Canon LEGRIA HF R27 Bedienerhandbuch

PUB. DIE-0385-000HD CamcorderInstruction ManualY

10  Table of contents80 Onscreen Displays and Data Code81 Rating Scenes84 Gallery and Scene Operations84 Managing Stories88 Capturing Video Snapshot

100  PhotosIMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data l

Photos  101Deleting Photos from the Index ScreenFrom the index screen, you can delete selected photos or all photos.1 Open the [Photos] index screen.

102  PhotosAdditional FunctionsTaking Photos in Flexible Recording Mode1 Turn on the camcorder.• // By default, photos are recorded in the built-in m

Photos  103IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data l

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

Photos  105- r Functions You Can Use when Taking PhotosYou can also use the following functions...The following functions and features of the camcord

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

External Connections  107Connection DiagramsIn the following connection diagrams, the left side shows the terminals on the camcorder and the right si

108  External ConnectionsConnection BComponent VideoType: Analog Quality: High Definition Output onlyConnect to a high-definition TV (HDTV) with

External Connections  109Playback on a TV ScreenConnect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Playback on an HDTV u

Table of contents  11 Additional Information127 Appendix: Menu Options Lists127 FUNC. Panel131 Setup Menus142 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays1

110  External Connections4 Turn on the camcorder and set it to or mode.Play back the movies or photos.NOTES• To correctly play back movies record

External Connections  111Saving and Sharing Your RecordingsCopying Recordings to a Memory CardYou can copy your recordings to a memory card but only

112  External ConnectionsIf you selected [Select], touch the scenes to copy and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected scenes. Touch

External Connections  113Copying Photos from the Index ScreenFrom the index screen, you can copy selected photos or all photos.1 Open the photo index

114  External ConnectionsNOTES• In the following cases, you will not be able to copy recordings to the memory card:- If the double memory card slot c

External Connections  115Connecting the Camcorder to a Computer1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.2 Open the date index screen or

116  External ConnectionsUsing the software 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Set the camcorder to mode, in single photo vie

External Connections  117NOTES• Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.• Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X: Your ca

118  External ConnectionsCopying Recordings to an External Video RecorderIn High DefinitionConnect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other

External Connections  119ConnectingConnect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection C or 3. Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 107).Recording1 External

12  IntroductionAbout this ManualThank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R28 / LEGRIA HF R27 / LEGRIA HF R26 / LEGRIA HF R206 / LEGRIA HF R205.

120  External ConnectionsInstallation See the Installation Guide for PIXELA’s software. Using the software Refer to the Software Guide (PDF file) o

External Connections  1216 Touch [Next] 8 [START].• Before touching [Next], you can touch [5] to change the conversion settings as described below.•

122  External Connections/ / Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Gallery ScreenYou can convert scenes based on their rating to stand

External Connections  123NOTES• When converting scenes in a story:- All the scenes are merged into one converted scene.- If the converted scene is to

124  External ConnectionsConnecting to the Computer and Uploading your VideosIf you are connecting the camcorder to the computer immediately after th

External Connections  125/ / Uploading your Videos WirelesslyIf you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the mov-ies from the [u S

126  External ConnectionsNOTES• Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network's wireless connection conditions, it can take som

Additional Information  127Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen mes-sages, handling and maintenance tips, and o

128  Additional Information* Not available for photos.[e Exposure] [y] (manual exposure): Toggle on or off, Touch AE frame– z 68[ZOOM] Zoom controls,

Additional Information  129Setup MenusEdit Panel - Mode* Not available for recordings on memory card B (7 tab).Control ButtonDate Index Screen[SD M

Introduction  13Self Timer• n appears.• Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer.For movies: In record pause mode, press g.The camcorder

130  Additional InformationIn the gallery:1Not available for recordings on memory card B (7 tab).2Not available for [Unsorted] or [Video Snapshot].Co

Additional Information  131Edit Panel - ModeSetup Menus7 Camera Setup* Not available for photos.Control Button Photo Index ScreenSingle Photo View0

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

Additional Information  133y / z Playback Setup* Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the sup-plied HDMI cable. [Dat

134  Additional Information8 Recording & Connections SetupMenu item Setting options 1 20[Self Timer] [A On n], [B Off] z ––72[Video Snapshot Leng

Additional Information  135* Not available for photos.[Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you can verify how much of the built-in memory ( / / on

136  Additional Information[Photo Numbering]: Select the photo numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Photos are automatically assigned co

Additional Information  1376 System SetupIn this table, 4 and 3 refer to movies and photos in mode, respectively.Menu item Setting options1 20[Outp

138  Additional Information1Not available for photos.2Option not available when the camcorder is connected to an HDTV using the sup-plied HDMI cable.

Additional Information  139[Output Onscreen Displays]: When set to [A On], the camcorder’s onscreen displays will appear also on the screen of a TV o

14  IntroductionGetti ng to K now the Camc orde rSupplied Accessories and CD-ROMsThe following accessories are supplied with the camcorder:XCA-110E

140  Additional Information• You can set Quick Start to [B Off], for example, if the camcorder is set on a fixed position and you want to keep record

Additional Information  141[Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorde

142  Additional InformationAppendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays Recording Movies (in Smart AUTO mode)1 Control button: Open the FUNC. panel (0 29)2

Additional Information  143 Recording Movies (in Flexible Recording mode)Top row of icons during record pause modeAg Recording program (0 59, 61)Ah M

144  Additional Information Recording Photos (in Flexible Recording mode)Dd Self timer (0 72)Df Number of available photos4, 7 On memory card X or Y/

Additional Information  145 Viewing PhotosFf Control button: Open the setup menus (0 131)Fg Current photo / Total number of photosFh Photo number (0

146  Additional Information6 Memory operationNRecord, MRecord pause, APlayback, CPlayback pause, IFast playback, JFast reverse playback, GSlow playba

Additional Information  147Trou b le?TroubleshootingIf you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Some-times what you think is a

148  Additional InformationA noise can be heard from the compact power adapter.- A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connec

Additional Information  149After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot.- The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for l

Introduction  15The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder:• PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM1 and Installation Guide fo

150  Additional Information- Music tracks will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files from the

Additional Information  151o appears on the screen- The LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of t

152  Additional InformationMemory Card and AccessoriesCannot insert the memory card.- The memory card was not facing the correct direction. Turn the

Additional Information  153Connections with External DevicesVideo noise appears on the TV screen.- When using the camcorder in a room where a TV is l

154  Additional InformationList of MessagesAccessing the memory card. Do not remove the memory card.- You opened the double memory card slot cover

Additional Information  155Cannot copy- The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space in the memory. Delete some reco

156  Additional InformationCannot play the movies on this memory card- Movies cannot be played back from a 64 MB or smaller memory card. Use a recomm

Additional Information  157- You inserted a MultiMedia Card (MMC) into the camcorder. Use a recommended memory card (0 33).- If after the message dis

158  Additional InformationMemory card is full- The memory card is full. Delete some recordings (0 54, 100) to free some space or replace the memory

Additional Information  159// Some scenes could not be converted- Among the scenes selected for conversion to SD there are scenes recorded with anoth

16  IntroductionNames of Parts1 RESET button (0 151)2 button (0 27)/ // WEB button (0 119)3 2 (camera/play) button (0 28)4 VIDEO SNAP (video snapsho

160  Additional InformationToo many photos. Disconnect the USB cable.- Disconnect the USB cable. Try using a memory card reader or decrease the num

Additional Information  161Do’s an d Don ’tsHandling PrecautionsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum per-formance.

162  Additional Information • Do not insert the supplied stylus pen into the mouth. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately.• Handle the su

Additional Information  163Long-term storage • Store battery packs in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30°C.• To extend the battery life of

164  Additional Information • Check the direction before inserting the memory card. Forcing a mem-ory card into the slot if it is not correctly orien

Additional Information  165Maintenance/OthersCleaningCamcorder Body• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated

166  Additional Information When condensation is detected The camcorder automatically shuts off. The precise time required for water droplets to evap

Additional Information  167General InformationAccessories*Supplied with the camcorder; not available as an optional accessory. (Availability differs

168  Additional Information Optional Accessories4 Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select the BP-110.When you use battery packs bearin

Additional Information  169playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when u

Introduction  17Aj Stereo microphone (0 73)Ak Zoom lever (0 44)Al PHOTO button (0 40, 102)Sq ACCESS indicator (0 40, 56, 102)Sa POWER buttonSs ON/OFF

170  Additional Information 9 SC-2000 Soft Carrying CaseA handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories.This mark

Additional Information  171SpecificationsLEGRIA HF R28 / LEGRIA HF R27 / LEGRIA HF R26 / LEGRIA HF R206 / LEGRIA HF R205 — Values given are approxim

172  Additional Information • Image Sensor 1/4.85-type CMOS, 3,280,000 pixels///Effective pixels: Movies*1,470,000 pixels (optical zoom, entire zoo

Additional Information  173• Filter Diameter: 34 mm• Minimum Focusing Distance 1 m*; 1 cm at full wide angle* 40 cm at full-telephoto when tele-macro

174  Additional Information CA-110E Compact Power Adapter• Power supply: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz• Rated output / consumption: 5.3 V DC, 1.5 A / 17 V

Additional Information  175About the music filesThe specifications of the music files compatible with the camcorder are as follows.Audio encoding: Li

176  Additional InformationIndex3D Flip View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52AAbroad, using the camcorder . . . . 166Aspect ratio of a connecte

Additional Information  177LCD touch screen . . . . . . . . . .24, 26Low light (recording program) . . . . 60MMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . .

178  Additional InformationWWhite balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Wide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44Wind screen . . . . .

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18  IntroductionSf Speaker (0 50)Sg START/STOP button (0 40, 56)Sh Tripod socket (0 162)Sj Serial numberThe serial number label is located on the bat

Preparations  19PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as using the touch panel, navigating the menus, and first time settings to

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

20  Preparations4 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it.5 Insert the battery pack all the way into the compartment and p

Preparations  21To remove the battery pack1 Slide the battery compartment cover away from the lens and open it.2 Raise the edge of the battery pack i

22  Preparations• If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be

Preparations  23Stylus PenStrapsTo attach an optional wrist strapPass the attaching end of the wrist strap through the rear bracket on the cam-corder

24  PreparationsTo attach an optional shoulder strapPass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the lengt

Preparations  25LCD BacklightWhen recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. Turn on the LCD backlight to make it brighter

26  PreparationsBasic Operation of the CamcorderUsing the Touch ScreenThe control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynam

Preparations  27• In the following cases, you may not be able to perform touch operations correctly.- Operating the touch screen with wet or gloved h

28  PreparationsPlaybackPress the S (camera/play) button to switch the camcorder between camera (recording) mode and playback mode. You can press S w

Preparations  29Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. panel and the setup menus. In mode, however, most m

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  PreparationsThe Setup Menus1 mode only: Touch [FUNC.]2 Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus.3 Touch the tab of the desired menu.4 Drag your fing

Preparations  31First Time SettingsSetting the Date and TimeYou will need to set the date and time of the camcorder before you can start using it. Th

32  PreparationsChanging the LanguageThe default language of the camcorder is English. You can set it to one of 27 languages.* Only when performing t

Preparations  33Using a Memory CardMemory Cards Compatible for Use with the CamcorderYou can use commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards wit

34  PreparationsCompatible operating systems for SDXC memory cardsIMPORTANT• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compa

Preparations  35Inserting and Removing a Memory CardMake sure to initialize (0 38) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.1 Turn off

36  PreparationsSelecting the Memory for the RecordingsYou can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in mem-ory ( / / ) or on a memory

Preparations  37Relay Recording of MoviesYou can activate the relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, the

38  PreparationsInitializing the MemoryInitialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize a me

Preparations  39IMPORTANT• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost origi-nal recordings cannot be recovered. Make sure yo

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

40  Smart AUTO ModeSmart AUTO ModeThis chapter covers how to easily record video and photos in Smart AUTO mode, and how to use basic shooting functio

Smart AUTO Mode  41To record video3Press g to begin recording.Press g again to pause the recording.To take photos3Press j halfway.If the subject is n

42  Smart AUTO Mode• When shooting in mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, background, lighting co

Smart AUTO Mode  43IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanen

44  Smart AUTO ModeZoomingThe camcorder offers three types of zoom - optical, advanced and dig-ital. For optical zoom, the camcorder uses the optical

Smart AUTO Mode  45Using the Zoom LeverMove the zoom lever toward Q (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward P (telephoto) to zoom in.By default, the

46  Smart AUTO Mode• When recording at maximum advanced zoom, the video quality is equivalent to high definition.• In mode, you can also set 7 8 [Z

Smart AUTO Mode  47• About standby mode and auto power off: - The camcorder will power off automatically if left in standby mode for 10 minutes. Pres

48  VideoVideoThis chapter covers functions related to movies, including play-back, advanced shooting, advanced functions and scene oper-ations. For

Video  494 Touch the desired scene to play it back.• Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene in the

5Smart AUTO (0 40)Smart AUTO automatically selects the best scene mode for the scene you want to shoot. You get spectacular recordings every time wi

50  VideoDuring playback:A Stop the playback.B Jump to the beginning of the scene. Double-tap to jump to the previous scene.C Pause the playback.D To

Video  51During playback pause: IMPORTANT• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may resul

52  Video3D Flip View3D Flip View is a fun way to display your video recordings (original scenes) in a 3D layout, organized by recording date.In the

Video  53In any index screen, touch [b]. During single photo view, touch the screen once to display the controls then touch [Q] to open the [Photos]

54  VideoDeleting ScenesYou can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes allows you also to free up space on the m

Video  553 Touch the desired option.If you selected [Select], touch the scenes to delete and then touch [OK]. A checkmark O will appear on selected s

56  VideoAdvanced FunctionsShooting Video in Flexible Recording ModeWhen the camcorder is in (flexible recording) mode, you can enjoy full access to

Video  57• Be sure to save your recordings regularly (0 111), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for any loss or

58  VideoSelecting the Frame RateSelect the frame rate before you make a recording to match your cre-ative intent. Changing the frame rate will chang

Video  59Options ( Default value)NOTES• When the frame rate is set to [D PF25], you cannot take photos.Special Scene Recording Programs and Programm

6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other DevicesEye-FiSDAVCHDMPEG-2Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 109)Play video directly from your recorded memory c

60  VideoOptions ( Default value)[FPortrait]The camcorder uses a large aper-ture, to achieve a sharp focus on the subject while blurring the backgr

Video  61NOTES•[F Portrait]/[G Sports]/[I Snow]/[J Beach]: The picture may not appear smooth during playback.•[F Portrait]: The blur effect of the ba

62  VideoImage StabilizationThe image stabilizer reduces camcorder blur (blur due to the cam-corder moving) so you can get nice, stable shots. Select

Video  63Pre-RecordingThe camcorder will start recording 3 seconds before you press g, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportuni-ties. Th

64  VideoFace DetectionThe camcorder automatically detects people’s faces and uses this information to select the optimal settings for beautiful vide

Video  65• Face detection cannot be used when the shutter speed used is slower than 1/25 or when the digital zoom is activated at more than 80x zoom.

66  VideoVideo SnapshotRecord a series of short scenes or capture short scenes from a movie you have previously recorded. Play your video snapshot sc

Video  67Digital Effects* You can preview the digital effect on the screen.• The icon of the selected digital effect appears in green. Effects are ap

68  Video• Faders cannot be used when recording video snapshot scenes or when pre-recording is activated.Manual Exposure AdjustmentAt times, backlit

Video  69NOTES• If the recording program is changed during exposure lock, the cam-corder will return to automatic exposure.• When shooting subjects w

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70  Video3 Touch and hold [l] or [W] to adjust the focus.• The center of the screen will be magnified to help you focus more easily. You can also tur

Video  71NOTES• Any of the following actions will deactivate tele-macro.- Turning off the camcorder.- Changing the camcorder's operating mode.-

72  VideoOptions ( Default value)NOTES• When you select the custom white balance:-Set 7 8 [Zoom Type] to a setting other than [Digital].- Reset the

Video  73For photos: Press j, first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully.The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown.

74  Video2 Touch and hold [y] or [A] to adjust the audio recording level as necessary.As a guideline, adjust the audio recording level so that the au

Video  75* Only when performing the procedure in mode.• J appears.To adjust the volume during playbackIn mode, and in mode during slideshow pla

76  VideoSelecting the Playback Starting PointIf you have a very long scene, you may want to start playing back the scene from a certain point. You c

Video  77To change the interval between framesPlaying Back Scenes or Slideshow Set to Background MusicYou can play back scenes in the date index scre

78  VideoTo play back scenes from the date index screen3 Touch a scene.To play back from a particular scene in a story3 Select the story that contain

Video  794 Play back the scenes with a particular rating.To play back a slideshow from the photo index screen3 Touch a photo to go to single photo vi

8  Table of contents Introduction4 Exciting Features and New Functions12 About this Manual14 Getting to Know the Camcorder14 Supplied Accessories an

80  VideoNOTES• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files you may have transferred from the supplied Camcorder Supplemental D

Video  81* Pressing h will turn off most of the icons and displays that appear automati-cally but will not remove onscreen displays that were turned

82  VideoRating Scenes in the Gallery1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scenes to rate.Drag your finger right/left to brin

Video  83Playing Back Scenes by RatingYou can play back scenes that have a particular rating. 1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contai

84  VideoGallery and Scene OperationsManaging StoriesThe gallery initially contains two groups, [Unsorted] for your regular scenes and [Video Snapsho

Video  85To delete individual scenes1 From the gallery screen, select the story that contains the scene to delete.2 Delete the scene.• The scene is d

86  VideoTo delete a storyYou can delete new stories that you have created.1 From the gallery screen, select the story to delete.Drag your finger rig

Video  874 Touch [Move] or [Copy].Thumbnails of each story (except for [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot]) will appear.5 Touch the thumbnail of the stor

88  Video4 Move the scenes.• The scenes are moved and the gallery screen of the source story appears.IMPORTANT• You cannot move or copy scenes to [Un

Video  89• The captured video snapshot scene is saved to the same memory that contains the source scene.• In the gallery screen, a captured video sna

Table of contents  9 Smart AUTO Mode40 Basic Recording40 Shooting Video and Taking Photos in Smart AUTO Mode44 Zooming46 Quick Start Function Video

90  VideoIMPORTANT• When capturing photos on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot Y, pho-tos will be uploaded automatically when the camcorder is in pl

Video  915 Divide the scene.• The video from the division point to the end of the scene will appear as a new scene in the index screen.NOTES• When ad

92  VideoDecorating ScenesAdd a new level of enjoyment to scenes by decorating them. You can add animated graphics, stamps, even your own drawings wi

Video  932 Use a tool from the toolbar.See below for an explanation of each tool.3Press g to record.The onscreen decorations will be included in the

94  VideoTo use ([Pens and Stamps])1Touch [ ].The [Pens and Stamps] screen will appear.2 Select the desired pen or stamp from [Tools].You can also

Video  95To use ([Animated Stamps])1Touch [ ].The [Animated Stamps] screen will appear.2 Select the desired stamp number.3 Touch a spot on the canv

96  VideoTo use (freeze screen)1Touch [ ].The control button will change to [ ] and the picture will be frozen.2 Decorate the screen using the othe

Video  97MEMO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .

98  PhotosPhotosRefer to this chapter for details on taking and viewing photos. For details about basic photo shooting, refer to Smart AUTO Mode (0 4

Photos  994 Touch the photo you wish to view.• The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photo