High-Definition Video, Dual Flash Memory | Canon HFR16, HFR17, HFR18

Exciting Features and New Functions

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				High-Definition Video
				Your camcorder’s high-definition image
				sensor (HD CMOS) captures video at a
				resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos
	1,080			resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels2. Videos
	1,080			are then recorded in the memory in high
	lines			are then recorded in the memory in high
				definition, using AVCHD specifications3.
				definition, using AVCHD specifications3.
				With your new HD camcorder, capturing
				the special moments in your life with

amazing image quality and in lifelike vibrant colors is easy and fun!

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Flash Memory

You can record in the built-in memory or on commercially available memory cards ( 34).

Pre-recording

( 56)

When pre-recording is activated, the camcorder starts recording video continuously into a temporary 3-second memory. When you press the START/STOP button, the scene recorded will have started 3 seconds before you started shooting.

1“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

2Video is recorded at this resolution only when the recording mode is set to FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is recorded at 1,440 x 1,080 pixels.

3AVCHD is a standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifica- tions, the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.

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Canon HFR16, HFR17, HFR18, HFR106 instruction manual High-Definition Video, Dual Flash Memory, Pre-recording

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Dual Flash Memory High-Definition VideoPre-recording Smart Auto Video SnapshotFace Detection Image Stabilization Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices 106 Table of contents Š Table of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV ScreenPrinting Photos Direct Print Print Orders FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Onscreen Icons and Displays Troubleshooting List of MessagesAccessories Optional Accessories Specifications Index 10 Š Table of contents About this Manual 139Icons refer to 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 Charging the Battery Pack Getting StartedTerminal 18 Š Preparations If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting Preparations Š To remove the battery pack 20 Š Preparations Fasten the grip belt Preparing the AccessoriesTo remove the grip belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD PanelTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strap LCD Backlight About the Smart Auto mode Basic Operation of the CamcorderOperating Modes Recording Smart Auto icons Playback 26 Š Preparations Joystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus 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 Changing the Language Changing the Time ZoneTo set the home time zone FUNC. Menu Time Zone/DST * Your local time zone** Func Using a Memory Card We recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 orMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder About the SD Speed Class Inserting and Removing a Memory Card To remove the 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 When you have finished recording Basic RecordingShooting Video Video Š Selecting the Video Quality Recording Mode 38 Š Video Zooming Approximate recording times Quick Start Function 40 Š Video Video Š To adjust the volume Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Operating modes Press Fast playback Special playback modesSlow playback Selecting what Recordings to Play Back Skipping scenesEnding special playback modes Speed indicated on the screen is approximate To open the video snapshot index screen To open the playlist index screen Searching for Scenes Selecting from the Calendar ScreenOpen the original movies index 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 To cancel all the selections Deleting ScenesPress FUNC. twice to close the menu FUNC. Select Remove All Selections Yes Options Using Programmed AE Advanced FunctionsProgrammed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Special Scene Recording Programs Video Š Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your Recordings To set the Cine Mode recording programFUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func 54 Š Video To change the frame rate Menu Frame Rate PF25 Self Timer Operating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer OnPre-recording Function Pre REC Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentSelect a recording program other than Fireworks Exposure Manual Focus Adjustment Or without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modesFocus 58 Š Video Off, press to turn it on To select the main subject White Balance60 Š Video FUNC. Automatic Desired option* Func To set the custom white balance Image Effects Digital EffectsIcon of the selected digital effect appears 62 Š Video Applying the Selected Digital Effect To use the digital effectsDigital Effects To fade in/out About the Data Code On-Screen Displays and Data Code64 Š Video Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level To display the audio level indicatorMenu Audio Level Indicator Audio Recording Level Movie Timeline Selecting the Playback Starting Point66 Š Video Changes in the Scene’s Main Subject To select another sceneTo move between timeline ruler pages To change the interval between frames 68 Š Video Scene and Playlist Operations Using a Supplied Music Track as Background MusicPlaying 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 Original Movies Copying Scenes to a Memory Card76 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 To return to the index screen from single photo view Viewing Photos82 Š Photos Using the FUNC. Menu Deleting PhotosPhoto Jump Function 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 select the photo capture settings Capturing Photos from a MovieTo capture the photo 88 Š Photos Protecting Single Photos Protecting PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen Copying a Single Photo Copying Photos to a Memory Card90 Š Photos Copying Photos from the Index Screen Copy Desired option Yes 92 Š Photos Printing Photos Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting 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 To cancel a print job When you have finished printingPrint errors Print Orders 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 Terminals on the Camcorder External Connections Š 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 and Sharing Your Recordings Saving Recordings on a ComputerSaving Movies Saving Photos Photo Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer Camcorder to mode and restore the connection See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation GuidePreparations on the Camcorder 106 Š External Connections Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc When the data requires multiple discsTurn on the DVD burner 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 FUNC. Convert HD SD DVD1 Desired option2,3 OK4 OK Func To select the bit rateTo embed the recording date and time 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 To play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDs Copying Your Recordings to an External Video RecorderHigh Definition Connecting Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web SitesStandard Definition 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 Mode Appendix Menu Options ListsFUNC. Menu 122 Š Additional Information FUNC. Menu Playback Modes Additional Information Š Cancel, OK DVD Slideshow 124 Š Additional Information Setup Menus Camera SetupFrame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording 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 Troubleshooting Power supplyPower source Recording 140 Š Additional Information Pressing START/STOP will not start recording Additional Information Š Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays142 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 Long-term storage Battery Pack156 Š Additional Information About the battery terminal cover Memory Card Disposal Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery158 Š Additional Information Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCondensation Using the Camcorder Abroad When condensation is detectedPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Accessories Availability differs from area to area CA-590E Compact Power AdapterDW-100 DVD Burner IFC-300PCU USB Cable Optional Accessories Battery PacksCB-2LWE Battery Charger Charging Times Using a memory card CBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger HTC-100 Hdmi Cable SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case164 Š Additional Information Specifications System Terminals 166 Š Additional Information BP-2L5 Battery Pack CA-590E Compact Power AdapterPower/Others About the music files MUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV On the memory cardMUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV 168 Š Additional Information 25p Cinema Mode Index 170 Š Additional Information Quick Start function Zoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V