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Canon HFR17, HFR16 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder, Installation

Models: HFR106 HFR18 HFR17 HFR16

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You can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam- corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE to save the converted scenes and burn them onto DVDs in your computer.

Your computer must have a preinstalled DVD drive with writing capabil- ities.

Installation

See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide.

Using the software

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

Even without a computer, you can convert your video recordings into standard definition scenes and create DVDs 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:

Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder

Convert high-definition scenes in the built-in memory to standard defi- nition before creating a DVD disc. Converted scenes will be saved to the memory card.

1Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

2Insert a memory card with sufficient available space in the camcorder.

3Open the index screen in the built-in memory that contains the scenes you want to convert.

•You can press VIDEO SNAP to open the index screen for video snapshot scenes. You can press INDEX SEL. to open the playlist index screen.

4Select ( , ) the scene you want to convert.

•This step in not necessary for scenes in the playlist. When converting the playlist, you cannot convert individual scenes so the entire playlist will be converted.

5Convert the scene(s).

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Canon HFR17, HFR16, HFR18, HFR106 instruction manual Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder, Installation

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Dual Flash Memory High-Definition VideoPre-recording Video Snapshot Smart AutoFace Detection Image Stabilization106 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesTable of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Š Table of contentsTaking 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 contents139 About this ManualIcons refer to Introduction Š12 Š Introduction Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeFollowing accessories are supplied with the camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs14 Š Introduction Left side view Right side view Front view Names of Parts16 Š Introduction Top view LCD panel Back viewBottom view Getting Started Charging the Battery PackTerminal 18 Š PreparationsPreparations Š If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting20 Š Preparations To remove the battery packFasten 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 strapLCD Backlight Basic Operation of the Camcorder About the Smart Auto modeOperating Modes RecordingSmart Auto icons 26 Š Preparations PlaybackUse the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus Joystick and Joystick GuideSelecting 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** FuncWe 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 ClassTo remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory CardRelay 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 Š38 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeApproximate recording times Zooming40 Š Video Quick Start FunctionVideo Š Basic Playback To adjust the volumePlaying Back the Video Operating modes PressFast playback Special playback modesSlow playback Skipping scenes Selecting what Recordings to Play BackEnding special playback modes Speed indicated on the screen is approximateTo open the playlist index screen To open the video snapshot index screenSelecting from the Calendar Screen Searching for ScenesOpen the original movies index screen 46 Š VideoMove , the cursor to the desired date Selecting from the List of Recordings48 Š Video Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were DetectedPre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes To cancel all the selectionsPress FUNC. twice to close the menu FUNC. Select Remove All Selections YesOptions Advanced Functions Using Programmed AEProgrammed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Special Scene Recording ProgramsVideo Š To set the Cine Mode recording program Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your RecordingsFUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func 54 Š VideoMenu Frame Rate PF25 To change the frame rateOperating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer On Self TimerPre-recording Function Pre RECManual Exposure Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentSelect a recording program other than Fireworks ExposureOr without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes Manual Focus AdjustmentFocus 58 Š VideoOff, press to turn it on To select the main subject White Balance60 Š Video To set the custom white balance FUNC. Automatic Desired option* FuncDigital Effects Image EffectsIcon of the selected digital effect appears 62 Š VideoTo use the digital effects Applying the Selected Digital EffectDigital Effects To fade in/outAbout 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 LevelMovie 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 frames68 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 trackDividing Scenes 72 Š Video Adding Scenes to the PlaylistDeleting Scenes from the Playlist 74 Š Video Moving Scenes in the PlaylistCapturing 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 Playlist78 Š Video Photos Š Taking Photos80 Š Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality890 Approximate number of photos available on a memory cardTo return to the index screen from single photo view Viewing Photos82 Š Photos Deleting Photos Using the FUNC. MenuPhoto Jump Function Deleting a Single Photo84 Š Photos Deleting Photos from the Index ScreenMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow Additional FunctionsHistogram Display Rotating PhotosCapturing Photos from a Movie To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photo 88 Š PhotosProtecting 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 Screen92 Š Photos Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print 94 Š Photos Selecting the Print Settings and PrintingPhotos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Number of copies Select 1-99 copiesWhen you have finished printing To cancel a print jobPrint errors Print OrdersMarking 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 CamcorderAbout 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 PhotosPhoto 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 ConnectionsWhen 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 disc108 Š External Connections Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVDConverting 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 ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs 112 Š External Connections Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD DiscsCreating Photo DVDs 114 Š External Connections Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTo 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 ConnectionsConverting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder 118 Š External Connections To convert only part of a sceneConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 120 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos WirelesslyUsing an Eye-Fi card Appendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu ModeFUNC. Menu 122 Š Additional InformationAdditional Information Š FUNC. Menu Playback Modes124 Š Additional Information Cancel, OK DVD SlideshowCamera Setup Setup MenusFrame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording Camera Setup Mode126 Š Additional Information Camera Setup 3 Mode 128 Š Additional Information Playback SetupWide TV System Setup130 Š Additional Information High VolumeContinuous 132 Š Additional Information Information Screens Language and Date/Time Setup134 Š Additional Information Recording Movies Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays136 Š Additional Information Recording PhotosViewing Photos 138 Š Additional Information 100%Power supply TroubleshootingPower source RecordingPressing START/STOP will not start recording 140 Š Additional InformationAdditional Information Š Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays142 Š Additional Information Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Memory Card and Accessories144 Š Additional Information Connections with External DevicesAccessing 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 InformationMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 152 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 154 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling PrecautionsLong-term storage Battery Pack156 Š Additional Information Memory Card About the battery terminal coverDisposal Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery158 Š Additional Information Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV ScreenCA-590E Compact Power Adapter Accessories Availability differs from area to areaDW-100 DVD Burner IFC-300PCU USB CableBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LWE Battery Charger Charging TimesCBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Using a memory cardHTC-100 Hdmi Cable SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case164 Š Additional Information System Specifications166 Š Additional Information TerminalsBP-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 InformationIndex 25p Cinema ModeQuick Start function 170 Š Additional InformationZoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V