Advanced Functions, Special Scene Recording Programs | Canon HF11

Advanced Functions

Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings

Give your recordings a cinematic look

by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps

progressive frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.

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FUNC.

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TO SET THE [ CINE MODE] RECORDING PROGRAM

FUNC.

[ PROGRAM AE]

[ CINE MODE]

FUNC.

TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE

FUNC.

[ MENU]

[ CAMERA SETUP] [FRAME RATE]

[ PF24]

FUNC.

Special Scene Recording Programs

Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page 46.

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FUNC.

[ PROGRAM AE]

[ PORTRAIT]

Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program

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Canon HF11 Advanced Functions, Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings, Special Scene Recording Programs

Contents

HD Camcorder Caméscope HDVideocámara 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 Basic Playback Basic RecordingAdvanced Functions Managing Scenes and the Memory Printing Photos Additional FunctionsTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Appendix Menu Options Lists Troubleshooting List of MessagesTrouble? 112 Do’s and Don’ts 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 24F progressive frame rate Remaining battery timeMemory operation Remaining recording time Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorderGetting Started Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers this To Remove the Battery PackInformation on how to recycle this battery Until Accessories Preparing the Wireless ControllerPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Accessories Fasten the grip belt To Remove the Grip BeltTo Attach a Wrist Strap Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenTo Attach a Shoulder Strap To Reattach the Grip Belt Basic Operation Camcorder Button Mode or Flexible RecordingLCD Backlight Press the button to enter Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the MenusUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Next Press Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Menu items not available will appear grayed out Setting the Date and Time First Time SettingsMenu Display Setup Language Desired language Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Menu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEChanging the Language Changing the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Using a Memory CardRecommended Memory Cards Menu Close the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card Initializing the Built-In Memory or Memory Card Selecting the Memory for RecordingsMemory OPER. Mediamovies Memory you want to use Memory Oper When YOU have Finished Recording Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeApproximate recording times MXP FXP XP+ SP Quick Start Function Zooming12x Optical Zoom Variable Mode. Check that the indicator changes to orange When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded After recording a scene Playing Back the Video Basic PlaybackScene index screen appears after a few seconds Press / or to begin the playback To reverse Frame advance/reverseButton for continuous playback Skipping Scenes Selecting from the List of Recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelect the original movies index screen Open the list of recordings Move , the cursor to the desired date Move the zoom lever toward WPress to return to the index screen Index screen select Scene you want to view and press Disp Press to begin the playback Deleting ScenesDeleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Delete the scenes Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Deleting All Scenes Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Advanced FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Sports PortraitSnow Sunset Program AE Desired recording program Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Push the joystick toward Mini Video LightSHUTTER-PRIO.AE SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Camera Setup Self TimerMode Record pause mode, press Mode Adjust the the brightness of the image as required Select a recording mode other than FireworksAutomatic Backlight Correction Press BLC Adjust the focus as necessary Press Manual Focus AdjustmentWhite Balance Push the joystick toward Focus Auto Desired option When you select the custom white balanceAUTO To SET the Custom White Balance Image Effects Image Effect OFF Desired optionTo SET the Custom Image Effect Setting Digital EffectsEffect OFF Desired fader/effect Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level On-Screen Displays and Data CodeAudio Recording Level Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Adjust the audio level as necessaryDisplay Setup Audio Level on Push the joystick toward MIC Using Headphones Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneSystem Setup AV/PHONES Phones To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using other microphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Managing Scenes and the Memory Creating a PlaylistDeleting Scenes from the Playlist Copying Scenes Moving Scenes in the PlaylistSelect , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Deleting the Entire Playlist FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Selecting Photo Size and Quality Taking PhotosPress Photo halfway Press Photo fully Approximate number of still images on a memory card 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Viewing PhotosPush the joystick toward Select Erase and press Image Jump Function Select the first still image of the slideshow SlideshowIndex Screen Select , an image Erasing Photos Magnifying Photos during PlaybackMove the zoom lever toward T Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Additional Functions Icon of the flash mode Appears. disappears after 4 secondsFlash About the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Single Desired option Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSINGLE Images Three still images in different exposures will be recorded Light Metering ModeStill I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting Histogram Display CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGECapturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired option Copying Photos Protecting PhotosOpen the image selection screen FUNC. Protect Copy YES Copying a Single ImageYou can also use the following Functions Copying Images from the Index Screen Printing Photos Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos Direct Print If continues to flash for more than Printing with the Print/Share Button Selecting the Print SettingsSelect the still image you wish to print Press Paper When YOU have Finished Printing To Cancel the PrintingPress while printing Select OK and press Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Print Errors Trimming SettingsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appears To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menuPrint Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Open the print settings menuSelect , Print Press Erasing All Print Orders Component OUT Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderAV OUT/ Terminal Hdmi OUT Terminal Quality High definition Output only Connection DiagramsOutput only AV/PHONES to Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only ConnectionType Digital data connection Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerAuthoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs Options for creating Photo DVDs Mode Options for creating Avchd discs ModeSystem Setup ADD to Disc Desired option To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc Press the start button on the DVD burner Turn on the DVD burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerCopying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connect the camcorder to the TV Install the supplied Digital Video Software ConnectingTransferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Camcorder Resume the movie playback FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows CameraWindow Transferring Still Images To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transfer OrdersTransfer Order appears on the screen Erasing All Transfer Orders Appendix Menu Options Lists Menu item Setting optionsProgram AE Auto Standard Play 7 Mbps FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStill I.REC OFF, LW Fine Menu item AutoOFF Variable Operating mode ModeWith BUILT-IN MEM, Card OFF Display SetupOFF TV Screen Continuous 10 minFine Wide TV Additional Information ZONE/DST DATE/TIME SetupDATE/TIME Date Format Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM Power source Troubleshooting100 Check this First 101 RecordingPlayback Indicators and Onscreen Displays 102Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories 103Connections with External Devices List of Messages in alphabetical order 104 105 106 107 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 108 Direct Print Related Messages 109 110 111 Readjust TrimmingPrinter in USE SET Print Order When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Handling PrecautionsCamcorder 112 Battery Pack Memory Card113 Lithium Button Battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryTo recharge the built-in lithium battery 114 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersDisposal 115 When Condensation is Detected Using the Camcorder AbroadCondensation 116 117 System Diagram Availability differs from area to areaWD-H37 IFC-400PCU 118 Optional Accessories Using the internal memory Using a memory card119 Recording and Playback Times 120 VL-5 Video Light 121Shoulder Strap SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Product Codes 1223067A002AA D82-0590-002 HF11 Specifications123 System Power/Others CA-570 Compact Power Adapter124 Terminals 125 BP-809 Battery Pack 126 Index 127 Still image size 128USB terminal Trademark Acknowledgements 129 130 Canada Canon U.S.A., INC. 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