PUB. DIM-1009-000
HD Camcorder
English
Instruction Manual
Caméscope HD
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Manuel d'instruction
Important Usage Instructions
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G10 A systems
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Trademark Acknowledgements
HD Recording
Operability
Other Features
Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices
Table of contents
1 Introduction
2 Preparations
3 Recording
4 Customization
5 Playback
6Video Stories and Cinema Style
7 External Connections
8 Photos
9Saving/Sharing Recordings
10 Additional Information
1 Introduction
About this Manual
Conventions Used in this Manual
indicates that a function is available in the
operating mode indicated and
indicates
buttons and menu options you will
that the function is not available. For a detailed
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs
The following CD-ROMsand software are supplied with the camcorder:
•PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM
•PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM
“Camcorder Supplemental Disc”). Contains the following components
-Photo Application - Software for saving, managing, and printing photos
Names of Parts
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Wireless Controller WL-D89
2 Preparations
Charging the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack
Preparing the Camcorder
22Attaching the Lens Hood
Using the Viewfinder
Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
Grip Belt and Straps
Wireless Controller
Using a Tripod
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
Using the Touch Screen
Operating Modes
Using the Menus
Setup Menus
Operating modes:
mode only: Touch [FUNC.]
2Touch [MENU] to open the setup menus
• You can also press uon the wireless controller
First Time Settings
Setting the Date and Time
Changing the Language
Changing the Time Zone
Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
Relay Recording
Double Slot Recording
Initializing the Memory
3Recording
Recording Movies and Photos
Preparing to Record
Recording in AUTO Mode
You can rate scenes while the camcorder is in
mode but you must change the setting
described above in
mode
About AUTO mode
Smart AUTO icons
Bright1
Blue skies1
Vivid colors1
Sunsets1
Recording in y(Manual) Mode
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
1 Set the mode switch to yor
When double slot recording is activated, only the scene recorded on memory card
Quick Start Function
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
Selecting the Frame Rate
Focus Adjustment
Manual Focus
Autofocus
Face Detection
To select the main subject
Touch a different face on the touch screen to optimize the
camcorder’s settings for that person using the Touch & Track
function
Limiting Autofocus to Faces
Touch & Track
Zooming
Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller
Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls
Soft Zoom Control
Digital Tele-Converter
Advanced Image Stabilization
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
•[BShutter-Pri.AE]:
On screen only the denominator is displayed –
- The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds
Exposure Adjustment
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
Exposure Compensation
To adjust the Touch AE function for highlights (Highlight AE)
To use backlight correction
White Balance
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Special Scene Recording Programs
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Image Effects
Self Timer
Audio Recording Level
Built-InMicrophone Directionality
Audio Equalizer
Audio Mix
Using Headphones
Using the Mini Advanced Shoe
Using an External Microphone
Using the SM-V1Surround Microphone or DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
Using the WM-V1Wireless Microphone
Using Commercially Available Microphones
Using an External Video Light
Using a Zoom Remote Controller
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
Video Scopes
Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [AProgrammed AE] Recording Program
Displaying the Waveform Monitor during [yManual Exposure] Recording Program
Displaying the Edge Monitor
Video Snapshot
Pre-Recording
Onscreen Displays and Data Code
Faders
4Customization
Custom Button and Dial
Assignable Buttons
Changing the Assigned Function
Using an Assignable Button
Saving and Loading Menu Settings
Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card
Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card
5 Playback
Playing Back Video
4Touch the desired scene to play it back
During playback:
CPause the playback
DFast playback* backward/forward
GDecoration (0103)
Adjusting the volume
3D Flip View
The Index Selection Screen: Selecting the Content to Play Back
Deleting Scenes and Stories
Deleting a Single Scene
Deleting Scenes from the Date Index Screen
Deleting a Single Scene from a Story
Deleting Scenes from a Story by Rating
Deleting Stories
•Be careful when deleting recordings. Once deleted, scenes cannot be recovered
•Deleting a story permanently deletes all the scenes it contains
•Save copies of important scenes before deleting them (0128)
being deleted)
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover
Dividing Scenes
Selecting the Playback Starting Point
Capturing Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie
Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene
Capturing Photos
Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories
Creating a New Story
Recording a Scene within a Story
Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing Story
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-LookFilters
[1: Cinema Standard]
[2: Vivid]
[3: Dream]
[4: Cool]
102 [5: Nostalgic]
Adding Decorations
Decorating Scenes while Recording
ACanvas - The area where you will draw and see your decorations in action
BToolbar
D[Animated Stamps] Select animated stamps to add to your decoration
Touch [] to restore the toolbar
To use [Pens and Stamps]
To load a previously saved canvas
To use [Animated Stamps]
To use [Captions]
To use image mix
Mixing Your Own Images with Live Video
To use the Chroma Key function
1Open the [Select Image] screen of the image mix function (0105)
5 Touch [A] at the top of the screen to open the [Transparency] screen
7 Touch [f] to mix your image with live video
Decorating Scenes during Playback
Playing Back Stories from the Gallery
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Rating Scenes
Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes
Rating Scenes During Playback
Playback with Background Music
Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music
Using an External Audio Player for Background Music
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Copying and Moving Scenes Within/Between Stories
Selecting a Story’s Thumbnail Image
Changing a Story’s Title
7External Connections
Terminals on the Camcorder
Connection Diagrams
Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only
Type: Digital data connection
Playback on a TV Screen
8Photos
Viewing Photos
Photo Jump Function
Deleting Photos
Deleting a Single Photo
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
Slideshow
Saving/Sharing Recordings
Copying Recordings to a Memory Card
Copying Scenes from the Date Index Screen
Copying Scenes from a Story by Rating
Copying a Single Photo
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
1Touch on the individual photos you want to copy
[Select] Select individual photos to copy. [All Photos] Copy all the photos
-If the double memory card slot is open
-If the LOCK switch on memory card Y is set to prevent writing
-If there is no memory card in memory card slot Y
Saving Recordings on a Computer
Saving Movies (Windows only)
Saving Photos (Windows/Mac OS)
Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual
Users of Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X:
USB cable, without having to install the supplied software Photo Application
If you connect the camcorder to the computer while it is set to
cable, set the camcorder to
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
In High Definition
In Standard Definition
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Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating
Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story
Uploading your Videos Wirelessly
You can turn off the wireless communication with the
10 Additional Information
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
FUNC. Panel
Mode
From the gallery:
Setup Menus
Setting options
[Camcorder Shake
Indicator]
[Wind Screen]1
[OAutomatic], [BOff Z]
(1 ft. 3 in.)
When you select a setting other than
• Using the onscreen markers will not affect the recordings
icon (5 levels: , , , , ) to help you be aware of excessive movement
Some
y/ zPlayback Setup
[Select Music]
[BOff], [AOn]1
When [AOn] - list of music tracks, [1]
(Original sound/Background music)
[Photo Capture
[ASingle Photo], [BPhoto Sequence]
from Video]3
Vertical]
Horizontal]
up to 100 photos. Folders are numbered from 101 to
recorded with the camcorder
assigned a number one higher than that of the last photo on the memory card
•We recommend using the [bContinuous] setting
6System Setup
[Set WB Priority]
[YAutomatic], [aDaylight], [bShade]
[cCloudy], [eFluorescent], [fFluorescent H]
Color Temperature]
[Focus Ring
[LCD Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen
When the screen dimmer is set to
[POWERED IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the POWERED IS button
[Power Saving Mode]: Controls the camcorder’s automatic power off settings
remaining recording time (, mode) or playback time (, mode)
If set to
•We recommend not connecting more than 3 HDMI-CECcompatible devices at a time
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
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Troubleshooting
CHECK THIS FIRST
Power source
Recording
Playback
Indicators and Onscreen Displays
156Picture and Sound
Memory Card and Accessories
Connections with External Devices
List of Messages
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Task in progress. Do not disconnect the power source
There are no scenes with the selected rating
-No scenes have been rated yet. Rate the scenes as you like (0110)
This memory card contains scenes. Delete all scenes to use relay recording
Save your movies
Handling Precautions
Camcorder
Battery Pack
Memory Card
Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery
Lithium Button Battery
Disposal
Maintenance/Others
Cleaning
Condensation
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Accessories
Optional Accessories
Using the built-inmemory
Recording (maximum)
Recording (typical)
Using a memory card
110 min
TL-H58 Tele-converter
WD-H58W Wide-converter
Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4L Filter 58 mm
ND8L Filter 58 mm
VL-5Video Light
DM-100Directional Stereo Microphone
ZR-2000Zoom Remote Controller
SC-2000Soft Carrying Case
Product Codes
Specifications
VIXIA HF G10
•Filter Diameter: 58 mm
•Minimum Focusing Distance
60 cm (2 ft.); 2 cm (0.39 in.) at full wide angle
•White Balance
176• Minimum Illumination
CA-570Compact Power Adapter
BP-808Battery Pack
About the music files
Audio sampling: 48 kHz, 16 bits, 2 channels
Minimum length: 1 second
File type: WAV
178The music data is saved in the memory under the following folders
Index
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