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10 6/4 Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi FunctionsConnect the camcorder to an access point on your home network and then share you
100 Advanced Playback and EditingTrimming ScenesYou can trim MP4 scenes by removing everything up to a certain point or everything after a certain p
Advanced Playback and Editing 1011 Open the [ Photo Playback] index screen (A 54).2 Select the music track. 3 Touch the photo that will open the sli
102 External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer
External Connections 103Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si
104 External ConnectionsConnection "Composite VideoType: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR w
External Connections 105NOTES• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB c
106 External ConnectionsNOTES• You can also play video directly from your memory card on AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card sl
External Connections 107Saving and Sharing Your Recordings6/4 Copying Movies and Photos to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings from the built-
108 External ConnectionsOptions* The last four digits of the folder name indicate the date the folder was created. Copying a Single PhotoOperating m
External Connections 109 * When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-ual photos you want to copy before touchi
Table of contents 11 Introduction7 Exciting Features and New Functions15 About this Manual17 Getting to Know the Camcorder17 Supplied Accessories a
110 External Connections6/4 Converting Movies to MP4 FormatYou can convert AVCHD movies into MP4 movies or even convert MP4 movies into smaller MP4
External Connections 111NOTES• When you convert movies, the video quality you can choose for the resulting MP4 movie will depend on the video qualit
112 External ConnectionsPOINTS TO CHECK• Before installing the software, make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.Installation1 Download
External Connections 113For details about using the software, refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) of the PIXELA’s software.Saving MP4 Movies and
114 External Connections5 Follow the onscreen instructions to select your area (continent), country/region and language.Available options will vary
External Connections 115• Connection #-1. Refer to Connection Diagrams (A 104).• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Co
116 External Connections(PTP) allowing you to transfer photos (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB ca
External Connections 117Before disconnecting the external hard driveBefore turning off or physically disconnecting the external hard drive, be sure
118 External Connectionscard), the folder name of memory save folders following the first one will end in a numerical suffix.• The index screen will
External Connections 1192 Press to set the camcorder to playback mode.3 Connect the camcorder to the external hard drive using the optional UA-100
12 Table of contents Basic Shooting and Playback41 Basic Recording41 Shooting Video43 About the Smart AUTO function45 Intelligent IS46 Taking Photo
120 External ConnectionsConnecting1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94).3 Connect th
External Connections 1213 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly just before the desired scene.4 Camcorder: Res
122 Wi-Fi FunctionsWi-Fi FunctionsThis chapter contains information about how to operate the Wi-Fi functions of your camcorder, starting with the Wi
Wi-Fi Functions 123Wi-Fi connection Wirelessly connect the camcorder to your iOS or Android smartphone or computer3 and use the device’s Web browser
124 Wi-Fi FunctionsIMPORTANT• Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring by unauthorized third parties. Be awar
Wi-Fi Functions 125Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote ControlUsing the CameraAccess app* for iOS devices and Android™ smart-phones, you
126 Wi-Fi Functions• The camcorder’s SSID (network name) and password will appear.• The camcorder will be ready to connect with the smartphone.2 Sma
Wi-Fi Functions 127Operating modes:1 Camcorder: From any movie index screen, set the camcorder to connect with the smartphone.• The camcorder’s SSID
128 Wi-Fi FunctionsFor movies, the selected recording will start playing back. For photos, the photo will be displayed.8 Smartphone: Touch to save
Wi-Fi Functions 129from the following site.http://itunes.com/apps/movieuploader1 Camcorder: From any movie index screen, set the camcorder to connec
Table of contents 1387 Audio Scenes87 Audio Recording Level89 Using Headphones90 Using an External Microphone Advanced Playback and Editing92 Captu
130 Wi-Fi Functions- Scenes recorded at a video quality other than 35 Mbps exceeding 1hourSharing Recordings with CANON iMAGE GATEWAYAfter you regis
Wi-Fi Functions 131• Account settings for YouTube, Facebook and Twitter (depending on the services you plan to use).Setting the Desired Web Services
132 Wi-Fi Functions6 Computer: Click Edit Web Services > Desired Web service > Edit > Follow the onscreen instructions and enter your accou
Wi-Fi Functions 133Available Web services** The available Web services may be updated. For details, refer to the help module of CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
134 Wi-Fi Functions2 When [Configuration completed] appears on the screen, touch [OK].3 Perform the procedure in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Po
Wi-Fi Functions 135• For movies, you can upload one at a time; for photos, up to 10 at a time. • Depending on the wireless router’s settings and cap
136 Wi-Fi Functions2 When [Configuration completed] appears on the screen, touch [OK].3 Perform the procedure in Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Po
Wi-Fi Functions 137• If you have already performed this procedure before, the connection will be established automatically. Skip to step 4.2 Camcord
138 Wi-Fi FunctionsGeneral requirements• Correctly configured router that complies with the 802.11b/g/n protocol and is Wi-Fi certified (bears the l
Wi-Fi Functions 139[Search for Access Points] method. Refer also to the router’s instruc-tion manual.1 [WPS: Button] methodPress and hold the WPS bu
14 Table of contents 6/4 Wi-Fi Functions122 Introduction to Wi-Fi125 Recording Movies Using a Smartphone as a Remote Control126 Remote Browse: View
140 Wi-Fi Functions4Touch [OK].After the connection is established, continue using the function you were previously using. For details, refer to Vie
Wi-Fi Functions 141In step 2, if you selected [OPEN NONE], this step is not necessary.4 Touch [Automatic] or [Manual] to select how to obtain the IP
142 Wi-Fi Functions1 From any movie index screen, open the setting selection screen.To view the smartphone’s connection settings2 Touch [Smartphone
Wi-Fi Functions 143GlossaryThis is a glossary of some of the basic terms used frequently in this chapter. The documentation for your wireless router
144 Additional InformationAdditional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o
Additional Information 145[ZOOM] Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] controlzzzzz48[W] (tele macro): Toggle on or off––zzz86[R Faders] [j Off], [T Fade T
146 Additional Information[Edit] Panel - Mode[Edit] Panel - Mode[ Other Settings] Menusp Camera SetupControl Button Index Screen Playback Pause
Additional Information 147[Zoom Position at Startup]: Allows you to choose the position of the zoom when you turn on the camcorder.[Full Wide Angle
148 Additional Information• This function is available when the shooting mode is set to , or .s / Playback Setup Display Setup[Onscreen Markers
Additional Information 149[Display Date/Time]: Select whether to display the date and time during playback. For MP4 movies, only the date will be di
Introduction 15About this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400. Please read this manual carefully be
150 Additional Information• When the TV type is set to [+ 4:3 TV], during the playback of video originally recorded with an aspect ratio of 16:9, th
Additional Information 151* Option available only after connecting an external hard drive to the camcorder.[Available Space in Memory]/[Used Space i
152 Additional Information• Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on the c
Additional Information 153• If the memory card you insert already contains a file with a larger num-ber, a new file will be assigned a number one hi
154 Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and DisplaysRecording Movies and modes (with the zoom control displayed)1 Control button [PHOTO
Additional Information 155Recording Movies and modes modeSCNAa Control button [ ]: Open the (Home) menu (A 36)As Shooting mode (A 39)Ad Exposure
156 Additional Information Playing Movies (during playback)Ds Playback control buttons (A 52)Dd Scene playback timeDf Scene numberDg Date/Time (A 14
Additional Information 1575 Memory operationÜRecord, ÛRecord pause, ÐPlayback, ÝPlayback pause, ×Fast playback, ØFast reverse playback, ÕSlow playba
158 Additional InformationTro ub le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a
Additional Information 159- If you are using a battery pack recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder, there may be a problem with the camcor
16 IntroductionSelf TimerOperating modes:* For movies only.• will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [ Off], to turn off the self timer.Mo
160 Additional InformationAfter using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for l
Additional Information 161Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red.- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. appears
162 Additional InformationAbnormal characters appear on the screen and the camcorder does not operate properly.- Disconnect the power source and rec
Additional Information 163Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is l
164 Additional Information- Wi-Fi networks with a stealth function that do not broadcast their network name (SSID) will not be detected by the camco
Additional Information 1656/4 Built-in memory writing error Attempt to recover the data?- This message will appear the next time you turn on the ca
166 Additional InformationCannot play the movies on this memory card- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recomm
Additional Information 167Check the memory card- Cannot access the memory card. Check the memory card and make sure it is inserted cor-rectly.- A me
168 Additional InformationLCD Screen has been dimmed Use the [LCD Backlight] setting to change the brightness- Change the > > [LCD Backli
Additional Information 169Number of scenes already at maximum- The maximum number of AVCHD scenes (3,999 scenes) has been reached. Delete some scene
Introduction 17Gettin g to Kn ow the CamcorderSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:* CA-110E in
170 Additional Information6/4 List of Messages for Connecting to an External Hard Drive6/4 List of Messages for Wi-Fi FunctionsRefer also to the ins
Additional Information 171Memory card cover is open- The memory card cover was opened while the memory card was being accessed. Stop the Wi-Fi funct
172 Additional InformationList of Messages for Web ServicesWi-Fi authentication unsuccessful- Make sure the camcorder and access point are using the
Additional Information 173Connect to a computer and use supplied software to set up This service may not be available in your region- To use Web s
174 Additional Information Do’s and Don’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.
Additional Information 175• Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel.• Han
176 Additional Information Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 °C (86°F). • To extend the batte
Additional Information 177Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and o
178 Additional Information Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated
Additional Information 179• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust graduall
18 IntroductionThe Canon VIXIA CD-ROM is also supplied with the camcorder. The CD-ROM contains the following components:- Instruction Manual - The f
180 Additional Information General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.** 6/4 only. (Availabi
Additional Information 181Optional AccessoriesCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso-ries. You can also obtain gen
182 Additional Information Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-mate and vary according to video quality and charg
Additional Information 1836/4 Recording MP4 movies using the built-in memoryRecording MP4 movies using a memory card* Approximate times for recordin
184 Additional Information 4 WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneReliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance. The transmitter is conve
Additional Information 185SpecificationsVIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording Syste
186 Additional Information MP4 movies:35 Mbps: 1 hr. 24 Mbps: 1 hr. 25 min. 17 Mbps: 2 hr. 5 min.4 Mbps: 8 hr. 40 min.• Image Sensor 1/4.85-in. CMOS
Additional Information 187• USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB• HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI Mini Connector; output only• MIC Terminal∅ 3.5 mm stereo min
188 Additional Information BP-718 Battery Pack• Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery• Rated voltage: 3.6 V DC• Operating temperature: 0 – 4
Additional Information 189About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: Li
Introduction 19Names of Parts1 (playback mode) button (A 40)2 ON/OFF button (A 23)3 Memory card slot cover4 MIC (microphone) terminal (A 91)5 AV OU
190 Additional InformationIndex60P recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 179Aspect ratio of a connected
Additional Information 191Low light (Special Scene mode) . . . 68MMain Functions panel . . . . . . 38, 144Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .
192 Additional InformationWi-Fi functions* . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122YYouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121ZZoom . . . . . . . .
193CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc.
194 LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,
195CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (“Canon Canada”) with r
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2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.COPYRIG
20 IntroductionAf Speaker (A 52)Ag Zoom lever (A 47)Ah LCD touch screen (A 25, 35)Aj ACCESS indicator (A 41)Ak 64Wi-Fi antenna (A 124) Al POWER/CHG
Preparations 21PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to
22 Preparations4 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.• If the camcorder was on, the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when you
Preparations 23overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.NOTES• We recommend charging the
24 Preparations[NOTES• You can use the > q > [Power On Using LCD Panel] setting so that you can turn the camcorder on and off only by pressi
Preparations 252 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to rem
26 PreparationsNOTES• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% o
Preparations 27Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use the following types of commercially available Secure
28 PreparationsIMPORTANT• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory ca
Preparations 29Inserting and Removing a Memory CardIf you plan on using a memory card, turn off the camcorder before per-forming the initial setup a
3FCC/IC NOTICEHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 systemsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subje
30 PreparationsIMPORTANT• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card facing the wrong direction ca
Preparations 31First Time SettingsBasic SetupThe first time you turn on the camcorder, you will be guided by the camcorder’s easy-to-follow setup sc
32 Preparations• 7 Skip to step 10.8Touch [&] (built-in memory) or [ ] (memory card) and then touch [æ].• When selecting the memory, you can che
Preparations 33Changing the Time ZoneChange the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York. In addition, the camcorder is abl
34 Preparations6/471Touch this option if you want to physically erase all the data rather than just clear the file allocation table of the memory. 2
Preparations 35Basic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynam
36 Preparations (Home) MenuThe (Home) menu is the gateway to most of the camcorder’s func-tions and settings. Operating modes:1 Touch [ ] on the u
Preparations 37* 6/4 only. Menus Available in Playback Mode* 6/4 only. NOTES• For brevity’s sake, references to settings in the (Home) menu will i
38 PreparationsOperating modes:* In mode, access to functions is limited.1 Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen to open the (Home) menu.2 D
Preparations 39You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar or touch [Í] and [Î] to find the control button of the desired func
4 In these safety instructions the word “apparatus” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400 and all its accessor
40 PreparationsPlaybackPress the button to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press when the camcor
Basic Shooting and Playback 41Basic Shooting and PlaybackThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in mode, play them back, and how
42 Basic Shooting and Playback3 Set the camcorder to mode.• This step is not necessary the first time you use the camcorder.• To change the movie
Basic Shooting and Playback 43About AUTO mode• Only the following functions are available in mode.- Zoom (A 47).- Video snapshot (A 74).- Face det
44 Basic Shooting and PlaybackSmart AUTO icons * The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.Background →(color of the icon)Bright*(
Basic Shooting and Playback 45IMPORTANT• To protect the lens, keep the lens cover closed when you are not recording movies and when you are not usin
46 Basic Shooting and Playback > [LCD Backlight] setting or adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the > > [LCD Brightness] settin
Basic Shooting and Playback 47A green icon ( ) and {æ& (6/4 only) or {æ will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will fla
48 Basic Shooting and PlaybackUsing the Zoom LeverMove the zoom lever toward T (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward S (telephoto) to zoom in.By
Basic Shooting and Playback 49Operating modes:* In mode, [Zoom Type] will be set to [ Optical].OptionsNOTES• Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from
5REGIONS OF USEVIXIA HF R42 and VIXIA HF R40 are in compliance (as of January 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. Fo
50 Basic Shooting and PlaybackBasic PlaybackPlaying Back VideoOperating modes:1Press .2 If necessary, change the index screen.6/47SCNIndex screen bu
Basic Shooting and Playback 513 Look for the scene you want to play back. 4 Touch the desired scene to play it back.• The camcorder will play back t
52 Basic Shooting and Playback3Touch [K] twice when finished.During playback:Adjusting the volume1 During playback, touch the screen to display the
Basic Shooting and Playback 53During playback pause: IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Fail
54 Basic Shooting and Playback• Sound will not be output from the built-in speaker while the supplied High Speed HDMI cable or optional STV-250N Ste
Basic Shooting and Playback 554 Look for the photo you want to play back.5 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo
56 Basic Shooting and PlaybackIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result
Basic Shooting and Playback 57To delete all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until a scene you want to delete app
58 Basic Shooting and PlaybackNOTES• To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory (A 3
Basic Shooting and Playback 59• A checkmark ! will appear on the photos you touch. The total number of selected photos will appear next to the "
6 Trademark Acknowledgements• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of
60 Advanced ShootingAdvanced ShootingThis chapter covers advanced shooting functions, such as Spe-cial Scene modes and Baby mode. For details about
Advanced Shooting 61* You can view information on the video quality with the following procedure.To view information on the video quality1Touch [I].
62 Advanced ShootingApproximate recording times Default valueFor AVCHD movies:For MP4 movies:1Recorded in 1,920x1,080 resolution. 2Recorded in 1,44
Advanced Shooting 636/4 Selecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/Memory Card) for RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the buil
64 Advanced Shooting- When the video quality is set to 60P or 35 Mbps.- When the shooting mode is set to or .• When dual recording is activated,
Advanced Shooting 65Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look FiltersIn mode, the camcorder will adjust the frame rate and several other picture-related setting
66 Advanced ShootingTo change the cinema-look filter1 Touch [FILTER 1].2 Select the desired cinema-look filter. Options( Default value)The camcorde
Advanced Shooting 67Options ( Default value)[ Portrait]The camcorder uses a large aper-ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurrin
68 Advanced ShootingNOTES• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.• [ Portrait]: The blur effect
Advanced Shooting 69Operating modes:Decoration: Adding a Personal TouchAdd a new level of enjoyment to your scenes by decorating them. You can add a
7Exciting Features and New Functions6/4Wi-Fi Functions (A 122)Baby Mode (A 64)Using Baby mode, you will not miss out on baby’s precious moments. The
70 Advanced Shooting! Canvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action." Toolbar.# [Ó Pens and Stamps] Select the type
Advanced Shooting 71• To change color: Touch [Ó ] and then touch the white or black button under [Colors]. Alternatively, touch [Ó] > [Ö] and sel
72 Advanced ShootingOperating modes:1Touch [ ].• The screen with stamps for mode will appear.2 Select and set the desired stamps.• To add the age
Advanced Shooting 731Touch [Ü] to open the [Select Image] screen and then touch [ON].2 Touch [+] or [-] to select a different image mix frame.6/4 Yo
74 Advanced ShootingDecorating Scenes during PlaybackOperating modes:1 From the index screen (A 50), play back the scene you want to decorate.2 Touc
Advanced Shooting 75• Touch [OFF] instead to deactivate video snapshot.• A blue border appears on the screen.2Press Y.The camcorder records for a fe
76 Advanced ShootingOptions ( Default value)NOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully comp
Advanced Shooting 77settings for a different person. You can also use tracking to always keep in focus other moving subjects, such as pets or moving
78 Advanced ShootingNOTES• The camcorder may mistakenly detect the faces of non-human sub-jects. In such case, turn face detection off.• In certain
Advanced Shooting 79* You can preview the transition effect on the screen.• The icon of the selected fader appears.• Repeat, selecting [j Off], to t
8 Smart AUTO (A 43)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi
80 Advanced Shooting2 Touch a subject that appears inside the y frame.• The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatic
Advanced Shooting 81Adjusting the FocusAutofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually.Operating modes:POINTS TO
82 Advanced Shooting4Touch [X] to lock the focus at the selected distance.During manual focus, [D] will appear on the screen. NOTES• When you use [E
Advanced Shooting 83- Touching any of the following control buttons in the [ Main Functions] panel: [Ä White Balance], [R Faders] or [Ò Decoration]
84 Advanced ShootingNOTES• When you select the custom white balance:-Set > [Zoom Type] (A 48) to [ Optical].- Reset the white balance when you
Advanced Shooting 85NOTES• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel the self timer.- Pressing Y, when recording movies
86 Advanced ShootingTele MacroUsing tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 50 cm (1.6 ft.) from the subject at full teleph
Advanced Shooting 87Audio ScenesYou can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of the built-in microphone by selecting the audio scene that
88 Advanced Shooting• The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will appear on the screen.•Touch [m] (automatic) to return the cam
Advanced Shooting 89• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound may be distorted.• We recommend using headphones to check t
9Enjoying Your Recordings on Other DevicesConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (A 105).Upload recordings to your computer (A 111).Save your recordings.
90 Advanced ShootingTo adjust the volume during playbackIn mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same wa
Advanced Shooting 91Using the WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneUsing the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone, you can reliably record sound even when recordi
92 Advanced Playback and EditingAdvanced Playback and EditingIn this chapter, you can learn how to use functions related to playback and editing, su
Advanced Playback and Editing 93• Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from scenes shorter than 1second.• When the source scene is itself a vide
94 Advanced Playback and EditingOperating modes:1 Open the baby album.2 Select the scene you want to play back.Drag your finger left/right to bring
Advanced Playback and Editing 952 Select the scene you want to play back.Drag your finger left/right to bring the desired scene to the front.3 Touch
96 Advanced Playback and Editing2 Select the music track. 3 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. To u c h [
Advanced Playback and Editing 97IMPORTANT• If you use copyrighted songs and music tracks in your video creations, remember that music under copyrigh
98 Advanced Playback and Editing2 Open the scene’s [Timeline] screen.• The [Timeline] screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame
Advanced Playback and Editing 99Dividing ScenesYou can divide AVCHD scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest.Operating
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