Canon HFR17 Camcorder User Manual


 
116 External Connections
In Standard Definition
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a
digital video recorder with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will
be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high defi-
nition.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection or . Refer to
Connection Diagrams ( 101).
Recording
1 External device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device
to record pause mode.
2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to mode.
3 Camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause the
playback just before the desired scene.
4 Camcorder: Resume playback.
•Push the joystick ( ) to hide the joystick guide.
•By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video
signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing
( 64).
5 External device: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy
appears; stop recording when it ends.
6 Camcorder: Stop playback.
NOTES
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power
adapter.
Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
You can convert your high-definition video recordings into standard
definition in order to upload them to your favorite video sharing Web
site.
Operating modes:
3 3
DISP.