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Canon HFR18, HFR16, HFR17 Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Terminal, 18 Preparations

Models: HFR106 HFR18 HFR17 HFR16

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as 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 com- pact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use.

For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 162-163.

1Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter.

2Plug 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 (3), make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s connector and on the camcorder’s

terminal ().

ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator

DC IN terminal

18 Preparations

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Canon HFR18, HFR16, HFR17, HFR106 instruction manual Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Terminal, 18 Š Preparations

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only High-Definition Video Dual Flash MemoryPre-recording Face Detection Smart AutoVideo Snapshot Image StabilizationEnjoying your Recordings on Other Devices 106Table of contents Š Table of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory CardConnection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and QualityPrinting 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 contentsIcons refer to About this Manual139 Introduction ŠSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 12 Š IntroductionSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Following accessories are supplied with the camcorder14 Š Introduction Names of Parts Left side view Right side view Front viewTop view LCD panel Back view 16 Š IntroductionBottom view Terminal Charging the Battery PackGetting Started 18 Š PreparationsIf the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting Preparations ŠTo remove the battery pack 20 Š PreparationsPreparing the Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo 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 strapLCD Backlight Operating Modes About the Smart Auto modeBasic Operation of the Camcorder RecordingSmart Auto icons Playback 26 Š PreparationsJoystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menusUsing the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu28 Š Preparations Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time30 Š Preparations To set the home time zone Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone FUNC. Menu Time Zone/DST * Your local time zone** FuncMemory 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 ClassInserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the memory cardSelecting the Memory for the Recordings Relay Recording34 Š Preparations Initializing the Built-in Memory / / only or Memory Card FUNC. Menu Initialize Initialization method Yes* OK Func Options36 Š Preparations Shooting Video When you have finished recordingBasic Recording Video ŠSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 38 Š VideoZooming Approximate recording timesQuick Start Function 40 Š VideoVideo Š Playing Back the Video To adjust the volumeBasic Playback Operating modes PressSpecial playback modes Fast playbackSlow playback Ending special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to Play BackSkipping scenes Speed indicated on the screen is approximateTo open the video snapshot index screen To open the playlist index screenOpen the original movies index screen Searching for ScenesSelecting from the Calendar Screen 46 Š VideoSelecting from the List of Recordings Move , the cursor to the desired dateSelecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were Detected 48 Š VideoPre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Press FUNC. twice to close the menu To cancel all the selectionsDeleting Scenes FUNC. Select Remove All Selections YesOptions Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Using Programmed AEAdvanced Functions Special Scene Recording ProgramsVideo Š FUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your RecordingsTo set the Cine Mode recording program 54 Š VideoTo change the frame rate Menu Frame Rate PF25Pre-recording Function Self TimerOperating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer On Pre RECSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Manual Exposure AdjustmentManual Exposure Adjustment ExposureFocus Manual Focus AdjustmentOr without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes 58 Š VideoOff, press to turn it on White Balance To select the main subject60 Š Video FUNC. Automatic Desired option* Func To set the custom white balanceIcon of the selected digital effect appears Image EffectsDigital Effects 62 Š VideoDigital Effects Applying the Selected Digital EffectTo use the digital effects To fade in/outOn-Screen Displays and Data Code About the Data Code64 Š Video Menu Audio Level Indicator Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelTo display the audio level indicator Audio Recording LevelSelecting the Playback Starting Point Movie Timeline66 Š Video To move between timeline ruler pages Changes in the Scene’s Main SubjectTo select another scene To change the interval between frames68 Š Video Using a Supplied Music Track as Background Music Scene and Playlist OperationsPlaying Back Recordings Set to Background Music To delete a music track 70 Š VideoDividing Scenes Adding Scenes to the Playlist 72 Š VideoDeleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist 74 Š VideoCapturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Copying Original Movies76 Š Video Copying the Entire Playlist All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card78 Š Video Taking Photos Photos ŠSelecting Photo Size and Quality 80 Š PhotosApproximate number of photos available on a memory card 890Viewing Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view82 Š Photos Photo Jump Function Using the FUNC. MenuDeleting Photos Deleting a Single PhotoDeleting Photos from the Index Screen 84 Š PhotosMagnifying Photos during Playback Additional Functions SlideshowRotating Photos Histogram DisplayTo capture the photo To select the photo capture settingsCapturing Photos from a Movie 88 Š PhotosProtecting Photos Protecting Single PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen Copying Photos to a Memory Card Copying a Single Photo90 Š Photos Copying Photos from the Index Screen Copy Desired option Yes92 Š Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing PhotosPrinting Photos Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings and Printing 94 Š PhotosNumber of copies Select 1-99 copies Photos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheetPrint errors To cancel a print jobWhen you have finished printing Print OrdersSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Marking Single Photos with Print OrdersOnly photos on the memory card can be set for print orders Individual Photos Set print orders for individual photos Remove All Removes all the print orders98 Š Photos Terminals on the Camcorder External Connections ŠConnection Diagrams About the Hdmitm connection100 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 PhotosPhoto 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 ConnectionsTurn 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 discSaving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVD 108 Š External ConnectionsConverting 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 ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs 112 Š External ConnectionsCreating Photo DVDs Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner 114 Š External ConnectionsCopying Your Recordings to an External Video Recorder To play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDsHigh Definition Standard Definition ConnectingUploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 116 Š External ConnectionsConverting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder To convert only part of a scene 118 Š External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos Uploading your Videos Wirelessly 120 Š External ConnectionsUsing an Eye-Fi card FUNC. Menu FUNC. Menu ModeAppendix Menu Options Lists 122 Š Additional InformationFUNC. Menu Playback Modes Additional Information ŠCancel, OK DVD Slideshow 124 Š Additional InformationFrame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording Setup MenusCamera Setup Camera Setup Mode126 Š Additional Information Camera Setup 3 Mode Playback Setup 128 Š Additional InformationSystem Setup Wide TVHigh Volume 130 Š Additional InformationContinuous 132 Š Additional Information Language and Date/Time Setup Information Screens134 Š Additional Information Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording MoviesRecording Photos 136 Š Additional InformationViewing Photos 100% 138 Š Additional InformationPower source TroubleshootingPower supply Recording140 Š Additional Information Pressing START/STOP will not start recordingAdditional Information Š Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound142 Š Additional Information Memory Card and Accessories Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levelsConnections with External Devices 144 Š Additional InformationAccessing 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 deletedMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 152 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 154 Š Additional Information Handling Precautions CamcorderBattery Pack Long-term storage156 Š Additional Information About the battery terminal cover Memory CardBuilt-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal158 Š Additional Information Maintenance/Others CleaningCondensation Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadWhen condensation is detected Playback on a TV ScreenDW-100 DVD Burner Accessories Availability differs from area to areaCA-590E Compact Power Adapter IFC-300PCU USB CableCB-2LWE Battery Charger Optional AccessoriesBattery Packs Charging TimesUsing a memory card CBC-NB2 Car Battery ChargerSC-2000 Soft Carrying Case HTC-100 Hdmi Cable164 Š Additional Information Specifications SystemTerminals 166 Š Additional InformationCA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery PackPower/Others MUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV About the music filesMUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV On the memory card 168 Š Additional Information25p Cinema Mode Index170 Š Additional Information Quick Start functionZoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V