CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE
THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable
to disconnect the plug in case of an accident.
While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do
not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it
could result in electric shock or fire.
CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the
camcorder.
2
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These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with
your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC),
the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws
implementing those Directives.
This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an
authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries
and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact
on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are
generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will
contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, waste authority, approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or
visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.
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• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
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• “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation
and Sony Corporation.
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“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH
THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY
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• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard an d may be used for encoding MPEG-4
compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compl iant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant
video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
3
Exciting Features and New Functions
1
1,080
lines
the special moments in your life with amazing image quality and in lifelike
vibrant colors is easy and fun!
bDual Flash
Memory
You can record in the built-in
memory or on commercially
available memory cards (0 33).
1
“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
2
Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to MXP or
FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080
pixels.
3
AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and
the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.
High-Definition Video
Your camcorder’s full high-definition
image sensor (Full HD CMOS) captures
video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080
2
. Videos are then recorded in the
pixels
memory in high definition, using AVCHD
specifications
With your new HD camcorder, capturing
3
.
b
Relay Recording
The built-in memory almost full?
Use the memory card slot to keep
on recording video without
interruption (0 36).
3g
4
Smart AUTO (0 40)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best
scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings
every time without worrying about settings.
Video Snapshot
(0 65)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Face Detection (0 63)Image Stabilization
Just point the camcorder
and it will automatically
select the best settings for
your subject
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Dynamic IS (0 61)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(0 62) will produce stable shots
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
5
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder to
Connect the camcorder
the optional DW-100 DVD
to an HDTV (0 120)
SD
Play video directly
from your recorded
memory card
Eye-Fi
Use an Eye-Fi card (0 140) to
wirelessly upload recordings to your
computer or a video sharing Web site.
High Definition
AVCHD
Standard Definition
Convert your HD movies, in the
camcorder itself, to standard definition
files (0 131, 137).
Burner (0 126, 130)
ImageMixer 3 SE (0 123, 136).
MPEG-2
SD-Video
AVCHD discs
4
Photo DVDs
AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and
digital recorders with an SD
memory card slot
5
.
Save or upload to
the Web.
Use the supplied software
Standard DVDs
4
AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with
the optional DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to
back up such scenes.
5
Refer to the instruction manual of the device. Depending on the device used, correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. In
such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder.
6
7
Table of contents
Introduction
4Exciting Features and New Functions
12About this Manual
14Getting to Know the Camcorder
14Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
16Names of Parts
Preparations
19Getting Started
19Charging the Battery Pack
22Preparing the Accessories
24Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
26Basic Operation of the Camcorder
26Using the Touch Screen
27Operating Modes
28Using the Menus
31First Time Settings
31Setting the Date and Time
32Changing the Language
32Changing the Time Zone
33Using a Memory Card
33Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
35Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
35b Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
36b Relay Recording of Movies
37Initializing the Built-in Memory (b only) or
Memory Card
8 Table of contents
Dual Shot Mode
39Basic Recording
39Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Dual Shot Mode
40About the Smart AUTO mode
43Zooming
44Quick Start Function
Video
46Basic Playback
46Playing Back the Video
49The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play
513D Flip View
52Narrowing Down the Scenes Shown in the Index Screen
53Deleting Scenes
55Advanced Functions
55Shooting Video in y Manual Mode
56Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
57Special Scene Recording Programs
60Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your
61Advanced Image Stabilization
62Pre-Recording
63Face Detection
65Touch & Track
65Video Snapshot
66Digital Effects
67Manually Setting the Shutter Speed or Aperture
70Manual Exposure Adjustment
71Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
71Manual Focus Adjustment
73White Balance
74Image Effects
75Mini Video Light
77Self Timer
78Audio Recording Level
79Using Headphones
Back
Recordings
Table of contents 9
81Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
81Using an External Microphone
83Using a Zoom Remote Controller
84Selecting the Playback Starting Point
86Playing Back Scenes Set to Background Music
89Onscreen Displays and Data Code
90Playlist and Scene Operations
90Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing
92Capturing Photos and Video Snapshot Scenes from a
94Dividing Scenes
Back
Movie
Photos
96Basic Playback
96Viewing Photos
98Deleting Photos
100 Additional Functions
100Taking Photos in y Manual Mode
101Selecting Photo Size and Quality
103Flash
104Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure
Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF M36 / LEGRIA
HF M306. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to
operate correctly, refer to Trouble shootin g (0 163).
Conventions Used in this Manual
•IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
•NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating
procedures.
•POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the
function described.
• 0: Reference page number within this manual.
To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other
instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons:
r Refer to the ‘Photo Applications’ Instruction Manual,
s Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD
• b : Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with
included as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc.
Burner.
When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term
“memory” by itself refers to both.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the
g button to start recording until you press again to pause
the recording.
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu
icons refer to the b.
12 Introduction
Self Timer
• n appears.
• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.
mode: In record pause mode, press g.
The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
mode: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus
and then fully.
The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The
countdown appears on the screen.
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
NOTES
• Once the countdown has begun, any of the following actions will cancel
the self timer.
-Pressing g (when recording movies) or j fully (when
indicates that a function is available in the
operating mode indicated and indicates
that the function is not available. For a detailed
explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 27).
Brackets [ ]are used to refer to control
buttons and menu options you will
touch on the screen and to other
onscreen messages and displays.
The names of physical buttons
and switches on the
camcorder are indicated within
a “button” frame.
For example w.
The 8 arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections.
For a detailed explanation on how to use the menus,
refer to Using the Menus (0 28). For a concise
summary of all available menu options and settings,
refer to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 142).
Introduction 13
Getting to Know the Camcord er
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:
XCA-570 Compact Power Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-808 Battery PackW
XWL-D89 Wireless Controller
(incl. CR2025 lithium button battery)
STV-250N Stereo Video CableW
Yellow • Red • White plugs
XCTC-100/S Component Cable
Red • Green • Blue plugs
IFC-300PCU USB CableW
XQuick Guide
14 Introduction
The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:
• PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’
Installation Guide
- ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities – Software for saving and
transferring movies and music files you can use as background music.
• PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM*
- ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools – Software for managing, editing, and
playing back movies.
• YInstruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.1*/Music Data
Disc CD-ROM (referred in the manual as the Camcorder Supplemental
Disc). Contains the following components.
- Full-version instruction manual of the camcorder (this PDF file).
- Photo Applications - Software for saving, managing, and printing
photos*.
- Music files that can be used as background music during playback**.
* The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
**These music files are for exclusive use with the supplied software ImageMixer 3
SE. The disc cannot be played back on CD players. For more details, refer to
‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ on the PIXELA Application Disc 1 CD-ROM.
Introduction 15
Names of Parts
Left side view
Right side view
Front view
1 DISP. (onscreen display) button
(0 89)/
BATT. INFO button (0 162)
2 2 (camera/play) button (0 27)
3 Speaker (0 48)
4 Memory card slot cover
5 Memory card slot (0 35)
6 AV O UT term in al (0 116, 118)/
X (headphones) terminal (0 79)
7 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 20)
8 ACCESS indicator (0 39, 55, 100)
9 Strap mount (0 23)
Aq COMPONENT OUT terminal
(0 116, 118)
Aa USB terminal (0 116, 119)
As HDMI OUT terminal (0 116, 117)
Ad Grip belt (0 23)
Af Instant AF sensor (0 147)
Ag Stereo microphone (0 78)
Ah Mini video light (0 75)
Aj Flash (0 103)
16 Introduction
Top vie w
LCD panel
Back view
Ak Mini advanced shoe (0 81)
Al Mode switch (0 27)
Sq PHOTO button (0 39, 100)
Sa Zoom lever (0 43)
Ss VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button
(0 65)
Sd POWER button
Sf ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:
Green – ON
Orange – Standby (0 44)
Red – Charging (0 19)
Sg Remote sensor (0 22)
Sh LCD touch screen (0 24, 26)
Sj POWERED IS button (0 62)/
WEB button* (0 136)
Sk Battery attachment unit (0 19)
Sl START/STOP button (0 39, 55)
Dq DC IN terminal (0 19)
This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the
touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to
help you learn more about your camcorder.
Getting Started
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using
the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a
fully charged battery pack, refer to Charging Times (0 189) and
Recording and Playback Times (0 189).
1 Connect the power cord to the
compact power adapter.
2 Plug the power cord into a power
outlet.
3 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.
4 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder.
Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide it up
until it clicks in place.
DC IN
terminal
Preparations 19
5 Charging will start when the
camcorder is turned off.
ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator
• If the camcorder was on, the green
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out
when you turn off the camcorder.
After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)
indicator will start flashing in red
(battery pack charging). The red ON/
OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when
the battery pack is fully charged.
• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to
Troubleshooting (0 163).
To remove the battery pack
1Slide U in the
direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.
2 Slide the battery pack down and
then pull it out.
BATTERY RELEASE switch
IMPORTANT
• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com-
pact power adapter. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder,
important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green
ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between
10 °C and 30 °C. Outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C,
charging will not start.
• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to the compact
power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.
20 Preparations
• To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for
overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and
ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
NOTES
• The battery pack will be charged only when the camcorder is off.
• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder
using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed.
• Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore,
charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full
charge.
• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times
longer than you think you might need.
Preparations 21
Preparing the Accessories
Wireless Controller
First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller.
1 Press the tab in the direction of the
arrow and pull out the battery
holder.
2 Place the lithium button battery with
the + side facing up.
3 Insert the battery holder.
To use the wireless controller
Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.
You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller
from the front of the camcorder.
Tab
NOTES
• The wireless controller may not work properly when the remote sensor
is situated under strong light sources or direct sunlight.
22 Preparations
Grip Belt and Straps
Fasten the grip belt.
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach
the zoom lever with your index finger, and
the g button with your thumb.
To remove the grip belt
1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro
pad.
2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the
camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to
remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder.
Preparations 23
To attach an optional wrist strap
Pass the attaching end of the wrist
strap through the rear bracket on the
camcorder, thread the wrist strap
through the loop and fasten.
You can also attach the wrist strap to the
strap mount on the grip belt to use both
for extra convenience and protection.
To attach an optional shoulder strap
Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip
belt and adjust the length of the strap.
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Rotating the LCD Panel
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.
• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward.
• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Rotating the
LCD panel 180 degrees can be useful in the following cases:
- To include yourself in the picture when recording with the self timer.
- To allow the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller
from the front.
24 Preparations
180°
180°
90°
Subject can monitor the LCD screen
NOTES
• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels
operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black, red, blue or green dots. This has no
effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction.
LCD Backlight
When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD
screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter.
With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2
seconds.
Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and
on (bright).
NOTES
• The LCD backlight does not affect the brightness of the recordings.
• Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack.
• You can further adjust the brightness of the LCD screen with the
6 8 [LCD Brightness] setting, or dim it with the 6 8 [LCD
Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD
screen can be a nuisance.
Preparations 25
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen
change dynamically depending on the operating mode and the task
you are performing. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have
all the controls at your fingertips.
To uc h
Touch a menu item to select it, or a
control button to perform the corresponding action. For some functions,
such as Touch & Track (0 65) and face
detection (0 63), you can touch a subject that appears on the touch screen to
select it and have the camcorder
choose the optimal settings.
Drag
Swipe your finger up and down or left
and right across the screen to scroll
menus, to browse through index screen
pages or to adjust slider controls (for
example, to adjust the volume).
IMPORTANT
• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly
when using touch operations.
• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations
correctly.
- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved hands or using your
fingernails or other hard-tipped objects such as ballpoint pens.
- Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen.
- Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film
onto the touch screen's surface.
26 Preparations
• For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to Handling
Precautions (0 180), Cleaning (0 185).
Operating Modes
Recording
When recording video or photos, the camcorder’s operating mode is
determined by the position of the mode switch and the onscreen control buttons.
Operating
mode
Dual Sh ot Record video and take photos easily, letting the camcorder take care of all the
settings – Great for beginners or if you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder
settings.
Flexible recording Use one of the dedicated recording modes to enjoy full access to the
menus and advanced functions and change the camcorder’s settings to your preference.
* The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selected by the
Smart AUTO function (0 40).
Mode switchOnscreen iconOperation
*
Easy recording of movies and
photos (0 39).
Touch [4] to record movies
(0 55).
Touch [3] to record photos
(0 100).
Playback
Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback
mode. The playback mode you switch into depends on the
initial recording mode.
You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it
on directly in playback mode.
Preparations 27
Initial modeOperating modeOperation
Press S in
or mode.
Press S in mode.
NOTES
• b When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for
playback will be the same currently used for recording.
• You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for more
than 2 seconds to switch between recording and playback mode.
Playing back movies
([Original] index screen) (0 46).
Viewing photos
([Photos] index screen) (0 96).
Using the Menus
Many of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC.
panel and the setup menus. In mode, however, menus cannot be
accessed and, except in a few cases, most menu settings will return to
their default values.
For details about the available menu options and settings, refer to the
appendix Menu Options Lists (0 142).
Operating modes:
The FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel
In and mode, the FUNC. panel shows a convenient overview of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to access
the FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to set or adjust.
You may need to drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to
find the control button of the desired function.
Touch the control
button of the
desired function
28 Preparations
Drag your finger up
and down along the
scroll bar to display
the rest of the panel
In and mode, touch [Edit] to display a similar panel containing the various operations that are available after selecting one or more
scenes or photos (for example, deleting, adding scenes to the playlist,
protecting photos, etc.). Touch the control button of the desired operation.
Example of the Edit panel in mode
Touch the control
button of the desired
operation
The Setup Menus
1 or mode only: Touch
[FUNC.]
2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup
menus.
You can also press u on the
wireless controller to open the setup
menus.
3 Touch the tab of the desired
menu.
4 Drag your finger up and down along the scroll bar to bring the
setting you want to change into the orange selection bar.
Menu items not available appear grayed out.
5 When the desired menu item is in the orange bar, touch inside the
frame on the right.
6 Touch the desired option and touch [a].
You can touch [a] to close the menu at any time.
Preparations 29
NOTES
• A small font size is used in menu screens so you can see the options
currently selected. You can enlarge the font size by setting 6 8
[Font Size] to [A Large] but only the icons of the currently selected
options will appear on the screen.
30 Preparations
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