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Canon HR10 NOTES, IMPORTANT, Preparations, 2Set the camcorder to mode, 4Set the auto-launchsetting, 1Install the supplied Digital Video Software

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Preparations

The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software and set the auto- launch setting. From the second time on, just connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable to transfer images.

1Install the supplied Digital Video Software.

Refer to the installation guide (separate leaflet included with the CD-ROM).

2Set the camcorder to mode.

3Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable. Refer to PC Connection Diagrams

( 97).

4Set the auto-launch setting.

•See Starting CameraWindow (Windows) or Auto-downloading (Macintosh) in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file).

•The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up.

IMPORTANT

•When the CARD access indicator is on or flashing do not perform the following actions. Doing so may result in permanent data loss.

-Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

-Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.

-Do not disconnect the USB cable.

-Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.

-Do not change the position of the

/ switch or the operating mode.

•Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer.

•If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.

•During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized.

-Erasing all still images from the card

-Erasing all transfer orders

-Erasing all print orders

NOTES

•We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.

•Refer also to the computer’s instruction manual.

•Users of Windows Vista, Windows XP and Mac OS X:

Your camcorder is equipped with the standard Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP) allowing you to transfer still images (JPEG only) simply by connecting the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable without having to install the supplied software.

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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