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PUB. DIE-0343-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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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. These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those Directives. 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 equipm
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Exciting Features and New Functions 1 High-Definition Video Your camcorder’s high-definition image sensor (HD CMOS) captures video at a 2 resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels . Videos 1,080 are then recorded in the memory in high lines 3 definition, using AVCHD specifications . 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! // Dual Pre-recording Flash Memory (56) You can record in the built-in
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Smart AUTO (24) Smart AUTO automatically selects the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time without worrying about settings. Just point the camcorder and it will automatically select the best settings for your subject Video Snapshot (55) Shoot or capture short scenes and arrange them into a video clip set to your favorite background music. Face Detection Image Stabilization (59) ( 126) The camcorder automatically Dynamic IS compensates
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD discs Photo DVDs Connect the camcorder to the optional DW-100 DVD Connect the camcorder Burner ( 106, 108) to an HDTV ( 103) SD AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with an SD * Play video directly memory card slot from your recorded memory card Save or upload Eye-Fi to the Web Use an Eye-Fi card ( 120) to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE ( 104, 1
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Table of contents Introduction 4 Exciting Features and New Functions 11 About this Manual 13 Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 15 Names of Parts Preparations 18 Getting Started 18 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Preparing the Accessories 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 24 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 28 Using the Menus 30 First Time Settings 30 Setting the Date and Time 31 Changing th
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Video 37 Basic Recording 37 Shooting Video 38 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) 39 Zooming 40 Quick Start Function 42 Basic Playback 42 Playing Back the Video 44 Selecting what Recordings to Play Back 46 Searching for Scenes 49 Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index Screen 50 Deleting Scenes 52 Advanced Functions 52 Programmed AE and Special Scene Recording Programs 54 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to Your Recordings 55 Video Snapshot 56 Pre-recording Function 56 Self Timer
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Photos 79 Basic Recording 79 Taking Photos 80 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 82 Basic Playback 82 Viewing Photos 83 Deleting Photos 85 Magnifying Photos during Playback 86 Additional Functions 86 Slideshow 87 Rotating Photos 87 Histogram Display 88 Capturing Photos from a Movie 89 Protecting Photos 90 // Copying Photos to a Memory Card 93 Printing Photos 93 Printing Photos (Direct Print) 96 Print Orders External Connections 99 Terminals on the Camcorder 100 Connection Diagrams 103 Playback o
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Additional Information 122 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 122 FUNC. Menu 125 Setup Menus 135 Onscreen Icons and Displays 139 Trouble? 139 Troubleshooting 145 List of Messages 155 Do’s and Don’ts 155 Handling Precautions 159 Maintenance/Others 160 Using the Camcorder Abroad 161 General Information 161 Accessories 162 Optional Accessories 165 Specifications 169 Index 10 Table of contents
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R18 / LEGRIA HF R17 / LEGRIA HF R16 / LEGRIA HF R106. 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 (139). 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: Restriction
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Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select FXP or XP+ mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times. Operating modes: Brackets [ ] are used to refer to FUNC. menu options as they are [ Standard Play 7 Mbps] Desired recording mode FUNC. displayed on screen. NOTES � The camcord
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-590E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-2L5 Battery Pack IFC-300PCU USB Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow � Red � White plugs CTC-100/S Component Cable Red � Green � Blue plugs Quick Guide Introduction 13
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The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: � PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’ Installation Guide - ImageMixer 3 SE Transfer Utilities - Software for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. � PIXELA Application - Disc 2 CD-ROM* - ImageMixer 3 SE Video Tools - Software for managing, editing, and playing back movies. � Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.34.0*/Music Data CD-ROM (referred to in th
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Names of Parts Left side view 1 (camera/play) button ( 26) Right side view 2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (55) 3 // WEB button ( 116) 4 button ( 24)/ // INDEX SEL. (index selection) button ( 44)/ PLAYLIST button ( 44) 5 DISP. (on-screen display) button (64) 6 ACCESS indicator ( 37, 79) 7 Strap mount ( 21) 8 Speaker ( 42) Front view 9 Grip belt ( 21) qA Stereo microphone ( 65) aA Instant AF sensor ( 126) Introduction 15
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Top view sA Zoom lever ( 39) Ad PHOTO button ( 79) fA POWER button gA ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator: Green – On Orange – Standby ( 40) Red – Charging ( 18) Ah LCD screen ( 22) Aj Joystick (27) Ak FUNC. button ( 28, 122) Al USB terminal ( 99, 102) Sq HDMI OUT terminal ( 99, 100) LCD panel Sa COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 99, 101) Ss AV OUT terminal ( 99, 101) dS DC IN terminal ( 18) Sf START/STOP button ( 37) Back view 16 Introduction
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Bottom view Sg Tripod socket ( 155) Sh Memory card slot (33) Sj Battery compartment Sk Battery release latch Sl Battery compartment cover/Memory card slot cover Dq Serial number The serial number label is located on the battery compartment cover. Introduction 17
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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. Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator battery pack or directly using the com- pact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 162-163. 1
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4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 4 5 Remove the battery terminal cover from the battery pack. 6 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 7 Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. 8 Charging will start when the camcorder is turned off. 6 �If the camcorder was on, the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you turn off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG)
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To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it. 2Press the battery release latch and pull out the battery pack. 3Close the cover and slide it toward the lens until you hear a click. Battery release latch IMPORTANT � Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the com- pact power adapter. After pressing POWER to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicat
