Handling Precautions, Camcorder | Canon HFR106, HFR16, HFR17, HFR18

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Handling Precautions

Camcorder

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per- formance.

•Save your recordings periodically. Make sure to transfer your record- ings to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 104) and save them on a regular basis. This will protect your impor- tant recordings in case of damage and create more free space on the memory. Canon shall not be liable for any data loss.

•Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel. Be careful when closing the LCD panel. When using a wrist strap, do not allow the camcorder to swing and hit an object.

•Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures (like the inside of a car parked under direct sunlight), or high humidity.

•Do not use the camcorder near strong electromagnetic fields such as above TVs, near plasma TVs or mobile phones.

•Do not point the lens at strong light sources. Do not leave the cam- corder pointed at a bright subject.

•Do not use or store the camcorder in dusty or sandy places. The cam- corder is not waterproof – avoid also water, mud or salt. If any of the above should get into the camcorder it may damage the camcorder and/or the lens.

•Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment.

•Do not disassemble the camcorder. If the camcorder does not function properly, consult qualified service personnel.

•Handle the camcorder with care. Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage.

• When mounting the camcorder on a tripod, make sure that the tripod’s fas- tening screw is shorter than 5.5 mm. Using other tripods may damage the camcorder.

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Canon HFR106, HFR16, HFR17, HFR18 instruction manual Handling Precautions, Camcorder

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Pre-recording High-Definition VideoDual Flash Memory Image Stabilization Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Face Detection 106 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Table of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Š Table of contents Printing Photos Direct Print Print Orders Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV ScreenTaking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality 10 Š Table of contents FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Onscreen Icons and DisplaysTroubleshooting List of Messages Accessories Optional Accessories Specifications Index Introduction Š About this Manual139 Icons refer to 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 18 Š Preparations Charging the Battery PackGetting Started Terminal Preparations Š If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting 20 Š Preparations To remove the battery pack To remove the grip belt Preparing the AccessoriesFasten the grip belt To attach an optional shoulder strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel To attach an optional wrist strap LCD Backlight Recording About the Smart Auto modeBasic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Smart Auto icons 26 Š Preparations Playback Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Š Preparations Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 30 Š Preparations First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time FUNC. Menu Time Zone/DST * Your local time zone** Func Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone To set the home time zone About the SD Speed Class Using a Memory CardWe recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 or Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder To remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 34 Š Preparations Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsRelay Recording Initializing the Built-in Memory / / only or Memory Card 36 Š Preparations FUNC. Menu Initialize Initialization method Yes* OK FuncOptions Video Š When you have finished recordingBasic Recording Shooting Video 38 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Approximate recording times Zooming 40 Š Video Quick Start Function Video Š Operating modes Press To adjust the volumeBasic Playback Playing Back the Video Slow playback Special playback modesFast playback Speed indicated on the screen is approximate Selecting what Recordings to Play BackSkipping scenes Ending special playback modes To open the playlist index screen To open the video snapshot index screen 46 Š Video Searching for ScenesSelecting from the Calendar Screen Open the original movies index screen 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 FUNC. Select Remove All Selections Yes To cancel all the selectionsDeleting Scenes Press FUNC. twice to close the menu Options Special Scene Recording Programs Using Programmed AEAdvanced Functions Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Video Š 54 Š Video Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your RecordingsTo set the Cine Mode recording program FUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func Menu Frame Rate PF25 To change the frame rate Pre REC Self TimerOperating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer On Pre-recording Function Exposure Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Exposure Adjustment Select a recording program other than Fireworks 58 Š Video Manual Focus AdjustmentOr without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes Focus Off, press to turn it on 60 Š Video White BalanceTo select the main subject To set the custom white balance FUNC. Automatic Desired option* Func 62 Š Video Image EffectsDigital Effects Icon of the selected digital effect appears To fade in/out Applying the Selected Digital EffectTo use the digital effects Digital Effects 64 Š Video On-Screen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelTo display the audio level indicator Menu Audio Level Indicator 66 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting PointMovie Timeline To change the interval between frames Changes in the Scene’s Main SubjectTo select another scene To move between timeline ruler pages 68 Š Video Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music Using a Supplied Music Track as Background MusicScene and Playlist Operations 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 76 Š Video Copying Scenes to a Memory CardCopying Original Movies 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 82 Š Photos Viewing PhotosTo return to the index screen from single photo view Deleting a Single Photo Using the FUNC. MenuDeleting Photos Photo Jump Function 84 Š Photos Deleting Photos from the Index Screen Magnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow Additional Functions Histogram Display Rotating Photos 88 Š Photos To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos from a Movie To capture the photo Protecting Photos from the Index Screen Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos 90 Š Photos Copying Photos to a Memory CardCopying a Single Photo Copy Desired option Yes Copying Photos from the Index Screen 92 Š Photos Printing Photos Direct Print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos 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 Print Orders To cancel a print jobWhen you have finished printing Print errors Only photos on the memory card can be set for print orders Setting Print Orders from the Index ScreenMarking Single Photos with Print Orders 98 Š Photos Individual Photos Set print orders for individual photosRemove All Removes all the print orders External Connections Š Terminals on the Camcorder 100 Š External Connections Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only 102 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Saving Photos Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsSaving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Photo Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer 106 Š External Connections Camcorder to mode and restore the connectionSee ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide Preparations on the Camcorder To create an additional copy of the same disc Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a DiscWhen the data requires multiple discs Turn on the DVD burner 108 Š External Connections Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder 110 Š External Connections FUNC. Convert HD SD DVD1 Desired option2,3 OK4 OK FuncTo select the bit rate To embed the recording date and time 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 High Definition Copying Your Recordings to an External Video RecorderTo play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDs 116 Š External Connections ConnectingUploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Standard Definition 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 122 Š Additional Information FUNC. Menu ModeAppendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Additional Information Š FUNC. Menu Playback Modes 124 Š Additional Information Cancel, OK DVD Slideshow Camera Setup Mode Setup MenusCamera Setup Frame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording 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% Recording TroubleshootingPower supply Power source Pressing START/STOP will not start recording 140 Š Additional Information Additional Information Š 142 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture and Sound 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 156 Š Additional Information Battery PackLong-term storage Memory Card About the battery terminal cover 158 Š Additional Information Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDisposal Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Power Sources IFC-300PCU USB Cable Accessories Availability differs from area to areaCA-590E Compact Power Adapter DW-100 DVD Burner Charging Times Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs CB-2LWE Battery Charger CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Using a memory card 164 Š Additional Information SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseHTC-100 Hdmi Cable System Specifications 166 Š Additional Information Terminals Power/Others CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack 168 Š Additional Information About the music filesMUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV On the memory card MUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV Index 25p Cinema Mode Quick Start function 170 Š Additional Information Zoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V