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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon HV10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to the Troubleshooting table (
73).
Conventions Used in the Manual
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder operation.
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, etc.).
: Reference page number.
“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
The photos included in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. Menu options in boldface indicate the default setting (for example [ON], [OFF]).
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
Names of buttons and switches are indicated within a “button” frame (for example MENU ).
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Introduction
About the SET dial
Turn the SET dial up and down (
) to select options in a menu, change setting, etc. Press the SET dial itself ( SET ) to make a selection or change a setting.