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Canon HFR17, HFR16 Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level, Menu Audio Level Indicator

Models: HFR106 HFR18 HFR17 HFR16

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Audio Recording Level

You can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while recording.

Operating modes:

Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level

1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.

2 Select (	) [ Mic. Level] and press	.	Mic. Level

• The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level indicator and the manual adjustment bar (orange) will appear below it.

•Press to return the camcorder to automatic audio recording levels.

3Adjust () the audio level as necessary.

As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the

-12 dB mark (yellow area) only occasionally.

4Hide () the joystick guide.

Manual audio level adjustment

Audio level indicator

Audio level adjustment bar

•The audio level selected will be locked and the audio level adjustment bar will turn white.

•Press twice to return the camcorder to automatic adjustment of the audio recording level.

To display the audio level indicator

Usually, the audio level indicator will be displayed only after activating the manual adjustment of the audio recording level. You can choose to display it also when the audio level is adjusted automatically.

FUNC.	[		Menu]	[Audio Level Indicator]	[On]
	FUNC.

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Canon HFR17, HFR16 Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording Level, Open the joystick guide Select Mic. Level and press

Contents

HD Camcorder Important Usage Instructions European Union and EEA only Pre-recording High-Definition VideoDual Flash Memory Video Snapshot Smart AutoFace Detection Image Stabilization106 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesTable of contents Copying Scenes to a Memory Card Š Table of contentsPrinting Photos Direct Print Print Orders Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV ScreenTaking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Troubleshooting List of Messages FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Onscreen Icons and DisplaysAccessories Optional Accessories Specifications Index 10 Š Table of contents139 About this ManualIcons refer to Introduction Š12 Š Introduction Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeFollowing accessories are supplied with the camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs14 Š Introduction Left side view Right side view Front view Names of Parts16 Š Introduction Top view LCD panel Back viewBottom view Getting Started Charging the Battery PackTerminal 18 Š PreparationsPreparations Š If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting20 Š Preparations To remove the battery packTo remove the grip belt Preparing the AccessoriesFasten the grip belt Rotating the LCD Panel Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenTo attach an optional wrist strap To attach an optional shoulder strapLCD Backlight Basic Operation of the Camcorder About the Smart Auto modeOperating Modes RecordingSmart Auto icons 26 Š Preparations PlaybackUse the joystick to operate the camcorder’s menus Joystick and Joystick Guide28 Š Preparations Using the MenusSelecting an Option from the FUNC. Menu Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 30 Š Preparations First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Changing the Time Zone Changing the LanguageTo set the home time zone FUNC. Menu Time Zone/DST * Your local time zone** FuncWe recommend using memory cards rated Speed Class 4, 6 or Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder About the SD Speed ClassTo remove the memory card Inserting and Removing a Memory Card34 Š Preparations Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsRelay Recording Initializing the Built-in Memory / / only or Memory Card 36 Š Preparations FUNC. Menu Initialize Initialization method Yes* OK FuncOptions Basic Recording When you have finished recordingShooting Video Video Š38 Š Video Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeApproximate recording times Zooming40 Š Video Quick Start FunctionVideo Š Basic Playback To adjust the volumePlaying Back the Video Operating modes PressSlow playback Special playback modesFast playback Skipping scenes Selecting what Recordings to Play BackEnding special playback modes Speed indicated on the screen is approximateTo open the playlist index screen To open the video snapshot index screenSelecting from the Calendar Screen Searching for ScenesOpen the original movies index screen 46 Š VideoMove , the cursor to the desired date Selecting from the List of Recordings48 Š Video Selecting Only Scenes in which People’s Faces Were DetectedPre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen Deleting Scenes To cancel all the selectionsPress FUNC. twice to close the menu FUNC. Select Remove All Selections YesOptions Advanced Functions Using Programmed AEProgrammed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs Special Scene Recording ProgramsVideo Š To set the Cine Mode recording program Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to Your RecordingsFUNC. Programmed AE Cine Mode Func 54 Š VideoMenu Frame Rate PF25 To change the frame rateOperating modes FUNC. Menu Self Timer On Self TimerPre-recording Function Pre RECManual Exposure Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentSelect a recording program other than Fireworks ExposureOr without vertical lines Night scenes Operating modes Manual Focus AdjustmentFocus 58 Š VideoOff, press to turn it on 60 Š Video White BalanceTo select the main subject To set the custom white balance FUNC. Automatic Desired option* FuncDigital Effects Image EffectsIcon of the selected digital effect appears 62 Š VideoTo use the digital effects Applying the Selected Digital EffectDigital Effects To fade in/out64 Š Video On-Screen Displays and Data CodeAbout the Data Code To display the audio level indicator Manual Adjustment of the Audio Recording LevelMenu Audio Level Indicator Audio Recording Level66 Š Video Selecting the Playback Starting PointMovie Timeline To select another scene Changes in the Scene’s Main SubjectTo move between timeline ruler pages To change the interval between frames68 Š Video Playing Back Recordings Set to Background Music Using a Supplied Music Track as Background MusicScene and Playlist Operations 70 Š Video To delete a music trackDividing Scenes 72 Š Video Adding Scenes to the PlaylistDeleting Scenes from the Playlist 74 Š Video Moving Scenes in the PlaylistCapturing Video Snapshot Scenes from a Movie 76 Š Video Copying Scenes to a Memory CardCopying Original Movies All Scenes Copies all the scenes to the memory card Copying the Entire Playlist78 Š Video Photos Š Taking Photos80 Š Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality890 Approximate number of photos available on a memory card82 Š Photos Viewing PhotosTo return to the index screen from single photo view Deleting Photos Using the FUNC. MenuPhoto Jump Function Deleting a Single Photo84 Š Photos Deleting Photos from the Index ScreenMagnifying Photos during Playback Slideshow Additional FunctionsHistogram Display Rotating PhotosCapturing Photos from a Movie To select the photo capture settingsTo capture the photo 88 Š PhotosProtecting Photos from the Index Screen Protecting PhotosProtecting Single Photos 90 Š Photos Copying Photos to a Memory CardCopying a Single Photo Copy Desired option Yes Copying Photos from the Index Screen92 Š Photos Printing Photos Direct Print Connecting the Camcorder to the PrinterPrinting Photos 94 Š Photos Selecting the Print Settings and PrintingPhotos/sheet Printing multiple photos on the same sheet Number of copies Select 1-99 copiesWhen you have finished printing To cancel a print jobPrint errors Print OrdersOnly photos on the memory card can be set for print orders Setting Print Orders from the Index ScreenMarking Single Photos with Print Orders 98 Š Photos Individual Photos Set print orders for individual photosRemove All Removes all the print orders External Connections Š Terminals on the Camcorder100 Š External Connections Connection DiagramsAbout the Hdmitm connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only 102 Š External Connections Playback on a TV Screen Saving Recordings on a Computer Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsSaving Movies Saving PhotosPhoto Refer to Downloading Still Images to the Computer See ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide Camcorder to mode and restore the connectionPreparations on the Camcorder 106 Š External ConnectionsWhen the data requires multiple discs Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a DiscTurn on the DVD burner To create an additional copy of the same disc108 Š External Connections Saving Movies onto Standard-Definition Discs DVDConverting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder To select the bit rate FUNC. Convert HD SD DVD1 Desired option2,3 OK4 OK FuncTo embed the recording date and time 110 Š External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Creating DVD Discs 112 Š External Connections Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating DVD DiscsCreating Photo DVDs 114 Š External Connections Playing Back Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerHigh Definition Copying Your Recordings to an External Video RecorderTo play back standard-definition DVDs and Photo DVDs Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites ConnectingStandard Definition 116 Š External ConnectionsConverting Scenes into Standard Definition in the Camcorder 118 Š External Connections To convert only part of a sceneConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos 120 Š External Connections Uploading your Videos WirelesslyUsing an Eye-Fi card Appendix Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu ModeFUNC. Menu 122 Š Additional InformationAdditional Information Š FUNC. Menu Playback Modes124 Š Additional Information Cancel, OK DVD SlideshowCamera Setup Setup MenusFrame Rate Selects the frame rate to be used when recording Camera Setup Mode126 Š Additional Information Camera Setup 3 Mode 128 Š Additional Information Playback SetupWide TV System Setup130 Š Additional Information High VolumeContinuous 132 Š Additional Information Information Screens Language and Date/Time Setup134 Š Additional Information Recording Movies Appendix Onscreen Icons and Displays136 Š Additional Information Recording PhotosViewing Photos 138 Š Additional Information 100%Power supply TroubleshootingPower source RecordingPressing START/STOP will not start recording 140 Š Additional InformationAdditional Information Š 142 Š Additional Information Indicators and Onscreen DisplaysPicture and Sound Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels Memory Card and Accessories144 Š Additional Information Connections with External DevicesAccessing 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 InformationMessages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 152 Š Additional Information Direct Print Related Messages 154 Š Additional Information Camcorder Handling Precautions156 Š Additional Information Battery PackLong-term storage Memory Card About the battery terminal cover158 Š Additional Information Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryDisposal Condensation Maintenance/OthersCleaning When condensation is detected Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV ScreenCA-590E Compact Power Adapter Accessories Availability differs from area to areaDW-100 DVD Burner IFC-300PCU USB CableBattery Packs Optional AccessoriesCB-2LWE Battery Charger Charging TimesCBC-NB2 Car Battery Charger Using a memory card164 Š Additional Information SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseHTC-100 Hdmi Cable System Specifications166 Š Additional Information TerminalsPower/Others CA-590E Compact Power AdapterBP-2L5 Battery Pack MUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV On the memory card About the music filesMUSIC01.WAV to MUSIC99.WAV 168 Š Additional InformationIndex 25p Cinema ModeQuick Start function 170 Š Additional InformationZoom Digital zoom Zoom speed Canon Europa N.V