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Models: HF R205 HF R206 HF R26 HF R27 HF R28

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack or if you have not used the battery pack for an extended period of time, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed accurately.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on page 168.

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

ON/OFF (CHG)	DC IN terminal
(charge) indicator

2 Plug the compact power adapter into a power outlet.3Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal.

When connecting the compact power adapter’s cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s

connector and on the camcorder’s terminal ().

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Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions European Union (and EEA) only implementing those Directives (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) Trademark Acknowledgements Exciting Features and New Functions High-DefinitionVideo With your new HD camcorder, capturing //Decoration (092) 92) Smart AUTO (040) 40) Video Snapshot (066) Face Detection (064) Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Use an Eye-Ficard (0125) to High Definition Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0114, 119) Page „Introduction 14Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 19Getting Started 26Basic Operation of the Camcorder „Smart AUTO Mode 40 Basic Recording „Video 48Basic Playback 56 Advanced Functions „Photos 98Basic Playback 102 Additional Functions „External Connections 106Terminals on the Camcorder „Additional Information 127Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 147 Trouble 161Do’s and Don’ts Page Introduction Š The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 14 Š Introduction The following CD-ROMsand software are supplied with the camcorder: •PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide for PIXELA’s software •PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM1,2 Instruction Manual - The -Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos Left side view Right side view 16 Š Introduction Front view Top view LCD panel Back view Bottom view 18 Š Introduction Preparations 4Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it 6Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click 7Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off •If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting (0147) 20 Š Preparations To remove the battery pack Grip Belt Stylus Pen Straps Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight Using the Touch Screen Recording Playback The FUNC. Panel and Edit Panel The Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone SDXC Memory Cards Eye-FiCards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 1Turn off the camcorder Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off ON/OFF (CHG) 2 Open the double memory card slot cover Selecting the Memory for the Recordings You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-inmem ory (//) or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both is the built-inmemory (//) or memory card X(/). Operating modes: Relay Recording of Movies When recording on memory card X, you can use memory card Yfor •When relay recording from memory card X: memory card slot Yonly 2 Activate the relay recording [FUNC.] 8[MENU] 888[Rec Media for Movies] Initializing the Memory (//only) to permanently delete all the recordings it con- tains 1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter 2 Initialize the memory [FUNC.]1 8[MENU] 868[Initialize f/g] About the music files At the time of purchase Smart AUTO Mode To record video To take photos When you have finished recording About the Smart AUTO mode When shooting in Smart AUTO icons Background → Subject ↓ People (moving) -Do not open the double memory card slot cover -Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder -Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode Be sure to save your recordings regularly When recording photos on an Zooming In mode, select the type using the 78[Zoom Type] setting [Optical]1 [Advanced]2 [Digital] Using the Zoom Lever Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls When [Zoom Speed] is set to Quick Start Function 1 second*, allowing you to record the subject right away 1With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD panel 2When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel •About standby mode and auto power off: Video AMemory being read. BRecording date CDrag your finger left for the next index page DDrag your finger right for the previous index page F3D Flip View (052) G[Edit] panel HTimeline (076) During playback: AStop the playback BJump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tapto jump to the previous scene CPause the playback EDecorate scenes (092) During playback pause: AResume playback BSlow playback backward CSlow playback forward DDecorate scenes (092) 3D Flip View Options [1Date] Gallery] [2Photos] [uSD Movies] Date Index Screen and Gallery Screen Deleting Scenes Date [Select] To delete scenes during playback Reviewing Your Recording •The zoom, Quick Start function, power saving modes, etc. operate the same way in mode as in mode. For details, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (040) Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) [FUNC.] 8[MENU] 888[Recording Mode] 8 Desired recording mode 8[a] •The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the cam Approximate recording times Memory ↓ 4 GB Built in memory2 [w50i (Standard)] [DPF25] • When the frame rate is set to [DPF25], you cannot take photos Special Scene Recording Programs and Programmed AE [FUNC.] 8[Rec. Programs] 8[F Portrait]* 8 Desired recording program 8[a] [FPortrait] [GSports] [qNight Scene] [ISnow] [JBeach] [MFireworks] To record fireworks •[pLow Light]: -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 Image Stabilization [FUNC.] 8[Image Stabilizer] 8Desired IS mode 8[a] Dynamic] Standard] [jOff] Use this setting when the camcorder is mounted on a tri- pod Pre-Recording 1 Activate the pre-recordingfunction [FUNC.] 8[d Pre REC] 8[AOn] 8[a] •d appears •Repeat, selecting [BOff], to turn off pre-recording Face Detection Select a recording program other than [Face Detection & Tracking] 8[AOn o] 8[a] To select the main subject activate Touch & Track (065) Touch & Track 1 Make sure face detection is activated (064) •A white double frame will appear around the subject and track it as it moves •Touch [Cancel z] to remove the frame and cancel the tracking -Subjects extremely small or large in relation to the overall picture Recording Video Snapshot Scenes Digital Effects [FUNC.] 8[ODigital Effects] 8Desired fader/effect* 8 [a] To fade in/out [NOff] Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects [2Black & White]* Records movies and photos in black and white Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment 3Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus While the optional Tele-macro [FUNC.] 8[ZOOM] 8[ ]* 8[a] •The camcorder will zoom to full telephoto automatically •Any of the following actions will deactivate tele-macro -Zooming out toward wide angle -Setting the recording program to [MFireworks] •Tele-macrocannot be activated or deactivated while recording •You can focus on a subject as close as 40 cm at full telephoto Automatic] [aDaylight] [dTungsten] [gCustom WB] Self Timer Audio Recording Level 2Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary 3 Touch [a] to lock the audio recording level at the current level To display the audio level indicator [FUNC.] 8[c Mic. Level] 8[zAutomatic] 8 [Audio Level Indicator] 8[a] Using Headphones To close the menu: 8[a] To continue adjusting the volume: To adjust the volume during playback Selecting the Playback Starting Point To change the interval between frames [6 sec] 8Desired interval 8[f] Playing Back Scenes or Slideshow Set to Background Music The supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc contains 3 music tracks 1Open the date index screen, gallery screen, or photo index screen To play back scenes from the date index screen To play back from a particular scene in a story To play back scenes by rating in a story To play back a slideshow from the photo index screen To delete a music track folder structure of the memory card Onscreen Displays and Data Code You can turn most onscreen displays on or off mode: • All displays on Rating Scenes Right After Recording Rating Scenes in the Gallery Rating Scenes During Playback Playing Back Scenes by Rating Creating a New Story Deleting Scenes and Stories from the Gallery To delete individual scenes 1From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scene to delete • The scene is deleted and the gallery screen appears To delete scenes by rating You can delete all the scenes in a story with a particular rating Moving or Copying Scenes in the Gallery 4Touch [Move] or [Copy] 5Touch the thumbnail of the story where you want to move or copy the scenes If you are moving or copying scenes to an empty story, skip to step 7Touch [Yes] 8 Touch [f] Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene Capturing Photos Dividing Scenes 5 Divide the scene [A Divide] 8[Yes] •The following scenes cannot be divided: Decorating while Recording Page To use ([Pens and Stamps]) To clear the [Pens and Stamps] decorations To save the [Pens and Stamps] decorations To load a [Pens and Stamps] decoration To use ([Animated Stamps]) 1Touch [ ] The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear 2 Select the desired stamp number 3 Touch a spot on the canvas to place the selected stamp Decorating during Playback MEMO Photos Photo Jump Function Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Taking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode Selecting Photo Size Slideshow To change the slideshow’s transition effects You can also use the following functions External Connections Connection Diagrams Connection A Output only About the HDMITM connection While the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using connection Connection B Type: Analog Quality: High Definition Output only 68[AV/Headphones] to [HAV] Connection C - 68[AV/Headphones] to [HAV] Playback on a TV Screen 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV Connection Diagrams 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode. Play back the movies or photos •We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter Connection 110 Š External Connections Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen Copying Scenes by Rating from the Gallery Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos from the Index Screen Saving Movies Saving Photos 2 Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo view 4Save the photos onto the computer rRefer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer •When the camcorder is connected to a computer: -Do not disconnect the USB cable •Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to Saving Movies onto Standard-DefinitionDiscs (DVD) See the Installation Guide for PIXELA’s software See ‘PIXELA’s VideoBrowser Software Guide’ (PDF file) In High Definition In Standard Definition 1External device: Load a blank media and set the device to record pause mode 2Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode •Verify that 68[AV/Headphones] is set to [HAV] 4Camcorder: Resume playback 6 Camcorder: Stop playback //Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen To select the bit rate To automatically divide the scene //Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Gallery Screen //Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos //Uploading your Videos Wirelessly •About power saving: •The Eye-Ficard cannot wirelessly communicate with the network in the following cases. Furthermore, wireless communication will end auto matically when the camcorder is set to or mode If the LOCK switch on the Additional Information Page Edit Panel Mode Date Index [SD Movies] In the gallery: [Edit Story] in [Copy (f97)]1 [Copy (497)]1 (f97)]1 Setup Menus 7Camera Setup Menu item Setting options [Focus Assistance]: •Minimum shutter speed used: 1/25; 1/12 when the frame rate is set to [DPF25] if you set the camcorder to mode •If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [BOff] [Flicker Reduction]: y/ zPlayback Setup [Select Music] [BOff], [AOn] When [AOn] - list of music tracks and [Music Balance] bar 8Recording & Connections Setup [x.v.Color]: [Photo Numbering]: 6System Setup [PBuilt-inMem.] [Initialize] [Complete Initialization]: Toggle on or off [Time Zone/DST] When set to [LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen [LCD Screen Dimmer]: [LCD Mirror Image]: •While this option is set to [AOn] and the LCD panel is rotated toward [Battery Info]: [Control for HDMI]: [HDMI 1080p Output]: [HDMI Status]: [Distance Units]: [Demo Mode]: [Firmware]: Recording Movies (in Smart AUTO mode) 142 Š Additional Information Recording Movies (in Flexible Recording mode) Recording Photos (in Flexible Recording mode) Playing Movies (during playback) 144 Š Additional Information Viewing Photos 6 Memory operation EFrame advance*, FFrame reverse 7 Remaining battery time 100% 75% CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply Did you turn the camcorder on and correctly set it to playback mode Power source 148 Š Additional Information Page Indicators and Onscreen Displays 150 Š Additional Information Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories 152 Š Additional Information Connections with External Devices List of Messages (in alphabetical order) 154 Š Additional Information Page 156 Š Additional Information Page 158 Š Additional Information Page 160 Š Additional Information Camcorder Long-termstorage Battery Pack Remaining battery time Regarding the use of non-Canonbattery packs Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories (Availability differs from area to area) Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended 4 Battery Packs When you need extra battery packs, select the BP-110 When you use battery packs bearing the Using the built-inmemory Playback Using a memory card 7TL-H34II Tele-converter WD-H34 9SC-2000Soft Carrying Case LEGRIA HF R28 / LEGRIA HF R27 / LEGRIA HF R26 / LEGRIA HF R206 / LEGRIA HF R205 172 Š Additional Information Terminals Power/Others CA-110ECompact Power Adapter BP-110Battery Pack About the music files 3D Flip View (TV type) . . . .74, 106 AVCHD specifications 176 Š Additional Information Photo size Quick Start Rating scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 video recorders . . . . . . . . . 118 Selecting the memory USB terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Zoom 178 Š Additional Information