Canon HF11 instruction manual

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Contents

Main English HD Camcorder PUB. DIM-883 Manuel d'instruction Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions 1 2 Fig. 1 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14 15 16 17 18 Page Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder What is High-Definition Video? What is so special about recording on flash memory? What is Cinema Mode? Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ Preparations _____________________________ Video ____________________________________ 35 Basic Recording 39 Basic Playback 45 Advanced Functions 59 Managing Scenes and the Memory Photos __________________________________ External Connections _______________________ Additional Information ______________________ About this Manual The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file). the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file). Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top vie w Wireless Controller WL-D88 B ottom v i ew Screen Displays Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Preparations Charging the Battery Pack ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED 1 2 3 TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER 1 2 3 Accessories TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel T O REATTACH THE GRIP TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP LCD Backlight Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option 1 2 3 4 Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 1 2 3 4 5 First Time Settings 6 Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Setting the Date and Time 1 Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE Recommended Memory Cards WHEN YOU TRAVEL Using a Memory Card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1 2 3 4 5 Memory cards usable for recording movies TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-In Memory or Memory Card TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING Page Video Shooting Video 3 Basic Recording WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Approximate recording times Zooming 12x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function 1 2 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 1 Deleting a Scene After Recording It 2 3 Playing Back the Video 4 Basic Playback TO SELECT WHICH SCENES TO PLAY BACK Special playback modes Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting from the List of Recordings Selecting from the Calendar Screen 1 2 3 4 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 1 2 3 4 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 1 2 3 TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES Deleting Scenes Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date 2 TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE T Deleting All Scenes Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Special Scene Recording Programs Advanced Functions TO SET THE [ CINE MODE] RECORDING TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE Page Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed guidelines TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE Available Aperture Values Mini Video Light 1 2 Self Timer TO USE THE OPTIONAL VL-5 VIDEO LIGHT Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment 1 2 3 4 Manual Focus Adjustment 1 2 3 4 5 TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE Image Effects TO SET THE CUSTOM IMAGE EFFECT Digital Effects Setting Applying TO FADE IN TO FADE OUT TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT On-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 1 2 3 4 Using Headphones or an External Microphone Using Headphones TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Creating a Playlist 1 2 Managing Scenes and the Memory 2 3 Options for copying original movies Deleting the Entire Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist 2 3 4 5 Copying Scenes 1 2 3 Photos Taking Photos 3 4 Selecting Photo Size and Quality Approximate number of still images on a memory card Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 1 2 Viewing Photos 3 Basic Playback Slideshow 1 2 Index Screen 1 2 3 TO SELECT WHICH STILL IMAGES TO PLAY Magnifying Photos during Playback 1 2 Erasing Photos Erasing a Single Image 1 3 Erasing All Images Flash 1 Additional Functions Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Maximum number of continuous shots Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) Light Metering Mode CONTINUOUS SHOOTING/ HIGH-SPEED CONTINUOUS SHOOTING AUTO EXPOSURE BRACKETING Histogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos 1 2 3 4 Copying Photos 1 2 3 4 You can also use the following functions... Printing Photos Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 1 2 Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 Print Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) 1 2 5 Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders 1 2 3 Erasing All Print Orders External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Page 1 2 3 4 Playback on a TV Screen About the HDMI connection Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Options for creating AVCHD discs ( mode) Options for creating Photo DVDs ( mode) Preparations on the Camcorder 1 2 Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1 2 3 4 WHEN THE DATA REQUIRES MULTIPLE DISCS TO CREATE AN ADDITIONAL COPY OF THE Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner 1 TO PLAY BACK PHOTO DVDS 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER Transferring Still Images Automatic Transfer Options Manual Transfer Options AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) 1 2 3 4 Erasing All Transfer Orders Additional Information FUNC. Menu - Recording Modes Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes CAMERA SETUP The setting will not change even if you set the camcorder to mode. MEMORY OPER. DISPLAY SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Page DATE/TIME SETUP CHECK THIS FIRST Power source Troubleshooting Power supply Recording Playback Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page Page Page Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder Handling Precautions Long-term storage Battery Pack Long-term storage Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen System Diagram Optional Accessories Using the internal memory Page Page Product Codes Provided Accessories Optional Accessories HF11 Specifications System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Terminals Power/Others Page Index A B C D I J L M N T U V W Z U.S.A. CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The English HD Camcorder PUB. DIM-883 Manuel d'instruction Instruction Manual