Canon LEGRIA HF M41 Bedienerhandbuch

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10  Table of contents95 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit95 Manual Focus Adjustment97 Tele Macro98 White Balance99 Image Effects100 Self Timer101 Au

100  Video+ levels: richer colors, sharper image, stronger contrast, brighter image.- levels: shallower colors, softer image, softer contrast, darker

Video  101Audio Recording LevelYou can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone. You can display the audio level in

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

Video  103NOTES• Except when using the audio mix function, an external microphone overrides the built-in microphone. In the following cases, the buil

104  VideoAudio MixWhen recording, you can mix audio from the built-in microphone with external audio from the MIC terminal and adjust the mix balanc

Video  105Using HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X term

106  VideoIMPORTANT• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro-priate level.• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/X te

Video  107NOTES• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this log

108  VideoUsing the WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneUsing the WM-V1 you can reliably record sound even when recording subjects at a distance exceeding the p

Video  109• If necessary, activate and adjust the audio mix balance with the 7 8 [Audio Mix] setting.NOTES• When an external microphone is connected

Table of contents  11 Additional Information142 Appendix: Menu Options Lists142 FUNC. Panel145 Setup Menus157 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays1

110  VideoUsing a Zoom Remote ControllerBy attaching the optional RA-V1 Remote Control Adapter to the mini advanced shoe, you can use the optional ZR

Video  111NOTES• In mode, the only available functions are turning the power on/off, starting/stopping a recording, and zoom.Selecting the Playback

112  VideoTo change the interval between framesOnscreen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn most onscreen displays on or off.Repeatedly press h to tur

Video  113Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a MovieYou can capture video snapshot scenes, single photos or a series of continuous photo

114  Video- Scenes that were edited using the supplied software VideoBrowser and were then transferred back to the camcorder.• When the source scene

Video  115ured network. Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also Using an Eye-Fi card (0 140).NOTES•

116  Video• The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen.NOTES• When advancing/reversing

Photos  117PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on viewing photos and other photo-related operations.Viewing Photos1Press S.2 Open the [Photos] in

118  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  119IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data

12  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M41 / LEGRIA HF M40 / LEGRIA HF M400. Please read this manual carefully

120  Photos2 Delete the photos.* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-ual photos you want to delete before

Photos  1212 Select the background music to use during the photo slideshow. Music tracks: Step 2 (0 73). External audio: Steps 2 - 4 (0 75). Slidesho

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

External Connections  123Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

124  External ConnectionsConnection BComponent VideoType: Analog Quality: High Definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with

External Connections  125NOTES• Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter and only then connect it to the computer using the supplied USB c

126  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  127Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings only one way: from the bui

128  External ConnectionsOptionsCopying Scenes from a Story by Rating1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front.• Check that you hav

External Connections  1293 Copy the photo.4 Drag your finger left/right to select another photo to copy or touch [a]. Copying Photos from the Index S

Introduction  13Self Timer• n will appear on the screen.•Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.Movies: In record pause mode, press g.

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

External Connections  131InstallationInstall the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the Installat

132  External ConnectionsInstallation Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. See also the relevant

External Connections  133loss. Always use only the supplied PIXELA’s software to save your movies on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back

134  External ConnectionsCopying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other

External Connections  135ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or c. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 124). Recording1 Externa

136  External Connectionsfollow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install the supplied PIXELA’s software.Converting Scenes into St

External Connections  137• Before touching [START], you can touch [ ] to decorate the converted SD movies (0 65), or touch [ ] to adjust the volume (

138  External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.Con

External Connections  139Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front

14  IntroductionGetti ng to K now the Cam cord erSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:XCA-570 C

140  External ConnectionsUploading your Videos WirelesslyIf you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the con-verted SD movies to yo

External Connections  141NOTES• Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network’s wireless connection conditions, it can take some tim

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

Additional Information  1431Option available only for recording movies.2Some options are available only when recording a story using Story Creator.[X

144  Additional InformationEdit Panel - ModeControl ButtonDate Index Screen[SD Movies] Index ScreenPlayback Pause 0[Copy (497)]1[Copy (f97)]1<da

Additional Information  1451Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7 tab).2Operation not available for the two preexisting stories,

146  Additional Information1Option available only for recording movies.2Option available only when the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone is attached

Additional Information  147[Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. The color of the indicator indi-cates the zoom.• When activa

148  Additional Information• When you select a setting other than [B Off], the AF mode is auto-matically set to [S Normal AF].[Onscreen Markers]: You

Additional Information  149[Surround Mic Attenuator]: Helps prevent audio distortions due to high audio recording levels when the optional SM-V1 Surr

Introduction  15The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM*-Use Transfer Utility for savin

150  Additional Information8 Recording & Connections SetupMenu item Setting optionsyCINEMA1 2 0[Self Timer] [A On n], [B Off] zz – – 100[Video Sn

Additional Information  1511Option available only for recording movies.2Can be set independently for and mode. The default value in mode is [D

152  Additional Information[b Continuous]: Photo numbers will continue from the number following that of the last photo recorded with the camcorder.•

Additional Information  153[POWERED IS Button][x Press and Hold], [y Toggle On/Off]zz ––87[Autostart Decoration][A On], [B Off] zzz ––[Power Saving M

154  Additional Information1Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the sup-plied HDMI cable. 2Option available only af

Additional Information  155[y Toggle On/Off]: Each press of the button will turn the Powered IS function on and off.[Autostart Decoration]: When set

156  Additional Information[B Off] and operate the camcorder directly or use the camcorder’s wireless controller.• The remote control of the TV can o

Additional Information  157Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (using Story Creator)1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the FUNC. panel

158  Additional Information, Recording Moviesy Manual mode CINEMA modeAg Recording program (0 83, 92)Ah Manual exposure (0 94)Aj R Instant AF/S Nor

Additional Information  159 Playing Movies (during playback)Fd Playback control buttons (0 53)Ff External audio input (0 75)Fg Eye-Fi wireless commun

16  IntroductionNames of Parts1 2 (camera/play) button (0 29)2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (0 64)3 (Story Creator button) (0 61)4 DISP. (onsc

160  Additional Information7 Memory operationNRecord, MRecord pause, APlayback, CPlayback pause, IFast playback, JFast reverse playback, GSlow playba

Additional Information  161Trou b le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

162  Additional Information- The camcorder cannot communicate with the battery pack attached. Battery packs not rec-ommended by Canon for use with th

Additional Information  163After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for l

164  Additional InformationCannot copy scenes/photos- You may not be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device.Cannot mark i

Additional Information  165Picture and SoundThe screen appears too dark.- The LCD screen was dimmed. Hold h pressed down for 2 seconds to restore the

166  Additional InformationMemory Card and AccessoriesCannot insert the memory card.- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the

Additional Information  167Playback looks fine on the camcorder but there is no image on the TV screen.- The video input on the TV is not set to the

168  Additional InformationBack up recordings regularly- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recor

Additional Information  169Cannot divide the scene. Initialize only using the camcorder.- The scene could not be divided because the camcorder’s in

Introduction  17Sq Mini advanced shoe (0 106)Sa Zoom lever (0 47)Ss POWER buttonSd ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:Green – ONOrange – Standby (0 49)R

170  Additional Information Cannot record Cannot access the built-in memory- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recordings (0 1

Additional Information  171Do not disconnect the power source. Cannot write data with this connection. To write data to the camcorder, connect the

172  Additional InformationMem. Card Unable to recognize the data- The memory card contains scenes recorded using a video configuration that is not

Additional Information  173Recording program: Underwater / SurfaceTurn on the camcorder while holding the zoom lever toward T or W to change the reco

174  Additional InformationTo record video on this memory card, it is recommended to use only the XP+/SP/LP recording modes- Movies may not be record

Additional Information  175Do’s an d Don ’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

176  Additional Information • When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod’s fas-tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm. Using oth

Additional Information  177Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30°C. • To extend the battery life o

178  Additional Information • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a mem-ory card into the slot if it is not correctly orien

Additional Information  179Lithium Button Battery• Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools, as this will cause a short circuit

18  IntroductionSj Battery attachment unit (0 20)Sk START/STOP button (0 42)Sl DC IN terminal (0 20)Dq RESET button (0 165)Da Dioptric adjustment lev

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

Additional Information  181• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust graduall

182  Additional Information General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. (Availability differs

Additional Information  183NOTES• Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for the

184  Additional Information Charging, Recording and Playback TimesThe charging times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

Additional Information  185Using a memory card* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/of

186  Additional Information 8 WD-H43 Wide-converterThis Wide-converter lens decreases the focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspect

Additional Information  187Ag VL-5 Video LightThis video light enables you to record brightly in color even in dark places. It attaches to the camcor

188  Additional Information This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand access

Additional Information  189SpecificationsLEGRIA HF M41 / LEGRIA HF M40 / LEGRIA HF M400 — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording Sys

Introduction  19Wireless Controller WL-D891 START/STOP button (0 42)2 b (index selection) button (0 55)Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to swit

190  Additional Information • Lens Configuration: 11 elements in 9 groups (1 double-sided aspheric element)• AF System Autofocus (TTL + external dist

Additional Information  191• Weight (camcorder body only) 360 g 350 g• When the recording program is set to [Underwater] or [Surface]- The following

192  Additional Information About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: L

Additional Information  193Index3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 181AGC (automatic gain contr

194  Additional InformationLLanguage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33LCD screen dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . 154LCD touch screen . . . . .

Additional Information  195UUnderwater (recording program) . . . 85Uploading movies to video sharing Web sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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2 IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI

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

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

22  PreparationsNOTES• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C. If either the ambient temperature or the batte

Preparations  23NOTES• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight

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 Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel

26  PreparationsLCD BacklightWhen recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter

Preparations  27 Using the ViewfinderIf it is difficult to use the LCD screen even after turning on the LCD backlight, you can use the viewfinder. Yo

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

Preparations  29Operating ModesRecordingIn recording mode, the camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the position of the mode switch.PlaybackPr

3European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir

30  PreparationsUsing the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. For details about the avai

Preparations  31Setup Menus* In mode setup menus cannot be accessed and most menu settings will be reset to default values.1 or mode only: Touch

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

Preparations  33Changing the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 26 other languages.* Only when perfor

34  Preparations4Touch [a] to close the menu.COPY

Preparations  35Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use the following types of commercially available Secure

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

Preparations  37Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (0 40) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off

38  PreparationsSelecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-ory ( only) or on a memor

Preparations  39Relay RecordingYou can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the recording

4 Exciting Features and New FunctionsStory Creator (0 61)Your camcorder’s Full HD CMOS sensor captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2

40  PreparationsInitializing the MemoryInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a me

Preparations  41IMPORTANT• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure yo

42  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  43To take photosTouch [PHOTO].• A green icon (h) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the photo is

44  AUTO ModeRating ScenesYou can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the 8 8 [Rate Scenes (Recording)] setting. Immediately after

AUTO Mode  45IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data

46  AUTO Mode• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 127), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any los

AUTO Mode  47ZoomingThere are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless contr

48  AUTO Mode Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 1 Display the zoom controls on the touch screen. • The zoom controls appear on the left side of

AUTO Mode  49Quick Start FunctionWhen you close the LCD panel with the camcorder on, the camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camco

5Smart AUTO (0 44)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

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

Video  51VideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, using Story Creator and other advanced functio

52  Video4 Touch the desired scene to play it back.• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the

Video  53During playback:Adjusting the volume1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls.2 Touch [ ], drag your finger along

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

Video  553D Flip ViewTouch [ ] in the date index screen to switch to 3D Flip View. This fun way of displaying scenes grouped by recording date in a 3

56  VideoIn any index screen, touch [b]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos]

Video  57Deleting Scenes and StoriesYou can delete those scenes and stories that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also t

58  Video2 Delete the scenes.* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-ual scenes you want to delete before t

Video  594 Delete the scene. Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating1 Open the information screen of the story that contains the scenes you want to de

6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesEye-FiMPEG-2AVCHDConnect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 126)Play video directly from your recorded memory car

60  Video2 Select the story you want to delete.Drag your finger right/left to bring the desired story to the front.3 Delete the story.* Touch [Stop]

Video  61Video Stories and Cinema StyleUsing Story Creator to Create Compelling StoriesStory Creator is a helpful function that offers suggestions fo

62  Video• Scenes will be recorded under the story and category currently selected.• You can also record video snapshot scenes (0 64).To select a dif

Video  63The list of story scenes will appear. The orange frame on the right will show how many scenes you have recorded in each story scene (categor

64  VideoNOTES• Photos cannot be recorded while the camcorder is set to mode.Video SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes. Then, play back your vi

Video  651Press z.• A blue border appears on the screen.• Press z again to return to normal video recording mode.2Press g.• The camcorder records for

66  VideoDecorating Scenes while Recording1 Open the decoration screen.• The decoration screen will open automatically also when you stow the LCD pan

Video  67G [C]* In recording mode: pause the live video. Touch [C] again to restore the live video. You can add decorations to and record the frozen

68  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  69To use the Chroma Key function1 Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (0 68).2 Touch [+] or [-] to select the image you c

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70  Video2 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.3 Touch [ ] to open the decoration screen.4 Decorate the scene using the tools from the

Video  71A Drag your finger right or left to select a story.B Story’s theme.C Selected story (large thumbnail in the front).D Story’s title (0 78).E

72  Video- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.- Do not change the camcorder

Video  733Touch [A] to resume the playback and rate other scenes in the same way or touch [B] to return to the gallery. Playback with Background Musi

74  Video3 Adjust the mix balance between the original sound and the background music. To u c h [ 1] (more of the original sound) or [b] (more of th

Video  75Using an External Audio Player for Background MusicUse your favorite songs as background music by connecting an exter-nal player. POINTS TO

76  VideoPlayback with the video not linked to the external audio5 Touch a story or scene to start the video playback.6 Start the music playback on t

Video  77Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between StoriesYou can copy and move scenes in the gallery within the same story scene (category), between

78  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  791 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

8  Table of contents Introduction4 Exciting Features and New Functions12 About this Manual14 Getting to Know the Camcorder14 Supplied Accessories an

80  VideoAdvanced FunctionsRecording in y (Manual) ModeWhen the mode switch is set to y (Manual mode), you can enjoy full access to the menus and man

Video  81• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 127), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or

82  VideoNOTES• 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

Video  83Selecting the Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.OptionsSp

84  Video[GSports] To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.[q Night Scene] To record nightscapes with lower noise.[ISnow] To record in bright

Video  85NOTES•[F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[F Portrait]: The blur effect of the ba

86  Videoof the waterproof case and keep it in a cool place until the temperature goes down. If the camcorder becomes too hot, it will turn off autom

Video  87NOTES• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate.• For surveying and following

88  Video1 Activate the pre-recording function.• d will appear on the screen.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off pre-recording.2Press g. The sce

Video  89By default, face detection is activated. If the function was turned off, per-form the following procedure to turn it on.To select the main s

Table of contents  9 AUTO Mode42 Basic Recording42 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in AUTO Mode44 About the Smart AUTO function47 Zooming49 Quick S

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

Video  91FadersThe camcorder offers two professional looking transition effects to fade-in or fade-out scenes. You have the option to activate the fa

92  VideoManually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperturse[A Programmed AE] is the default automatic exposure (AE) recording program; using it, you can

Video  93• During exposure lock, the aperture value/shutter speed cannot be changed. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjustin

94  VideoManual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or sub-jects under very strong lights may appear too

Video  95NOTES• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-corder will return to automatic exposure.• When shooting subjects w

96  VideoPOINTS TO CHECK• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.1 Open the manual focus screen.2 Touch a subject that appears inside the X f

Video  97Tele MacroUsing tele macro, the camcorder can focus at a shorter distance (up to 40 cm from the subject at full telephoto), allowing you get

98  VideoWhite BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects w

Video  99NOTES• When you select the custom white balance:-Set 7 8 [Digital Zoom] to [B Off].- Reset the white balance when you change locations or th