Canon VIXIA HF R42 Instrukcja Użytkownika

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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  101SlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music.Operating modes:1 Open the [ Photo Pla

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  1386 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––zzz85[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 Informations / Playback Setup Display Setup[Onscreen Markers]: You can display a grid or a horizontal line at the cen-ter of the sc

Additional Information  149[Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [i On], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV o

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• This function is not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the supplied High Speed HDMI cable.q Sys

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 is full- The built-in memory is full ([& End] appears on the screen). Delete some recordings (A 56

166  Additional Information6/4 Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory- There is a problem with the built-in memory. Save your recording

Additional Information  167Cannot record movies on this memory card Initialize only using the camcorder- The memory card in the camcorder was initi

168  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  169Memory card writing error Attempt to recover the data?- This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder

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 DriveSome scenes could not be deleted- Movies that were protected/

Additional Information  1716/4 List of Messages for Wi-Fi FunctionsRefer also to the instruction manual of your wireless router and other devices you

172  Additional InformationUnable to complete WPS.- Turn off the camcorder and wireless router. After a short while, turn them on again and try again

Additional Information  173List of Messages for Web ServicesWi-Fi error Incorrect encryption method- Make sure the camcorder and access point are u

174  Additional InformationTry again- An error occurred when connecting to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY server or the server is temporarily down. End the

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

176  Additional Information • Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam-corder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or

Additional Information  177• Dirty terminals may cause a poor contact between the battery pack and the camcorder. Wipe the terminals with a soft clot

178  Additional Information • Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have a physical switch to prevent writ-ing on the card so as to avoid the accidental e

Additional Information  179Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

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 • Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust gradual

Additional Information  181General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory.** 6/4 only. (Availabil

182  Additional Information Optional AccessoriesCall or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accesso-ries. You can also obtain ge

Additional Information  183Recording and playback times given in the following tables are approxi-mate and vary according to video quality and chargi

184  Additional Information 6/4 Recording MP4 movies using the built-in memoryRecording MP4 movies using a memory card* Approximate times for recordi

Additional Information  1854 WM-V1 Wireless MicrophoneReliably record rich sound even when shooting subjects at a distance. The transmitter is conven

186  Additional Information SpecificationsVIXIA HF R42 / VIXIA HF R40 / VIXIA HF R400  — Values given are approximate figures.System• Recording Syst

Additional Information  187MP4 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,

188  Additional Information • USB Terminal: mini-AB, Hi-Speed USB• HDMI OUT Terminal HDMI Mini Connector; output only• MIC Terminal∅ 3.5 mm stereo mi

Additional Information  189BP-718 Battery Pack• Battery typeRechargeable lithium ion battery• Rated voltage: 3.6 V DC• Operating temperature: 0 – 40

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

Additional Information  191Index60P recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 180Aspect ratio of a connected

192  Additional InformationLow light (Special Scene mode) . . . 68MMain Functions panel . . . . . . .38, 144Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Additional Information  193Wi-Fi functions* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122YYou Tub e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121ZZoom . . . . . . .

194 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATESThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc.

195LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA STORED ON THE EQUIPMENT’S HARD DRIVE, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL,

196 CANON 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  57Deleting Scenes from the Index ScreenOperating modes:1 Open the desired index screen (A 50, 93, 94).To delete all the

58  Basic Shooting and Playback• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted).- Do

Basic Shooting and Playback  59* When you select [Select], perform the following procedure to select the individ-ual photos you want to delete before

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 select a different pen or stamp: Repeat steps 1 and 2.• To change color: Touch [Ó] and then touch the white or black button

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  73POINTS TO CHECK• 6/4 Before performing this procedure, make sure the memory with the image mix data is selected (A 63). At the t

74  Advanced Shooting5Touch [K] to mix your image with live video.Decorating Scenes during PlaybackOperating modes:1 From the index screen (A 50), pl

Advanced Shooting  751 Activate video snapshot.• Touch [OFF] instead to deactivate video snapshot.• A blue border appears on the screen.2Press Y.The

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  77Operating modes:* Face detection and tracking are always activated in and modes.POINTS TO CHECK• Select a shooting mode othe

78  Advanced Shooting• In certain cases, faces may not be detected correctly. Typical examples include:- Faces extremely small, large, dark or bright

Advanced Shooting  79To fade in/outPress Y in record pause mode to start recording with a fade in. Press Y while recording to fade out and pause the

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 Shooting• The Touch AE mark (I) will flash and the exposure will be adjusted automatically so the area you touched will be correctly exp

Advanced Shooting  81Operating modes:POINTS TO CHECK• Adjust the zoom before you start the procedure.1 Open the manual focus screen.2 Touch a subject

82  Advanced ShootingNOTES• When you use [E] and [F] to adjust the focus manually, you can touch inside the frame to automatically focus on that spot

Advanced Shooting  83- Changing the shooting mode.White BalanceThe white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different li

84  Advanced Shooting- Depending on the light source, Å may keep flashing. The result will still be better than with [Ã Automatic].• Custom white bal

Advanced Shooting  85Frame RateYou can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.Operating m

86  Advanced ShootingPOINTS TO CHECK• Select a shooting mode other than the [ Fireworks] Special Scene mode in mode.1 Activate tele macro.* Touch a

Advanced Shooting  87Options ( Default value)Audio Recording LevelYou can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in or an external microphone

88  Advanced Shooting2 Touch and hold [Ï] or [Ð] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so

Advanced Shooting  89Using HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-ing. The headphones are connected to the AV

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