Canon HF G10 Selecting the Frame Rate

Selecting the Frame Rate

Selecting the Frame Rate

You can change the frame rate (the number of frames recorded per second) to change the look of your movies.

Operating modes:

1 Open the [Frame Rate] screen.

[FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Frame Rate]

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2 Touch the desired frame rate and then touch [a].

Options

[C60i (Standard)] 60 fields per second, interlaced. Standard frame rate of NTSC analog TV signals.

[oPF30] Shooting at 30 frames per second, progressive*. Use this frame rate to easily edit your recordings, for example, to post them on the Web.

[EPF24] Shooting at 24 frames per second, progressive*. Using this frame rate will give your

recordings a cinematic look. Recording in mode will further enhance the effect.

[ 24P] 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will achieve the same cinematic look as [EPF24], the difference being that video is recorded as true 24p.

* Recorded as 60i.

NOTES

•Movies recorded with the [ 24P] frame rate cannot be converted to standard definition using the camcorder. If you want to upload your movies to video sharing Web sites, set the frame rate to [EPF24] or convert the movies to standard definition using the supplied software VideoBrowser.

Contents

PUB. DIM-1009-000 HD Camcorder English Instruction Manual Caméscope HD Français 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 Page Page Page Page 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 Page Special Scene Recording Programs Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page 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 Page Page Page 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 Page Page Page Page 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 Page Page USA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY © CANON INC Canon Inc 30-2,Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku,Tokyo 146-8501,Japan