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Canon HFR106, HFR16, HFR17, HFR18 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Operating Modes

Recording

The camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos:

Smart AUTO ( ) mode for beginners or if you just prefer not to

bother with detailed camcorder settings, and flexible recording ( )

mode, which lets you change the camcorder’s settings to your prefer-

ence. Press the button to switch the camcorder to mode

and press the button again to switch back to mode. In either

mode, you can record movies by pressing or take photos

by pressing .

* The mode icon displayed will change according to the optimal mode selec ted by

the Smart AUTO function.

START/STOP

PHOTO

Operating

mode

Onscreen

icon Operation

*Easy recording of movies and photos.

Recording of movies and photos while enjoying full

access to the menus and advanced functions.

About the Smart AUTO mode

• Only the following buttons/functions are available in this mode.

- for recording movies

- for recording photos

- Zoom lever

- Quick Start ( 40)

- for video snapshot ( 55)

START/STOP

PHOTO

VIDEO SNAP

Contents

Main Important Usage Instructions Page Exciting Features and New Functions High-Definition Video // Dual Flash Memory Pre-recording Smart AUTO Video Snapshot Face Detection Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Table of contents Introduction Preparations 8 Video 37 Basic Recording 42 Basic Playback 52 Advanced Functions 69 Scene and Playlist Operations Photos External Connections Additional Information About this Manual Page Introduction 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: Page Names of Parts // Page Page Preparations Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Troub leshooting Page Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel LCD Backlight 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording Page 26 Playback Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time [ Menu] [Date/Time] Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone [ Menu] [Language ] Desired language [ Menu] [Time Zone/DST] * Your local time zone** Using a Memory Card Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 34 Eye-Fi cards Relay Recording Initializing the Built-in Memory ( // only) or Memory Card About the music files [Quick Initialization] [Complete Initialization] [ Menu] [Initialize ] Initialization method [Yes]* [OK] Video Basic Recording Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) [ Standard Play 7Mbps] Desired recording mode Zooming Quick Start Function Page Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Special playback modes Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Page 46 Searching for Scenes Selecting from the Calendar Screen Selecting from the List of Recordings [ Scene Search] [Calendar Screen] 48 [ Scene Search] [DateSelection] [ Scene Search] [Scenes with Faces] Selecting Only Scenes in which Peoples Faces Were Detected Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen [ Select] [IndividualScenes] or [Individual Photos] Deleting Scenes Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen [ Select] [Remove All Selections] [Yes] [OK] [All Scenes] [All Scenes (this date)] [ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] [This Scene] [Selected Scenes] 52 Advanced Functions [ Programmed AE] [ Portrait] Press [ Programmed AE] Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Using [ Programmed AE] Page Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to Your Recordings [ Programmed AE] [ Cine Mode] Video Snapshot [ Menu] [Frame Rate] [ PF25] Pre-recording Function Self Timer [ Menu] [Self Timer] [On ] Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Face Detection White Balance [Automatic] [ Automatic] Desired option* [ Daylight] [ Tungsten] [C u s t o m W B ] Image Effects Digital Effects Applying the Selected Digital Effect [ Digital Effect Off] [ Fade Trigger], [ Wipe]Select one of the faders to begin or [ B l a c k & W h i t e ] [ S e p i a ] On-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level [ Menu ] [Audio Level Indicator] [On] 66 Selecting the Playback Starting Point Movie Timeline Changes in the Scenes Main Subject Desired interval Selecting Only Scenes in which Peoples Faces Were Detected Page Scene and Playlist Operations Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music [ Select Music] Using a Supplied Music Track as Background Music Page About the music files Dividing Scenes 72 Editing the Playlist: Adding, Deleting, Moving and Playing Back Adding Scenes to the Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist [ Add to Playlist] Desired option [Yes] [All Scenes (this date)] [This Scene] [Selected Scenes] 74 [ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] Moving Scenes in the Playlist [All Scenes] [This Scene] Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 76 Copying Photos to a Memory Card Copying Original Movies [ Copy ( )] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] Copying the Entire Playlist [All Scenes] [All Scenes (this date)] [ Copy ( )] [Yes]* [OK] [This Scene] [Selected Scenes] Page Photos Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality [ 1600x1200] Desired photo size* Desired photo quality* Page Basic Playback Viewing Photos Photo Jump Function Deleting Photos Deleting a Single Photo 84 [ Delete] [ Delete] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] Deleting Photos from the Index Screen [All Photos] [This Photo] Magnifying Photos during Playback Additional Functions Slideshow [ [ Off] [ Dissolve] Rotating Photos [ Rotate] Histogram Display Capturing Photos from a Movie [ Menu] [Photo Capture Quality] Desired photo quality* Protecting Photos Protecting Single Photos [ Protect] Protecting Photos from the Index Screen 90 [ Protect] Desired option [Yes] [OK] Copying a Single Photo [Individual Photos] [Remove All] Copying Photos from the Index Screen [ Copy ( )] [ Copy ( )] Desired option [Yes]* [OK] [All Photos] [This Photo] [Selected Photos] Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer 94 Selecting the Print Settings and Printing [P a p e r S i z e ] * [P a p e r T y p e ] * [ Page Layout]* [ ] (Date print) [ ] (Print effect) [ ] (Number of copies) Print Orders Marking Single Photos with Print Orders [ Print Orders] Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen [ Print Orders] Desired option* [Yes] [OK] Page External Connections Term ina ls on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Page Page Playback on a TV Screen 104 Saving and Sharing Your Recordings Starting CameraWindow Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving Movies Saving Photos Downloading Still Images to the Computer 106 Saving Movies onto High-Definition Discs (AVCHD/Blu-ray Discs) Preparations on the Camcorder Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc Creating DVDs. Connections Cautions on handling (DVD) Converting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder [This scene] [Selected Scenes] Pre-Selecting Record- ings from the Index Screen [Embed Date/Time] [On] [Return] [Bit Rate (Quality)] Desired option [Return] [Convert HD SD (DVD)]1 Desired option2,3 [OK]4 [OK] Connecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs 112 Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD Discs Creating Photo DVDs Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Playing DVDs Connections Copying Your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 116 Connecting Recording Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites Camcorder Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen [OK] [Bit Rate (Quality)] Desired option [Return] [Embed Date/Time] [On] [Return] Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 120 Uploading your Videos Wirelessly Page Additional Information Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu FUNC. Menu (Playback Modes) Page Setup Menus [Frame Rate]: [x.v.Colour]: [Video Snapshot Length]: [Digital Zoom]: [AF Mode]: [Image Stabilizer]: [Flicker Reduction]: [Auto Slow Shutter]: [Auto Backlight Correction]: [Focus Assistance]: [Onscreen Markers]: [Wind Screen]: [Microphone Attenuator]: [Data Code]: [USB Connection Type]: [Output Onscreen Displays]: [LCD Brightness]: [LCD Screen Dimmer]: [TV Type]: [Speaker Volume]: [Demo Mode]: [Notification Sounds]: [Power Saving Mode]: [Quick Start]: [Control for HDMI]: [Photo Numbering]: [Firmware]: [Reset All]: [Date Format]: [Calendar Start Day]: [Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Specifications [HDMI Status]: Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Page Page / 100% 75% 50% 25% 0% Troubleshooting Recording Playback // Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices Additional Information 145 List of Messages Page Page Page Page Page // Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder 156 Long-term storage Battery Pack Long-term storage About the battery terminal cover Memory Card Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Disposal Maintenance/Others Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Accessories Optional Accessories Page Page Specifications LEGRIA HFR18 / LEGRIA HF R17 / LEGRIA HF R16 / LEGRIA HF R106 System Recording System Size of Video Recordings Term i n a l s Power/Others CA-590E Compact Power Adapter BP-2L5 Battery Pack Page Index A B C D 170 I J L M T U V W Z