Canon HF100 Manual de usuario

PUB. DIE-300Instruction Manual

Introduction10Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10/HF100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future r

Additional Information100Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels.- When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), s

101The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV.- Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cabl

Additional Information102 CANNOT COPY- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some r

103CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD- There is a problem with the memory card.CARD FULL- The memory card is full. Erase some recordings to free some spac

Additional Information104NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD'S LOCK SWITCH.- This message will appear the next

105UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA- You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (NTSC).UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA- Could

Additional Information106NO TRANSFER ORDERS- You selected to create a DVD with the [TRANS.ORD] setting, but no still images have been marked with tran

107LOW INK LEVEL- The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.NO INK- The ink cartridge is not inserted or is o

Additional Information108NOTESAbout Canon Inkjet/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the print

109Do’s and Don’tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. • Back up your recordings periodically. Make su

11Gettin g to Kn ow the Camcorde r1Software for saving, managing , editing and playing back movies on your computer ( 80). The CD-ROM includes the in

Additional Information110Long-term storage If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a place free of dust, in low humidit

111oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder.• Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card.• SD/SDHC memory cards have a physic

Additional Information112DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the built-in memory ( only) or memory card, only the file allocation table is a

113CondensationMoving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its internal surfaces

Additional Information114General Information*Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Lo

115Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: BP-808, BP-809 or BP-819.When you use battery packs bearing the

Additional Information116Recording and Playback TimesThe recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according

117WD-H37C Wide-converterThis lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views.• When

Additional Information118SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.This mark identi

119HF10/HF100SpecificationsSystemRecording System Movies: AVCHDVideo compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2chStill images:

Introduction12Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame(for example ).Components GuideLeft side vie

Additional Information120CA-570 Compact Power Adapter1This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhanc

121BP-809 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.Battery type Rechargeabl

Additional Information12225F progressive frame rate . . . . . . . 17, 9125p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42AAbroad, using the camcor

123IImage effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Index screen . . . . . . . . .

Additional Information124Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . 43TTelephoto . .

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13Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTop viewLCD panelMIC terminal (

Introduction14Wireless Controller WL-D88Bottom viewTripod socket ( 109)BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 19)Grip beltSTART/STOP button ( 32)FUNC. button ( 25,

15 Recording Movies Playing Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 24)Recording program ( 42, 43)White balance ( 48)Image effect ( 49

Introduction16 Recording Still Images Viewing Still ImagesZoom ( 34), Exposure ( 46)Recording program ( 42, 43)Light metering mode ( 66)White balanc

1725F progressive frame rateSelect the 25F progressive frame rate ( 42) to give your recordings a cinematic look. You can combine this frame rate with

18PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

191 Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down.2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out.IMPORTANT• Turn off the camcorde

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

Preparations20Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to us

212 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the

Preparations22Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD PanelOpen the LCD panel 90 degrees.• You can rotate the panel 90

23The Button: Mode or Flexible RecordingThe camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video or still images: mode for beginners or if you jus

Preparations24Operating ModesThe camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of the mode dial. In this manual, indicates that a fu

25Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button ( ). To access the menus s

Preparations26Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus1 Press .2 Select ( ) the icon and press to open the setup menus.You can also hold pressed

27Setting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will appear a

Preparations28Changing the LanguageOptions Default valueFUNC.( 26) [ MENU] [ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language NOTES• If you changed the

29Recommended Memory CardsYou can use commercially available SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with this camcorder. However,

3European Union (and EEA) only.This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Direc

Preparations30Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder ( 31).1 Turn off the

31NOTESWhen selecting the memory for the recordings, information about the memory currently selected (total capacity, amount of memory in use, and ava

32VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations.Shooting Video1 Se

33Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time avail

Video34Zooming mode: In addition to the optical zoom, digital zoom is also available ( 90).12x Optical ZoomMove the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (w

352 When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel.Within less than 1 second, the indicator will return to green and the camcorder will be re

Video36Playing Back the Video1 Set the mode dial to .2 Turn on the camcorder.The scene index screen appears after a few seconds.3 Move ( , ) the sel

37- Do not open the memory card slot cover.- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.- Do not change the position of the mode dia

Video381 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.2 Adjust ( ) the volume.• To turn off the volume, keep the joystick pr

392 Move the zoom lever toward W.• The calendar screen appears.• Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in whit

4Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your CamcorderPreserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with

Video402 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.3 Press to begin the playback.Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the lar

41Deleting All Scenes Select in advance the memory from which you want to delete scenes ( 36). [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [DEL.ALL MOVIES] [YES]

Video42Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsGive your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Comb

43NOTES•[ NIGHT]- Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.- Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.- White points may appear on

Video44Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureUse the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white balance or image effects, or giv

45Available Aperture Values[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]NOTES• When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutte

Video46Self TimerFUNC.( 26) [ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [SELF TIMER] [ON ] appears. mode:In record pause mode, press .The camcorder starts record

47Manual Exposure Adjustment1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.If [EXP] does not appear on the joystick guide, r

Video484 Adjust ( ) the focus as necessary.5 Press .• The focus will be locked.• During focus lock, press and push the joystick ( ) toward [FOCUS] a

49 [ AUTO] Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure.1 Point the camcorder at a

5What 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 SDH

Video50FUNC.( 25) [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] Desired option* * When you select [ CUSTOM], do not press and continue instead with the following proced

51Applying1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.If does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the joy

Video52 mode:• All displays on• Data code only• All displays off mode:• All displays on• Regular displays only (removes the histogram and information

53NOTES• When the 0 dB mark turns red, the sound may be distorted.• If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the micropho

Video54In mode, adjust the volume of the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 94). In mode, adjust the headphones volume the same way you a

55NOTES• When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [ OFF ].• Accessories designed for th

Video56• To check the playlist, select ( , ) the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index screen (36).NOTES• The playlist is created o

574 Move ( , ) the orange marker to the desired position of the scene and press .The original position of the scene and the current position of the

58PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.Taking Photos1 Set the mode dia

59OptionsImage size options and the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on memory cards of various sizes are given in the table be

6Table of contentsIntroduction ______________________________4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder10 About this Manual11 Getting to Kno

Photos60• When printing still images, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.Erasing a Photo Right After Recording I

611 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.2 Push the joystick ( ) toward .3 Select ( ) [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUM

Photos623 Return ( ) to the index screen to select the still image. Still images in the built-in memory Still images on the memory cardMagnifying Phot

63 [ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [ERASE ALL IMAGES] [YES]* [OK] * Press twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.IMPORTANTBe care

Photos642 Push the joystick ( ) toward .• Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) to cycle between the flash modes.• The icon of the flash mode appears. d

65Options Default valueFUNC.( 25) [ SINGLE] Desired option 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus.2 Press fully and hold it pressed down.A ser

Photos66While recording, or in record pause mode, press to capture the still image.NOTES• The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously while th

67NOTESThe histogram will appear also after recording a still image, while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately af

Photos683 Press to protect the still image. appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased. Press again to cancel the image protection.4

69NOTES• If there is not enough space on the destination memory, the camcorder will copy as many still images as possible before stopping the operatio

7Table of contentsVideo ____________________________________32 Basic Recording32 Shooting Video33 Selecting the Video Quality 34 Zooming34 Quick Start

Photos70• The (print/share) button lights up and the current print settings will be displayed for approx.6 seconds.IMPORTANT• If continues to flas

71OptionsNOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual

Photos723 In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press .4 Select ( ) the desired setting option and press .5 Se

73Trimming SettingsSet the paper size and page layout before changing the trimming settings.1 Open the print settings menu.Refer to steps 1-2 in Print

Photos74Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)POINTS TO CHECKSet the print orders before connecting the USB cable to the camcorder.FUNC.( 2

75External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.* When connecting a cab

External Connections76Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder.

77Connection DiagramsConnections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. Connections that re

External Connections78Connection Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output onlyConnect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input ter

79Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections wil

8Photos __________________________________58 Basic Recording58 Taking Photos58 Selecting Photo Size and Quality60 Erasing a Photo Right After Recordin

External Connections80Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved on the memory card or in the built-in memo

81Refer to this section along with the relevant sections in the instruction manual of the DW-100.Options for creating AVCHD discs (mode)Options for cr

External Connections824 Press the start button on the DVD Burner.• A progress bar will be displayed on the screen. • After pressing the start button (

831 Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams (77). Select connection or to enjoy high-definition playback.2 Turn on the DVD B

External Connections84Recording1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.2 Camcorder: Locate the scene

85IMPORTANT• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.• Observe the

External Connections86Select ( ) a transfer option and press .• The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is completed.• To cancel

874 Repeat steps 2-3 to mark additional images with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu. Connect the camcorder to the computer and sele

88Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Menu items

89Setup MenusFUNC. Menu - Playback Modes1Option available only from the original movies index screen. 2Option available only from the playlist index s

9Table of contents80 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs83 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder84 Transferring Pho

Additional Information90Setup MenusCamera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)CAMERA SETUP* Option available only when the drive mode is set

91[FOCUS ASSIST]• The focus assist function magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen to help you focus manually ( 47).• Using the

Additional Information92[WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors.• Some low-frequency s

93Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP[BRIGHTNESS]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the

Additional Information94[START WEEK]: Select the day on which the week starts for the calendar display ( 38).[DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displ

95[WL.REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller.[BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camc

Additional Information96[USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the USB cable.[

97Trou b le?If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the

Additional Information98RecordingPressing will not start recording.- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recording onto the me

99Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red.- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( 18). appears on the screen.- The