Canon LEGRIA HF R37 User Manual

HD CamcorderQuick GuidePUB. DIE-0413-000*)(The warranty information for Australia and New Zealand is at the end of this Quick Guide.

Onscreen Icons and Displays10Sh Remaining recording time* On the memory card; & In the built-in memory*( Relay recording (; 40)*- When there is no

Onscreen Icons and Displays11 Playing movies (during playback)AVCHD movies:MP4 movies:Dk Eye-Fi Wireless Communication: Using an Eye-Fi card you can u

Onscreen Icons and Displays12 Viewing photosFg Control button [Edit] - Open the Edit panel (; 169)Fh Current photo / Total number of photosFj Control

13step 1Charging the Battery PackThe camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. When you use the compac

Charging the Battery Pack14Charging the supplied BP-709 Battery Pack will take approximately 2 hours 50 minutes. A fully charged battery pack will all

15step 2Basic PreparationsBefore you begin, make basic adjustments and learn about a few of the frequently-used parts.See Using the Grip Belt (; 22),

Basic Preparations16IMPORTANT• The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Press firmly when using touch operations.4Set the camera mode and

Basic Preparations17Recording standardPress . Then, touch [ Recording Standard] and choose to record AVCHD movies or MP4 movies.[v] If you plan on sh

18step 3Setting the Date/Time and LanguageWhen you turn on the camcorder for the first time, you will need to set the date and time before using the c

Setting the Date/Time and Language195Select the language used for menus and onscreen displays.See Using the Menus (; 26) for details.1 Press .2 Selec

2Important Usage InstructionsCOPYRIGHT WARNING:Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be c

20step 4Using a Memory CardUse commercially available . SD, / SDHC (SD High Capacity) or 0 SDXC (SD eXtended Capacity) memory cards. Make sure you use

Using a Memory Card21You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The default memory for recording both

22basic recordingSelecting the Quality of Video After you choose to record movies in MP4 or AVCHD, you can set the recording mode (level of video qual

23basic recordingShooting Video and Taking PhotosIn mode you can easily record movies and photos. You do not need to worry about any settings or men

Shooting Video and Taking Photos24Use the zoom lever or the onscreen zoom controls. To zoom out, zoom toward the T (wide angle) end. To zoom in, zoom

Shooting Video and Taking Photos25• Follow the suggestions of the Story Creator to transform casual and random videos to interesting video stories. St

Shooting Video and Taking Photos26Make sure the camcorder has finished writing the scenes or photos on the memory before turning it off.1 Check that t

27basic playback Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos The basic playback screen is the [ Movies] or [ Movies] screen. You can change the index scr

Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos283Look for the scene or photo you want to play back.1 Move toward T to show 15 scenes/photos; move toward S to

Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos291 Touch anywhere else to hide the playback controls2 Next scene3 Fast playback* (touch again to increase the s

3Precautions About the Battery PackDANGER!Treat the battery pack with care.• Keep it away from fire (or it might explode).• Do not expose the battery

30basic playback Playback on a TV Screen Connect your camcorder to a TV to enjoy your recordings with family and friends. Make sure the camcorder and

Playback on a TV Screen31NOTES• The illustrations are for reference only. The layout of terminals on your TV may be different.• We recommend powering

32external connectionsSaving and Sharing Your RecordingsIt is recommended that you periodically save your recordings. - For AVCHD movies. Refer to the

33specificationsAbridged SpecificationsThe specifications given here are an abridged version of the full specifications of the camcorder. Be sure to r

34WARRANTY CARDFor Canon products distributed by Canon Australia Pty Ltd or Canon New Zealand Ltd only.Warranty does not cover Canon products purchase

354. This warranty only applies where a defect has arisen, wholly or substantially, as a result of faulty manufacture, parts or workmanship during the

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4Important Note About the Memory• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in perma

5Package contents• CA-110E Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord) [1]• BP-709 Battery Pack•Stylus pen [2]• HTC-100/S HDMI Cable [3]• IFC-300PCU/S US

6Table of Contents5 Package contents8 Onscreen Icons and Displays13 Charging the Battery Pack15 Basic Preparations18 Setting the Date/Time and Languag

7Installing the Camcorder’s Instruction Manual (PDF file)1 Turn on the computer.2 Insert the LEGRIA CD-ROM into the computer’s disc drive.3 Windows: O

8introductionOnscreen Icons and DisplaysRecording movies (using Story Creator)1 Control button [FUNC.]: Open the [ Main Functions] panel (; 27)2 Smart

Onscreen Icons and Displays9Recording movies Manual mode Cinema modeAh Recording program: Recording programs allow you to change various picture-rela