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Canon HG10 Quick Start Function, NOTES, IMPORTANT, 10x Optical Zoom, 1 Press QUICK STARTfirmly, 2When you wish to resume recording, press QUICK STARTagain

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10x Optical Zoom

Press the W side of the zoom lever to zoom out (wide angle). Press the T side to zoom in (telephoto).

You can also change the zoom speed

( 42). You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms.

NOTES

•Keep at least 1 m away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm.

•You can also use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or the LCD panel. The zoom speed will be the same as with the camcorder or fixed at

[ SPEED 3] (when [ VARIABLE] is selected).

•When set to [ VARIABLE], the zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode.

Quick Start Function

When you press QUICK START the

camcorder enters the standby mode. In standby mode the camcorder consumes only about half the power used when recording, saving energy when you are using a battery pack. Additionally, when you press

QUICK START again the camcorder is ready to start recording within approx. 1 second, ensuring you do not miss important shooting opportunities.

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1 Press QUICK START firmly.

The standby lamp flashes at first while the camcorder is preparing and then stays on when it enters the standby mode.

2When you wish to resume recording, press QUICK START again.

Within approx. 1 second, the camcorder is ready in record pause mode.

IMPORTANT

During standby mode (while the standby lamp is on), do not disconnect the power source.

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Contents

Instruction Manual Important Usage Instructions Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your Camcorder Corel Application Disc Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive Page „Introduction 11Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 18Getting Started 21Basic Operation of the Camcorder „Video 29 Recording 34Playback and Video Backup 39Menu Options Lists 48 Additional Functions „Video (cont.) 60Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk „Photos 62Recording 64 Playback „External Connections 80Connecting to a TV or VCR 85Connecting to a Computer „Additional Information 89Trouble 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-D86 Screen Displays Recording Movies Recording Still Images Viewing Still Images Recording reminder 25F progressive frame rate Hard disk operation Remaining recording time Number of still images available on the card Preparations Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 3Insert the battery holder Accessories 1Fasten the grip belt 2Attach the supplied shoulder strap Power Switch Operating Modes Navigation Buttons and Control Dial Function Guide Using the Menus Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen LCD Backlight Hold DISP.pressed down for more than 2 seconds Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 2Open the LCD panel 3Open the memory card slot cover Page Video Shooting Video AUTO Selecting the Recording Mode Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Playing Back the Video Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones 2Press or to adjust the volume Using Headphones TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES 3Press or to select [SYSTEM [AV/PHONES] and press 5Press to select [ PHONES] Backing Up Videos Searching Scenes by Date Deleting Scenes On-ScreenDisplays (Data Code) FUNC. Menu AUTO] [IMAGE EFFECT OFF] [D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T] [D.EFFECT OFF] SINGLE] Setup Menus OFF] VARIABLE] [INSTANT AF], [ NORMAL AF] Select how fast the autofocus will operate [ 50i NORMAL], [ PF25] ON:AiAF] 2 sec] HDD OPERATIONS STILL IMG OPER DISPLAY SETUP DATE & TIME] [ENGLISH] SYSTEM SETUP [ HIGH VOLUME] 10 min] FINE] AV] WIDE TV] [576i], [ 1080i] Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings Special Scene Recording Programs [ PORTRAIT] [ SPORTS] [NIGHT] [SNOW] [BEACH] Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed TO SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE VALUE 1If the function guide appears on the screen, press to hide it 2Press or to adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value Mini Video Light VL-3 Self Timer 4Keep or pressed down to adjust the focus as necessary 5Press Infinity Focus 2Keep pressed down for more than 2 seconds Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects Using an External Microphone Other microphones Creating a Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Initializing the Hard Disk Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Viewing Photos TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Press or and hold it down to run quickly through the still images TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES 2 Press to select 3Press or to select [JUMP Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Flash VFL-1 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) [ SINGLE] Automatic Focus Priority Light Metering Mode Histogram and Other Screen Displays Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene Protecting Photos Initializing the Memory Card Printing Photos - Direct Print Selecting the Print Settings Printing after Changing the Print Settings Trimming Settings Print Orders 3Press or to set the number of Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders 1Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable 2Press FUNC., press or to 3Press or to select External Connections Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Playback 1Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR 2Start the playback of the movies (34) or still images (64) Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder PC Connection Diagram Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer 4Set the auto-launchsetting Transferring Images AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Press or to select a transfer MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS 1Press or to select a transfer 2Press or to select the image you want to transfer and press Transfer Orders Additional Information Page Page Page List of Messages Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Camcorder Battery Pack Memory Card Lithium Button Battery Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Storage Cleaning Disposal Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Page System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) System Diagram Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Battery Packs CB-2LWEBattery Charger Charging Times TL-H43 Tele-converter WD-H43 Wide-converter FS-43UII Filter Set HTC-100HDMI Cable VFL-1Video Flash Light VL-3Video Light DM-50Directional Stereo Microphone Page HG10 CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-2L13Battery Pack Index Page Trademark Acknowledgements