Canon VIXIA HF11 User manual

Canon

VIXIA

HFll

PUB. DIM-883A

English

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT

EXPOSE THIS

PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

AND

REDUCE ANNOYING

INTERFERENCE, USE THE

RECOMMENDED

ACCESSORIES ONLY.

Unauthorized recording

copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright

owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

Camcorder,

VIXIA

HF11

systems

This

device

complies

with

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

Operation

subject

the

following

two

conditions:

(1)

This

device

may

not

cause

harmful

interference,

and

(2)

this

device

must

any

interference

received,

including

interference

that

may

cause

undesired

operation.

Note:

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency

energy

and,

not

installed

and

use

accordance

with

the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications.

However,

there

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

•

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

•

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

•

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

circuit

different

from

that

which

the

receiver

connected.

•

Consult

the

dealer

experienced

radiotTV

technician

for

help.

The

cable

with

the

ferrite

core

provided

with

the

digital

video

camcorder

must

used

with

this

equipment

order

comply

with

Class

limits

Subpart

Part

the

FCC

rules.

not

make

any

changes

modifications

the

equipment

unless

otherwise

specified

the

manual.

such

changes

modifications

should

made,

you

could

required

stop

operation

the

equipment.

Canon

U.S.A.

Inc.

One

Canon

Plaza,

Lake

Success,

11042,

U.S.A.

Tel

No.

(516)328-5600

CAUTION:

PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,

MATCH

WIDE

BLADE

PLUG

WIDE

SLOT,

FULLY

INSERT.

Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO

NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR

BACK).

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning nash with arrowhead symbol,

within

equilateral triangle,

intended to

alert the user

the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's

enclosure, that may be

sufficient

magnitude to constitute arisk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within

equilateral

triangle,

intended to alert the user

the

presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions

the

literature accompanying the product.

these

safety

instructions

the

word

"product"

refers

the

Canon

Camcorder

VIXIA

HF11

and

all

its

accessories.

Fig.

EXAMPLE

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

r.s

PER

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

ANTENNA

LEAD

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC

SECTION

810-20)

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC

SECTION

810-21)

GROUND

CLAMPS

POWER

SERVICE

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

SYSTEM

(NEC

ART

250,

PART

NEC

NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL

CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

------u

1-'

Power

Sources

The

CA-570

Compact

Power

Adapter

should

operated

only

from

the

type

power

source

indicated

the

marking

label.

you

are

not

sure

the

'type

power

supply

your

home,

consult

your

product

dealer

local

power

company.

Regarding

other

power

sources

such

battery

power,

refer

instructions

this

manual.

Polarization

The

CA-570

Compact

Power

Adapter

equipped

with

polarized

2-prong

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other).

The

2-prong

polarized

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

safety

feature.

you

are

unable

insert

the

plug

fUlly

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

the

plug

still

fails

fit,

contact

your

electrician

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

the

polarized

plug.

Power

Cord

Protection

Power

cords

should

routed

that

they

are

not

likely

walked

pinched

items

placed

upon

against

them.

Pay

particular

attention

plugs

and

the

point

from

which

the

cords

exit

the

product.

Outdoor

Antenna

Grounding

outside

antenna

connected

the

product,

sure

the

antenna

grounded

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

built-up

static

charges.

Section

810

the

National

Electrical

Code,

ANSI

NFPA

No.

70-1984,

provides

information

with

respect

proper

grounding

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

the

lead-in

wire

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

grounding

conductors,

location

antenna

discharge

unit,

connection

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

figure

Read

Instructions

All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

read

before

the

product

operated.

Retain

Instructions

The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

retained

for

future

reference.

Heed

Warnings

All

warnings

the

product

and

the

operating

instructions

should

adhered

to.

Instructions

All

operating

and

maintenance

instructions

should

followed.

Cleaning

Unplug

this

product

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

not

use

liquid

aerosol

cleaners.

The

product

should

cleaned

only

recommended

this

manual.

Accessories

not

use

accessories

not

recommended

this

manual

they

may

hazardous.

Avoid

magnetic

electric

fields

not

use

the

camera

transmitters,

portable

communication

devices

other

sources

electric

magnetic

radiation.

They

may

cause

picture

interference,

permanently

damage

the

camera.

Water

and

Moisture

Hazard

electric

shock

not

use

this

product

near

water

rainy/

moist

situations.

Placing

Moving

not

place

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket

table.

The

product

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

child

adult,

and

serious

damage

the

product.

product

and

cart

combination

should

moved

with

care.

Quick

stops,

excessive

force,

and

uneven

surfaces

may

cause

the

product

and

cart

combination

overturn.

Lightning

For

added

protection

this

product

during

lightning

storm,

when

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

time,

disconnect

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna.

This

will

prevent

damage

the

product

due

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

Overloading

not

overload

wall

outlets

and

extension

cords

this

can

result

risk

fire

electric

shock.

Objects

and

Liquid

Entry

Never

push

objects

any

kind

into

this

product

through

openings

they

may

touch

dangerous

voltage

points

short

out

parts

that

could

result

fire

electric

shock.

careful

not

spill

liquid

any

kind

onto

the

product.

Servicing

not

attempt

service

thjs

product

yourself

opening

removing

covers

may

expose

you

dangerous

voltage

other

hazards.

Refer

all

servicing

qualified

service

personnel.

Damage

Requiring

Service

Disconnect

this

product

from

the

wall

outlet

and

all

power

sources

including

battery,

and

refer

servicing

qualified

service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

When

the

power-supply

cord

plug

damaged.

any

liquid

has

been

spilled

onto,

objects

have

fallen

into,

the

product.

the

product

has

been

exposed

rain

water.

the

product

does

not

operate

normally

even

you

the

operating

instructions.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

the

operation

instructions.

Improper

adjustment

other

controls

may

result

damage

and

will

often

require

extensive

work

qualified

technician

restore

the

product

its

normal

operation.

the

product

has

been

dropped

the

cabinet

has

been

damaged.

When

the

product

exhibits

distinct

change

performance.

This

indicates

need

for

service.

Replacement

Parts

When

replacement

parts

are

required,

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

that

are

specified

Canon

that

have

the

same

characteristics

the

original

part.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

fire,

electric

shock

other

hazards.

Safety

Check

Upon

completion

any

service

repairs

this

product,

ask

the

service

technician

perform

safety

checks

determine

that

the

product

safe

operating

order.

When

replacement

the

power

supply

required,

please

return

the

responsible

nearest

Canon

Service

Center

and

please

replace

with

the

same

type

number

CA-570.

The

Adapter

can

used

with

power

supply

between

100

and

240

AC.

For

areas

where

120

power

not

used,

you

will

need

special

plug

adapter.

Contact

your

nearest

Canon

Service

Center

for

further

information.

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This

Class

digital

apparatus

complies

with

Canadian

ICES-003.

Model Name: VIXIA

HF11

Serial No.:

Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only.

./'

Protect your product

will keep the model number and date

purchase of your new Canon

product on file

help you refer

this information

the event

insurance

claim such as loss

theft.

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Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and

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The serial number

this product can be found at the battery attachment unit

the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain

this book as apermanent record

your purchase

aid identification

case

theft.

Date

Purchase:

Purchased From:

Dealer Address:

Dealer Phone No.:

Enjoying

High-Definition

Video

with

Your

Camcorder

Preserve

your

most

treasured

memories,

unforgettable

scenery

cherished

moments

spent

with

family

and

friends,

with

high-definition

video

recordings

quality

second

only

actually

being

there.

What

High-Definition

Video?

1,080

lines

1Capture the finest detail,

like the movement or shine

asingle strand

hair

Your camcorder features afull high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures

video at aresolution

1,920 x1,080 pixels1.This results in video recordings

unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

How

does

full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?

Approximately 6times the number

pixels.

More than twice the number

scanning lines.

"Full HD 1080" refers

Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition

video composed

1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

,Video

recorded at this resolution only

MXP or FXP mode.

other recording modes, the

picture

resized to 1,440 x1,080 pixels before being recorded.

Even

that case, the picture

captured

detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.

What

special

about

recording

flash

memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded

the built-in memory

on amemory card

(SD

SDHC card2)using AVCHD specifications3.Recording on flash memory means that there

are no moving parts

the recorder unit

the camcorder.

you, it means acamcorder

that is smaller, lighter and faster.

fact, using the Quick Start function

(CD

37)

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 high-definition recordings directly from the

memory card

(CD

39). Refer

the TV's instruction manual for more details.4

What

Cinema

Mode?

Give your recordings acinematic look by using the

CINE MODE] recording program

(CD

45). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate

[mm

PF24]

get the enhanced effect

the 24p Cinema Mode.

[]

2For usable memory cards, see Recommended Memory Cards (OJ 31).

3AVCHD 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

Dolby Digital.

4Discs created with the optional DW-100 DVD Burner that contain recordings in MXP

mode

cannot be played back on AVCHD-compatible devices. Use the DW-1 00

play back such

discs

(CD

86).

Table

contents

Introduction

--------------------

6Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

12 About this Manual

13 Getting to Know the Camcorder

13 Supplied Accessories

14 Components Guide

17 Screen Displays

Preparations

20 Getting Started

20 Charging the Battery Pack

22 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

24 Adjusting the Position and Brightness

the LCD Screen

25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

25 The mm Button: mm Mode or Flexible Recording

26 Operating Modes

27 Joystick and Joystick Guide

27 Using the Menus

29 First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

30 Changing the Language

30 Changing the Time Zone

Using aMemory Card

Recommended Memory Cards

32 Inserting and Removing aMemory

Carcf

33 Selecting the Memory for

JQ~R~c;9r:c1i9~s

33 Initializing the Built-In MernQJ':yorMernory

Table

contents

Video

--------------------------

35 Basic Recording I

35 Shooting Video

36 Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)

37 Zooming

37 Quick Start Function

38 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scen'e Recorded

39 Basic Playback

39 Playing Back the Video

Special Playback Modes

Selecting Scenes by Recording Date

42 Selecting the Playback Starting Point

from.Jh~MovieTirnE:lin¢

43 Deleting Scenes

45 Advanced Functions

45 Cinema Mode: Giving a

Cirlerrt~tic4ookto

YOlJrRecordings

45 Special Scene Recording Programs .

·;1

47 Changing the Shutter

Speed

and Apertlire .

48 Mini Video Light

Self Timer

50 Automatic Backlight

Adjustment

Manual Focus Adjustment

White Balance

53 Image Effects

54 Digital Effects

55 On-Screen Displays and Data Code

55 Audio Recording Level

57 Using Headphones

External Microphone

Managing Scenes and the Memory

59 Creating aPlaylist

59 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist

60 Moving Scenes in the Playlist

60 Copying Scenes

Photos

79 Terminals on the Camcorder

80 Connection Diagrams

82 Playback on aTV Screen

i":~

:::>

~«,;-,::--,~_.

83 Saving and Backing Up Your Repordings

83 Backing Up Your Recordings on aComputer 1

62 Basic Recording

Taking Photos

62 Selecting Photo Size and Quality

64 Erasing aPhoto Right After Recording It

64 Basic Playback

64 Viewing Ph'otos

66 Magnifying Photos during Playbaqkc"

,';,c

66 Erasing Photos <

67 Additional Functions

67 Flash .c·. i

68 Drive Mode: Continuous'$hootingand Exposure

BrGlC.ki~tirrg

69 Capturing aStill Image woile Recording Movies

(Simultaneous Recording)'

69 Light Metering Mode

Histogram Display

Capturing aStill Image from

Protecting Photos

Copying Photos

Other Functions

You

Can Use when Taking Photos

73 Printing Photos

Printing Photos (Direct Print)

74 Selecting the Print Settings

76 Trimming Settings

77 Print Orders

External

Connections

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