Canon HF11 User Manual

Instruction Manual

PUB. DIE-311A

Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

WARNING!

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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO N OT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder.

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European Union (and EEA) only.

recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of
this type of waste could have a possible impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous
substances that are generally associated with EEE.
Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority,
approved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

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

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Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your

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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?

Approximately 5 times the number of pixels.

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Almost 90% more scanning lines.

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“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition
video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

Video is recorded at this resolution only in MXP or 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.

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What is so special about recording on flash memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory or on a memory card (SD or
SDHC card2) using AVCHD specifications3. 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 high-definition recordings directly from the
memory card ( 36). Refer to the TV's instruction manual for more details.

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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.

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For usable memory cards, see Recommended Memory Cards (29).

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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.

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AVCHD discs containing scenes recorded in MXP mode cannot be created with the optional
DW-100 DVD burner. Use the supplied software ImageMixer 3 to back up such scenes.

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Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

10 About this Manual

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder

11 Supplied Accessories
12 Components Guide
15 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

18 Getting Started

18 Charging the Battery Pack
19 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

23 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording
24 Operating Modes
24 Joystick and Joystick Guide
25 Using the Menus

27 First Time Settings

27 Setting the Date and Time
28 Changing the Language
28 Changing the Time Zone

29 Using a Memory Card

29 Recommended Memory Cards
30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
30 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
31 Initializing the Built-In Memory or Memory Card

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