Canon VIXIZ HFM30 Instruction Manual

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Video ! 812 Touch and hold [%] or [&] to adjust the audio recording level asnecessary.As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio levelmeter will go to the right of the -12 dB mark (yellow area) onlyoccasionally.3 Touch [#] to lock the audio recording level at the current level.To display the audio level indicatorUsually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activatingthe manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose todisplay it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.NOTES• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB), the sound maybe distorted.• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate themicrophone attenuator with the " ( [Microphone Attenuator] set-ting.• We recommend using headphones to check the sound level whileadjusting the audio recording level or when the microphone attenuatoris activated.Audio level indicatorAudio level adjustment barManual audio level adjustmentCurrent audio level[FUNC.] ( [/ Mic. Level] ( [9 Automatic] ([Audio Level Indicator] ( [#]!"#$82 ! VideoUsing HeadphonesUse headphones for playback or to check the audio level while record-ing. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/* terminal, whichis used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Beforeconnecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change thefunction of the terminal from AV output to * (headphones) output.* Headphones can be used also in mode but the function of the terminal can-not be changed in this mode. Change the setting in advance in one of the otheroperating modes.* Only when performing the procedure in mode.• ( appears.To adjust the volume during playbackIn mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjustthe headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s vol-ume (" 51).Operating modes: *[FUNC.]* ( [MENU] ( ! ( [AV/Headphones] ([Headphones] (To close the menu: ( [#]To continue adjusting the volume:( [%] ( [Volume] ( Drag your finger left and right alongthe volume bar to adjust the volume ( [#]!"#$Video ! 83IMPORTANT• When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro-priate level.• Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/* terminal if the (icon does not appear on the screen. The noise output in such case maybe harmful to your hearing.NOTES• Use commercially available headphones with a # 3.5 mm minijack.• Even if [AV/Headphones] was set to [( Headphones] in a playbackmode, the function of the AV OUT/* terminal will return automatically toAV output when you turn off the camcorder.Using the Mini Advanced ShoeUsing the mini advanced shoe, you can attach to the camcorder arange of optional accessories to expand its functionality. For detailsabout optional accessories available for use with your camcorder, referto Accessories (" 193). For details about how to attach and use theaccessories, refer also to the instruction manual of the accessory used.1 Retract the mini advanced shoecover in the direction of the arrow.2 Attach the optional accessory tothe mini advanced shoe.When a compatible accessory isattached to the mini advanced shoe,will appear on the screen.Example: Attaching an optional DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone.!"#$84 ! VideoNOTES• Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoecannot be used with this camcorder. Look for videoaccessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility withthe mini advanced shoe.Using an External MicrophoneWhen recording in very quiet surroundings, the built-in microphonemay pick up the sound of the camcorder's internal machinery. In suchcase, we recommend using an external microphone.Using the SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100 Directional StereoMicrophoneUsing the SM-V1 you can add a sense of depth and presence to yourrecordings with 5.1ch surround sound. Using the DM-100 you canaccurately record audio coming directly from the direction you arerecording.Attach the optional SM-V1 Surround Microphone or DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone to the mini advanced shoe.Refer to Using the Mini Advanced Shoe(" 83).appears. For details about usingthe optional external microphone, referto the instruction manual of the acces-sory used.Operating modes:*!"#$