Canon VIXIA HF100 Supplied Accessories

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

WL-D88 Wireless Controller

BP-809 Battery Pack

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

	CTC-100/S	STV-250N
	Component Cable	Stereo Video Cable
	Red • Green • Blue plugs	Yellow • Red • White plugs
	IFC	Software CD-ROM1
		Software CD-ROM1
	-400P U USB able	and Installation Guide
		PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE
		Software CD-ROM2
	WS-30 Wrist Strap	and Installation Guide
	WS-30 Wrist Strap	DIGITAL VIDEO
		DIGITAL VIDEO
		Solution Disk

1Software for saving, managing , editing and playing back movies on your computer ( 82). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

2Software for saving, managing , retouching and printing photos ( 86). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig Page Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only www.registercanon.com Protect your product Receive information on new products and promotions Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with Your Camcorder Page Introduction 13Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations Getting Started Basic peration of the Camcorder Video 35Basic Recording Basic Playback Advanced Functions 58Managing Scenes and the Memory Photos 61Basic Recording 63Basic Playback Additional Functions 72Printing Photos Additional Information 90Appendix: Menu Options Lists 99Trouble 111Do’s and Don’ts 116General Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual DVSD DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images 24F progressive frame rate Memory operation Remaining recording time ,Remaining battery time Number of still images available Preparations Charging the Battery Pack TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down 2Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out Accessories Accessories Fasten the grip belt 1Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Hold DISP.pressed down for more than 2 seconds Basic Operation of the Camcorder flexible recording Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option 3Select () the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar 4Press FUNC.to save the settings and close the menu 1ress FUNC 2Select () the icon and press Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Recommended Memory Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-InMemory (only) or Memory Card Page Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Page Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline Deleting Scenes Deleting All Scenes Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings INE MODE] Special Scene Recording Programs [ PORTRAIT] [ SPORTS] [NIGHT] [SNOW] [BEACH] Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Mini Video Light Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER FUNC Using Headphones Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Creating a Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Copying Scenes Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Page Viewing Photos 2 Push the joystick () toward 3Select ( ) [ JUMP IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES] 4Jump ( ) the number of images selected and press Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Flash Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing [ SINGLE] Light Metering Mode Histogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying Photos Copying a Single Image Copying Images from the Index Screen 2Select the memory from which you want to copy the still images 3If you want to copy only one image, select (, ) the still image you want to copy Printing Photos (Direct Print) Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 2Push the joystick () toward . The print settings menu appears 3In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press Trimming Settings Print Orders Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders 1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable 2Open the print settings menu 3Select (, ) [PRINT] and Restarting Printing: External Connections Connection Diagrams Page Playback on a TV Screen 1Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Preparations on the amcorder 1Turn on the camcorder and set it mode to create Photo DVDs of your still images Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1Turn on the DVD Burner 4Press the start button on the DVD Burner TO REATE AN ADDITIONAL OPY OF THE SAME Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner 1Connect the camcorder to the TV 2Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Video Recorder DVDS Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Transferring Still Images Transfer Orders Erasing All Transfer Orders Additional Information Menu item STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps] STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080] [ FINE] FINE] OFF] OFF] VARIABLE] ON] AUTO] FF] Page [WIND SCREEN]: [BUILT-INMEM], [CARD] [MEMORY INFO]/[ ARD INFO]: DATE & TIME] [M NDAY] [BRIGHTNESS]: [TV S REEN] [DATA CODE]: [DEMO MODE]: 10 min] AV] C NTINU US] FINE] [BEEP]: [QUICK START]: [SPEAKER VOL.]: [IMG QUALITY]: [COMP.OUT]: [USB SETTING]: [FIRMWARE]: [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)] [DATE FORMAT]: Troubleshooting Power source Recording Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page Page Page Messages Related to the ptional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder Battery Pack Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs G-800Battery harger Charging Times Recording and Playback Times Using a memory card Using the internal memory TL-H37 Tele-converter WD-H37C Wide-converter FS-H37UFilter Set HTC-100HDMI Cable DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Shoulder Strap Product Codes HF10/HF100 A-570ompact Power Adapter BP-809Battery Pack Index Page Trademark Acknowledgements U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY