Getting Started, Charging the Battery Pack, Terminal | Canon HFR18

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

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Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only High-Definition Video Dual Flash MemoryPre-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 Connection 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 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 Preparing 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 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 Using 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** 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 Selecting 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 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 Special playback modes Fast playbackSlow 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 White Balance To select the main subject60 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 On-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 Level Selecting 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 frames 68 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 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 Scenes to a Memory Card Copying Original Movies76 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 Viewing Photos To return to the index screen from single photo view82 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 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 Yes 92 Š Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer Printing PhotosPrinting 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 Setting 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 Š Connection 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 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 Copying 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 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 Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound142 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 Battery Pack Long-term storage156 Š Additional Information About the battery terminal cover Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal158 Š Additional Information Maintenance/Others CleaningCondensation 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 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case HTC-100 Hdmi Cable164 Š Additional Information Specifications System Terminals 166 Š Additional Information CA-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 Information 25p Cinema Mode Index 170 Š Additional Information Quick Start function Zoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V