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Canon HF10 instruction manual Table of contents

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Introduction ______________________________

6Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder

12 About this Manual

13Getting to Know the Camcorder

13Supplied Accessories

14Components Guide

17 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

20 Getting Started

20 Charging the Battery Pack

22 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

24Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

25Basic Operation of the Camcorder

25The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

26Operating Modes

27Joystick and Joystick Guide

27 Using the Menus

29 First Time Settings

29Setting the Date and Time

30Changing the Language

30Changing the Time Zone

31Using a Memory Card

31Recommended Memory Cards

32Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

33 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings

Initializing the Built-In Memory (

only) or Memory Card

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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 What is so special about recording on flash memory? PF24 to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema ModeTable of contents Basic Recording Basic PlaybackAdvanced Functions Managing Scenes and the MemoryAdditional Functions Printing PhotosTerminals on the Camcorder Saving and Backing Up Your RecordingsTroubleshooting List of Messages Appendix Menu Options ListsTrouble? 111 Do’s and Don’tsAbout this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualSupplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Right side view Front viewBack view LCD panel Top view Wireless Controller WL-D88 Bottom viewScreen Displays Recording MoviesRecording Still Images Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time 24F progressive frame rateMemory operation Remaining recording timeCharging the Battery Pack If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to TroubleshootingDisconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder Getting StartedTo Remove the Battery Pack Information on how to recycle this batteryPlace 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 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 BeltButton Mode or Flexible Recording Basic Operation CamcorderLCD Backlight Hold DISP. pressed down for more than 2 secondsOperating Modes Using the Menus Joystick and Joystick GuideUse the joystick to operate the camcorders menus NextPress 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 outFirst Time Settings Setting the Date and TimePress Func Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this ManualChanging the Time Zone DATE/TIME Setup DATE/TIMEChanging the Language Using a Memory Card DATE/TIME Setup T.ZONE/DSTRecommended Memory Cards MenuClose the memory card slot cover Inserting and Removing a Memory CardTo Remove the Memory Card SdhcSelecting the Memory for the Recordings Initializing the Built-In Memory only or Memory CardMemory OPER. Mediamovies Memory you want to useMemory Oper Menu Memory OPER. Initialize Initialization method YES* OKSet the mode dial to Turn on the camcorder Basic RecordingShooting Video You can select the memory to be used for recording moviesStandard Play 7 Mbps Desired recording mode Selecting the Video Quality Recording ModeApproximate recording times FXP XP+ SPZooming Quick Start Function12x Optical Zoom VariableWhen 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 sceneBasic Playback Playing Back the VideoScene index screen appears after a few seconds Press / or to begin the playbackPress Frame-by-frame playbackTo reverse Skipping ScenesSelecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting from the List of RecordingsSelect the original movies index screen Open the list of recordingsMove 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 pressDeleting Scenes Press to begin the playbackDeleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Delete the scenesDeleting All Scenes Memory OPER. DEL.ALL MoviesSpecial Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode Giving a Cinematic Look to your RecordingsAdvanced Functions Portrait SportsSnow SunsetChanging the Shutter Speed and Aperture Program AE Desired recording programShutter speed guidelines To SET the Shutter Speed or Aperture ValueMini Video Light Push the joystick towardSHUTTER-PRIO.AE SHUTTER-PRIO.AE and set the shutter speed to 1/100Self Timer Mode Record pause mode, pressMode Automatic Backlight CorrectionManual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure AdjustmentAdjust the the brightness of the image as required Push the joystick toward EXPAdjust the focus as necessary Press White BalanceInfinity Focus AUTOTo SET the Custom White Balance Image EffectsAuto Desired option Setting Digital EffectsImage Effect OFF Desired option Effect OFF Desired fader/effectOn-Screen Displays and Data Code To FadeTo Fade OUT To Activate AN EffectAdjust the audio level as necessary Press to save the setting and hide the joystick guideAudio Recording Level Push the joystick toward MICUsing Headphones or an External Microphone Display Setup Audio Level onUsing Headphones System Setup AV/PHONES PhonesUsing the DM-100 Directional Stereo Microphone To Adjust the Volume HeadphonesUsing other microphones Managing Scenes and the MemoryCreating a Playlist Original movies indexDeleting Scenes from the Playlist Moving Scenes in the PlaylistDeleting a Single Scene Select , the scene you want to delete Delete the sceneCopying Scenes Select YES and press to move the sceneOptions for copying original movies FUNC. Copy Desired option* YESTaking Photos Selecting Photo Size and QualityPress Photo halfway Press Photo fully2048x1536 Desired image size* Desired image quality Approximate number of still images on a memory cardViewing Photos OFF While reviewing the image immediately after recordingImage Jump Function Erasing a Photo Right After Recording ItSlideshow Select the first still image of the slideshowIndex Screen Select , an imageMagnifying Photos during Playback Erasing PhotosMove the zoom lever toward T Memory Oper Erase ALL ImagesAbout the AF-Assist Lamp While you press Additional FunctionsFlash Drive Mode Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Single Desired optionSINGLE Maximum number of continuous shots ImagesLight 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 ShootingCENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE Histogram DisplayCapturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Evaluative Desired optionProtecting Photos Copying PhotosOpen the image selection screen FUNC. ProtectCopying a Single Image Copy YESYou can also use the following Functions Copying Images from the Index ScreenConnection . Refer to Connection Diagrams Printing PhotosPrinting Photos Direct Print If continues to flash for more thanSelecting the Print Settings Printing with the Print/Share ButtonSelect the still image you wish to print Press PaperTo 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, etcTrimming Settings Print ErrorsSelect , Trimming Press Trimming frame appearsPress 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 OrderOpen the print settings menu Printing the Still Images Marked with Print OrdersSelect , Print Press Erasing All Print OrdersTerminals on the Camcorder Component OUT TerminalAV OUT/ Terminal Hdmi OUT Mini TerminalConnection Diagrams Quality Depends on the settings Output onlyTerminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder Quality High definition Output onlyType Analog Quality Standard definition Output only ConnectionAV/PHONES to Type Digital data connectionPlayback on a TV Screen Select the most appropriate connection for your TVAuthoring 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 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 TVConnecting Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderCamcorder Resume the movie playback Insert the disc you want to play back into the DVD BurnerInstall the supplied Digital Video Software Set the camcorder to modeTransferring Photos to a Computer Direct Transfer Camcorder Stop playbackTransferring Still Images NEW ImagesTransfer Orders Select & TransferTransfer Orders Select a transfer option PressPress FUNC. to return to the transfer menu Selecting Still Images to Transfer Transfer OrderErasing All Transfer Orders Menu Memory OperMenu item Setting options Appendix Menu Options ListsProgram AE AutoFUNC. Menu Playback Modes Standard Play 7 MbpsStill I.REC OFF, LW FineAuto Menu itemOFF VariableWith Operating modeMode BUILT-IN MEM, Card MediamoviesMediaimages DEL.ALL MOVIES1 DEL.PLAYLIST2Display Setup OFFOFF TV Screen10 min ContinuousFine Wide TVPage DATE/TIME Setup ZONE/DSTDATE/TIME Date Format Y JAN , 2008 1200 AMCheck this First TroubleshootingPower source Playback 100Recording Picture and Sound Indicators and Onscreen Displays101 Connections with External Devices Memory Card and Accessories102 103 List of Messages in alphabetical order104 105 106 107 Messages Related to the Optional DW-100 DVD Burner108 Direct Print Related Messages109 110 Handling Precautions When recording movies, try to get a calm, stable pictureCamcorder 111Battery Pack Regarding the use of non-Canon battery packsMemory Card 112113 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryLithium Button Battery Maintenance/Others CleaningWhen you delete movies or initialize DisposalWhen Condensation is Detected Condensation115 To Avoid CondensationSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area 116IFC-400PCU SD/SDHCOptional Accessories 117Using a memory card Using the internal memory118 Recording and Playback Times119 Product Codes 120SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case 3067A002AA D82-0590-002Specifications HF10/HF100121 SystemCA-570 Compact Power Adapter Power/Others122 TerminalsBP-809 Battery Pack 123Index 124125 126 Still image sizeUSB terminal Trademark Acknowledgements127 Canada 128Canon U.S.A., INC. 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