Basic Recording, Shooting Video | Canon HF10 manual

Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations.

Basic Recording

Shooting Video

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1Set the mode dial to .

2Turn on the camcorder.

You can select the memory to be used for recording movies

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3 Press START/STOP to begin recording.

•Recording starts; press START/STOP again to pause the

recording.

•You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel.

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.

2Turn off the camcorder.

3 Close the LCD panel.

IMPORTANT

Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on 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.

-Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

-Do not change the position of the mode dial.

NOTES

•About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any

operations for 5 minutes ( 97). Press ON/OFF to turn on the camcorder.

•When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the

LCD screen ( 25, 95).

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Canon HF10 instruction manual Basic Recording, Shooting Video, Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder

Contents

Videocámara HD HD CamcorderCaméscope HD Important Usage Instructions Important Safety Instructions Page Vixia HF100 a Receive information on new products and promotionsPurchased From Serial No Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode What is so special about recording on flash memory? Table of contents Managing Scenes and the Memory Basic RecordingBasic Playback Advanced Functions Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Terminals on the Camcorder 111 Do’s and Don’ts Troubleshooting List of MessagesAppendix Menu Options Lists Trouble? Conventions Used in this Manual About this Manual Supplied Accessories Left side view Right side view Front view Components Guide Back view LCD panel Top view Bottom view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Recording Movies Screen Displays Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining recording time Remaining battery time24F progressive frame rate Memory operation Getting Started Charging the Battery PackIf the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Information on how to recycle this battery To Remove the Battery Pack Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up AccessoriesPreparing the Wireless Controller To Attach a Wrist Strap Accessories Fasten the grip beltTo Remove the Grip Belt To Reattach the Grip Belt Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees To Attach a Shoulder Strap Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Button Mode or Flexible RecordingBasic Operation Camcorder LCD Backlight Operating Modes Next Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Menu items not available will appear grayed out Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelect the desired option Press to save the setting Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Press Func Changing the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEChanging the Language Menu Using a Memory CardDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Recommended Memory Cards Sdhc Close the memory card slot coverInserting and Removing a Memory Card To Remove the Memory Card Memory you want to use Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsInitializing the Built-In Memory only or Memory Card Memory OPER. Mediamovies Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OK Memory Oper You can select the memory to be used for recording movies Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording Shooting Video FXP XP+ SP Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode Approximate recording times Variable ZoomingQuick Start Function 12x Optical Zoom After recording a scene When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelStandby mode. Check that the indicator changes to orange Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Press / or to begin the playback Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Scene index screen appears after a few seconds Skipping Scenes PressFrame-by-frame playback To reverse Open the list of recordings Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelecting from the List of Recordings Select the original movies index screen Index screen select the scene you want to view and press Move the zoom lever toward WMove , the cursor to the desired date Press to return to the index screen Delete the scenes Deleting ScenesPress to begin the playback Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Memory OPER. DEL.ALL Movies Deleting All Scenes Special Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsAdvanced Functions Sunset PortraitSports Snow To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgram AE Desired recording program Shutter speed guidelines SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Mini Video LightPush the joystick toward SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Automatic Backlight Correction Self TimerMode Record pause mode, press Mode Push the joystick toward EXP Manual Focus AdjustmentManual Exposure Adjustment Adjust the the brightness of the image as required AUTO Adjust the focus as necessary PressWhite Balance Infinity Focus To SET the Custom White Balance Image EffectsAuto Desired option Effect OFF Desired fader/effect SettingDigital Effects Image Effect OFF Desired option To Activate AN Effect On-Screen Displays and Data CodeTo Fade To Fade OUT Push the joystick toward MIC Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Audio Recording Level System Setup AV/PHONES Phones Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneDisplay Setup Audio Level on Using Headphones To Adjust the Volume Headphones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone Original movies index Using other microphonesManaging Scenes and the Memory Creating a Playlist Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Deleting a Single Scene FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Copying ScenesSelect YES and press to move the scene Options for copying original movies Press Photo fully Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo halfway Approximate number of still images on a memory card 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It Viewing PhotosOFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Image Jump Function Select , an image SlideshowSelect the first still image of the slideshow Index Screen Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Move the zoom lever toward T About the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Additional FunctionsFlash Maximum number of continuous shots Images Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSingle Desired option SINGLE Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting Light Metering ModeThree still images in different exposures will be recorded Still I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Evaluative Desired option CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGEHistogram Display Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene FUNC. Protect Protecting PhotosCopying Photos Open the image selection screen Copying Images from the Index Screen Copying a Single ImageCopy YES You can also use the following Functions If continues to flash for more than Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos Printing Photos Direct Print Paper Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Select the still image you wish to print Press Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc To Cancel the PrintingWhen YOU have Finished Printing Press while printing Select OK and press Trimming frame appears Trimming SettingsPrint Errors Select , Trimming Press Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menuTo cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Print Orders Erasing All Print Orders Open the print settings menuPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Select , Print Press Hdmi OUT Mini Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal AV OUT/ Terminal Quality High definition Output only Connection DiagramsQuality Depends on the settings Output only Terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder Type Digital data connection Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyConnection AV/PHONES to Select the most appropriate connection for your TV Playback on a TV Screen Authoring High-Definition Avchd Discs and Photo DVDs Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsBacking Up Your Recordings on a Computer Insert a brand new disc into the DVD Burner Mode to create Photo DVDs of your still imagesSystem Setup Connect the camcorder to the TV Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTurn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Press the start button on the DVD Burner Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner ConnectingCopying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Camcorder Resume the movie playback Camcorder Stop playback Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the camcorder to mode Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Select & Transfer Transferring Still ImagesNEW Images Transfer Orders Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Transfer OrdersSelect a transfer option Press Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Menu Memory Oper Erasing All Transfer Orders Auto Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Program AE Fine FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStandard Play 7 Mbps Still I.REC OFF, LW Variable AutoMenu item OFF With Operating modeMode DEL.PLAYLIST2 BUILT-IN MEM, CardMediamovies Mediaimages DEL.ALL MOVIES1 TV Screen Display SetupOFF OFF Wide TV 10 minContinuous FinePage Y JAN , 2008 1200 AM DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST DATE/TIME Date Format Check this First TroubleshootingPower source Playback 100Recording Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays101 Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories102 List of Messages in alphabetical order 103 104 105 106 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner 107 Direct Print Related Messages 108 109 110 111 Handling PrecautionsWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture Camcorder 112 Battery PackRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs Memory Card 113 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery Disposal Maintenance/OthersCleaning When you delete movies or initialize To Avoid Condensation When Condensation is DetectedCondensation 115 SD/SDHC System Diagram Availability differs from area to area116 IFC-400PCU 117 Optional Accessories Recording and Playback Times Using a memory cardUsing the internal memory 118 119 3067A002AA D82-0590-002 Product Codes120 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case System SpecificationsHF10/HF100 121 Terminals CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 122 123 BP-809 Battery Pack 124 Index 125 Trademark Acknowledgements 126Still image size USB terminal 127 128 Canada Canon U.S.A., INC. 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