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Canon HF11 Basic Recording, Shooting Video, Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder

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Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations.

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

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1Set the mode dial to .

2Turn on the camcorder.

You can select the memory to be used for recording movies ( 33).

3 Press START/STOP to begin recording.

•Recording starts; press START/STOP again to pause the

recording.

•You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.

2Turn off the camcorder.

3 Close the LCD panel.

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.

-Do not open the memory card slot cover.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the position of the mode dial.

NOTES

•About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes when [POWER

SAVE] is set to [ ON] ( 98). Press ON/OFF to turn on the camcorder.

•When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the

LCD screen ( 25, 96).

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Canon HF11 Basic Recording, Shooting Video, Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder, When YOU have Finished Recording

Contents

Videocámara HD HD CamcorderCaméscope HD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Page Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Receive information on new products and promotionsEnjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode What is so special about recording on flash memory?Table of contents Managing Scenes and the Memory Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced FunctionsSaving and Backing Up Your Recordings Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Terminals on the Camcorder112 Do’s and Don’ts Troubleshooting List of MessagesAppendix Menu Options Lists Trouble?Conventions Used in this Manual About this ManualDigital Video Supplied AccessoriesLeft side view Right side view Front view Components GuideBack view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88Recording Movies Screen DisplaysRecording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining recording time Remaining battery time24F progressive frame rate Memory operationGetting Started Charging the Battery PackDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Until To Remove the Battery PackLithium ion/polymer battery that powers this Information on how to recycle this batteryPlace 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 To Reattach the Grip Belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees To Attach a Shoulder StrapPress the button to enter Button Mode or Flexible RecordingBasic Operation Camcorder LCD BacklightOperating Modes Next Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menusMenu items not available will appear grayed out Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuPress Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option PressAbbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Menu Display Setup Language Desired languageChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone Changing the LanguageMenu Using a Memory CardDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Recommended Memory CardsTo Remove the Memory Card Close the memory card slot coverInserting and Removing a Memory Card Memory you want to use Selecting the Memory for RecordingsInitializing the Built-In Memory or Memory Card Memory OPER. MediamoviesMemory Oper Shooting Video Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderWhen YOU have Finished Recording Basic RecordingMXP FXP XP+ SP Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Approximate recording timesVariable ZoomingQuick Start Function 12x Optical ZoomAfter recording a scene When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelMode. Check that the indicator changes to orange Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene RecordedPress / or to begin the playback Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Scene index screen appears after a few secondsSkipping Scenes Frame advance/reverseTo reverse Button for continuous playbackOpen the list of recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelecting from the List of Recordings Select the original movies index screenIndex screen select Scene you want to view and press Disp Move the zoom lever toward WMove , the cursor to the desired date Press to return to the index screenDelete the scenes Deleting ScenesPress to begin the playback Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected DateMemory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Deleting All ScenesSpecial Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsAdvanced Functions Sunset PortraitSports SnowTo SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgram AE Desired recording program Shutter speed guidelinesSHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Mini Video LightPush the joystick toward SHUTTER-PRIO.AEMode Self TimerCamera Setup Mode Record pause mode, pressPress BLC Select a recording mode other than FireworksAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Automatic Backlight CorrectionPush the joystick toward Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Press White BalanceTo SET the Custom White Balance When you select the custom white balanceAuto Desired option AUTOTo 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 Push the joystick toward MIC Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Display Setup Audio Level onTo Adjust the Volume Headphones Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneUsing Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES PhonesUsing other microphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo MicrophoneDeleting Scenes from the Playlist Managing Scenes and the MemoryCreating a Playlist Deleting the Entire Playlist Moving Scenes in the PlaylistCopying Scenes Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the sceneFUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Press Photo fully Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo halfwayApproximate number of still images on a memory card 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image qualityImage Jump Function Viewing PhotosOFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Push the joystick toward Select Erase and pressSelect , an image SlideshowSelect the first still image of the slideshow Index ScreenMemory Oper Erase ALL Images Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Move the zoom lever toward TAbout the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Icon of the flash mode Appears. disappears after 4 secondsAdditional Functions FlashImages Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSingle Desired option SINGLEContinuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting Light Metering ModeThree still images in different exposures will be recorded Still I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image qualityEvaluative Desired option CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGEHistogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback SceneFUNC. Protect Protecting PhotosCopying Photos Open the image selection screenCopying Images from the Index Screen Copying a Single ImageCopy YES You can also use the following FunctionsIf continues to flash for more than Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos Printing Photos Direct PrintPaper Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print PressPrinting multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc To Cancel the PrintingWhen YOU have Finished Printing Press while printing Select OK and pressTrimming frame appears Trimming SettingsPrint Errors Select , Trimming PressSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menuTo cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Print OrdersErasing All Print Orders Open the print settings menuPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Select , Print PressHdmi OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal AV OUT/ TerminalAV/PHONES to Connection DiagramsQuality High definition Output only Output onlyType Digital data connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyConnection Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV ScreenAuthoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer ADD to Disc Desired option Options for creating Avchd discs ModeOptions for creating Photo DVDs Mode System SetupTo Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc Press the start button on the DVD burnerConnect the camcorder to the TV Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTurn on the DVD burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderCamcorder Resume the movie playback ConnectingInstall the supplied Digital Video Software Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct TransferFIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows CameraWindowPress FUNC. to return to the transfer menu To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Still Images Select a transfer option PressErasing All Transfer Orders Transfer OrdersSelecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transfer Order appears on the screenAuto Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Program AEFine FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStandard Play 7 Mbps Still I.REC OFF, LWVariable AutoMenu item OFFWith Operating modeMode BUILT-IN MEM, Card TV Screen Display SetupOFF OFFWide TV 10 minContinuous FineAdditional Information Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date FormatCheck this First TroubleshootingPower source 100Playback 101Recording Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays102 Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories103 List of Messages in alphabetical order 104105 106 107 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 108Direct Print Related Messages 109110 SET Print Order Readjust Trimming111 Printer in USE112 Handling PrecautionsWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Camcorder113 Battery PackMemory Card 114 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery To recharge the built-in lithium battery115 Maintenance/OthersCleaning Disposal116 Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen Condensation is Detected CondensationIFC-400PCU System Diagram Availability differs from area to area117 WD-H37118 Optional AccessoriesRecording and Playback Times Using a memory cardUsing the internal memory 119120 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 121VL-5 Video Light Shoulder Strap3067A002AA D82-0590-002 Product Codes122 System SpecificationsHF11 123Terminals CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 124125 BP-809 Battery Pack126 Index127 Trademark Acknowledgements 128Still image size USB terminal129 130 CanadaCanon U.S.A., INC. 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