Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack | Canon HF11 manual

Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as 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 full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 118-119.

1Turn off the camcorder.

2Attach 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	CHG (charge)
	indicator

3Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

4Plug the power cord into a power outlet.

5Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

•The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed.

•If the indicator flashes but in a different pattern, refer to Troubleshooting ( 100).

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

1Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

2Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.

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Canon HF11 Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder

Contents

Videocámara HD HD CamcorderCaméscope HD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Page Receive information on new products and promotions Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory? PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode Table of contents Basic Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Functions Managing Scenes and the Memory Additional Functions Printing PhotosTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 112 Do’s and Don’ts About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Digital Video Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Bottom view Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time 24F progressive frame rateMemory operation Remaining recording time Getting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder To Remove the Battery Pack Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers thisInformation on how to recycle this battery Until Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up AccessoriesPreparing the Wireless Controller To Attach a Wrist Strap Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Remove the Grip Belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesTo Attach a Shoulder Strap To Reattach the Grip Belt Button Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderLCD Backlight Press the button to enter Operating Modes Using the Menus Joystick and Joystick GuideUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Next Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menusSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Menu items not available will appear grayed out First Time Settings Setting the Date and TimeMenu Display Setup Language Desired language Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zoneChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DSTRecommended Memory Cards Menu To Remove the Memory Card Close the memory card slot coverInserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for Recordings Initializing the Built-In Memory or Memory CardMemory OPER. Mediamovies Memory you want to use Memory Oper Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder When YOU have Finished RecordingBasic Recording Shooting Video Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeApproximate recording times MXP FXP XP+ SP Zooming Quick Start Function12x Optical Zoom Variable When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel Mode. Check that the indicator changes to orangeReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded After recording a scene Basic Playback Playing Back the VideoScene index screen appears after a few seconds Press / or to begin the playback Frame advance/reverse To reverseButton for continuous playback Skipping Scenes Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting from the List of RecordingsSelect the original movies index screen Open the list of recordings Move the zoom lever toward W Move , the cursor to the desired datePress to return to the index screen Index screen select Scene you want to view and press Disp Deleting Scenes Press to begin the playbackDeleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Delete the scenes Deleting All Scenes Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Special Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsAdvanced Functions Portrait SportsSnow Sunset Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Program AE Desired recording programShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Mini Video Light Push the joystick towardSHUTTER-PRIO.AE SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Self Timer Camera SetupMode Record pause mode, press Mode Select a recording mode other than Fireworks Adjust the the brightness of the image as requiredAutomatic Backlight Correction Press BLC Manual Focus Adjustment Adjust the focus as necessary PressWhite Balance Push the joystick toward Focus When you select the custom white balance Auto Desired optionAUTO To SET the Custom White Balance To SET the Custom Image Effect Image EffectsImage Effect OFF Desired option Effect OFF Desired fader/effect SettingDigital Effects Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelOn-Screen Displays and Data Code Adjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guideDisplay Setup Audio Level on Push the joystick toward MIC Using Headphones or an External Microphone Using HeadphonesSystem Setup AV/PHONES Phones To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Managing Scenes and the MemoryCreating a Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Copying ScenesSelect , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Deleting the Entire Playlist FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and QualityPress Photo halfway Press Photo fully 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Approximate number of still images on a memory card Viewing Photos OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recordingPush the joystick toward Select Erase and press Image Jump Function Slideshow Select the first still image of the slideshowIndex Screen Select , an image Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing PhotosMove the zoom lever toward T Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Icon of the flash mode Appears. disappears after 4 seconds Additional FunctionsFlash About the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Single Desired optionSINGLE Images Light Metering Mode Three still images in different exposures will be recordedStill I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE Histogram DisplayCapturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired option Protecting Photos Copying PhotosOpen the image selection screen FUNC. Protect Copying a Single Image Copy YESYou can also use the following Functions Copying Images from the Index Screen Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Printing PhotosPrinting Photos Direct Print If continues to flash for more than Selecting the Print Settings Printing with the Print/Share ButtonSelect the still image you wish to print Press Paper To Cancel the Printing When YOU have Finished PrintingPress while printing Select OK and press Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Trimming Settings Print ErrorsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appears Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menu To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toPrint Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Open the print settings menu Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersSelect , Print Press Erasing All Print Orders Terminals on the Camcorder Component OUT TerminalAV OUT/ Terminal Hdmi OUT Terminal Connection Diagrams Quality High definition Output onlyOutput only AV/PHONES to Type Digital data connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyConnection Playback on a TV Screen Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Authoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer Options for creating Avchd discs Mode Options for creating Photo DVDs ModeSystem Setup ADD to Disc Desired option Press the start button on the DVD burner To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Turn on the DVD burner and set it to Disc Playback modeCopying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connect the camcorder to the TV Connecting Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareTransferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Camcorder Resume the movie playback CameraWindow FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or press Transferring Still ImagesSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer OrderTransfer Order appears on the screen Erasing All Transfer Orders Menu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsProgram AE Auto FUNC. Menu Playback Modes Standard Play 7 MbpsStill I.REC OFF, LW Fine Auto Menu itemOFF Variable With Operating modeMode BUILT-IN MEM, Card Display Setup OFFOFF TV Screen 10 min ContinuousFine Wide TV Additional Information DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM Troubleshooting Power source100 Check this First Playback 101Recording Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays102 Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories103 104 List of Messages in alphabetical order 105 106 107 108 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 109 Direct Print Related Messages 110 Readjust Trimming 111Printer in USE SET Print Order Handling Precautions When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable pictureCamcorder 112 113 Battery PackMemory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button BatteryTo recharge the built-in lithium battery 114 Maintenance/Others CleaningDisposal 115 Using the Camcorder Abroad When Condensation is DetectedCondensation 116 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 117WD-H37 IFC-400PCU Optional Accessories 118 Using a memory card Using the internal memory119 Recording and Playback Times 120 121 VL-5 Video LightShoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 3067A002AA D82-0590-002 Product Codes122 Specifications HF11123 System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power/Others124 Terminals BP-809 Battery Pack 125 Index 126 127 128 Still image sizeUSB terminal Trademark Acknowledgements 129 Canada 130 Canon U.S.A., INC. 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