Canon HG10 User Manual

PUB. DIE-285A0072W225 PUB. DIE-285A © CANON INC. 2007 0007NiXX.X Please read also the Backup Utility and Digital Video Software instruction manuals

Introduction10Thank you for purchasing the Canon HG10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future referen

Additional Information100• Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may brea

101DisposalWhen you delete movies or initialize the hard disk or memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physica

Additional Information102Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait

103General InformationSystem Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)CB-2LWE Battery ChargerSTV-250N Stereo Video CableCA-570 Compact Power Ad

Additional Information104Battery PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select one of the following models: NB-2LH, BP-2L13, BP-2L14 or BP-2L24H.CB-2

105* Approximate times for recording with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, and power on/off.TL-H43 Tele-converterThis Tele-converter l

Additional Information106• When taking photos with a 4:3 aspect ratio with the Wide-converter attached, depending on the position of the zoom, the Wid

107Shoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability.Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the

Additional Information108HG10SpecificationsSystemRecording System AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2chTelevis

109CA-570 Compact Power AdapterBP-2L13 Battery PackWeight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without not

11Getting to Know the CamcorderSupplied AccessoriesCA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. power cord)BP-2L13 Battery PackWL-D86 Wireless ControllerLithiu

Additional Information11025F progressive frame rate . . . . . . . . . . 4325p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49AAbroad, using the camco

111Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35HXP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31IImage effects . . . . . . . . . .

Additional Information112Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . .50Still image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Still image size . .

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Introduction12Names of buttons and switches other than the navigation buttons are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Components GuideLe

13Names of buttons and switches other than the navigation buttons are indicated within a “button” frame (for example ).Back viewTop viewLCD panelView

Introduction14Wireless Controller WL-D86Bottom viewTripod socket ( 21)BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 18)START/STOP button ( 29)FUNC. button ( 23)MENU button

15 Recording MoviesPlaying Movies (During Playback)Screen DisplaysOperating mode ( 21)Recording program ( 48, 51)White balance ( 55)Image effect ( 56)

Introduction16 Recording Still Images Viewing Still ImagesZoom ( 31), Exposure ( 54)Recording program ( 48, 51)Light metering mode ( 70)White balanc

17Recording reminderThe camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.25F progres

18PreparationsThis chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcord

191 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder.2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.Slide in the

2IntroductionImportant Usage InstructionsWARNING!TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

Preparations203 Insert the battery holder.Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons.NOTES• The wireles

21Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with faste

Preparations22function is available in all operating modes.Navigation Buttons and Control DialThis camcorder is equipped with navigation buttons (///

23Using the MenusMany of the camcorder’s functions can be adjusted from the menus that open after pressing the FUNC. button (). For details about the

Preparations24press on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen.3 Press or to select the desired menu from the left side

25recharge the built-in lithium battery ( 100) and set the time zone, date and time again.• The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the fi

Preparations262 Press or to select the icon and press to open the setup menus.3 Press or to select [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press .4 Press

27NOTESAbout the LCD and viewfinder screen: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of

Preparations28IMPORTANT• Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder (73).• Memory cards have front and back sides

29VideoThis chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and hard disk operations.Shooting Video1

3Enjoying High-Definition Video with your CamcorderPreserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with

Video30NOTES• About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if l

31Selecting the Recording ModeThe camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the hard

Video3210x Optical ZoomPress 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 zo

33NOTES• When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically:- Manual focus returns to automatic fo

Video34Playing Back the Video1 Move the / switch to (Movies).2 Turn the switch to ON, then turn it toward MODE and release it to set the camcord

351 If the function guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.2 Press or to adjust the volume.• To turn off the volume completely, ke

Video36FUNC.( 23)1 Press .2 Use the navigation buttons to select the icon and press to open the setup menus.3 Press or to select [SYSTEM SETUP

37Backing Up VideosMovies recorded with this camcorder are saved to the built-in hard disk. Because space on the hard disk is limited, make sure to co

Video38• The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day. The number below it indicates the number of scenes taken on the

39• When deleting a scene from the playlist index screen, only one scene can be deleted at a time.On-Screen Displays (Data Code)The camcorder keeps a

4Important Notes About the Hard Disk DriveYour hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video. However, there are differences b

Video40Mode switch: P[AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [SHADE], [CLOUDY], [ TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT], [ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]Mode switch: P[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF], [

41Move a scene in the playlist. This option is available only from the playlist index screen.[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL]Delete a s

Video42• In mode, set the flash mode to (flash off).• If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF].• If (camcorder shake warn

43Mode switch: P[ON], [ OFF]• The focus assist function magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen to help you focus manually.• Usin

Video44Mode switch: P[AUTO], [ OFF ]The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors.• The wind screen cannot

45[NO], [YES][NO], [YES][INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.], [CANCEL]Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUPAdjusts the brightness of the

Video46[ON], [ OFF]The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compa

47[RESET], [CONTINUOUS]Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card.Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers f

Video48[ 576i]: To use the 576i specification (standard definition).[ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification.• This setting wil

49Setting the 25p Cinema ModeYou can combine the [ CINE MODE] recording program and the [ PF25] frame rate to achieve the 25p Cinema Mode, which wil

5Important Notes About the Hard Disk DriveUse the camcorder within its operating temperature rangeIf the camcorder's temperature becomes too hot

Video50NOTES• Do not move the mode switch to AUTO during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly.• [ PORTRA

51 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the s

Video52Available Aperture Values[1.8]**, [2.0]**, [2.4]**, [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0]* mode only.** mode only.NOTES• When settin

53Self TimerFUNC.( 23) appears.:In record pause mode, press .The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the

Video544 Keep or pressed down to adjust the focus as necessary.• You can also use the control dial to make smaller adjustments.• Pressing to sel

55Press .• appears.• Press again to end the backlight correction mode.Manual Exposure Adjustment1 If the function guide does not appear on screen,

Video56FUNC.( 23)* When you select [ SET], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure.1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zo

57FUNC.( 23)* When you select [ CUSTOM], do not press and continue instead with the following procedure.1 Press and press or to select the cu

Video58SettingFUNC.( 23)* You can preview the effect on the screen.**The icon of the selected effect appears.Applying1 If the function guide does not

59Other microphonesYou can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external mic

6Table of contentsIntroduction _________________________________3 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your Camcorder4 Important Notes About the Hard

Video60Creating a PlaylistCreate a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. After you add scenes to the playl

61NOTESThe numbers at the bottom indicate the scene's original position (on the left) and the marker's position (on the right).Initializing

62PhotosRefer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them.Taking Photos1 Move the / swi

63Selecting Photo Size and QualityStill images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger image size fo

Photos64• When printing still images, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size.Erasing the Last Photo Just RecordedYou

65Press or and hold it down to run quickly through the still images.1 If the function guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.2Pres

Photos66Magnifying Photos during PlaybackDuring playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times.1 Press the T side of the zoom lever.• The image

67FlashYou can use the built-in flash to record still images in dark places. The flash features the red-eye reduction function.Options Default value1

Photos68- During auto exposure bracketing.- In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program.• The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked.• W

69FUNC.( 23)1Press halfway to activate the autofocus.2 Press fully and hold it pressed down.A series of still images will be recorded as long as yo

7Video ______________________________________29 Recording29 Shooting Video31 Selecting the Recording Mode31 Zooming32 Quick Start Function33 Reviewin

Photos70FUNC.( 23)NOTESIn the [ FIREWORKS] recording program the focus priority is automatically set to [ OFF].Light Metering ModeThe camcorder meas

71relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark.NOTESThe histogram will appear also after recording a still image

Photos72Press to capture the still image on the memory card.The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the vi

73FUNC.( 23)[ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears.1 Press or to select the still image you want to protect.2 Press to protect the still

Photos74Printing Photos - Direct PrintThe camcorder can be connected to any PictBridge-compatible printer. You can mark in advance the still images yo

75IMPORTANT• If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In suc

Photos76NOTESPrint setting options and [DEFAULT] settings vary depending on the printer model. For details, refer to the printer’s instruction manual.

773 In the print settings menu, use the navigation buttons to select the setting you want to change and press .4 Press or to select the desired se

Photos782 Change the size of the trimming frame.•Press the T side of the zoom lever to shrink the frame, and the W side to enlarge it. Press to chan

793 Press or to set the number of copies desired and press .To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0.4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark a

8Video (cont.) ________________________________60 Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk60 Creating a Playlist60 Moving Scenes in the Playlist61 Initializ

80External ConnectionsThis chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.* When connecting a cab

81Connection DiagramsHigh Definition TV Sets (HDTV)Terminal on the CamcorderConnecting CableTerminal on the Connected DeviceAUDIORLPr/Cr Pb/CbY1Output

External Connections82Standard Definition TV SetsPlayback on a TV ScreenThis section explains how to play back scenes taken with this camcorder by con

83Playback1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR.On a TV: Select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorde

External Connections84Copying your Recordings to an External Video RecorderYou can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digi

85PC Connection DiagramTransferring Photos - Direct TransferWith the supplied USB cable and software (on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM) you c

External Connections864 Set the auto-launch setting.•See Starting CameraWindow (Windows) or Auto-downloading (Macintosh) in the Digital Video Software

87When you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batc

External Connections88Transfer OrdersYou can mark in advance the still images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set tra

89Additional InformationThis chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information.Trou ble ?

9External Connections _________________________80 Connecting to a TV or VCR81 Connection Diagrams82 Playback on a TV Screen84 Copying your Recording

Additional Information90Recording/PlaybackRecordingProblem SolutionButtons will not work. Turn on the camcorder. –Abnormal characters appear on the sc

91Playback/EditingPressing will not start recording.Set the camcorder to mode. 29While a scene is being recorded on the hard disk, additional reco

Additional Information92Playback on a Connected TV or Other External DeviceExternal device refers to DVD recorders, computers, and other digital devic

93PrintingOthersList of Messages appears in red. A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card and set the

Additional Information94COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST Scene could not be added to the playlist. You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist. Delet

95Direct Print Related MessagesAbout Canon Inkjet/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the prin

Additional Information96PAPER JAM The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again a

97Do’s and Don’tsCamcorderBe sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. Make sure to also observe the precautions pertai

Additional Information98reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen ( 61). When you initialize the hard disk, all recordings will

99• Although the battery pack’s operating temperature range is from 0 °C to 40 °C, the optimal range is from 10 °C to 30 °C. At cold temperatures, per