Portrait, Sports, Snow, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks | Canon HF11

Video

NOTES

•[ NIGHT]

-Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.

-Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.

-White points may appear on the screen.

-Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually.

•[ FIREWORKS]

-To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure

to use a tripod especially in mode, as the shutter speed slows down.

•[ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW]

-The picture may not appear smooth during playback.

•[ PORTRAIT]

-The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T).

•[ SNOW]/[ BEACH]

-The subject may become overexposed on cloudy days or in shaded places. Check the image on the screen.

[ PORTRAIT]

The camcorder uses a large aperture, achieving a focus on the subject while

blurring other distracting details.

[ SPORTS]

Use this mode to record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.

[ NIGHT]

Use this mode to record in dimly lit places.

[SNOW]

Use this mode to record in bright ski resorts. It prevents the subject from being underexposed.

[ BEACH]

Use this mode to record on a sunny beach. It prevents

the subject from being underexposed.

[ SUNSET]

Use this mode to record sunsets in vibrant colors.

[ SPOTLIGHT]

Use this mode to record spotlit scenes.

[ FIREWORKS]

Use this mode to record fireworks.

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Canon HF11 instruction manual Portrait, Sports, Snow, Sunset, Spotlight, Fireworks

Contents

Caméscope HD HD CamcorderVideocámara 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 Advanced Functions Basic RecordingBasic Playback Managing Scenes and the Memory Terminals on the Camcorder Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Trouble? Troubleshooting List of MessagesAppendix Menu Options Lists 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 Memory operation Remaining battery time24F progressive frame rate Remaining recording time Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Information on how to recycle this battery To Remove the Battery PackLithium ion/polymer battery that powers this Until Preparing the Wireless Controller AccessoriesPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up To Remove the Grip Belt Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Attach a Wrist Strap To Attach a Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees To Reattach the Grip Belt LCD Backlight Button Mode or Flexible RecordingBasic Operation Camcorder Press the button to enter Operating Modes Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Next Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Press Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuPress Func Select , the icon Press to open the setup menus Menu items not available will appear grayed out Menu Display Setup Language Desired language First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Changing the Language DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEMenu DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Your local time zone Changing the Time Zone Recommended Memory Cards Using a Memory CardDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Menu Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Close the memory card slot coverTo Remove the Memory Card Memory OPER. Mediamovies Selecting the Memory for RecordingsInitializing the Built-In Memory or Memory Card Memory you want to use Memory Oper Basic Recording Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderWhen YOU have Finished Recording Shooting Video Approximate recording times Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode MXP FXP XP+ SP 12x Optical Zoom ZoomingQuick Start Function Variable Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelMode. Check that the indicator changes to orange After recording a scene Scene index screen appears after a few seconds Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Press / or to begin the playback Button for continuous playback Frame advance/reverseTo reverse Skipping Scenes Select the original movies index screen Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelecting from the List of Recordings Open the list of recordings Press to return to the index screen Move the zoom lever toward WMove , the cursor to the desired date Index screen select Scene you want to view and press Disp Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Deleting ScenesPress to begin the playback Delete the scenes Deleting All Scenes Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Advanced Functions Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Snow PortraitSports Sunset Shutter speed guidelines Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgram AE Desired recording program To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Mini Video LightPush the joystick toward SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Mode Record pause mode, press Self TimerCamera Setup Mode Automatic Backlight Correction Select a recording mode other than FireworksAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Press BLC White Balance Manual Focus AdjustmentAdjust the focus as necessary Press Push the joystick toward Focus AUTO When you select the custom white balanceAuto Desired option To SET the Custom White Balance Image Effect OFF Desired option Image EffectsTo SET the Custom Image Effect Digital Effects SettingEffect OFF Desired fader/effect On-Screen Displays and Data Code Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelAudio Recording Level Display Setup Audio Level on Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Push the joystick toward MIC System Setup AV/PHONES Phones Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneUsing Headphones To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Creating a Playlist Managing Scenes and the MemoryDeleting Scenes from the Playlist Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Moving Scenes in the PlaylistCopying Scenes Deleting the Entire Playlist FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Press Photo halfway Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo fully 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Approximate number of still images on a memory card Push the joystick toward Select Erase and press Viewing PhotosOFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Image Jump Function Index Screen SlideshowSelect the first still image of the slideshow Select , an image Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Flash Icon of the flash mode Appears. disappears after 4 secondsAdditional Functions About the AF-Assist Lamp While you press SINGLE Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSingle Desired option Images Still I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Light Metering ModeThree still images in different exposures will be recorded Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGEHistogram Display Evaluative Desired option Open the image selection screen Protecting PhotosCopying Photos FUNC. Protect You can also use the following Functions Copying a Single ImageCopy YES Copying Images from the Index Screen Printing Photos Direct Print Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos If continues to flash for more than Select the still image you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Paper Press while printing Select OK and press To Cancel the PrintingWhen YOU have Finished Printing Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Select , Trimming Press Trimming SettingsPrint Errors Trimming frame appears Print Orders Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menuTo cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Select , Print Press Open the print settings menuPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Erasing All Print Orders AV OUT/ Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal Hdmi OUT Terminal Output only Connection DiagramsQuality High definition Output only AV/PHONES to Connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyType Digital data connection Playback on a TV Screen Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsAuthoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs System Setup Options for creating Avchd discs ModeOptions for creating Photo DVDs Mode ADD to Disc Desired option Press the start button on the DVD burner To Create AN Additional Copy of the Same Disc Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTurn on the DVD burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Connect the camcorder to the TV Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer ConnectingInstall the supplied Digital Video Software Camcorder Resume the movie playback CameraWindow FIRST-TIME Connection to a Computer Running Windows Select a transfer option Press To cancel the transfer, select Cancel and press , or pressTransferring Still Images Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Transfer Order appears on the screen Transfer OrdersSelecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer Orders Program AE Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Auto Still I.REC OFF, LW FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStandard Play 7 Mbps Fine OFF AutoMenu item Variable Mode Operating modeWith BUILT-IN MEM, Card OFF Display SetupOFF TV Screen Fine 10 minContinuous Wide TV Additional Information DATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM 100 TroubleshootingPower source Check this First Recording 101Playback 102 Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture and Sound 103 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections with External Devices 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 Printer in USE Readjust Trimming111 SET Print Order Camcorder Handling PrecautionsWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture 112 Memory Card Battery Pack113 To recharge the built-in lithium battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery 114 Disposal Maintenance/OthersCleaning 115 Condensation Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen Condensation is Detected 116 WD-H37 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area117 IFC-400PCU Optional Accessories 118 119 Using a memory cardUsing the internal memory Recording and Playback Times 120 Shoulder Strap 121VL-5 Video Light SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 122 Product Codes3067A002AA D82-0590-002 123 SpecificationsHF11 System 124 CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Terminals BP-809 Battery Pack 125 Index 126 127 USB terminal 128Still image size Trademark Acknowledgements 129 Canada 130 Canon U.S.A., INC. 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