Preparations Š | Canon HFR106, HFR16, HFR17, HFR18 guide

4Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it.

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5 Remove the battery terminal cover from the battery pack.

6 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks.

7 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click.

8Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off.

• If the camcorder was on, the green

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ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start flashing in red (battery pack charging). The red ON/ OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when the battery pack is fully charged.

• If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 139).

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Canon HFR106, HFR16, HFR17, HFR18 If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting, Preparations Š

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Dual Flash Memory High-Definition VideoPre-recording 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 Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV ScreenPrinting Photos Direct Print Print Orders 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 Fasten the grip belt Preparing the AccessoriesTo remove 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 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 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 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 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 Fast playback Special playback modesSlow 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 To select the main subject White Balance60 Š Video 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 About the Data Code On-Screen Displays and Data Code64 Š Video Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelTo display the audio level indicator Menu Audio Level Indicator Movie Timeline Selecting the Playback Starting Point66 Š Video 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 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 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 Copying Original Movies Copying Scenes to a Memory Card76 Š Video 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 To return to the index screen from single photo view Viewing Photos82 Š Photos 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 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 Screen 92 Š Photos Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos Direct Print 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 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 External Connections Š Terminals on the Camcorder 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 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 To play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDs Copying Your Recordings to an External Video RecorderHigh Definition 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 Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays142 Š Additional Information 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 Long-term storage Battery Pack156 Š Additional Information Memory Card About the battery terminal cover Disposal Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery158 Š Additional Information Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation 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 HTC-100 Hdmi Cable SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case164 Š Additional Information System Specifications 166 Š Additional Information Terminals BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 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