About this Manual, Conventions Used in this Manual | Canon HF10

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF10/VIXIA HF100. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 99).

Conventions Used in this Manual

• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.

• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.

• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.

•: Reference page number within this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant chapter or section.

DVSD Refer to the “Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

DW-100Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

•The following terms are used in this manual:

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by

itself refers to both ( only).

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

“Photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

•The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

Names of buttons and switches other than the joystick are indicated within a “button” frame.

For example .

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in this manual the default value is shown in boldface.

For example [ON], [OFF].

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[ DISPLAY SETUP] [LANGUAGE ] Desired language

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Contents

HD Camcorder Caméscope HDVideocámara HD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Page Receive information on new products and promotions Purchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone NoVixia HF100 a Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder What is so special about recording on flash memory? PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode Table of contents Basic Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Functions Managing Scenes and the Memory Additional Functions Printing PhotosTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Troubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 111 Do’s and Don’ts About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front view Back view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Bottom view Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time 24F progressive frame rateMemory operation Remaining recording time Charging the Battery Pack If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to TroubleshootingDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting Started To Remove the Battery Pack Information on how to recycle this battery Accessories Preparing the Wireless ControllerPlace the lithium button battery with the + side facing up Accessories Fasten the grip belt To Remove the Grip BeltTo Attach a Wrist Strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degreesTo Attach a Shoulder Strap To Reattach the Grip Belt Button Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Operating Modes Using the Menus Joystick and Joystick GuideUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Next Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menu Select the desired option Press to save the settingSelecting an Option from the Setup Menus Menu items not available will appear grayed out First Time Settings Setting the Date and TimePress Func Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Using a Memory Card DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DSTRecommended Memory Cards Menu Close the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card Sdhc Selecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-In Memory only or Memory CardMemory OPER. Mediamovies Memory you want to use Memory Oper Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OK Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder Basic RecordingShooting Video You can select the memory to be used for recording movies Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeApproximate recording times FXP XP+ SP Zooming Quick Start Function12x Optical Zoom Variable When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel Standby mode. Check that the indicator changes to orangeReviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded After recording a scene Basic Playback Playing Back the VideoScene index screen appears after a few seconds Press / or to begin the playback Press Frame-by-frame playbackTo reverse Skipping Scenes Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting from the List of RecordingsSelect the original movies index screen Open the list of recordings Move the zoom lever toward W Move , the cursor to the desired datePress to return to the index screen Index screen select the scene you want to view and press Deleting Scenes Press to begin the playbackDeleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Delete the scenes Deleting All Scenes Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Advanced FunctionsSpecial Scene Recording Programs Portrait SportsSnow Sunset Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Program AE Desired recording programShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Mini Video Light Push the joystick towardSHUTTER-PRIO.AE SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Self Timer Mode Record pause mode, pressMode Automatic Backlight Correction Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward EXP Adjust the focus as necessary Press White BalanceInfinity Focus AUTO Image Effects Auto Desired optionTo SET the Custom White Balance Setting Digital EffectsImage Effect OFF Desired option Effect OFF Desired fader/effect On-Screen Displays and Data Code To FadeTo Fade OUT To Activate AN Effect Adjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guideAudio Recording Level Push the joystick toward MIC Using Headphones or an External Microphone Display Setup Audio Level onUsing Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES Phones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using other microphones Managing Scenes and the MemoryCreating a Playlist Original movies index Deleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Copying Scenes Select YES and press to move the sceneOptions for copying original movies FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and QualityPress Photo halfway Press Photo fully 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Approximate number of still images on a memory card Viewing Photos OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recordingImage Jump Function Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It Slideshow Select the first still image of the slideshowIndex Screen Select , an image Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing PhotosMove the zoom lever toward T Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Additional Functions FlashAbout the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Single Desired optionSINGLE Maximum number of continuous shots Images Light Metering Mode Three still images in different exposures will be recordedStill I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE Histogram DisplayCapturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired option Protecting Photos Copying PhotosOpen the image selection screen FUNC. Protect Copying a Single Image Copy YESYou can also use the following Functions Copying Images from the Index Screen Connection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Printing PhotosPrinting Photos Direct Print If continues to flash for more than Selecting the Print Settings Printing with the Print/Share ButtonSelect the still image you wish to print Press Paper To Cancel the Printing When YOU have Finished PrintingPress while printing Select OK and press Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Trimming Settings Print ErrorsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appears Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menu To cancel the print order, set the number of copies toPrint Orders Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Open the print settings menu Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersSelect , Print Press Erasing All Print Orders Terminals on the Camcorder Component OUT TerminalAV OUT/ Terminal Hdmi OUT Mini Terminal Connection Diagrams Quality Depends on the settings Output onlyTerminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder Quality High definition Output only Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output only ConnectionAV/PHONES to Type Digital data connection Playback on a TV Screen Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Backing Up Your Recordings on a ComputerAuthoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs Mode to create Photo DVDs of your still images System SetupInsert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD Burner Turn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback modePress the start button on the DVD Burner Connect the camcorder to the TV Connecting Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderCamcorder Resume the movie playback Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Install the supplied Digital Video Software Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Camcorder Stop playback Transferring Still Images NEW ImagesTransfer Orders Select & Transfer Transfer Orders Select a transfer option PressPress FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer Orders Menu Memory Oper Menu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsProgram AE Auto FUNC. Menu Playback Modes Standard Play 7 MbpsStill I.REC OFF, LW Fine Auto Menu itemOFF Variable Operating mode ModeWith BUILT-IN MEM, Card MediamoviesMediaimages DEL.ALL MOVIES1 DEL.PLAYLIST2 Display Setup OFFOFF TV Screen 10 min ContinuousFine Wide TVPage DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM Troubleshooting Power sourceCheck this First 100 RecordingPlayback Indicators and Onscreen Displays 101Picture and Sound Memory Card and Accessories 102Connections with External Devices 103 List of Messages in alphabetical order 104 105 106 107 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 108 Direct Print Related Messages 109 110 Handling Precautions When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable pictureCamcorder 111 Battery Pack Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card 112 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery113 Maintenance/Others CleaningWhen you delete movies or initialize Disposal When Condensation is Detected Condensation115 To Avoid Condensation System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 116IFC-400PCU SD/SDHC Optional Accessories 117 Using a memory card Using the internal memory118 Recording and Playback Times 119 Product Codes 120SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 3067A002AA D82-0590-002 Specifications HF10/HF100121 System CA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power/Others122 Terminals BP-809 Battery Pack 123 Index 124 125 126 Still image sizeUSB terminal Trademark Acknowledgements 127 Canada 128 Canon U.S.A., INC. 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