Canon LEGRIA HF R47 User manual

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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions
COPYRIGHT WARNING:
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright
owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.
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.
CA-110E identification plate is located on the bottom.
European Union (and EEA) only.
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 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)
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REGIONS OF USE
LEGRIA HF R48, LEGRIA HF R47 and LEGRIA HF R46 are in compliance (as of January 2013)
with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions
where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this
instruction manual.
Statement on EC directive
REGIONS
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China (PRC mainland), Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this WM217 is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:
CANON EUROPA N.V.
Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1158 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
Model
ID0020: LEGRIA HF R46 / LEGRIA HF R47 / LEGRIA HF R48
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Trademark Acknowledgements
• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.
• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.
• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.
• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.
• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video
composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used
for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for
a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide
MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.
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Exciting Features and New Functions
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Wi-Fi Functions
(A119)
Baby Mode (A63)
Using Baby mode, you will not
miss out on baby’s precious
moments. The camcorder’s
settings are optimized to capture
the beauty of baby’s skin. You
can also add stamps to the video
to keep track of baby’s growth.
Baby mode is for AVCHD movies
only.
Enjoy the freedom of Wi-Fi* by
using convenient Wi-Fi functions
such as the following.
• You can use a smartphone as a
remote control and record mov-
ies from a distance (A122).
• You can wirelessly connect the
camcorder to your home net-
work and upload your record-
ings to CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY (A126). This will
allow you to even share your
videos on YouTube and Face-
book. You can share your videos
on YouTube and Facebook also
by uploading them using an iOS
device (A125).
• Enjoying your recordings with
family and friends has just
become easier because you can
use the Web browser on a
smartphone or computer to view
the camcorder’s recordings
(A123).
* Wi-Fi is a connection method for
devices to connect wirelessly and is
certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance.
AVCHD and MP4
Recording (A59)
You can choose to record movies
in AVCHD or MP4 format. Record
movies in AVCHD and play them
back with fantastic picture quality.
Alternatively, record movies in
MP4 for uploading to the Web and
transferring to mobile devices.
Depending on the video quality,
you can also record at 50 frames
per second. With video at 50
frames per second, your videos
will achieve a level of realistic
movement that will impress your
audience.
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Smart AUTO (A42)
Smart AUTO automatically selects the best
scene mode for the scene you want to
shoot. You get spectacular recordings
every time without worrying about settings.
Video Snapshot
(A73)
Cinema-Look Filters
(A64)
Shoot or capture short scenes
and arrange them into a video
clip set to your favorite
background music.
Use professional cinema-look
filters to create unique movies
with distinctive looks.
Face Detection
(A75) Image Stabilization
The camcorder automatically
detects people’s faces and
adjusts the focus and other
settings accordingly for beautiful
results.
Dynamic IS (A74)
compensates for camcorder
shake when you shoot video
while walking. Powered IS
(A74) will produce stable shots
when you zoom in on distant
subjects (full telephoto).
Intelligent IS (A44) selects the
type of image stabilization for the
recording situation.
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Enjoying Your Recordings on Other Devices
Connect the camcorder
to an HDTV (A103).
Upload recordings to your
computer (A108). Save your recordings.
Upload your MP4 movies
and photos to the Web
(A118).
Copy the camcorder’s entire
memory onto an external
hard drive (A113).
Copy your recordings to
an external video recorder
(A116).
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Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder’s Wi-Fi Functions
Connect the camcorder to an
access point on your home
network and then share your
recordings on CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY (A126). From
there, you can make online
albums to enjoy your
recordings.
Save your recordings on an
iPhone or iPad and play them
back (A125).
After connecting the
camcorder to an iPhone, iPad
or CANON iMAGE GATEWAY,
you can upload your
recordings to other sites.
Use your iOS or Android smartphone or
tablet to remotely control the camcorder
(A122).
Use the Web browser on your iOS or
Android smartphone or tablet to view the
recordings on the camcorder (A123).
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Table of contents 9
Introduction
5 Exciting Features and New Functions
13 About this Manual
15 Getting to Know the Camcorder
15 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROM
17 Names of Parts
Preparations
19 Getting Started
19 Charging the Battery Pack
21 Turning On the Camcorder
22 Using the Grip Belt
23 Opening the Lens Cover and Adjusting the LCD Screen
25 Using a Memory Card
25 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
29 First Time Settings
29 Basic Setup
31 Changing the Time Zone
31 Initializing the Memory
34 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
34 Using the Touch Screen
34 Using the Menus
38 Operating Modes
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10 Table of contents
Basic Shooting and Playback
40 Basic Recording
40 Shooting Video
42 About the Smart AUTO function
44 Intelligent IS
45 Taking Photos
46 Zooming
49 Basic Playback
49 Playing Back Video
53 Viewing Photos
55 Deleting Scenes
57 Deleting Photos
Advanced Shooting
59 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)
59 Selecting the Video Quality
62 :/9/8Selecting the Memory (Built-in
Memory/Memory Card) for Recordings
62 :/9/8Dual Recording and Relay Recording
63 Baby Mode
64 Cinema Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
65 Special Scene Modes
67 Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settings to Match Your
Needs
68 Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch
73 Video Snapshot
74 Advanced Image Stabilization
74 Powered IS
75 Face Detection and Tracking
77 Faders
77 Adjusting the Exposure
79 Adjusting the Focus
80 Pre-Recording
81 White Balance
82 Self Timer
83 Frame Rate
84 Tele Macro
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