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PUB. DIE-300
Instruction Manual
C O P Y
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN
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European Union (and EEA) only. This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures 1 video at a resolution
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What is so special about recording on flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on a memory 2 card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications . Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 34) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second. If your high-d
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Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ 4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder 10 About this Manual 11 Getting to Know the Camcorder 11 Supplied Accessories 12 Components Guide 15 Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 23 The Button: Mode or Flex
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Table of contents Video ____________________________________ 32 Basic Recording 32 Shooting Video 33 Selecting the Video Quality 34 Zooming 34 Quick Start Function 35 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 36 Basic Playback 36 Playing Back the Video 37 Special Playback Modes 38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 40 Deleting Scenes 42 Advanced Functions 42 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 42 Special S
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Photos __________________________________ 58 Basic Recording 58 Taking Photos 58 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 60 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 60 Basic Playback 60 Viewing Photos 62 Magnifying Photos during Playback 62 Erasing Photos 63 Additional Functions 63 Flash 64 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 65 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) 66 Light Metering Mode 66 Histogram Display 67 Capturing a Still Image from the Pla
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Table of contents 80 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 83 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 84 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 86 Transfer Orders Additional Information ______________________ 88 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 88 FUNC. Menu 90 Setup Menus 90 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 92 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) 93 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 94 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep
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Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10/HF100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 97). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-809 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) Lithium Button Battery WL-D88 Wireless Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller STV-250N CTC-100/S Stereo Video Cable Component Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs Red • Green • Blue plugs (incl. ferrite core) 1 Software CD-ROM IFC-400PCU USB Cable and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE 2 Software CD-ROM WS-30 Wrist Strap DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk 1 Software for s
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Introduction Components Guide Left side view button ( 23)/ (print/share) button ( 70, 84) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 51, 39)/ BATT. INFO button ( 17) Speaker ( 38) CARD OPEN switch (open the memory card slot cover) ( 30) Memory card slot ( 30) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 77) Mode dial ( 24) HDMI OUT mini terminal ( 77, 79) USB terminal ( 78) Instant AF sensor ( 90) Flash ( 63) Right side view Stereo microphone Mini video light ( 45) Names of buttons and switches other than the joyst
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MIC terminal ( 54) Back view AV OUT/ terminal ( 77) ACCESS (memory access) indicator ( 32, 58)/CHG (charge) indicator (18) Serial number START/STOP button ( 32) Strap mount ( 20) DC IN terminal ( 18) RESET button ( 99) Remote sensor ( 20) LCD screen ( 22) LCD panel Joystick ( 24) FUNC. button ( 25, 88) / (play/pause) button ( 36)/ START/STOP button ( 32) (fast reverse) button ( 36)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 34) (fast forward) button ( 36)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 34) (stop) b
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Introduction Bottom view Tripod socket ( 109) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 19) Grip belt Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( 32) FUNC. button ( 25, 88) MENU button ( 26, 90) PLAYLIST button ( 36) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) (frame reverse) button ( 37) (fast reverse) button ( 37) (play) button ( 36) (pause) button ( 36) (stop) button ( 36) PHOTO button ( 58) Zoom buttons ( 34) SET button (frame advance) button ( 37) (fast forward) button ( 37) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 3
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Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 24) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 48) Image effect ( 49) Digital effects ( 50) Recording mode ( 33) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 65) Remote sensor off ( 95) Instant AF ( 90), Playing Movies MF Manual focus ( 47) (During Playback) 25F progressive frame rate ( 17) Memory operation ( 17) Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built-in memory
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Introduction Recording Still Images Zoom ( 34), Exposure ( 46) Recording program ( 42, 43) Light metering mode ( 66) White balance ( 48) Image effect ( 49) Digital effects ( 50) Drive mode ( 64) Still image quality/size ( 58) Instant AF ( 90), MF Manual focus ( 47) Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time ( 17) Number of still images available On the memory card In the built-in memory Self timer ( 46) Image stabilizer ( 91) AF frame ( 91) Mini video light ( 45) Camcorder shake warning
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25F progressive frame rate • When you attach an empty battery pack, the Select the 25F progressive frame rate ( 42) to power may turn off without displaying . give your recordings a cinematic look. You can • Depending on the conditions under which the combine this frame rate with the [ CINE camcorder and the battery pack are used, the MODE] recording program to enhance the effect. actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. BATT.INFO Memory operation • When the camcorder is off, p
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Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. CHG (charge) Getting Started DC IN terminal indicator Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full 3 Connect the power cord to the battery pack, refer to t
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voltage converters for overseas travels TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. NOTES • If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. • Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. BATTERY RELEASE • We recommend that you prepare
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Preparations Accessories TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Fasten the grip belt. • Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the START/STOP button with your thumb. • You can remove the grip belt and Point the wireless controller at the replace it with the supplied wrist camcorder’s remote sensor when strap. you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the ca
