Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder | Canon HF10

Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

1,080

lines

Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair

Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?

6Approximately 6 times the number of pixels.

2More than twice the number of scanning lines.

“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

1Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.

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Canon HF10 instruction manual Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

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 Advanced Functions Basic RecordingBasic Playback Managing Scenes and the Memory Terminals on the Camcorder Additional FunctionsPrinting Photos Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings Trouble? Troubleshooting List of MessagesAppendix Menu Options Lists 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 Memory operation Remaining battery time24F progressive frame rate Remaining recording time Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Charging the Battery PackIf the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting 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 To Attach a Shoulder Strap Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD ScreenRotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees To Reattach the Grip Belt LCD Backlight Button Mode or Flexible RecordingBasic Operation Camcorder Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 seconds Operating Modes Use the joystick to operate the camcorders menus Using the MenusJoystick and Joystick Guide Next Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Press FUNC. to save the settings and close the menuSelect the desired option Press to save the setting Menu items not available will appear grayed out Press Func First Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIME Changing the LanguageChanging the Time Zone Recommended Memory Cards Using a Memory CardDATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DST Menu To Remove the Memory Card Close the memory card slot coverInserting and Removing a Memory Card Sdhc Memory OPER. Mediamovies Selecting the Memory for the RecordingsInitializing the Built-In Memory only or Memory Card Memory you want to use Memory Oper Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OK Shooting Video Set the mode dial to Turn on the camcorderBasic Recording You can select the memory to be used for recording movies Approximate recording times Standard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording modeSelecting the Video Quality Recording Mode FXP XP+ SP 12x Optical Zoom ZoomingQuick Start Function Variable Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panelStandby mode. Check that the indicator changes to orange After recording a scene Scene index screen appears after a few seconds Basic PlaybackPlaying Back the Video Press / or to begin the playback To reverse PressFrame-by-frame playback Skipping Scenes Select the original movies index screen Selecting Scenes by Recording DateSelecting from the List of Recordings Open the list of recordings Press to return to the index screen Move the zoom lever toward WMove , the cursor to the desired date Index screen select the scene you want to view and press Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Deleting ScenesPress to begin the playback 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 Snow PortraitSports Sunset Shutter speed guidelines Changing the Shutter Speed and ApertureProgram AE Desired recording program To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture Value SHUTTER-PRIO.AE Mini Video LightPush the joystick toward SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100 Mode Self TimerMode Record pause mode, press Automatic Backlight Correction Adjust the the brightness of the image as required Manual Focus AdjustmentManual Exposure Adjustment Push the joystick toward EXP Infinity Focus Adjust the focus as necessary PressWhite Balance AUTO Image Effects Auto Desired optionTo SET the Custom White Balance Image Effect OFF Desired option SettingDigital Effects Effect OFF Desired fader/effect To Fade OUT On-Screen Displays and Data CodeTo Fade To Activate AN Effect Audio Recording Level Adjust the audio level as necessaryPress to save the setting and hide the joystick guide Push the joystick toward MIC Using Headphones Using Headphones or an External MicrophoneDisplay Setup Audio Level on System Setup AV/PHONES Phones Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone To Adjust the Volume Headphones Creating a Playlist Using other microphonesManaging Scenes and the Memory Original movies index Deleting a Single Scene Deleting Scenes from the PlaylistMoving Scenes in the Playlist Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the scene Options for copying original movies Copying ScenesSelect YES and press to move the scene FUNC. Copy Desired option* YES Press Photo halfway Taking PhotosSelecting Photo Size and Quality Press Photo fully 2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Approximate number of still images on a memory card Image Jump Function Viewing PhotosOFF While reviewing the image immediately after recording Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It Index Screen SlideshowSelect the first still image of the slideshow Select , an image Move the zoom lever toward T Magnifying Photos during PlaybackErasing Photos Memory Oper Erase ALL Images Additional Functions FlashAbout the AF-Assist Lamp While you press SINGLE Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure BracketingSingle Desired option Maximum number of continuous shots Images Still I.REC OFF Desired image size* Desired image quality Light Metering ModeThree still images in different exposures will be recorded Continuous Shooting HIGH-SPEED Continuous Shooting Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGEHistogram Display Evaluative Desired option Open the image selection screen Protecting PhotosCopying Photos FUNC. Protect You can also use the following Functions Copying a Single ImageCopy YES Copying Images from the Index Screen Printing Photos Direct Print Connection . Refer to Connection DiagramsPrinting Photos If continues to flash for more than Select the still image you wish to print Press Selecting the Print SettingsPrinting with the Print/Share Button Paper Press while printing Select OK and press To Cancel the PrintingWhen YOU have Finished Printing Printing multiple images on the same sheet 2-UP, 4-UP, etc Select , Trimming Press Trimming SettingsPrint Errors Trimming frame appears Print Orders Press FUNC. to return to the print settings menuTo cancel the print order, set the number of copies to Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Select , Print Press Open the print settings menuPrinting the Still Images Marked with Print Orders Erasing All Print Orders AV OUT/ Terminal Terminals on the CamcorderComponent OUT Terminal Hdmi OUT Mini Terminal Terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder Connection DiagramsQuality Depends on the settings Output only Quality High definition Output only AV/PHONES to Type Analog Quality Standard definition Output onlyConnection 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 Press the start button on the DVD Burner Playing Back Avchd Discs Using the DW-100 DVD BurnerTurn on the DVD Burner and set it to Disc Playback mode Connect the camcorder to the TV Camcorder Resume the movie playback ConnectingCopying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD Burner Transferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Install the supplied Digital Video SoftwareSet the camcorder to mode Camcorder Stop playback Transfer Orders Transferring Still ImagesNEW Images Select & Transfer Press FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Transfer OrdersSelect a transfer option Press Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer Order Erasing All Transfer Orders Menu Memory Oper Program AE Menu item Setting optionsAppendix Menu Options Lists Auto Still I.REC OFF, LW FUNC. Menu Playback ModesStandard Play 7 Mbps Fine OFF AutoMenu item Variable Operating mode ModeWith Mediaimages DEL.ALL MOVIES1 BUILT-IN MEM, CardMediamovies DEL.PLAYLIST2 OFF Display SetupOFF TV Screen Fine 10 minContinuous Wide TVPage DATE/TIME Date Format DATE/TIME SetupZONE/DST 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 Camcorder Handling PrecautionsWhen recording movies, try to get a calm, stable picture 111 Memory Card Battery PackRegarding the use of non-Canon battery packs 112 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Lithium Button Battery113 When you delete movies or initialize Maintenance/OthersCleaning Disposal 115 When Condensation is DetectedCondensation To Avoid Condensation IFC-400PCU System Diagram Availability differs from area to area116 SD/SDHC Optional Accessories 117 118 Using a memory cardUsing the internal memory Recording and Playback Times 119 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case Product Codes120 3067A002AA D82-0590-002 121 SpecificationsHF10/HF100 System 122 CA-570 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Terminals BP-809 Battery Pack 123 Index 124 125 USB terminal 126Still image size Trademark Acknowledgements 127 Canada 128 Canon U.S.A., INC. 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