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Canon HF11 Additional Functions, Flash, About the AF-Assist Lamp While you press

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Additional Functions

Flash

You can use the flash to record still images in dark places. The flash features the red-eye reduction function.

Options		(		26)
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		Default value
(auto)

The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.

(red-eye reduction, auto)

The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.

(flash on)

The flash always fires.

(flash off)

The flash does not fire.

1If the joystick guide does not

appear on screen, press to display it.

If does not appear on the joystick guide, push the joystick () toward [NEXT] to display it.

2Push the joystick () toward .

•Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) to cycle between the flash modes.

•The icon of the flash mode

appears. disappears after 4 seconds.

3Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.

NOTES

•The flash will not fire in the following cases:

-When you manually adjust the

exposure in (auto) or (red-eye reduction) mode.

-During auto exposure bracketing.

-In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.

-When the optional VL-5 Video Light is attached.

•About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press

PHOTO halfway, if the subject is too

dark the assist lamp may light up briefly in order to enable the camcorder to focus more accurately (AF-assist lamp).

-You can also set [AF AST LAMP] to

[ OFF] so the assist lamp does not light up ( 93).

-The camcorder may not be able to focus even if the AF-assist lamp is on.

•The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The actual range will depend on the recording conditions.

•The range of the flash decreases in continuous shooting mode.

•For red-eye reduction to be effective, the subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The degree of reduction depends on the distance and on each individual.

•The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.

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Contents

Caméscope HD HD CamcorderVideocámara 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 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Until To Remove the Battery PackLithium ion/polymer battery that powers this Information on how to recycle this battery 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 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 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Close the memory card slot coverTo Remove the 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 Advanced Functions Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsSpecial Scene Recording Programs 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 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 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 Creating a Playlist Managing Scenes and the MemoryDeleting Scenes from the 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 Connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyType Digital data connection Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsAuthoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs 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 Mode Operating modeWith 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 Recording 101Playback 102 Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture and Sound 103 Memory Card and AccessoriesConnections 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 SET Print Order Readjust Trimming111 Printer in USE 112 Handling PrecautionsWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Camcorder Memory Card Battery Pack113 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 122 Product Codes3067A002AA D82-0590-002 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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