Cannon HF10 List of Messages

The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV.

-Disconnect the HTC-100 HDMI Cable and then restore the connection or turn the camcorder off and then on again.

The computer doesn't recognize the camcorder even though the camcorder is connected correctly.

-[USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] ( 94).

-Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. After a short while, turn it on again and restore the connection.

The printer is not working even though the camcorder and printer are connected correctly.

-[USB SETTING] is set to [DVD BURNER]. Set it to [PC/PRINTER] or to [CONNECT&SET] ( 94).

-Disconnect the USB cable. Turn the printer off and then on again and restore the connection.

The camcorder doesn't recognize the DW-100 DVD Burner even though it is connected correctly. - [USB SETTING] is set to [PC/PRINTER]. Set it to [DVD BURNER] or to [CONNECT&SET] ( 94).

List of Messages (in alphabetical order)

related messages ( 106) and for messages that appear only when using the optional DW-100 DVD Burner ( 105).

Following the DOlist of messages for the camcorder you can find separate lists for print-

A ESSING THE ARD N T REM VE THE CARD

- You opened the memory card slot cover while the camcorder was accessing the memory card or the camcorder started accessing the memory card as you opened the memory card slot cover. Do not remove the memory card until this message disappears.

BA K UP RE ORDINGS REGULARLY

-This message may appear when you turn on the camcorder. In the event of a malfunction, recordings may be lost so back up your recordings regularly.

BUFFER OVERFLOW RECORDING WAS STOPPED

-The data transfer rate was too high for the memory card in use and the recording was stopped. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher.

BUILT-IN MEMORY ERROR

- The built-in memory could not be read.

BUILT-IN MEMORY FULL

-The built-in memory is full (“ END” appears on the screen). Delete some recordings ( 40, 62) to free some space.

CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - There is a problem with the built-in memory.

CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK?

- You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder.

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Contents

Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Page Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with Your Camcorder Page Introduction 11Getting to Know the Camcorder Preparations 18 Getting Started Basic peration of the Camcorder Video 32Basic Recording Basic Playback Advanced Functions 55Managing Scenes and the Memory Photos 58Basic Recording 60Basic Playback Additional Functions 69 Printing Photos Additional Information 88Appendix: Menu Options Lists 97Trouble 109Do’s and Don’ts 114General Information About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual DVSD DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images 25F progressive frame rate Memory operation Remaining recording time , Remaining battery time Number of still images available Preparations Charging the Battery Pack reparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Accessories Fasten the grip belt TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT 1Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad 1Pass the end of the strap through the rear bracket on the camcorder Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder flexible recording Operating Modes Using the Menus Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus 6 Press FUNC Manual 1 Press FUNC 2 Select Setting the Date and Time Changing the Time Zone Recommended Memory Cards Selecting the Memory for the Recordings only) or Memory Card Video Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Page Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline Deleting Scenes Deleting All Scenes Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings INE MODE] RECORDING Special Scene Recording Programs [ PORTRAIT] [ SPORTS] [NIGHT] [SNOW] [BEACH] Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Mini Video Light 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press display it ) toward Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects On-ScreenDisplays and Data Code Audio Recording Level TO DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER Using Headphones TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES Using the DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone Using other microphones Creating a Playlist Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Copying Scenes Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Page Viewing Photos 2 Push the joystick () toward 3Select () [JUMP IMAGES] or [JUMP 100 IMAGES] 4Jump () the number of images selected and press Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Flash Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing [ SINGLE] ONTINUOUS SHOOTING HIGH-SPEEDONTINUOUS SHOOTING 1Press PHOTOhalfway to activate the autofocus 2Press PHOTOfully and hold it pressed down Light Metering Mode Histogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Copying Photos Printing Photos (Direct Print) Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings 2ush the joystick () toward . The print settings menu appears 3In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press 4Select () the desired setting option and press Trimming Settings Print Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order) 2Select () the still image you want to mark with a print order 3Press to set the print order. The number of copies appears in orange 4 Set () the number of copies FUNCdesired and press External Connections Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 10 mm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the STV-250NStereo Video Cable Connection Diagrams Page Playback on a TV Screen 1Turn off the camcorder and the TV 2Connect the camcorder to the TV. Refer to Connection Diagrams 3Turn on the connected TV 4Turn on the camcorder and set it Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer Preparations on the amcorder 1Turn on the camcorder and set it mode to create Photo DVDs of your still images Connecting to the DW-100DVD Burner and Creating a Disc 1Turn on the DVD Burner 4Press the start button on the DVD Burner TO REATE AN ADDITIONAL OPY OF THE SAME Playing Back AVCHD Discs Using the DW-100DVD Burner Video Recorder DVD Transferring Photos to a omputer (Direct Transfer) Transferring Still Images Transfer Orders Erasing All Transfer Orders Additional Information Menu item STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps] STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080] FINE] OFF] OFF] VARIABLE] ON] AUTO] [D.ZOOM]: [FOCUS ASSIST] [FOCUS PRI.]: [IMG STAB]: [FRAME RATE]: [REVIEW]: [WIND SCREEN]: [BUILT-INMEM], [CARD] [MEMORY INFO]/[ ARD INFO]: DATE & TIME] [M NDAY] [BRIGHTNESS]: [TV S REEN] [DATA CODE]: [START WEEK]: [DEMO MODE]: 10 min] C NTINU US] FINE] [WL.REMOTE]: [BEEP]: [QUICK START]: [SPEAKER VOL.]: [IMG QUALITY]: [USB SETTING]: [FIRMWARE]: [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)] [DATE FORMAT]: Troubleshooting Power source Playback Indicators and Onscreen Displays Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories Connections with External Devices List of Messages Page Page Page Messages Related to the Optional DW-100DVD Burner Direct Print Related Messages Page Page Camcorder Battery Pack Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery Disposal Cleaning Condensation System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs G-800EBattery harger Charging Times Recording and Playback Times Using a memory card Using the internal memory TL-H37 Tele-converter Page Page HF10/HF100 A-570ompact Power Adapter BP-809Battery Pack Index Page Trademark Acknowledgements