Canon LEGRIA HF R706 User manual

PUB. DIE-0488-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKAND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFER-
ENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIESONLY.
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•WPSasused on the camcorder’ssettings, onscreen displaysand in thismanual signifiesWi-Fi Pro-
tected Setup.
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licensed under the AT&T patentsto provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license isgranted or implied
for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

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About thisManual and Camcorder
Thankyou for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF R78 / LEGRIA HF R77 /
LEGRIA HF R76 / LEGRIA HF R706. Please read thismanual carefully
before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should
your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to
Troubleshooting
(
A 248).
ConventionsUsed in thisManual
• The following termsare used in thismanual:
RWhen not specified as“memory card” or “built-in mem-
ory”, the term “memory” by itself refersto both.
“Scene” refersto one movie unit recorded with a single recording
operation.
Important precautionsrelated to the camcorder’sopera-
tion.
Additional notesand topicsthat complement the basic
operating procedures.
Restrictions, requirementsor preconditionsregarding the
function described.
AReference page number within thismanual.
RText that appliesonly to the model(s) shown in the icon.
>Thisarrow isused to abbreviate menu selections. For a
detailed explanation on how to use the menus, refer to
Using the Menus(A41).

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•Brackets[ ] are used to refer to onscreen controlsyou need to touch
(menus, buttons, etc.) and to messagesasthey are displayed on the
screen.
•Thephotosincluded in thismanual are simulated picturestaken with
a still camera. Unless indicated otherwise, illustrationsand menu
iconsrefer to the T.
•Illustrationsof the camcorder’sscreen or a computer’sscreen
included in thismanual may show only relevant partsof the screen.
•Navigation buttons:The navigation bar at the bottom of the page
offersup to four buttonsto let you get quickly to the information you
want to find.
Jump to the general table of contents.
Go to a list of select functionsgrouped by their usesin real-
life situations. Thisalternative index can be very useful for
beginnerswho encounter a particular challenge but are not
sure of what function to use.
Jump to the alphabetical index.
The button with a number in it will take you to the beginning
of the current chapter, where you will find an overview of the
information and related functionscovered in that chapter.
Note that the icon itself will change depending on the chapter
you are currently reading.

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•Observe the following precautionswhile the camcorder’s
ACCESS indicator ison or flashing. Failing to do so may result
in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
-Donotdisconnect the power source or turn off the cam-
corder.
- Do not change the camcorder’sshooting mode.
-Donotpress the ^button.
-WhenaUSB cable isconnected to the camcorder, do not
disconnect the USB cable.

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Table of Contents
Important Usage Instructions................................................2
About thisManual and Camcorder .......................................4
The Camcorder’sFunctionsin Real-Life Situations............12
Unique functionsfor special cases......................................12
Getting the lookyou want ...................................................13
Challenging subjectsand shooting conditions.....................14
Playback, editing and others...............................................15
RWireless functions.........................................16
Getting to Know the Camcorder..........................................18
Supplied Accessories.........................................................18
Namesof Parts...................................................................19
Preparations................................................................ 24
Charging the Battery Pack...................................................25
Using a Memory Card..........................................................29
Memory CardsCompatible for Use with the Camcorder .....29
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card .............................30
First Time Settings...............................................................33
Basic Setup........................................................................33
Changing the Time Zone.....................................................37
Initializing the Memory.........................................................38

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder......................................40
Using the Touch Screen .....................................................40
Using the Menus.................................................................41
Operating Modes................................................................47
Basic Recording and Playback .................................. 49
Basic Recording ..................................................................50
Recording Video .................................................................50
Taking Photos....................................................................54
AUTO Mode .......................................................................56
Zooming .............................................................................59
Basic Playback....................................................................65
Playing BackVideo.............................................................65
Viewing Photos...................................................................71
Deleting Scenesand Photos...............................................74
Advanced Recording Functions................................. 78
Recording Settingsand Shooting Modes............................79
Selecting the Movie Recording Format (AVCHD/MP4) ........79
Selecting the Video Quality .................................................79
RSelecting the Memory (Built-in Memory/
Memory Card) for Recordings.............................................81
RDual Recording and Relay Recording............82
Selecting the Shooting Mode..............................................83
Baby Mode.........................................................................85
Highlight Priority Mode........................................................86
Cinema Mode and Cinema-LookFilters..............................87
Special Scene Modes.........................................................89

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Programmed AE Mode: Adjusting Settingsto Match
Your Needs........................................................................92
Convenient Functions..........................................................93
Slow & Fast Motion Recording............................................93
Decoration: Adding a Personal Touch.................................96
Video Snapshot ................................................................104
Face Detection and Tracking ............................................105
Faders..............................................................................108
When You Want More Control...........................................110
Exposure ..........................................................................110
Focus...............................................................................112
White Balance ..................................................................114
Frame Rate.......................................................................116
Tele Macro .......................................................................117
Recording Audio ................................................................118
Audio Scenes...................................................................118
Using Headphones...........................................................119
Advanced Playback and Editing Functions............. 122
Advanced PlaybackFunctions..........................................123
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenesand Grabbing
Still Framesfrom a Movie..................................................123
Playbackwith Background Music .....................................126
Selecting the PlaybackStarting Point................................129
Photo Slideshow ..............................................................131
Editing Functions...............................................................133
Dividing Scenes................................................................133
Trimming Scenes..............................................................134
Changing the Thumbnail Image of a Scene.......................136

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RCopying Recordingsto a Memory Card ......137
Converting Moviesto MP4 Format....................................140
RConverting Moviesinto Fast Motion
Scenes.............................................................................144
External Connections................................................ 146
Terminalson the Camcorder .............................................147
Connection Diagrams.......................................................148
Playbackon a TV Screen...................................................152
Saving and Sharing Your Recordings................................154
Saving Recordingson a Computer ...................................155
Saving Recordingson the Optional CS100 Connect
Station (USB)....................................................................161
RMemory Save: Saving an Entire Memory
onto an External Hard Drive ..............................................162
Copying Recordingsto an External Video Recorder..........167
RWi-Fi Functions.................................... 169
Overview of the Camcorder’sWi-Fi Functions..................170
The Camcorder’sWi-Fi Functions.....................................175
Using an iOSor Android Device asa Remote Control.......175
Playbackvia Browser: Viewing RecordingsUsing a
Web Browser on an iOSor Android Device.......................187
Saving Recordingsand Uploading Moviesto the
Web Using an iOSDevice.................................................190
Saving Recordingson the Optional CS100 Connect
Station (NFC+Wi-Fi) ..........................................................192
Sharing Recordingswith CANON iMAGE GATEWAY........194

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Wireless Playbackon a Computer ....................................201
Wi-Fi Connection and Settings..........................................204
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point ..........................204
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings................................210
Additional Information............................................... 214
Appendix: Menu OptionsLists..........................................215
Appendix: Onscreen Iconsand Displays...........................239
Trouble?.............................................................................248
Troubleshooting................................................................248
List of Messages...............................................................260
Do’sand Don’ts.................................................................279
Handling Precautions........................................................279
Maintenance/Others..........................................................285
Cleaning ...........................................................................285
Condensation ...................................................................285
Using the Camcorder Abroad ...........................................286
General Information ...........................................................288
Optional Accessories........................................................288
Specifications...................................................................292
Reference Tables...............................................................298
Index ..................................................................................303

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The Camcorder’s Functions in
Real-Life Situations
Unique functionsfor special cases
Keep beautiful memoriesof baby’smost precious
momentsand use the especially designed stampsto
keep track of baby’sgrowth.
Baby Mode (A85)
Shoot a cool time-lapse video or use slow motion to check your
golf swing.
Slow & Fast Motion Recording (A93)
Decorate movieswith graphicsand stamps.
Decoration (A96)
Create a dynamic montage sequence with short cuts.
Video Snapshot (A104)
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Record the best sound possible according to your
shooting situation, such aswhen attending a speech or
musical performance.
Audio Scenes(A118)
Choose whether to record in AVCHD or MP4 format.
Movie Format (A79)
Getting the look you want
Let the camcorder select the best
settingsaccording to the shooting
scene to get beautiful video and photos.
Nmode (A56)
Make the image brighter or darker
than the exposure set by the
camcorder.
Exposure (A110)
Get more life-like detail when shooting a
scene with very bright areas.
Highlight Priority Mode (A86)
[ Highlight Priority]
shooting mode

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Change how smooth or natural
movement looksin your videos.
Frame Rate (A116)
Give your recordingsa professional
cinematic look.
Cinema Mode and Cinema-LookFilters
(A87)
Challenging subjectsand shooting conditions
Shoot great video of special scene situationswith minimal
settings.
Shooting Modes(A83)
Obtain natural-looking colorseven under special lighting
conditions.
White Balance (A114)
Optimize the exposure for the desired subject just by touching the
screen.
Touc h AE (A111)
Keep the subject in focusand the exposure optimized while shooting
a moving subject.
Face Detection and Tracking (A105)
Cinema-lookfilter
[FILTER 2] (Vivid)

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Playback, editing and others
Save partsof your video asimage filesor short video snapshot
scenes.
Grabbing Still Frames/Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes(A123)
Convert scenesinto a smaller file size to upload to the Web.
Converting Moviesto MP4 Format (A140)
RConvert scenesinto interesting time-lapse scenes.
Converting Moviesinto Fast Motion Scenes(A144)
RSave all the recordingsin a memory directly onto an
external hard disk, even without a computer.
Memory Save (A162)
Lock your filesto avoid inadvertently deleting or changing them.
Locking Filesfrom Editing (A69)
Play back scenesor a slideshow of photoswith background
music.
Playbackwith Background Music (A126)
Enjoy your recordingson a TV.
HDMI Connection (A148)
Playback(A152)
Save recordingson your computer and upload them to the Web.
Saving Recordings(A155)

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Save your recordingseffortlessly on the optional CS100 Connect
Station.
CS100 Connect Station (A161, 192)
RWireless functions
Use your smartphone or tablet asa remote control while
recording.
CameraAccess plus(A175)
Use a Web browser on your smartphone or tablet to access and
play back the recordingsin the camcorder.
Playbackvia Browser (A187)

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Use an iOSapp to wirelessly transfer recordingsto your iPhone/
iPad and upload them to the Web.
Movie Uploader (A190)
Share your recordingswith Web albumsusing CANON iMAGE
GATEWAY.
CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (A194)
Use the NFC function to effortlessly connect your
camcorder to your NFC-enabled Android device.
NFC (A176, 182, 187)
Connect the camcorder to your home network and wirelessly
stream your recordings.
Media Server (A201)
Wi-Fi Connection to an Access Point (A204)
Review and change Wi-Fi settings(for advanced users).
Wi-Fi Settings(A210)

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Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories
The following accessoriesare supplied with the camcorder:
*Thisguide explainshow to download PIXELA’sTransfer Utility LE software,
which allowsyou to save AVCHD moviesto a computer and to transfer music
filesto a memory card. For detailson using the software, refer to the ‘Transfer
Utility LE Software Guide’ included with the downloaded software.
CA-110E Compact Power
Adapter
(incl. power cord)
BP-727 Battery Pack
WA-H43 Wide Attachment
(Sonly)
IFC-300PCU/SUSB Cable
HTC-100/SHigh Speed
HDMI Cable
Getting Started Leaflet
Transfer Utility LE
Startup Guide*
• The camcorder may make a rattling sound if it isshaken
(A254).

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Namesof Parts
Left side view
1^(playbackmode) button (A48)
2ON/OFF button
3Memory card slot cover (A30)
4Memory card slot (A30)
5AV OUT terminal (A147, 150)/×(headphones) terminal (A119)
6HDMI OUT terminal (A147, 148)
7USB terminal (A147, 151)
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Right side view
1START/STOP button (A50)
2DC IN terminal (A25)
3Grip belt
Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom
lever with your index finger, and the Y
button with your thumb.
4Lenscover switch
Move the lenscover switch down to to open the
lenscover.
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