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Canon HR10 Additional Information, Troubleshooting

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Additional Information

This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.

Trouble?

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.

Power Source

ProblemSolution

• Camcorder will not turn on.

Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.

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•The camcorder switches off by itself.

•The disc compartment cover will

not open.	Attach the battery pack correctly.

•LCD/viewfinder switches on and off.

	The charge indicator flashes rapidly	Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery	–
	(approx. twice per second)	pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center.

	• Battery pack will not charge.	Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 °C and 40 °C (32 °F	–
	• The charge indicator flashes very	and 104 °F).
	slowly (about once every 2
	slowly (about once every 2	Battery packs become hot with use and may not charge. When the battery	–
	seconds).		–
	seconds).	pack is outside the charging temperature range, the CHG (charge)

		indicator will flash irregularly. The charging will start once the battery pack
		temperature is below 40 °C (104 °F).

		The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack.	–

Recording/Playback

			Problem	Solution
			Problem	Solution
Buttons will not work.				Turn on the camcorder.	–

				Load a disc.	32

Abnormal characters appear on the				Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the	–
screen. The camcorder does not				problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET
operate properly.				button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings.

			appears on the screen.	Load a disc and close the disc compartment cover.	32
			appears on the screen.	Load a disc and close the disc compartment cover.	32

			lights up in red.	Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack.	23
			lights up in red.		23

The wireless controller will not work.				Set [WL.REMOTE] to [ON].	52

				Replace the battery of the wireless controller.	25

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Contents

Page Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig Enjoying High-DefinitionVideo with your DVD Camcorder 1Decide what type of DVD disc is best for you Decide what image quality you want to use so will delete all the recordings on the disc Disc specifications on DVD-RWs VIDEO mode: VR mode: Recommended discs Playback on external devices Page Page „Introduction 15Getting to Know the Camcorder „Preparations 23Getting Started 26Basic Operation of the Camcorder „Video 35Basic Recording 41 Basic Playback 45Menu Options Lists 55 Additional Functions „Video (cont.) 68Disc Playback on an External Device „Photos 72Basic Recording 75Basic Playback „External Connections 92Connecting to a TV or VCR 97Connecting to a Computer „Additional Information 101Trouble About this Manual Conventions Used in this Manual Supplied Accessories Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only www.registercanon.com Protect your product Components Guide Back view Top view Wireless Controller WL-D86 Screen Displays Page Page Preparations Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Accessories and the Wireless Controller Using the Wireless Controller 1Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder 2Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery holder When you mount the camcorder on a tripod Power Switch Operating Modes Joystick and Joystick Guide 4Press FUNC.to save the settings and close the menu 2Select () the icon and press () to open the setup menus 3Select () the desired menu from the left side column and press Setting the Date and Time Changing the Language Changing the Time Zone Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Inserting and Removing a Disc Removing the Disc 2Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out 3Close the disc cover Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 2Open the LCD panel 3Pull out the memory card slot cover 5Close the cover TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD Video Shooting Video Using the Viewfinder Selecting the Recording Mode Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Just Recorded Playing Back the Video Page Deleting Scenes On-ScreenDisplays (Data Code) FUNC. Menu SINGLE] [STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps] [ STANDARD PLAY] [ STILL I.REC OFF] [LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536] Setup Menus VARIABLE] [INSTANT AF], [NORMAL AF] Select how fast the autofocus will operate [60i NORMAL] ON:AiAF] 2 sec] DISC OPERATIONS STILL IMG OPER DISPLAY SETUP DATE & TIME] [ENGLISH] SYSTEM SETUP [ HIGH VOLUME] 10 min] FINE] WIDE TV] [ 480i], [1080i/480i] DATE/TIME SETUP [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2007 12:00 AM)] Cinema Mode and 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 joystick guide appears on the screen, press ( ) to hide it 2Adjust () the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value Mini Video Light Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment Manual Exposure Adjustment White Balance Image Effects Digital Effects Setting TO FADE IN Digital Effect TO FADE OUT Applying Creating a Playlist Moving Scenes in the Playlist Dividing Scenes Protecting the Disc Initializing the Disc Changing the Disc Title Finalizing the Disc Finalizing the Disc Disc Playback on External Devices DVD Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Photos Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded Viewing Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Flash Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) [SINGLE] Drive Mode 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 Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can Printing after Changing the Print Settings 2Push the joystick () toward . The print settings menu appears 3In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press () Trimming Settings Print Orders •Cancel Printing/Printing Errors ( 88) Erasing All Print Orders External Connections Connection Diagrams Playback on a TV Screen Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Recording 3This camcorder: Resume the movie playback 5This camcorder: Stop playback PC Connection Diagrams Corel Application Disc - Movie Operations Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer Preparations 1Install the supplied Digital Video Software 2Set the camcorder to mode 4Set the auto-launchsetting Transferring Images AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Select () a transfer option and press MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS Transfer Orders Additional Information Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page List of Messages Page Direct Print Related Messages Page Handling Precautions Camcorder Battery Pack Mini DVD Disc Memory Card Built-inRechargeable Lithium Battery Maintenance/Others Storage Cleaning Condensation Using the Camcorder Abroad Trademark Acknowledgements System Diagram Optional Accessories Page Page Product Codes Specifications HR10 Page CA-570Compact Power Adapter BP-214Battery Pack Index Page Page U.S.A CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY FOR THE UNITED STATES CANADA CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY