallationInstall the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Startup G

Introduction  15Gettin g to Kn ow the CamcorderSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:* 0 only.XC

150  External Connections7Touch [OK].Connect the camcorder to the computer at this point (A 151) to continue uploading the converted videos to the We

External Connections  1512 Select the rating of the stories you want to convert.3Touch [Edit Story] > [Convert HD'SD (%)] and continue the co

152  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the me

External Connections  1532 Convert the desired movies (A 149).• If you are within the range of a configured network, Web upload will start automatica

154  External Connections• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to time.• Wireless communication via the Eye-Fi card

Wi-Fi Functions  155Wi-Fi FunctionsThis chapter contains information about how to operate the Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi

156  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• While using Wi-Fi functions, the camcorder's automatic power off func-tion will be disabled.Wi-Fi connection Ad hoc m

Wi-Fi Functions  157Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkWirelessly connecting to a Wi-Fi network via an access point (wireless router) is commonly referred

158  Wi-Fi FunctionsOperating modes:Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)To use WPS to make a connection using infra-structure mode, make sure your wireless ro

Wi-Fi Functions  1594 Within 2 minutes, touch [OK] on the camcorder's screen.You can touch [Stop] and then [OK] to interrupt the Wi-Fi Protected

16  IntroductionThe following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA CD-ROM- 0 You can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing,

160  Wi-Fi FunctionsManual SetupPerform this procedure to wirelessly connect the camcorder to the wireless router (using infrastructure mode) if your

Wi-Fi Functions  1614 Touch the [Encryption Key] control button to enter the encryption key or password of the wireless access point and then touch [

162  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• The functions available and the setup method will vary depending on the specifications and characteristics of the Wi-Fi ne

Wi-Fi Functions  163For FTP servers:• Correctly configured FTP server, such as a Macintosh computer or net-work-attached storage (NAS) drive. You wil

164  Wi-Fi FunctionsFile Transfer Destination Setup for FTP Servers1 Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press .2 Connect the camcorder to t

Wi-Fi Functions  1654 Select the memory that contains the recordings you wish to transfer wirelessly and touch [OK].• You can select more than one me

166  Wi-Fi FunctionsUploading Recordings to YouTube and FacebookYou can upload movies to YouTube and movies and photos to Face-book using the supplie

Wi-Fi Functions  1673 If you are uploading to YouTube, read the YouTube agreement carefully and touch [I Agree] if you agree.4 Touch the desired conn

168  Wi-Fi Functions2 Set up a new connection point.* To replace the current settings, touch [Edit] instead and then manually change the settings. T

Wi-Fi Functions  169Uploading Videos1 Camcorder: Set the camcorder to playback mode and then press .2 Camcorder: Select the ad hoc Wi-Fi connection.*

Introduction  17Names of Parts1 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (A 70)2 HOME (home) button (A 27)3 U (camera/play) button (A 32)4 BATTERY RELEASE

170  Wi-Fi FunctionsWireless Playback on a DLNA-Compatible DeviceIf you have a DLNA-compatible player, such as an HDTV, on your home network, you can

Wi-Fi Functions  1713 Camcorder: Touch the desired connection point and then touch [OK].4 DLNA Digital Media Player: Select your camcorder model from

172  Wi-Fi FunctionsNOTES• Playback may not appear smooth depending on the wireless router's settings and capability. In such case, try the foll

Wi-Fi Functions  173GlossaryThis is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your wireless router

174  Additional InformationAdditional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o

Additional Information  1751The default setting is on in mode and off in other camera modes.2Some options are available only when recording a story

176  Additional Information[Edit] Panel - Mode* Option available only for AVCHD movies.Control Button[ Movies] Index Screen[ Movies]Index Screen[zS

Additional Information  177In the gallery:* Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snap-shot].[Edit] Panel -

178  Additional Information[ Other Settings] MenusWhen the camcorder is in mode, you will not be able to access the p menu.p Camera SetupMenu item

Additional Information  1791Option available only for recording movies.2Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached

18  IntroductionAh Speaker (A 55)Aj Zoom lever (A 49)Ak Mini advanced shoe (A 118)Al ACCESS (access) indicator (A 44)Sq POWER buttonSa ON/OFF (CHG) (

180  Additional Information[Auto Slow Shutter]: The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to obtain brighter recordings in places with ins

Additional Information  181[ô Shotgun]: Records monaural audio with a highly directional setting that is most sensitive to sound coming directly from

182  Additional Informationr Recording & Connections SetupMenu item Setting optionsy A0[Rec Media for Movies][&] (built-in memory), [*] (memo

Additional Information  1831Option not available in mode.2Option available only for AVCHD movies.3This is the only option available when an externa

184  Additional Information[n Continuous]: File numbers will continue from the number following that of the last file recorded with the camcorder.• I

Additional Information  185[Notification Sounds] [÷ High Volume], [ø Low Volume], [j Off]zzzz –[Wireless Remote Control][i On], [j Off 0] zzzz –[Cust

186  Additional Information1Option not available in mode.2Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.3Option av

Additional Information  187[LCD Mirror Image]: When set to [i On], you can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to let the subject check the image while

188  Additional Information[Battery Info]: When you are using a battery pack that is compatible with Intelligent System, this option displays a scree

Additional Information  189[Firmware]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder’s firm-ware, which is the software that controls the camco

Introduction  19Sd DC IN terminal (A 20)Sf Battery attachment unit (A 20)Sg Serial numberSh Tripod socket (A 215)SdSfSgShBottom viewBack viewCOPY

190  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator)1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the [ Main Func

Additional Information  191Recording Movies Manual mode Cinema modeAh Recording program (A 92)Aj Manual exposure (A 103)Ak AGC (automatic gain contr

192  Additional Information Playing Movies (during playback)AVCHD movies:MP4 movies:Ff Eye-Fi wireless communication (A 152)Fg Scene numberFh Playbac

Additional Information  193 Viewing PhotosGa Control button [Edit]: Open the Edit panel (A 177)Gs Current photo / Total number of photosGd Control bu

194  Additional Information7 Memory operationÜRecord, ÛRecord pause, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause, ×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow playba

Additional Information  195Trou b le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

196  Additional InformationCannot charge the battery pack.- Make sure the camcorder is off so charging can start.- The temperature of the battery pac

Additional Information  197Movies or photos cannot be recorded properly.- This may occur as movies and photos are recorded/deleted over time. Save yo

198  Additional InformationWhen playing back scenes/slideshow with background music, the music track is not played back correctly.- This can occur wh

Additional Information  199The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator flashes rapidly ( one flash at 0.5-second intervals). - The temperature of the battery pac

2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsCOPYRIGHT WARNING:Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright o

20  PreparationsPreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to

200  Additional InformationThe picture is displayed correctly but there is no sound from the built-in speaker.- Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust

Additional Information  201Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is l

202  Additional Information0 Wi-Fi FunctionsRefer also to the instruction manual of your wireless router and other devices you will use.Wireless play

Additional Information  203List of Messages0 Refer to List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive (A 209) for external hard drive relat

204  Additional InformationCannot copy- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some

Additional Information  205Cannot record- You cannot capture video snapshot scenes from scenes recorded or edited using another device and then trans

206  Additional InformationDo not disconnect the power source. Do not disconnect the USB cable unless you first use the computer to safely end the

Additional Information  207Need to recover files from the memory card. Change the position of the LOCK switch on the memory card.- This message wil

208  Additional Information0 Some scenes could not be converted - Some scenes selected for conversion to SD were recorded using another device and th

Additional Information  209List of Messages for the Optional Video Light0 List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard DriveUnsupported galler

Preparations  215 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when y

210  Additional Information0 List of Messages for Wi-Fi FunctionsAn error occurred during FTP communication File transfer was not completed- Turn o

Additional Information  211Check the Wi-Fi settings.- Make sure the camcorder and wireless router are correctly configured.IP address conflict- Chang

212  Additional InformationUnable to complete WPS. Try the operation again.- Some wireless routers require pressing and holding the Wi-Fi Protected S

Additional Information  213Wi-Fi error Incorrect encryption method- Make sure the camcorder and wireless router are using the same encryption metho

214  Additional Information Do’s and Don’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

Additional Information  215• Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the cam-corder pointed at a bright subject.• Do not use or s

216  Additional Information Battery Pack• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals wit

Additional Information  217Memory Card• We recommend backing up the recordings on the memory card onto your computer. Data may be corrupted or lost d

218  Additional Information DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the memory, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not

Additional Information  219Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

22  Preparations• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not con-nect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for

220  Additional Information To avoid condensation • Do not expose the camcorder to sudden or extreme changes in tem-perature.• Remove the memory card

Additional Information  221General InformationAccessories* 0 only.**Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. (Availabilit

222  Additional Information NOTES• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for th

Additional Information  2235 CG-700 Battery ChargerUse the battery charger to charge the battery packs.Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe char

224  Additional Information 0 Recording AVCHD movies using the built-in memoryRecording AVCHD movies using a memory card* Approximate times for recor

Additional Information  2257 TL-H43 Tele-converterThis Tele-converter lens increases the focal length of the camcorder lens by a factor of 1.5.• The

226  Additional Information Ag VL-5 Video LightThis video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places. It attaches to the camco

Additional Information  227Sa SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.This mark

228  Additional Information SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M56 / LEGRIA HF M506 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording SystemMovies: AVCH

Additional Information  229• LCD Touch Screen: 7.51 cm (3 inch), wide, TFT color, 230,000 dots, touch operation• Microphone: Stereo electret condens

Preparations  23Preparing the AccessoriesGrip Belt and StrapsFasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your

230  Additional Information 0 Wi-Fi• Standard: Complies with the IEEE 802.11b/g/n protocol• Frequency: 2.4 GHz• Supported channels: 1 - 13• Encryptio

Additional Information  231BP-718 Battery Pack• Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System• Rated voltage: 3.6

232  Additional InformationIndex3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 220AGC (automatic gain contr

Additional Information  233Intelligent IS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48LLanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34LCD screen dimmer

234  Additional InformationTou ch A F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Touch screen operations . . . . . . . . 26Tripod . . . . . . . . .

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24  PreparationsTo attach an optional wrist strapAttach the wrist strap to the rear bracket on the camcorder, adjust the length and fasten.You can al

Preparations  25Adjusting the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.• You can

26  PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynam

Preparations  27Using the MenusMany of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the [ Main Functions] panel and [ Other Settings] menus i

28  Preparations• [ Camera Mode] - From the [ Camera Mode] menu, you will be able to change whether you record movies in mode (camcorder automatica

Preparations  29You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [ ] and [ ] to find the control button of the desired func

3REGIONS OF USELEGRIA HF M56 is in compliance (as of January 2012) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on othe

30  Preparations1 Press to open the HOME menu.2 Touch [ Other Settings] to open the [Other Settings] menus.3 Touch the tab of the desired menu.4 D

Preparations  31Next, set the recording standard. The recording standard determines the type of data the movie is recorded as — namely, AVCHD or MP4.

32  PreparationsNOTES• You can adjust the video quality using the r > [Recording Mode] setting.• Some portable devices may not be able to play bac

Preparations  33First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

34  PreparationsChanging the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.Operating modes:1Press .

Preparations  35Changing the Time ZoneChange the time zone to match your location. The default setting is Paris.Operating modes:1Press .2 Open the [T

36  PreparationsUsing a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use the following types of commercially available Secure

Preparations  37Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cardsIMPORTANT• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compa

38  PreparationsInserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (A 40) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off

Preparations  390 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-i

4 Trademark Acknowledgements• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of

40  Preparations3 Activate the relay recording. * The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories used f

Preparations  413 Initialize the memory.011Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation

42  PreparationsUsing the Optional Wireless ControllerWhen you use the optional WL-D89 Wireless Controller, you can con-veniently operate the camcord

Preparations  43Wireless Controller’s ButtonsNOTES• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong lig

44  AUTO ModeAUTO ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, and how to use basic shooting functions like zoom and Quick

AUTO Mode  453 Set the camcorder to mode.To record videoPress Y to begin recording.• Press Y again to pause the recording.• You can also press Y on

46  AUTO ModeAbout AUTO mode• Only the following functions are available in mode.- Zoom (A 49).- Quick Start (A 51).- Video snapshot (A 70).- Face

AUTO Mode  47Smart AUTO icons * The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.Background →(color of the icon)Bright*(gray)Blue skies*(li

48  AUTO ModeIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data

AUTO Mode  49• When recording in bright places, it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such cases, you can adjust the LCD backlight with the q

5Exciting Features and New Functions0 Wi-Fi Functions (A 155)Audio Scene Select (A 111)Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi functions by making your camcorder

50  AUTO ModeUsing the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. • The zoom controls appear on the left side of t

AUTO Mode  51Quick StartWhen you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder cons

52  AUTO Mode• About standby mode and auto power off: - The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Press P to

Video  53VideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functio

54  Video3 Look for the scene you want to play back. Move the zoom lever toward T to show 15 scenes per page; move it toward S to show 6 scenes per p

Video  55During playback:Adjusting the volume for AVCHD movies1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.2Touch [Ý], drag y

56  VideoDuring playback pause: IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may resul

Video  573D Flip ViewOperating modes:Touch [ ] in the [ Movies] index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun way of displaying scenes grouped by

58  VideoThe [Index Selection] Screen: Selecting the Content to Play BackFrom the [G Index Selection] screen you can select the content you want to p

Video  59NOTES• 0 Fast/slow playback modes are not available for scenes con-verted to standard definition. Scenes in the [SD Movies] index screen can

6 Smart AUTO (A 46)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

60  Video3 Delete the scene.Deleting Scenes from the [ Movies] or [ Movies] Index ScreenOperating modes:1 Open the [ Movies] or [ Movies] index s

Video  61Deleting a Single Scene from a StoryOperating modes:1 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to delete.2 In t

62  Video3 Touch one or more of the rating buttons to select all the applicable scenes.• A grayed out rating button indicates that no scenes in the s

Video  63IMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered.• Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scen

64  Video3 Touch the desired frame in the timeline ruler to start playing back the scene from that point. To change the interval between frames! Touc

Video  65Onscreen Displays and Data CodeWith every scene or photo recorded, the camcorder keeps a data code. For AVCHD movies, the data code includes

66  VideoVideo Stories and Cinema StyleUsing Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesStory Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions fo

Video  676Touch [OK].• A new story will be created and the camcorder will enter record pause mode. The selected story scene category will appear at t

68  VideoTo exit Story Creator mode1Press .2 Touch [ Recording Standard] and then select a different recording standard.NOTES• When recording video

Video  69Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersIn (cinema) mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related settings t

7Enjoying Your Recordings on Other DevicesMPEG-2AVCHDMP4Eye-FiConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 134)Use an Eye-Fi card (A 152) to wirelessly uploa

70  VideoOptions ( Default value)The camcorder offers 7 cinema-look filters. Select the desired filter while previewing the effect on the screen.NOT

Video  711Press V.• A blue border appears on the screen.• Press V again to return to normal video recording mode.2Press Y.• The camcorder records for

72  VideoDecorating Scenes while RecordingOperating modes:1 Open the decoration screen.• The decoration screen will open automatically also when you

Video  73& [Ü]** (Image Mix) Choose one of 27 different frames to add onto the canvas. Image mix can be used in combination with the pens, stamps

74  VideoTo use [Animated Stamps]1Touch [×].The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear. 2 Touch one of the control buttons.3 Touch anywhere on the canv

Video  75Decorating Scenes during PlaybackOperating modes:1 From the [ Movies] index screen or gallery, play back the scene you want to decorate.2 T

76  VideoPlaying Back Stories from the GalleryYou can play back recordings made using Story Creator to play them back as a single compelling video st

Video  773 Select the rating of the scenes you want to play back.4 Touch the story’s thumbnail to start the playback.• The complete story will be pla

78  VideoRating ScenesYou can rate story scenes immediately after recording them or during playback. You can then select multiple scenes with the sam

Video  792 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scenes you want to rate.3 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/down to s

8 0 Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi FunctionsLAN cablePlay video wirelessly directly from the memory on AVCHD- and DLNA-com

80  VideoPlayback with Background MusicYou can play back movies (or a photo slideshow) using one of the sup-plied music tracks from the supplied LEGR

Video  815 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. Touch [y] (more of the original sound) or [Û] (more of the bac

82  VideoIMPORTANT• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyright may not be used withou

Video  831 Open the list of scenes of the story that contains the scene you want to copy or move.2 In the [Scene List] screen, drag your finger up/do

84  VideoSelecting a Story’s Thumbnail ImageInitially, the image used as the story’s thumbnail is the first frame of the first scene in the story. Yo

Video  851 Open the gallery. 2 Select the story whose title you want to change. Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.3

86  VideoAdvanced FunctionsRecording in Manual ModeWhen the camcorder is set to mode, you can enjoy full access to the menus and manually adjust th

Video  87IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data los

88  VideoNOTES• For MP4 movies, you cannot review the last movie recorded if, after you recorded the movie, you performed another operation such as o

Video  89NOTES• Movies recorded in MXP mode cannot be saved on AVCHD discs. Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder to copy MXP movies onto Blu-ray dis

Table of contents  9 Introduction5 Exciting Features and New Functions13 About this Manual15 Getting to Know the Camcorder15 Supplied Accessories an

90  VideoApproximate recording times Default valueAVCHD movies in MXP mode are recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. AVCHD movies recorded using oth

Video  91Selecting the Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies. When rec

92  VideoSpecial Scene Recording ProgramsRecording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display become

Video  93NOTES•[ú SCN: Portrait]/[û SCN: Sports]/[ý SCN: Snow]/[þ SCN: Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[ú SCN: Portrait]:

94  Video- White points may appear on the screen.- Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.•[Š SCN:

Video  95Advanced Image StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shot

96  VideoNOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.• For surveying and following

Video  97• Any of the following actions will deactivate the pre-recording function.- Leaving the camcorder without any operation for 5 minutes.- Chan

98  VideoTo select the main subjectIf there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto-matically select one person it determines

Video  99Touch & TrackWhen recording a group of people using face detection, the camcorder will automatically detect one person as the main subje