Canon HFR16 Manual de Instruções

PUB. DIE-0343-000AxcHD CamcorderInstruction Manual

10  Table of contents Additional Information123 Appendix: Menu Options Lists123 FUNC. Menu126 Setup Menus136 Onscreen Icons and Displays140 Trouble?

100  External ConnectionsExternal ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer

External Connections  101Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

102  External ConnectionsConnection Type: Analog Quality: High definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with component video

External Connections  103Connection Type: Digital data connection Outpu t onlyConnect to a computer to save your recordings, to the optional DW-100

104  External ConnectionsPlayback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

External Connections  105Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsSaving Recordings on a ComputerMovies and photos recorded with this camcorder are saved in

106  External Connections Refer to Starting CameraWindow.Using the software1 Power the camcorder with the compact power adapter.2 Set the camcorder t

External Connections  107• If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to mode, the process of creating scene thumbnails will star

108  External ConnectionsConnecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc1 Turn on the DVD burner. Refer to Creating DVDs.2 Connect the camcor

External Connections  109IMPORTANT• While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the

Introduction  11About this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R18 / LEGRIA HF R17 / LEGRIA HF R16 / LEGRIA HF R106. Please read this

110  External ConnectionsYou can complete the conversion to standard definition in the cam-corder and then use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 SE

External Connections  1111 If a message appears regarding music files, follow the instructions on the screen.2 This step in not necessary for scenes

112  External Connections-All the selected scenes in the playlist are merged into one converted scene. However, if the converted scene is too large,

External Connections  113•Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may resul

114  External ConnectionsNOTES• When the camcorder contains a large number of scenes to be saved on discs, it may take a long time for the connection

External Connections  115- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.NOTES• If you are creating a Photo DVD from photos on the memory card and th

116  External ConnectionsIMPORTANT•While the camcorder is connected to the DVD burner, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the m

External Connections  117In Standard DefinitionYou can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with analog

118  External ConnectionsIf you are using an Eye-Fi card, after converting your video recordings into standard definition scenes you can upload your

External Connections  119•If a message appears regarding mus ic files, follow the instructions on the screen.•The left side of the screen displays th

12  IntroductionSelecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recor

120  External ConnectionsNOTES• When converting scenes in the playlist or video snapshot index screen:-The scenes are converted with the selected bac

External Connections  121IMPORTANT• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the me

122  External ConnectionsIMPORTANTUsing an Eye-Fi card:•This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (includ-ing wireless transfer

Additional Information  123Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o

124  Additional InformationSetup MenusFUNC. Menu (Playback Modes) (movie playback), (playback of video snapshot scenes): - available only in the o

Additional Information  1251// Available only for photos on the memory card.2Available only for scenes in the built in memory.[Protect] – – – 90[Indi

126  Additional InformationSetup Menus Camera Setup 1 ( Mode)[Frame Rate]: Selects the frame rate to be used when recording.[ PF25]: 25 frames per

Additional Information  127* [ 800x] for the .** For movies only.[Digital Zoom]: Determines the operation of the digital zoom. The color of the ind

128  Additional Information• If the degree of camcorder shake is too high, the image stabilizer may not be able to fully compensate. The image stabil

Additional Information  129[Focus Assistance]: When the focus assistance is activated, the image at the center of the screen is magnified to help you

Introduction  13Getting to Know the CamcorderSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:XCA-590E Com

130  Additional Information[Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded.[ Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and

Additional Information  131[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Changing the brightness of the LCD screen does not affect the

132  Additional Information1Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using an HDMI cable. 2Option available only from the orig

Additional Information  133• Depending on the TV set, additional settings may be required on the TV itself to activate the HDMI-CEC function. Refer t

134  Additional Information Language and Date/Time Setup[Date Format]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen dis-plays, and (if select

Additional Information  135[Memory Info]/[Memory Card Info]: Displays a screen where you can ver-ify how much of the built-in memory or the memory ca

136  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and DisplaysRecording Movies1 Operating mode ( 24)2 Recording program ( 53, 55)3 White balance (

Additional Information  137Recording PhotosSf Zoom ( 40), Exposure ( 58)Sg Photo quality/size ( 81)Sh Self timer ( 57)Sj Number of available photos

138  Additional Information* The light metering mode cannot be changed. Viewing PhotosDf Histogram ( 88)Dg Current photo / Total number of photosDh P

Additional Information  139Memory operationRecord, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback,

14  IntroductionThe following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA Application - Disc 1 CD-ROM* and ‘PIXELA Applications’ In

140  Additional InformationTro ub le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

Additional Information  141RecordingPressing will not start recording.- You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto t

142  Additional InformationCannot move scenes in the playlist.- The memory is full. Delete some recordings ( 51, 84) or initialize the memory ( 36) t

Additional Information  143Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up in red.- Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. lights

144  Additional InformationScreen displays turn on and off repeatedly.- The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.- Remove th

Additional Information  145- The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [Photo Number-ing] to [Reset] and insert a new memor

146  Additional Information- Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection.-

Additional Information  147Back up recordings regularly- This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recor

148  Additional InformationCannot play back- There is a problem with the memory. If this message appears often without apparent reason, contact a Can

Additional Information  149Cannot record movies on this memory card- Movies cannot be recorded on a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recommended m

Introduction  15Names of Parts1 (camera/play) button ( 26)2 VIDEO SNAP (video snapshot) button (56)3 // WEB button ( 117)4 button ( 24)/// INDEX SEL

150  Additional InformationInitialize only using the camcorder- There is a problem with the file system that prevents accessing the selected memory.

Additional Information  151- After selecting [Scene Search] [Scenes with Faces], no scenes contain people’s faces or no scenes were recorded using

152  Additional InformationThis photo could not be deleted- Protected photos ( ) cannot be deleted. Remove the protection ( 90).// This memory card

Additional Information  153Cannot read the disc. Check the disc.- During disc recording mode, this message can appear when a commercially available

154  Additional InformationDirect Print Related MessagesData transfer error- Cancel printing, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Afte

Additional Information  155Print head not installed- No print head is installed in the printer or the print head is defective.Printer cover open- Clo

156  Additional Information Do’s and D on’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance

Additional Information  157• When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture. Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use

158  Additional Information About the battery terminal coverThe battery terminal cover has a [ ]-shaped hole. This is useful when you wish to differe

Additional Information  159Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryThe camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and o

16  IntroductionAsZoom lever ( 40)Ad PHOTO button ( 80)Af POWER buttonAg ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator:Green – OnOrange – Standby ( 41)Red – Chargi

160  Additional Information Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body•Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

Additional Information  161• Remove the memory card and battery pack. Then, place the camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and let it adjust graduall

162  Additional Information General InformationAccessoriesOptional accessories not listed below are described in more detail in the following pages.*

Additional Information  163Optional Accessories Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select the NB-2LH. The supplied BP-2L5 is not availab

164  Additional Information decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.// Using the built-in memoryUs

Additional Information  165 SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. HTC-100 HDM

166  Additional Information SpecificationsLEGRIA HF R18 / LEGRIA HF R17 / LEGRIA HF R16 / LEGRIA HF R106System• Recording SystemMovies: AVCHD Video c

Additional Information  167Effective pixels (all figures are approximate values)Movies: 1,040,000 pixels (optical zoom, [Image Stabilizer] set to [Dy

168  Additional Information Power/Others• Power supply (rated) 7.4 V DC (battery pack), 8.4 V DC (compact power adapter)• Power consumption: 2.7 W (S

Additional Information  169About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: Li

Introduction  17Sg Tripod socket ( 156)Sh Memory card slot (34)SjBattery compartmentSk Battery release latchSl Battery compartment cover/Memory card

170  Additional InformationIndex25p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 161Aspect ratio of a connected TV

Additional Information  171IImage effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127Index screen . . . .

172  Additional InformationTTel ep ho to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Time zone/DST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Timeline . . . . .

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18  PreparationsPreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more abo

Preparations  194 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it.5 Remove the battery terminal cover from the battery pack.6 Inse

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

20  PreparationsTo remove the battery pack1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it.2Press the battery release latch and p

Preparations  21• We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need.Preparing the AccessoriesFast

22  PreparationsTo attach an optional wrist strapPass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the cam-corder, thread the wri

Preparations  23NOTES• About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-pre-cision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% o

24  PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderOperating ModesRecordingThe camcorder offers two basic modes for recording video and photos: Smart AU

Preparations  25•When shooting in mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting condit

26  PreparationsNOTES• In mode, menus cannot be access ed but the following settings can be changed in advance.- Recording mode of movies- Size/qual

Preparations  27NOTES• // When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording.Joystick

28  PreparationsUsing the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing . In mode, menus cannot b

Preparations  29Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus1Press .2 Select ( , ) [ Menu] and press to open the setup menus.You can also hold pres

3European Union (and EEA) only.These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Dir

30  PreparationsFirst Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

Preparations  31Changing the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 23 other languages.NOTES•The displays

32  PreparationsUsing a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards wit

Preparations  33IMPORTANT•If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compatible, you may be prompted to format the memory car

34  PreparationsInserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize ( 36) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off t

Preparations  35// Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-ory or on a memory card

36  Preparations* The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the built-in memory and memory card.NOTES• Any of t

Preparations  37*Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used with

38  VideoVideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, advanced functions and playlist and scene oper

Video  39•Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 105), especially after mak-ing important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or

4 Exciting Features and New FunctionsHigh-Definition VideoYour camcorder’s high-definition image sensor (HD CMOS) captures video at a resolution of 1

40  VideoZoomingThe camcorder offers optical (20x) and digital ( // : 400x, : 800x) zoom. You can turn on the digital zoom with the [Digital Zoom

Video  41• In mode, you can also set [Zoom Speed] to one of three constant speeds (3 is the fastest, 1 the slowest).• When [Zoom Speed] is set

42  Video• The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [Power Saving Mode] setting. Press to turn on t

Video  43Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video1Press .•The original movies index screen will appear in most cases.• If a photo appears in single phot

44  VideoIMPORTANT•Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss

Video  45Skipping scenesOpen ( ) the joystick guide Select ( ) the middle row Push the joystick () toward * to skip to the beginning of the curre

46  Video1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen.2 Select ( ) the tab corresponding to the re

Video  47//For scenes in the built-in memory: press For scenes on the memory card: press and then select [Playlist].Press .To open the index screen

48  Video• // Yo u ca n select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card.•You can press to open the index screen for video

Video  49•The list of recordings displays all dates in which recordings were made. An orange selection frame appears on the day.• The thumbnail shows

5Smart AUTO (24)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best settings for the scene you want to shoot. Yo u g et spectacular recordings every time wit

50  VideoNOTES•You can press to return to the normal index screen at any time.Pre-selecting Recordings from the Index ScreenYou can select in advan

Video  514 Press twice to close the menu.To cancel all the selectionsNOTES•The pre-selection of scenes/photos will be canceled if you turn off the

52  VideoThis step is not necessary to delete all scenes or previously s elected scenes.3 Delete the scene(s). *If you selected any option other than

Video  53Advanced FunctionsProgrammed AE and Special Scene Recording ProgramsThe recording program determines how much control you have over the camc

54  Video[Sports]To record sports scenes such as tennis or golf.[Snow]To record in bright ski resorts without the subject being underexposed.[ Beach]

Video  55NOTES• [ Portrait]/[ Sports]/[ Snow]/[ Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.• [ Portrait]: The blur effect of the backg

56  VideoTo change the frame rateVideo SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes. Play your video snapshot scenes set to your favorite music ( 70) to c

Video  57Pre-recording FunctionThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press , ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-

58  VideoFor movies: Press .The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown. The countdown appears on the screen.For photos: Press , fir

Video  59•The adjustment range and the length of the exposure adjustment indicator will vary depending on the initial brightness of the picture.• If

6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesAVCHDMPEG-2SD-VideoEye-FiSDConnect the camcorder to an HDTV ( 104)Connect the camcorder to the optional DW

60  Video• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also turn off this function with the [Focus Assistan

Video  61To select the main subjectIf there is more than one person in the picture, the camcorder will auto-matically select one person it determines

62  Video* When you select [ Custom WB], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure.To set the custom white balance 1 Point the

Video  63Image EffectsYou can use the image effects to change the color saturation and con-trast to record movies and photos with special color effec

64  VideoOptions ( Default value)Applying the Selected Digital Effect1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2 Select ( ) [ Digital Effects] and press .• The

Video  65• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated.On-Screen Displays and Data CodeYou can turn

66  VideoAudio Recording LevelYou can adjust the audio recording level of the built-in microphone. You can display the audio level indicator while re

Video  67NOTES• When the audio level meter reaches the red point (0 dB mark), the sound may be distorted.• If the audio level is too high and the s o

68  Video3 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler.4 Press to begin the playback.To select another scene Move ( ) the orange

Video  693 Select ( ) the playback starting point from the segment ruler.4 Press to begin the playback. You can select another scene and move betwe

Table of contents  7 Introduction4 Exciting Features and New Functions11 About this Manual13 Getting to Know the Camcorder13 Supplied Accessories an

70  VideoScene and Playlist OperationsPlaying Back Recordings Set to Background MusicYou can play back video snapshot scenes, scenes in the playlist

Video  71•You can press to listen to the track selected. Press to stop the playback.• Select [Off] to play back scenes with their original sound or

72  Video• Mac OS users: Use the Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory ca

Video  734 Select ( ) the icon and press to divide the scene.5 Select ( ) [Yes] and press .The video from the division point to the end of the s

74  Video2 Select ( , ) the scene you want to add to the playlist, or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist.3 Add the scene(s

Video  75Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistDeleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings.1 Open the playlist index screen

76  Video• To open the playlist index screen from the original movies index screen:- // For scenes in the built-in memory, press . For scenes on the

Video  77• // The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the movie.•Video snapshot scenes cannot be captured from an

78  Video3 Copy the scene(s).*Press to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.OptionsCopying the Entire Playlist1 Open the index screen of

Video  79-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.NOTES• If the memory card slot

8  Table of contents Video38 Basic Recording38 Shooting Video39 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)40 Zooming41 Quick Start Function43 Basi

80  PhotosPhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – taking photos and playing them back, capturing photos from video and printing

Photos  81IMPORTANT•Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data los

82  PhotosNOTES• The actual number of photos that can be recorded will vary depending on the subject and shooting conditions.•The camcorder retains t

Photos  83Basic PlaybackViewing Photos1Press .•The original movies index screen will appear in most cases.• If a photo appears in single photo view,

84  PhotosPhoto Jump FunctionWhen you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump 10 or 100 photos at a time.1 Open ( ) the joystick guide.2

Photos  85Using the FUNC. Menu 1 In single photo view, open the photo selection screen.[ Delete] appears on the screen.2 Select ( ) the photo you wan

86  PhotosOptionsIMPORTANT• Be careful when deleting photos. Deleted photos cannot be recovered.• Protected photos cannot be deleted.Magnifying Photo

Photos  87Additional FunctionsSlideshowYou can play a slideshow of all the photos and even set it to music ( 70).1 Open the photo index screen.2 Sele

88  PhotosNOTES• The background music may not be played back correctly when playing back a slideshow from a memory card with slow transfer rates.• Wh

Photos  89The area to the right of the histogram represents highlights and the left side represents shadows. A photo whose histogram skews to the rig

Table of contents  9 Photos80 Basic Recording80 Taking Photos81 Selecting Photo Size and Quality83 Basic Playback83 Viewing Photos84 Deleting Photos

90  PhotosIMPORTANT• When capturing photos on an Eye-Fi card, photos will be uploaded automatically if you are within the range of a configured netwo

Photos  91// You can select the photos in the built-in memory or on the memory card.2 Select ( , ) the photo you want to protect.OptionsIMPORTANT• I

92  Photos2 Open the photo selection screen.[ Copy ( )] appears on the screen.3 Select ( ) the photo you want to copy and press .4 Select ( ) [Yes]

Photos  93OptionsIMPORTANT•Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent d

94  PhotosPrinting PhotosPrinting Photos (Direct Print)The camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance t

Photos  95- Removing all print ordersNOTES• will appear for photos that cannot be printed. • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact p

96  PhotosOptions[Paper Size]*Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model.[Paper Type]*Select [Photo], [Fast Photo], [Plain] or [Defaul

Photos  97NOTES•Print setting options and [Default] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction ma

98  PhotosPOINTS TO CHECK•Only photos on the memory card can be set for print orders.Marking Single Photos with Print Orders1 In single photo view, o

Photos  99OptionsNOTES• // To set print orders set for photos recorded in the built-in memory, copy the photos to the memory card in advance.[Indivi