HD Camcorder | Canon HFR17, HFR16, HFR18, HFR106 instruction

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HD Camcorder

Instruction Manual

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Canon HFR17, HFR16, HFR18, HFR106 instruction manual HD Camcorder

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Dual Flash Memory High-Definition VideoPre-recording Video Snapshot Smart AutoFace Detection Image Stabilization 106 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Table of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Š Table of contents Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV ScreenPrinting Photos Direct Print Print Orders Troubleshooting List of Messages FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Onscreen Icons and DisplaysAccessories Optional Accessories Specifications Index 10 Š Table of contents 139 About this ManualIcons refer to Introduction Š 12 Š Introduction Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Following accessories are supplied with the camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 14 Š Introduction Left side view Right side view Front view Names of Parts 16 Š Introduction Top view LCD panel Back view Bottom view Getting Started Charging the Battery PackTerminal 18 Š Preparations Preparations Š If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting 20 Š Preparations To remove the battery pack Fasten the grip belt Preparing the AccessoriesTo remove the grip belt Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strap LCD Backlight Basic Operation of the Camcorder About the Smart Auto modeOperating Modes Recording Smart Auto icons 26 Š Preparations Playback Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus Joystick and Joystick Guide Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Using the Menus28 Š Preparations Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Setting the Date and Time First Time Settings30 Š Preparations Changing the Time Zone Changing the LanguageTo set the home time zone FUNC. Menu Time Zone/DST * Your local time zone** Func We recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 or Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder About the SD Speed Class To remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Relay Recording Selecting the Memory for the Recordings34 Š Preparations Initializing the Built-in Memory / / only or Memory Card Options FUNC. Menu Initialize Initialization method Yes* OK Func36 Š Preparations Basic Recording When you have finished recordingShooting Video Video Š 38 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Approximate recording times Zooming 40 Š Video Quick Start Function Video Š Basic Playback To adjust the volumePlaying Back the Video Operating modes Press Fast playback Special playback modesSlow playback Skipping scenes Selecting what Recordings to Play BackEnding special playback modes Speed indicated on the screen is approximate To open the playlist index screen To open the video snapshot index screen Selecting from the Calendar Screen Searching for ScenesOpen the original movies index screen 46 Š Video Move , the cursor to the desired date Selecting from the List of Recordings 48 Š Video Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes To cancel all the selectionsPress FUNC. twice to close the menu FUNC. Select Remove All Selections Yes Options Advanced Functions Using Programmed AEProgrammed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Special Scene Recording Programs Video Š To set the Cine Mode recording program Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your RecordingsFUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func 54 Š Video Menu Frame Rate PF25 To change the frame rate Operating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer On Self TimerPre-recording Function Pre REC Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Exposure Or without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes Manual Focus AdjustmentFocus 58 Š Video Off, press to turn it on To select the main subject White Balance60 Š Video To set the custom white balance FUNC. Automatic Desired option* Func Digital Effects Image EffectsIcon of the selected digital effect appears 62 Š Video To use the digital effects Applying the Selected Digital EffectDigital Effects To fade in/out About the Data Code On-Screen Displays and Data Code64 Š Video To display the audio level indicator Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelMenu Audio Level Indicator Audio Recording Level Movie Timeline Selecting the Playback Starting Point66 Š Video To select another scene Changes in the Scene’s Main SubjectTo move between timeline ruler pages To change the interval between frames 68 Š Video Scene and Playlist Operations Using a Supplied Music Track as Background MusicPlaying Back Recordings Set to Background Music 70 Š Video To delete a music track Dividing Scenes 72 Š Video Adding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist 74 Š Video Moving Scenes in the Playlist Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Copying Original Movies Copying Scenes to a Memory Card76 Š Video All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card Copying the Entire Playlist 78 Š Video Photos Š Taking Photos 80 Š Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality 890 Approximate number of photos available on a memory card To return to the index screen from single photo view Viewing Photos82 Š Photos Deleting Photos Using the FUNC. MenuPhoto Jump Function Deleting a Single Photo 84 Š Photos Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Magnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow Additional Functions Histogram Display Rotating Photos Capturing Photos from a Movie To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photo 88 Š Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos to a Memory Card90 Š Photos Copy Desired option Yes Copying Photos from the Index Screen 92 Š Photos Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print 94 Š Photos Selecting the Print Settings and Printing Photos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Number of copies Select 1-99 copies When you have finished printing To cancel a print jobPrint errors Print Orders Marking Single Photos with Print Orders Setting Print Orders from the Index ScreenOnly photos on the memory card can be set for print orders Remove All Removes all the print orders Individual Photos Set print orders for individual photos98 Š Photos External Connections Š Terminals on the Camcorder About the Hdmitm connection Connection Diagrams100 Š External Connections Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only 102 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsSaving Movies Saving Photos Photo Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide Camcorder to mode and restore the connectionPreparations on the Camcorder 106 Š External Connections When the data requires multiple discs Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a DiscTurn on the DVD burner To create an additional copy of the same disc 108 Š External Connections Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder To select the bit rate FUNC. Convert HD SD DVD1 Desired option2,3 OK4 OK FuncTo embed the recording date and time 110 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs 112 Š External Connections Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs Creating Photo DVDs 114 Š External Connections Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner To play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDs Copying Your Recordings to an External Video RecorderHigh Definition Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites ConnectingStandard Definition 116 Š External Connections Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder 118 Š External Connections To convert only part of a scene Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 120 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Using an Eye-Fi card Appendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu ModeFUNC. Menu 122 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š FUNC. Menu Playback Modes 124 Š Additional Information Cancel, OK DVD Slideshow Camera Setup Setup MenusFrame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording Camera Setup Mode 126 Š Additional Information Camera Setup 3 Mode 128 Š Additional Information Playback Setup Wide TV System Setup 130 Š Additional Information High Volume Continuous 132 Š Additional Information Information Screens Language and Date/Time Setup 134 Š Additional Information Recording Movies Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays 136 Š Additional Information Recording Photos Viewing Photos 138 Š Additional Information 100% Power supply TroubleshootingPower source Recording Pressing START/STOP will not start recording 140 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays142 Š Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Memory Card and Accessories 144 Š Additional Information Connections with External Devices Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card 146 Š Additional Information Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory 148 Š Additional Information File name errorPage Scenes from the playlist Some scenes could not be deleted 150 Š Additional Information Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 152 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 154 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling Precautions Long-term storage Battery Pack156 Š Additional Information Memory Card About the battery terminal cover Disposal Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery158 Š Additional Information Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen CA-590E Compact Power Adapter Accessories Availability differs from area to areaDW-100 DVD Burner IFC-300PCU USB Cable Battery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LWE Battery Charger Charging Times CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Using a memory card HTC-100 Hdmi Cable SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case164 Š Additional Information System Specifications 166 Š Additional Information Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others MUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV On the memory card About the music filesMUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV 168 Š Additional Information Index 25p Cinema Mode Quick Start function 170 Š Additional Information Zoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V