Canon HF21 instruction manual

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Main Important Usage Instructions HD Camcorder, VIXIAHF21 A systems Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Page Page Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder What is High-Definition Video? 6 2 What are the advantages of flash memory? Any New Functions? Pre-recording Face Detection Video Snapshot Can I play back my high-definition video on other devices? Page Table of contents Introduction Preparations Video 45 Basic Recording 50 Basic Playback 61 Advanced Functions 14 Photos 94 Basic Recording 97 Basic Playback 101 Additional Functions 112 Printing Photos External Connections Additional Information About this Manual Page Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Page Names of Parts Introduction 21 LCD panel Back view Top vie w 22 Wireless Controller WL-D88 Introduction 23 Screen Displays Recording Movies Page Introduction 25 Viewing Photos 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Page Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 30 Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel 32 LCD Backlight Page 34 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording Playback 36 Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Page First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time 40 Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 42 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-in Memory or Memory Card [Quick Initialization] [Complete Initialization] Page Video Basic Recording Shooting Video 46 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Video 47 Zooming Approximate recording times Operating modes: Recording mode Memory 64 GB Built-in memory 48 15x Optical Zoom Quick Start Function Page 50 Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Special playback modes 52 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Searching for Scenes Selecting from the Calendar Screen 54 Selecting from the List of Recordings Selecting Only Scenes in which Peoples Faces Were Detected Selecting the Playback Starting Point Movie Timeline 56 Changes in the Scenes Main Subject Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 58 Deleting Scenes [All Scenes] [All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] [Selected Scenes] Page Advanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs [ Low Light] [ Spotlight] [ Fireworks] [U n d e r w a t e r ] [ Surface] Page 64 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture [ Programmed AE] [ Shutter-Priority AE] [ Aperture-Priority AE] [1/2]*, [1/4]*, [1/8], [1/15], [1/30] [1/60] [1/100] [1/250], [1/500], [1/1000]** [1/2000]** 66 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Mini Video Light Using an External Video Light Video Snapshot Recording Video Snapshot Scenes 68 Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Combining Video Snapshot Scenes with Music Page Pre-recording Function Self Timer 72 Manual Exposure Adjustment and Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Exposure Adjustment Automatic Backlight Correction 74 Manual Focus Adjustment Face Detection 76 White Balance [ Automatic] [ Daylight] [ Shade] [C l o u d y ] [ T ungsten] [ Fluorescent] Image Effects Page Digital Effects Applying the Selected Digital Effect [ Digital Effect Off] [ F a d e T r i g g e r ] [ Black & White] 80 On-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level 82 Using Headphones Page 84 Using the Mini Advanced Shoe Using an External Microphone Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones 86 Using a Zoom Remote Controller Playlist and Scene Operations Dividing Scenes 88 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Adding Scenes to the Playlist [All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] Deleting Scenes from the Playlist [All Scenes] [This Scene] 90 Moving Scenes in the Playlist Playing Back Scenes in the Playlist with Music 92 Copying Scenes Copying Original Movies [All Scenes] [All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] Copying the Entire Playlist 94 Photos Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality 96 Deleting a Photo Right After Recording It Basic Playback Viewing Photos 98 Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen [All Photos] [This Photo] [Selected Photos] 100 Magnifying Photos during Playback Additional Functions Flash (auto) (red-eye reduction, auto) (flash on) (flash off) 102 Using the VFL-2 Video Flash Light Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing [Single] [ Continuous Shooting], [ Hi-Speed Continuous Shooting] [ Auto Exposure Bracketing] 104 Taking Photos while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) Light Metering Mode [ Evaluative] Slideshow [ Center-Weighted Average] [ S p o t ] 106 Rotating Photos Histogram Display Capturing Photos from a Movie 108 Protecting Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Copying Photos [Individual Photos] [Remove All] [Selected Photos] 110 Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen [All Photos] [This Photo] [Selected Photos] Page 112 Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing with the (Print/Share) Button 114 Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 116 Trimming Settings Print Orders 118 Marking Single Photos with Print Orders Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen [Individual Photos] [Selected Photos (1 copy each)] Sets a print order of 1 copy of Printing Photos Marked with Print Orders External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Page Page Playback on a TV Screen Saving Your Recordings Saving Your Recordings on a Computer PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE Saving your Recordings without a Computer 126 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs Preparations on the Camcorder [All Scenes]* [Remaining Scenes]* [Playlist] Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc Page Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner 130 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Connecting Recording Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 132 Preparations Transferring Photos [ A l l P h o t o s ] [ N e w P h o t o s ] [ Photos w ith Transfer Orders] [ Select and Transfer] [ Set as Desktop Wallpaper] Transfer Orders Marking Single Photos with Transfer Orders 136 Setting Transfer Orders from the Index Screen Transferming photos marked with transfer orders [Individual Photos] [Selected Photos] Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Page FUNC. Menu - Playback Modes 140 Setup Menus [Frame Rate]: [x.v.Color]: [Auto Rotate]: [Digital Zoom]: [AF Mode]: [Focus Priority]: [Image Stabilizer]: [Auto Slow Shutter]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [Focus Assist Functions]: [Onscreen Markers]: [Photo Review Time]: [Data Code]: [USB Connection Type]: [Font Size]: [Output Onscreen Displays] [LCD Brightness]: [LCD Screen Dimmer]: [Component Output]: [TV Type]: [Speaker Volume]: [Demo Mode]: [Wireless Remote Control]: [Notification Sounds]: [Power Saving Mode]: [Quick Start]: [Control for HDMI]: [Photo Numbering]: [Firmware]: Language and Date/Time Setup [Date Format]: plays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos. [Calendar Start Day]: endar display ( 53). [Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: [Battery Info]: [HDMI Status]: Troubleshooting Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices Page 158 List of Messages Page Page Page Page Page 164 Messages Related to the Optional DW100 DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page 168 Handling Precautions Camcorder Long-term storage Battery Pack Long-term storage Remaining battery time 170 Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Page Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation 174 Using the Camcorder Abroad Accessories 176 Optional Accessories Page Page Page Page Product Codes 182 Specifications VIXIA HF21 System Term ina ls Power/Others 184 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-809 Battery Pack Page 186 Index A B C D I J L M N 188 T U V W USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES Page CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY The st