Preparations on the Camcorder | Canon HFR18, HFR16, HFR17, HFR106

In such case, select [Skip] to stop the process and use the computer’s Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection to the camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable, set

the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.

Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs)

You can save your video recordings in high definition by creating AVCHD or Blu-ray discs in your computer using the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE. Your computer must have a preinstalled DVD drive (Blu-ray Disc drive if creating Blu-ray discs) with writing capabilities.

Installation

See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide.

Using the software

See ‘ImageMixer 3 SE Software Guide’ (PDF file).

Even without a computer, you can save your video recordings in high definition by creating AVCHD discs using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100.

Operating modes:

Preparations on the Camcorder

When creating AVCHD discs, you can either create a disc with all the scenes or just the scenes in the playlist. When you create an AVCHD disc from the playlist, all of the scenes in the playlist will be added to the disc.

1Power the camcorder with the compact power adapter.

2Open the index screen that contains the recordings you want to add to the disc.

•If you are creating an AVCHD disc with all the scenes in the playlist, open the playlist index screen and proceed to Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc ( 107).

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Canon HFR18, HFR16 Preparations on the Camcorder, Camcorder to mode and restore the connection, 106 Š External Connections

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Dual Flash Memory High-Definition VideoPre-recording Face Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices 106 Table of contents Š Table of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV ScreenPrinting Photos Direct Print Print Orders Accessories Optional Accessories Specifications Index FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Onscreen Icons and DisplaysTroubleshooting List of Messages 10 Š Table of contents Icons refer to About this Manual139 Introduction Š Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 12 Š Introduction Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Following accessories are supplied with the camcorder 14 Š Introduction Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front view Top view LCD panel Back view 16 Š Introduction Bottom view Terminal Charging the Battery PackGetting Started 18 Š Preparations If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting Preparations Š To remove the battery pack 20 Š Preparations Fasten the grip belt Preparing the AccessoriesTo remove the grip belt To attach an optional wrist strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional shoulder strap LCD Backlight Operating Modes About the Smart Auto modeBasic Operation of the Camcorder Recording Smart Auto icons Playback 26 Š Preparations Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus 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 To set the home time zone Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone FUNC. Menu Time Zone/DST * Your local time zone** Func Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Using a Memory CardWe recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 or About the SD Speed Class Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the 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 Shooting Video When you have finished recordingBasic Recording Video Š Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 38 Š Video Zooming Approximate recording times Quick Start Function 40 Š Video Video Š Playing Back the Video To adjust the volumeBasic Playback Operating modes Press Fast playback Special playback modesSlow playback Ending special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to Play BackSkipping scenes Speed indicated on the screen is approximate To open the video snapshot index screen To open the playlist index screen Open the original movies index screen Searching for ScenesSelecting from the Calendar Screen 46 Š Video Selecting from the List of Recordings Move , the cursor to the desired date Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected 48 Š Video Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Press FUNC. twice to close the menu To cancel all the selectionsDeleting Scenes FUNC. Select Remove All Selections Yes Options Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Using Programmed AEAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording Programs Video Š FUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your RecordingsTo set the Cine Mode recording program 54 Š Video To change the frame rate Menu Frame Rate PF25 Pre-recording Function Self TimerOperating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer On Pre REC Select a recording program other than Fireworks Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Exposure Adjustment Exposure Focus Manual Focus AdjustmentOr without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes 58 Š Video Off, press to turn it on To select the main subject White Balance60 Š Video FUNC. Automatic Desired option* Func To set the custom white balance Icon of the selected digital effect appears Image EffectsDigital Effects 62 Š Video Digital Effects Applying the Selected Digital EffectTo use the digital effects To fade in/out About the Data Code On-Screen Displays and Data Code64 Š Video Menu Audio Level Indicator Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelTo display the audio level indicator Audio Recording Level Movie Timeline Selecting the Playback Starting Point66 Š Video To move between timeline ruler pages Changes in the Scene’s Main SubjectTo select another scene 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 To delete a music track 70 Š Video Dividing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 72 Š Video Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist 74 Š Video Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Copying Original Movies Copying Scenes to a Memory Card76 Š Video Copying the Entire Playlist All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card 78 Š Video Taking Photos Photos Š Selecting Photo Size and Quality 80 Š Photos Approximate number of photos available on a memory card 890 To return to the index screen from single photo view Viewing Photos82 Š Photos Photo Jump Function Using the FUNC. MenuDeleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo Deleting Photos from the Index Screen 84 Š Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Additional Functions Slideshow Rotating Photos Histogram Display To capture the photo To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos from a Movie 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 Copying Photos from the Index Screen Copy Desired option Yes 92 Š Photos Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings and Printing 94 Š Photos Number of copies Select 1-99 copies Photos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Print errors To cancel a print jobWhen you have finished printing 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 Terminals on the Camcorder External Connections Š 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 Movies Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsSaving Recordings on a Computer Saving Photos Photo Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer Preparations on the Camcorder Camcorder to mode and restore the connectionSee ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide 106 Š External Connections Turn on the DVD burner Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a DiscWhen the data requires multiple discs To create an additional copy of the same disc Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD 108 Š External Connections Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder To embed the recording date and time FUNC. Convert HD SD DVD1 Desired option2,3 OK4 OK FuncTo select the bit rate 110 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs 112 Š External Connections Creating Photo DVDs Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner 114 Š External Connections To play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDs Copying Your Recordings to an External Video RecorderHigh Definition Standard Definition ConnectingUploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 116 Š External Connections Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder To convert only part of a scene 118 Š External Connections Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 120 Š External Connections Using an Eye-Fi card FUNC. Menu FUNC. Menu ModeAppendix Menu Options Lists 122 Š Additional Information FUNC. Menu Playback Modes Additional Information Š Cancel, OK DVD Slideshow 124 Š Additional Information Frame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording Setup MenusCamera Setup Camera Setup Mode 126 Š Additional Information Camera Setup 3 Mode Playback Setup 128 Š Additional Information System Setup Wide TV High Volume 130 Š Additional Information Continuous 132 Š Additional Information Language and Date/Time Setup Information Screens 134 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies Recording Photos 136 Š Additional Information Viewing Photos 100% 138 Š Additional Information Power source TroubleshootingPower supply Recording 140 Š Additional Information Pressing START/STOP will not start recording Additional Information Š Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays142 Š Additional Information Memory Card and Accessories Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Connections with External Devices 144 Š Additional Information Accessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card 146 Š Additional Information Cannot play back Cannot access the built-in memory File name error 148 Š Additional InformationPage 150 Š Additional Information Scenes from the playlist Some scenes could not be deleted Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 152 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 154 Š Additional Information Handling Precautions Camcorder Long-term storage Battery Pack156 Š Additional Information About the battery terminal cover Memory Card Disposal Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery158 Š Additional Information Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV Screen DW-100 DVD Burner Accessories Availability differs from area to areaCA-590E Compact Power Adapter IFC-300PCU USB Cable CB-2LWE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Charging Times Using a memory card CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger HTC-100 Hdmi Cable SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case164 Š Additional Information Specifications System Terminals 166 Š Additional Information BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others MUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV About the music filesMUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV On the memory card 168 Š Additional Information 25p Cinema Mode Index 170 Š Additional Information Quick Start function Zoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V