Canon HF21 manuals
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1 Instruction Manual2 Important Usage InstructionsHD Camcorder, VIXIA HF21 A systems 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS8 Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your CamcorderWhat is High-DefinitionVideoHow does full high definition compare with standard-definitionTV broadcasts 6Approximately 6 times the number of pixels 2More than twice the number of scanning lines 9 What are the advantages of flash memoryAny New FunctionsPre-recording Face Detection Video Snapshot Cinema Mode Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [Cine Mode] recording program (66) with the 24 fps progressive frame rate 10 Can I play back my high-definitionvideo on other devices•You can play back AVCHD discs of your recordings created using the 12 Introduction18Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations27Getting Started Operation Basic of the Camcorder 39 First Time Settings 41Using a Memory Card 13 Video45Basic Recording 50 Basic Playback 61 Advanced Functions 87Playlist and Scene Operations 14 Photos94Basic Recording 97Basic Playback 101Additional Functions 112 Printing Photos 15 External Connections120Terminals on the Camcorder 125Saving Your Recordings Additional Information 27 Preparations45 VideoShooting Video 46 Selecting the Video Quality (RecordingLPMode)47 Zooming48 15x Optical ZoomQuick Start Function 49 1With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel •The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes Changing function altogether with the [Quick Start] setting 50 Playing Back the Video51 Special playback modes52 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back53 Searching for ScenesSelecting from the Calendar Screen 54 Selecting from the List of Recordings55 Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were DetectedSelecting the Playback Starting oint Movie Timeline 56 Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject57 Pre-selectingRecordings from the Index Screen58 Deleting Scenes59 [All Scenes] Deletes all the scenes[All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] Deletes only the scene marked with the orange selection frame [Selected Scenes] Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen This step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously selected scenes 3 Delete the scene(s) Delete] Desired option •Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (125) 61 Special Scene Recording Programs62 [Low Light] To record in low-lightsituations[Spotlight] To record spotlit scenes [Fireworks] To record fireworks [Underwater] To record underwater scenes in natural colors Surface] [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program •[Low Light]: -Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage -Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes -White points may appear on the screen 62 Video 63 •[ Fireworks]:•[Underwater] and [Surface]: The -To switch the recording mode between [Underwater] and When making recordings underwater with the When a commercially available 64 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture65 [1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] To record in low-lightsituationsTo record in low-light situations [1/60] To record under most ordinary conditions [1/100] To record indoor sports scenes [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000] [1/2000]** To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days Available Aperture Values [F1.8], [F2.0], [F2.4], [F2.8], [F3.4], [F4.0], [F4.8], [F5.6], [F6.7], [F8.0] •[ Shutter-PriorityAE]: -The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds 66 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsMini Video Light 67 Using an External Video LightVideo Snapshot Recording Video Snapshot Scenes 68 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie69 Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music70 70 Video71 Pre-recordingFunctionSelf Timer 72 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction73 Manual Exposure AdjustmentAutomatic Backlight orrection 74 Manual Focus Adjustment75 Face Detection76 White Balance77 Image Effects78 Image Effect Off] Records with no image enhancing effects[Vivid] Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation [Neutral] Tones down the contrast and color saturation [Low Sharpening] Records subjects with softened outlines Soft Skin Detail] Custom Effect] [Color Depth]: (–)Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality [Brightness]: (–)Darker picture, (+) Brighter picture [Contrast]: (–)Flatter picture, (+) More defined light and shade [Sharpness]: (–)Vaguer outlines, (+) Sharper outlines FUNC. [ Image Effect Off] Desired option* FUNC To set the custom image effect 1Press and select () the custom setting options 2 Adjust () each setting as desired When you finish all the adjustments, press 78 Video 79 Digital EffectsApplying the Selected Digital Effect 80 On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code81 Audio Recording LevelManual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 82 Using Headphones83 To adjust the volume of the headphonesmode, adjust ( ) the volume of the headphones with the [Headphone Volume] setting mode, and in mode during slideshow playback, adjust the headphones volume the same way you adjust the speaker’s volume 50) When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appro- priate level Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT •Use commercially available headphones with a ∅ 3.5 mm minijack to mode 84 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe85 Using an External MicrophoneUsing the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones 86 Using a Zoom Remote Controller87 Dividing Scenes88 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing BackAdding Scenes to the Playlist 89 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist90 Moving Scenes in the Playlist91 Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music92 Copying ScenesCopying Original Movies 93 Copying the Entire Playlist94 Photos120 External Connections137 Additional InformationFUNC. Menu 138 Digital effectsFade Trigger] Wipe] Sepia] Art] Sepia] Drive mode Continuous Shooting] Recording mode Standard Play 7 Mbps] Simultaneous Simultaneous Recording Off] recording Super Fine] Normal] 138 Additional Information 139 FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes[Select] [Individual Scenes] [Remove All Selections] [Individual Photos] [Copy [Selected Photos] [Selected Scenes] [Divide] [Move] [Protect] [Remove All] 0-99copies [Selected Photos (1 copy each)] [Transfer Orders] 140 Setup Menus141 [Auto Rotate]:142 [AF Mode]: Select how fast the autofocus will operateWith When the optional [Focus Priority]: • When the recording mode is set to [ Fireworks], focus priority is auto matically set to [ ff] [Image Stabilizer]: [On ]: This setting compensates for camcorder shake when shooting photos • We recommend setting the image stabilizer to [ Off] when using a tripod 142 Additional Information 143 •When recording movies with the optional Wide-converteror Tele-converter, set the image stabilizer to [ Standard] Minimum shutter speed used: 1/30; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to •The auto slow shutter can only be activated when the recording pro gram is set to [ Programmed AE], but the setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode •If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ Off] •When the recording mode is set to [Underwater] or [Surface], this function is automatically set to [ Off] [Wind Screen]: Some screen to [Microphone Attenuator]: Set the microphone attenuator to When the microphone attenuator is activated, appears on the screen •When the recording mode is set to [Underwater] or [Surface], this 144 [Focus AssistLevel (Gray)] Grid (Gray)] [Audio Level Off] 6 sec] 10 sec] [Focus Assist Functions]: [Onscreen Markers]: • Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings [Photo Review Time]: •The review time can only be set when the drive mode is set to [Sin- gle] If you press 144 Additional Information 145 Playback Setup[USB onnection Type]: 146 System Setup[Font Size] Small] [Output Onscreen Displays] [LCD Brightness] [LCD Screen On] Dimmer] [Component 1080i] Output]1 [TV Type]1 Normal TV] Wide TV] [AV/Headphones] AV] Headphones] [Demo Mode] [Font Size]: hanges the size of the font for the menu and other screens When the font size is set to [Output Onscreen Displays] When set to [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen 146 Additional Information 147 [Component Output]:[480i]: To use the 480i specification (standard definition) [1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification [TV Type]: [Normal TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio [Wide TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect ratio When the TV type is set to [Speaker Volume]: [Demo Mode]: 148 [Wireless Remote ontrol]:[Notification Sounds]: [Power Saving Mode]: [Quick Start]: 149 [Control for HDMI]:If set to •The remote control of the TV can only be used to play back movies or [Photo Numbering]: •We recommend using the [ Continuous] setting [Firmware]: 150 Language and Date/Time Setup[Language ], [DEUTSCH] ], [ENGLISH] [TÜRKÇE] [Date Format]: [Calendar Start Day]: 150 Additional Information 151 Information Screens[Memory Info] [Battery Info] [HDMI Status] [Battery Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify the battery charge (as a percentage) and the remaining recording time (, mode) or playback time (, mode) [HDMI Status]: 152 CHECK THIS FIRSTPower supply Recording one correctly inserted into the camcorder? (42) Does it contain any recordings Other Power source 152 Additional Information 154 Indicators and Onscreen Displays154 Additional Information 155 Picture and Sound156 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections with External Devices 156 Additional Information 158 List of Messages160 160 Additional Information162 162 Additional Information164 Messages Related to the Optional DW100 DVD Burner165 Direct Print Related Messages166 166 Additional Information168 Camcorder169 Long-termstorageBattery Pack Remaining battery time 170 Regarding the use of non-Canonbattery packsMemory Card 171 Built-inRechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery 172 Disposal173 CleaningCondensation 174 Using the Camcorder Abroad175 Accessories (Availability differs from area to area)176 Optional Accessories177 CG-800Battery ChargerCharging Times Charging conditions Battery pack Using the camcorder Recording and Playback Times Using the built-inmemory Usage time BP-808 BP-809 Playback BP-819 BP-827 178 Using a memory cardTL-H37 Tele-converter The minimum focusing distance at full telephoto with the When the WD-H37ll Wide-converter 178 Additional Information 179 FS-H37UFilter SetSC-2000Soft Carrying Case DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone VL-5Video Light VFL-2Video Flash Light 180 RA-V1Remote Control AdapterHTC-100HDMI Cable WP-V1Waterproof Case This mark identifies genuine anon video accessories When you use anon video equipment, we recommend anon-brandaccessories or products bearing the same mark 180 Additional Information 181 Product Codes182 VIXIA HF21183 Terminals184 CA-570Compact Power AdapterBP-809Battery Pack 185 About the music files186 AVCHD specifications186 Additional Information 187 MoviesPhotos Playlist Quick Start function 188 VolumeTelephoto Transfer order Movies Photos 188 Additional Information 189 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES191 CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
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Canon HF21 Instruction Manual
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