PUB. DIE-300 Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Introduction 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 USE. The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of an accident. While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire. CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom. Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder. 2 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 negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment. (EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) 3 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 video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts? 5 Approximately 5 times the number of pixels. 1.9 Almost 90% more scanning lines. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). 1 Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings. 4 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 card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications2. 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-definition TV features an SD memory card slot and supports AVCHD specifications, you can easily play back your recordings directly from the memory card ( 36). What is Cinema Mode? Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 42). Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate [ PF25] to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode. 2 AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital. 5 Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ 4 10 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder About this Manual 11 11 12 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ 18 18 19 22 Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 23 23 24 24 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide Using the Menus 27 27 28 28 First Time Settings Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone 29 29 30 30 31 Using a Memory Card Recommended Memory Cards Inserting and Removing a Memory Card Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-In Memory ( only) or Memory Card 6 Table of contents Video ____________________________________ 32 32 33 34 34 35 Basic Recording Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 36 36 37 38 39 40 Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Special Playback Modes Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline Deleting Scenes 42 42 42 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 Advanced Functions Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Special Scene Recording Programs Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Mini Video Light Self Timer Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-Screen Displays and Data Code Audio Recording Level Using Headphones or an External Microphone 55 55 56 56 57 Managing Scenes and the Memory Creating a Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Copying Scenes 7 Photos __________________________________ 58 58 58 60 Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 60 60 62 62 Basic Playback Viewing Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos 63 63 64 65 66 66 67 67 68 69 Additional Functions Flash Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) Light Metering Mode Histogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying Photos Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos 69 69 70 73 73 Printing Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Selecting the Print Settings Trimming Settings Print Orders External Connections _______________________ 75 77 79 Terminals on the Camcorder Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen 80 80 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer 8 Table of contents 80 83 84 86 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Transfer Orders Additional Information ______________________ 88 88 90 90 92 93 94 96 Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.) Date/Time Setup 97 97 101 109 112 113 114 115 119 122 Trouble? Troubleshooting List of Messages Handling Precautions Maintenance/Others Using the Camcorder Abroad System Diagram Optional Accessories Specifications Index 109 Do's and Don'ts 114 General Information 9 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 described. · : Reference page number within this manual. To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant chapter or section. Refer to the "Digital Video Software" instruction manual, included as a DVSD PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM. DW-100 Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. · : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon. · The following terms are used in this manual: When not specified as "memory card" or "built-in memory", the term "memory" by itself refers to both ( only). "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. "Photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with the same meaning. · The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the . FUNC. ( 32) · · · Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame. For example FUNC. . Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in this manual the default value is shown in boldface. For example [ON], [OFF]. FUNC. [ M ENU] [ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language FUNC. Buttons and switches to be operated 10 Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) BP-809 Battery Pack WL-D88 Wireless Controller Lithium Button Battery CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component Cable Red · Green · Blue plugs STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow · Red · White plugs (incl. ferrite core) IFC-400PCU USB Cable Software CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE WS-30 Wrist Strap Software CD-ROM2 DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk 1 2 Software for saving, managing , editing and playing back movies on your computer ( 80). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file). Software for saving, managing , retouching and printing photos ( 84). The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file). 11 Introduction Components Guide Left side view Right 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) Stereo microphone Mini video light ( 45) Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). Front view 12 Back view LCD panel Top view MIC terminal ( 54) 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) 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) button ( 36)/ BLC (backlight correction) button ( 46) Zoom lever ( 34) PHOTO button ( 58) Mini advanced shoe ( 54) indicator ON/OFF button Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a "button" frame (for example FUNC. ). 13 Introduction Bottom view Tripod socket ( 109) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( Grip belt 19) 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 ( 39, 51) 14 Screen Displays Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback) Operating mode ( 24) Recording program ( 42, 43) White balance ( 48) Image effect ( 49) Digital effects ( 50) Recording mode ( 33) Still image quality/siz ...