Basic Recording, Shooting Video | Canon HF11 manual

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 promotions Enjoying 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 Functions Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Terminals on the Camcorder 112 Do’s and Don’ts Troubleshooting List of MessagesAppendix Menu Options Lists Trouble? Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Digital Video Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen Displays Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining recording time Remaining battery time24F progressive frame rate Memory operation Getting 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 battery 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 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 Strap Press the button to enter Button Mode or Flexible RecordingBasic Operation Camcorder LCD Backlight Operating Modes Next Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Menu 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 Press Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Menu Display Setup Language Desired language Changing the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone Changing the Language Menu Using a Memory CardDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Recommended Memory Cards To 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. Mediamovies Memory Oper Shooting Video Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderWhen YOU have Finished Recording Basic Recording MXP FXP XP+ SP Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Approximate recording times Variable ZoomingQuick Start Function 12x Optical Zoom After 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 Recorded Press / or to begin the playback Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Scene index screen appears after a few seconds Skipping Scenes Frame advance/reverseTo reverse Button for continuous playback Open the list of recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelecting from the List of Recordings Select the original movies index screen Index 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 screen Delete the scenes Deleting ScenesPress to begin the playback Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Deleting All Scenes Special Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsAdvanced Functions Sunset PortraitSports Snow To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgram AE Desired recording program Shutter speed guidelines SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Mini Video LightPush the joystick toward SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Mode Self TimerCamera Setup Mode Record pause mode, press Press BLC Select a recording mode other than FireworksAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Automatic Backlight Correction Push the joystick toward Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Press White Balance To SET the Custom White Balance When you select the custom white balanceAuto Desired option AUTO 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 Push the joystick toward MIC Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Display Setup Audio Level on To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneUsing Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES Phones Using other microphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Deleting 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 scene FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Press Photo fully Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo halfway Approximate number of still images on a memory card 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Image Jump Function Viewing PhotosOFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Push the joystick toward Select Erase and press Select , an image SlideshowSelect the first still image of the slideshow Index Screen Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Move the zoom lever toward T About the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Icon of the flash mode Appears. disappears after 4 secondsAdditional Functions Flash Images Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSingle Desired option SINGLE Continuous 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 quality Evaluative Desired option CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGEHistogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene FUNC. Protect Protecting PhotosCopying Photos Open the image selection screen Copying Images from the Index Screen Copying a Single ImageCopy YES You can also use the following Functions If continues to flash for more than Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos Printing Photos Direct Print Paper Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print Press Printing 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 press Trimming frame appears Trimming SettingsPrint Errors Select , Trimming Press Selecting 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 Orders Erasing All Print Orders Open the print settings menuPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Select , Print Press Hdmi OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal AV OUT/ Terminal AV/PHONES to Connection DiagramsQuality High definition Output only Output only Type Digital data connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyConnection Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Authoring 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 Setup To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc Press the start button on the DVD burner Connect 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 Recorder Camcorder Resume the movie playback ConnectingInstall the supplied Digital Video Software Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows CameraWindow Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Still Images Select a transfer option Press Erasing All Transfer Orders Transfer OrdersSelecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transfer Order appears on the screen Auto Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Program AE Fine FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStandard Play 7 Mbps Still I.REC OFF, LW Variable AutoMenu item OFF With Operating modeMode BUILT-IN MEM, Card TV Screen Display SetupOFF OFF Wide TV 10 minContinuous Fine Additional Information Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Check this First TroubleshootingPower source 100 Playback 101Recording Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays102 Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories103 List of Messages in alphabetical order 104 105 106 107 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 108 Direct Print Related Messages 109 110 SET Print Order Readjust Trimming111 Printer in USE 112 Handling PrecautionsWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Camcorder 113 Battery PackMemory Card 114 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery To recharge the built-in lithium battery 115 Maintenance/OthersCleaning Disposal 116 Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen Condensation is Detected Condensation IFC-400PCU System Diagram Availability differs from area to area117 WD-H37 118 Optional Accessories Recording and Playback Times Using a memory cardUsing the internal memory 119 120 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 121VL-5 Video Light Shoulder Strap 3067A002AA D82-0590-002 Product Codes122 System SpecificationsHF11 123 Terminals CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 124 125 BP-809 Battery Pack 126 Index 127 Trademark Acknowledgements 128Still image size USB terminal 129 130 Canada Canon U.S.A., INC. 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