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  • Page 1 PUB. DIM-848 English Français HD Camcorder Instruction Manual Español Caméscope HD Manuel d'instruction Videocámara HD Manual de Instrucciones Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA HF100 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA power source indicated on the marking label. If HF100 A and all its accessories.
  • Page 4 When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570. The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter.
  • Page 5 Register your product online at www.registercanon.com Protect your product We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Canon product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft.

  • Page 6: Enjoying High-Definition Video With Your Camcorder

    Approximately 6 times the number of pixels. More than twice the number of scanning lines. “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded.
  • Page 7 What is so special about recording on flash memory? Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications . Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder About this Manual Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Basic Operation of the Camcorder Button: Mode or Flexible Recording...
  • Page 9 Table of contents Video ____________________________________ Basic Recording Shooting Video Selecting the Video Quality Zooming Quick Start Function Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded Basic Playback Playing Back the Video Special Playback Modes Selecting Scenes by Recording Date Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline Deleting Scenes Advanced Functions Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings...
  • Page 10 Photos __________________________________ Basic Recording Taking Photos Selecting Photo Size and Quality Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It Basic Playback Viewing Photos Magnifying Photos during Playback Erasing Photos Additional Functions Flash Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) Light Metering Mode Histogram Display...
  • Page 11 Table of contents Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) Transfer Orders Additional Information ______________________ Appendix: Menu Options Lists FUNC. Menu Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)

  • Page 12: About This Manual

    Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF10/VIXIA HF100. 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 Troubleshooting ( 99).

  • Page 13: Getting To Know The Camcorder

    Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-809 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) Lithium Button Battery WL-D88 Wireless Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S STV-250N Component Cable Stereo Video Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow •...

  • Page 14: Components Guide

    Introduction Components Guide Left side view button ( 25)/ (print/share) button ( 73, 86) DISP. (on-screen display) button 54, 42)/ BATT. INFO button ( Speaker ( CARD OPEN switch (open the memory card slot cover) ( Memory card slot ( COMPONENT OUT terminal ( Mode dial ( HDMI OUT mini terminal (...
  • Page 15 MIC terminal ( Back view AV OUT/ terminal ( ACCESS (memory access) indicator 35, 61)/CHG (charge) indicator Serial number START/STOP button ( Strap mount ( DC IN terminal ( RESET button ( 101) Remote sensor ( LCD screen ( LCD panel Joystick ( FUNC.
  • Page 16 Introduction Bottom view Tripod socket ( 111) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( Grip belt Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( FUNC. button ( 28, 90) MENU button ( 28, 92) PLAYLIST button ( Navigation buttons ( (frame reverse) button ( (fast reverse) button ( (play) button ( (pause) button ( (stop) button (...

  • Page 17: Screen Displays

    Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( Recording program ( 45, 47) White balance ( Image effect ( Digital effects ( Recording mode ( Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( Remote sensor off ( Instant AF ( 92), Playing Movies MF Manual focus ( (During Playback) 24F progressive frame rate (...
  • Page 18 Introduction Recording Still Images Zoom ( 37), Exposure Recording program ( 45, 47) Light metering mode ( White balance ( Image effect ( Digital effects ( Drive mode ( Still image quality/size ( Instant AF ( 92), MF Manual focus ( Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time ( Number of still images available...
  • Page 19 24F progressive frame rate • When you attach an empty battery pack, the Select the 24F progressive frame rate ( 45) to power may turn off without displaying give your recordings a cinematic look. You can • Depending on the conditions under which the combine this frame rate with the [ CINE camcorder and the battery pack are used, the...

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. CHG (charge) Getting Started DC IN terminal indicator Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter.
  • Page 21 • To prevent equipment breakdowns and O REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.

  • Page 22: Preparing The Wireless Controller And Accessories

    Preparations O USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories First, insert the supplied lithium button battery CR2025 into the wireless controller. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow and pull out the battery holder. Place the lithium button battery Point the wireless controller at the with the + side facing up.
  • Page 23 Accessories 2 Pull the strap to remove it first from the front bracket on the camcorder, then to unthread it from the handgrip and finally to remove it from the rear bracket on the camcorder. O ATTACH A WRIST STRAP Fasten the grip belt.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Position And Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    Preparations O ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate the panel 90 degrees downward. • You can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens.

  • Page 25: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    NOTES Basic Operation of the Camcorder About the LCD screen: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear Button: Mode or as black, red, blue or green dots.

  • Page 26: Operating Modes

    Preparations Press the button again to return Operating Modes to the flexible recording mode (the button's light is off). You can access the menus and change settings to your The camcorder's operating mode is preference. Even in flexible recording determined by the position of the mode mode, the camcorder can help you with dial.

  • Page 27: Joystick And Joystick Guide

    Depending on the operating mode, Joystick and Joystick Guide these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration. Use the joystick to operate the camcorder's menus. Push the joystick up, down, left or right ) to select an item or change NEXT settings.
  • Page 28 Preparations Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus FUNC. Press FUNC. Press Select ( ) the icon of the Select ( ) the icon and press function you want to change from to open the setup menus. the left side column.

  • Page 29: First Time Settings

    FUNC. Press First Time Settings FUNC. You can press to close the menu at any time. Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual Setting the Date and Time In this manual, the arrow is used to abbreviate menu selections. Below is You will need to set the date and time of an example of changing a setting using the camcorder before you can start...

  • Page 30: Changing The Language

    Preparations FUNC. • The date appears in a year-month-day format only in the first setup screen. In MENU] subsequent screen displays the date DISPLAY SETUP] and time will appear as month-day-year [LANGUAGE (for example, [JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM]). Desired language You can change the date format ( 98).

  • Page 31: Using A Memory Card

    HEN YOU TRAVEL Using a Memory Card FUNC. MENU] DATE/TIME SETUP] [T.ZONE/DST] Local time at your destination* Recommended Memory Cards FUNC. * To adjust for daylight saving time, select the You can use commercially available area name marked with a SDHC (SD high capacity) memory cards and SD memory cards with...

  • Page 32: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Preparations CARD OPEN for the Speed Class logo on the Slide toward the right package. to open the memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing up, all the way into the memory card slot Inserting and Removing a Memory Card until it clicks.

  • Page 33: Selecting The Memory For The Recordings

    IMPORTANT NOTES Memory cards have front and back sides When selecting the memory for the that are not interchangeable. Inserting a recordings, information about the memory memory card facing the wrong direction currently selected (total capacity, amount can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. of memory in use, and available space) will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 34 Preparations FUNC. MENU] MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] The memory you want to initialize Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. FUNC. MENU] MEMORY OPER.] [INITIALIZE] Initialization method [YES]* [OK] FUNC. * Press to cancel the complete initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used without any problem.

  • Page 35: Basic Recording

    Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations. HEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING Basic Recording 1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. Shooting Video 3 Close the LCD panel.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Video Quality

    Video NOTES Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode) • The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on The camcorder offers 4 recording the content of the scenes. modes. Changing the recording mode •...

  • Page 37: Zooming

    NOTES Zooming • Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). • When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to mode: In addition to the optical VARIABLE]: zoom, digital zoom is also available - When you use the T and W buttons on...

  • Page 38: Reviewing And Deleting The Last Scene Recorded

    Video When you wish to resume recording, open the LCD panel. Within less than 1 second, the indicator will return to green and the camcorder will be ready to record. IMPORTANT If the joystick guide does not Do not disconnect the power source appear on screen, press during standby mode (while the display it.

  • Page 39: Basic Playback

    • Press to stop the playback Basic Playback and return to the scene index screen. O SELECT WHICH SCENES TO PLAY BACK Playing Back the Video After creating a playlist ( 58), you can switch between the original movies and the playlist you edited according to your choice.

  • Page 40: Special Playback Modes

    Video - Do not open the memory card slot • You may not be able to play back with cover. this camcorder movies recorded using - Do not disconnect the power source another AVCHD device. or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the NOTES mode dial.

  • Page 41: Selecting Scenes By Recording Date

    Select the original movies index DJUSTING THE OLUME screen. You can select the original movies in the built-in memory or on the memory card. Open the list of recordings. FUNC. SELECT DATE] • The list of recordings displays all 1 If the joystick guide does not dates in which recordings were appear on screen, press made.

  • Page 42: Selecting The Playback Starting Point From The Movie Timeline

    Video Move the zoom lever toward W. Selecting the Playback Starting Point • The calendar screen appears. from the Movie Timeline • Dates that contain scenes (that is, movies were recorded on that date) appear in white. Dates You can display a timeline of the scene without recordings appear in and select where to begin the playback.

  • Page 43: Deleting Scenes

    Interval between frames Deleting Scenes Recording date and time Scene length Current scene / Total number of scenes You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes also allows you to free up space on the memory. Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes Frame selected for start of playback from a Selected Date...
  • Page 44 Video Deleting All Scenes NOTES Select in advance the memory • Deleting a scene from the original index from which you want to delete scenes screen also deletes that scene from the 39). playlist. FUNC. • To delete all movies and make all MENU] recordable space available again you MEMORY OPER.]...

  • Page 45: Advanced Functions

    O CHANGE THE FRAME RATE Advanced Functions FUNC. MENU] CAMERA SETUP] [FRAME RATE] PF24] Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look FUNC. to your Recordings Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ PF24] to...
  • Page 46 Video • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ NOTES BEACH]/[ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth • [ NIGHT] during playback. - Moving subjects may leave a trailing • [ PORTRAIT] afterimage. - The blur effect of the background - Picture quality may not be as good as increases the more you zoom in (T).

  • Page 47: Changing The Shutter Speed And Aperture

    FUNC. Changing the Shutter Speed and PROGRAM AE] Desired Aperture recording program FUNC. Use the automatic exposure (AE) program to use functions like the white O SET THE SHUTTER SPEED OR APERTURE balance or image effects, or give VALUE priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed.

  • Page 48: Mini Video Light

    Video mode, when the frame rate is set to Mini Video Light PF24], the shutter speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000. You can turn on the mini video light to Available Aperture Values shoot video or take photos in dark [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8],...

  • Page 49: Self Timer

    Self Timer Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects FUNC. under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust FUNC. the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction.
  • Page 50 Video Manual Exposure Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. If the joystick guide does not • Reflective surfaces appear on screen, press • Subjects with low contrast or without display it.

  • Page 51: White Balance

    Adjust ( ) the focus as POINTS TO CHECK necessary. Select a recording mode other than the Press Special Scene recording programs. • The focus will be locked. • During focus lock, press Options Default value push the joystick ( ) toward AUTO] [FOCUS] again to return the...

  • Page 52: Image Effects

    Video FUNC. • Depending on the type of fluorescent light, optimal color balance may not be AUTO] obtained with [ FLUORESCENT] or Desired option* FLUORESCENT H]. If the color looks FUNC. unnatural, adjust it using [ AUTO] or * When you select [ SET], do not press SET].

  • Page 53: Digital Effects

    CUSTOM] Digital Effects Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image. [COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality [BRIGHTN.]: (–) Darker picture, Options Default value (+) Brighter picture [CONTRAST]: (–) Flatter picture, D.EFFECT OFF] (+) More defined light and shade Select this setting when you do not intend to use [SHARPNESS]: (–) Vaguer outlines,...

  • Page 54: On-Screen Displays And Data Code

    Video Applying NOTES • When you apply a fader, not only the picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the sound will be recorded normally. • The camcorder retains the last setting If the joystick guide does not used even if you turn off the digital appear on screen, press...

  • Page 55: Audio Recording Level

    mode: If the joystick guide does not • All displays on appear on screen, press • Most displays off* display it. If [ MIC] does not appear on the mode: joystick guide, repeatedly push the • All displays on joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display •...

  • Page 56: Using Headphones Or An External Microphone

    Video NOTES Using Headphones or an External Microphone • When the 0 dB mark turns red, the sound may be distorted. • If the audio level is too high and the Using Headphones sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 92).
  • Page 57 Using the DM-100 Directional Stereo O ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE Microphone HEADPHONES Retract the mini advanced shoe cover mode, adjust the volume of the and attach the optional DM-100 headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] Directional Stereo Microphone to the setting ( 96).

  • Page 58: Managing Scenes And The Memory

    Video Using other microphones Managing Scenes and the You can also use commercially Memory available microphones not compatible with the mini advanced shoe, by connecting the external microphone to Creating a Playlist the MIC terminal. Use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply.

  • Page 59: Deleting Scenes From The Playlist

    • To check the playlist, select ( Select ( ) the scene you ) the playlist index screen from want to delete. the tabs on top of the index screen Delete the scene. 39). FUNC. DELETE] [YES] NOTES Deleting the Entire Playlist •...

  • Page 60: Copying Scenes

    Video Move ( ) the orange marker FUNC. to the desired position of the scene and press The original position of the scene Select one of the index screens of and the current position of the movies recorded in the built-in marker are displayed at the bottom memory (original movies or of the screen.
  • Page 61 Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them. recorded after the autofocus is Basic Recording activated and locked. PHOTO Press fully. The ACCESS indicator will flash as the still image is being recorded. Taking Photos IMPORTANT Observe the following precautions while...
  • Page 62 Photos approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting. Options Image size options and the approximate NOTES number of still images that can be recorded on memory cards of various • Depending on the number of images on sizes are given in the table below.
  • Page 63 • When printing still images, use the Basic Playback following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size. Image size Recommended use L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size. Viewing Photos M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
  • Page 64 Photos 1 If the joystick guide does not Press to stop the slideshow. appear on screen, press Index Screen display it. 2 Push the joystick ( ) toward Move the zoom lever toward W. The still images index screen appears. Select ( ) an image.
  • Page 65 POINTS TO CHECK Magnifying Photos during Playback Select in advance the memory from which you want to erase the still During playback, still images can be images ( 64). magnified up to 5 times. Erasing a Single Image If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.

  • Page 66: Additional Functions

    Photos Push the joystick ( ) toward Additional Functions • Repeatedly push the joystick ( to cycle between the flash modes. • The icon of the flash mode appears. disappears after 4 seconds. Flash PHOTO Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then You can use the flash to record still fully to record the still image.
  • Page 67 Options • We recommend not using the flash while Default value the optional Wide-converter or SINGLE] Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen. Records a single still image. CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting), HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ] (High-Speed Continuous Shooting) Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Captures a series of still images as long as you Exposure Bracketing...
  • Page 68 Photos FUNC. ONTINUOUS HOOTING STILL I.REC OFF] PEED ONTINUOUS HOOTING Desired image size* Desired image quality* PHOTO 1 Press halfway to activate FUNC. the autofocus. PHOTO 2 Press fully and hold it * Press to move back and forth between size and quality selection.

  • Page 69: Histogram Display

    Options represents shadows. A still image Default value whose histogram skews to the right is EVALUATIVE] relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, dark. including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject.
  • Page 70 Photos FUNC. Open the image selection screen. FUNC. MENU] PROTECT] SYSTEM SETUP] PROTECT] appears on the [IMG QUALITY] screen. Desired image quality* Select ( ) the still image you FUNC. want to protect. * The number displayed at the bottom Press to protect the still indicates the approximate number of...
  • Page 71 Copying a Single Image IMPORTANT FUNC. Observe the following precautions while ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. FUNC. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. COPY] [YES] - Do not disconnect the power source or FUNC.
  • Page 72 - Erasing all still images Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the - Erasing all transfer orders CP, DS and ES series and PIXMA - Erasing all print orders printers marked with the PictBridge logo.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Print Settings

    Image Optimize function. Select [ON], [OFF] or printing is completed. [DEFAULT]. • To continue printing, select ( Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can another still image. also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. ] (Number of Copies) Select 1-99 copies.
  • Page 74 Date printing Printing multiple images on the same sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc. When using Canon printers you can print the same still image multiple times on the same sheet of paper. Use the following table as a guideline for the recommended number of copies depending on the [ PAPER SIZE] setting.
  • Page 75 • Other printers or if the error still persists with Select ( ) [TRIMMING] and a Canon printer: If printing does not resume automatically, disconnect the press USB cable and turn off the camcorder. The trimming frame appears.
  • Page 76 Photos FUNC. Selecting Still Images for Printing Press to return to the print settings menu. (Print Order) • The print area selected will be indicated by a green frame within POINTS TO CHECK the still image's thumbnail. • To change other print settings and Set the print orders before connecting print the area you selected refer to the USB cable to the camcorder.
  • Page 77 Printing the Still Images Marked with Erasing All Print Orders Print Orders FUNC. FUNC. FUNC. Connect the camcorder to the MENU] printer using the supplied USB MEMORY OPER.] cable. [ERASE ALL ORD] Connection . Refer to Connection [YES] Diagrams ( 79).

  • Page 78: External Connections

    External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Terminals on the Camcorder COMPONENT OUT Terminal* Access: Open the LCD panel and the terminal cover. The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/...

  • Page 79: Connection Diagrams

    Connection Diagrams Connections that can be used to connect the camcorder to a TV are listed in falling order of picture quality. Connections that require cables or accessories not supplied with the camcorder are marked with an asterisk; prepare the necessary equipment in advance.
  • Page 80 External Connections Type: Analog Quality: Standard definition Output only Connect to a standard TV or a VCR with audio/video input terminals. Change the following settings on the camcorder: Connection - [TV TYPE] according to the TV set (widescreen or 4:3), if the TV cannot automatically detect and change the aspect ratio ( - [AV/PHONES] to [ AV] (...

  • Page 81: Playback On A Tv Screen

    NOTES Playback on a TV Screen • We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. Connect the camcorder to a TV to enjoy • Sound from the built-in speaker will be your recordings with family and friends. muted while the STV-250N Stereo Video Playback on an HDTV using one of the Cable is connected to the camcorder.

  • Page 82: Saving And Backing Up Your Recordings

    External Connections Saving your Recordings without a Saving and Backing Up Computer Your Recordings The following options are also available if you prefer to save your recordings without having to use a computer. • Use the optional DW-100 DVD Burner to create high-definition (AVCHD) Backing Up Your Recordings on a discs of your movies and Photo DVDs...
  • Page 83 Refer to this section along with the Select the scenes or still images relevant sections in the instruction you want to add to the disc. manual of the DW-100. FUNC. MENU] SYSTEM SETUP] [ADD TO DISC] Desired option FUNC. Options for creating AVCHD discs mode) Connecting to the DW-100 DVD Burner and Creating a Disc...
  • Page 84 External Connections • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator on the camcorder is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not disconnect the power source Press the start button on the DVD or turn off the camcorder or the DVD...
  • Page 85 Connect the camcorder to the NOTES DVD Burner using the USB cable. • Only AVCHD discs created with the • Connection . Refer to DW-100 DVD Burner can be played Connection Diagrams ( 79) and back using the DVD Burner. Connections.
  • Page 86 External Connections External device: Begin recording Install the supplied Digital Video when the scene you wish to copy Software. appears. Stop recording when Refer to the installation guide copying is complete. (separate leaflet included with the CD-ROM). Camcorder: Stop playback. Set the camcorder to mode.
  • Page 87 Transferring Still Images - Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the position of the mode dial. Automatic Transfer Options • Operation may not work correctly All the relevant still images will be depending on the software and the transferred to the computer in one specifications/settings of your...
  • Page 88 External Connections Transfer Orders You can mark in advance the still images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images. UTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Select ( ) a transfer option and Selecting Still Images to Transfer press (Transfer Order)
  • Page 89 O TRANSFER THE STILL IMAGES MARKED WITH TRANSFER ORDERS Connect the camcorder to the computer and select [ TRANSFER ORDERS] in the transfer menu ( 87). Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC. FUNC. MENU] MEMORY OPER.] [ERASE ALL ORD] [YES] FUNC. Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals...

  • Page 90: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup menus. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the Menus 27).
  • Page 91 Menu item Setting options Recording mode HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps], – HIGH QUALITY 12 Mbps], STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps], LONG PLAY 5 Mbps] Still image simultaneous STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], – recording [SW 848x480] SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] Still image size/quality [LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536], [M 1440x1080],...
  • Page 92 Additional Information Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP Menu item Setting options [SELF TIMER] ], [ OFF] [D.ZOOM] OFF], [ 40X], [ 200X] – – [ZOOM SPEED] VARIABLE], [ SPEED 3], [ SPEED 2], SPEED 1] [AF MODE] INSTANT AF], [ NORMAL AF]...
  • Page 93 • Using the focus assist function will not affect the recordings. The focus assist function will be cancelled when you start recording. [FOCUS PRI.]: When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. You can also select which AF frames to use.
  • Page 94 Additional Information [WIND SCREEN]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) MEMORY OPER.
  • Page 95 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP Menu item Setting options [BRIGHTNESS] – [AUDIO LEVEL] ON], [ OFF] – – – ON], [ OFF] [TV SCREEN] – – – [DATA CODE] DATE], [ TIME], – – – – DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] [MARKERS] OFF], [...
  • Page 96 Additional Information [DEMO MODE]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 97 [BEEP]: A beep will accompany some operations like turning on the camcorder, the self- timer countdown, etc. [POWER SAVE]: In order to save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, it will automatically shut off if left without any operation for 5 minutes. •...
  • Page 98 Additional Information [USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the USB cable. DVD BURNER]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. PC/PRINTER]: To connect to a computer, a printer or similar USB peripherals. CONNECT&SET]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    - please read the “CHECK THIS FIRST” box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. CHECK THIS FIRST...
  • Page 100 Additional Information Recording START/STOP Pressing will not start recording. - You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recording onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). - The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings 43, 65) or initialize the memory ( 33) to free some space.
  • Page 101 - The camcorder has malfunctioned. Consult a Canon Service Center. The CHG (charge) indicator flashes rapidly. (one flash at 0.5-second intervals) Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is faulty. Consult a Canon Service Center. The CHG (charge) indicator flashes very slowly.
  • Page 102 Additional Information Horizontal bands appear on the screen. - This is a phenomenon typical of CMOS image sensors when recording under some types of fluorescent, mercury or sodium lamps. To reduce the symptoms set the camcorder to mode. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 103 There is no sound from the TV. - When connecting the camcorder to an HDTV using the CTC-100/S Component Cable, make sure to connect also the audio connections using the white and red plugs of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. The camcorder is connected using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable, but there is no picture or sound from the HDTV.
  • Page 104 - There is a problem with the built-in memory. CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE BATTERY PACK CONTINUE USING THIS BATTERY PACK? - You attached a battery pack that is not recommended by Canon for use with this camcorder. CANNOT COPY - The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete...
  • Page 105 CANNOT RECORD ON THIS CARD USING FXP MODE - Movies cannot be recorded in FXP mode on a memory card if it is rated Speed Class 2. Select a different recording mode ( 36) or replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 4 or higher. CANNOT RECORD CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - There is a problem with the built-in memory.
  • Page 106 Additional Information MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD - You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher. NAMING ERROR - The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value.
  • Page 107 TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE - Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to fewer than 1,800. If a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it and then reconnect the USB cable. TRANSFER ORDER ERROR - You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders.
  • Page 108 Additional Information NO SCENES - There are no movies to add to the disc. NO SCENES LEFT TO ADD - You selected to create a DVD with the [REM.SCENES] setting, but all the scenes have already been added to discs created in the past; there are no applicable scenes. NO TRANSFER ORDERS - You selected to create a DVD with the [TRANS.ORD] setting, but no still images have been marked with transfer orders (...
  • Page 109 INK ABSORBER FULL - Select [CONTINUE] to resume printing. Consult a Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer) to replace the ink absorber. INK ERROR - There is a problem with the ink. Replace the ink cartridge.
  • Page 110 Additional Information NOTES About Canon PIXMA/SELPHY DS Printers: If the printer’s error indicator flashes or an error message appears on the printer’s operation panel, refer to the printer’s instruction manual. • If you cannot solve the problem even after consulting this list and the printer's instruction manual, contact the closest Canon Service Center (refer to the list included with the printer).

  • Page 111: Handling Precautions

    5.5 mm (0.2 in.) and that its camera- damage and create more free space positioning pin is retractable (not on the memory. Canon shall not be fixed). Using other tripods may liable for any data loss. damage the camcorder.
  • Page 112 If you do not intend to use the camcorder for a long time, store it in a Regarding the use of non-Canon battery place free of dust, in low humidity, and packs at temperatures not higher than 30 °C •...
  • Page 113 • Check the direction before inserting Lithium Button Battery the memory card. Forcing a memory card into the slot if it is not correctly oriented may damage the memory card or the camcorder. WARNING! • Do not attach any labels or stickers •...
  • Page 114 Additional Information Maintenance/Others Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the built-in memory ( only) or memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not Cleaning physically erased. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for Camcorder Body example by physically damaging it to...
  • Page 115 100 and Continued use may damage the 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon camcorder. Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use.

  • Page 116: System Diagram

    Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CG-800 Battery Charger SS-600/SS-650 Shoulder Strap WS-30 Wrist Strap BP-808, BP-809, BP-819 Battery Pack WL-D88 Wireless Controller CA-570 Compact Power Adapter WD-H37C Wide-converter TV/HDTV HTC-100 HDMI Cable TL-H37 Tele-converter VCR/DVD recorder DTC-100 D Terminal Cable...

  • Page 117: Optional Accessories

    Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
  • Page 118 Additional Information Recording and Playback Times The recording and playback times given in the following table are approximate and vary according to recording mode and charging, recording or playback conditions. The effective usage time of the battery pack may decrease when recording in cold surroundings, when using the brighter screen settings, etc.
  • Page 119 WD-H37C Wide-converter This lens decreases focal length by a factor of 0.7, giving you a wide perspective for indoor shots or panoramic views. • When the Wide-converter is attached, a shadow may appear in the picture when you record with flash or mini video light. •...
  • Page 120 SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment, we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark. Product Codes...

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications HF10/HF100 System Recording System Movies: AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio compression: Dolby Digital 2ch Still images: DCF (Design rule for camera system), compatible with Exif Ver. 2.2 and with DPOF Still image compression: JPEG (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) Size of Video Recordings FXP mode: 1920 x 1080 pixels Other recording modes: 1440 x 1080 pixels...
  • Page 122 Additional Information This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
  • Page 123 BP-809 Battery Pack Battery type Rechargeable lithium ion battery, compatible with Intelligent System Rated voltage 7.4 V DC Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Battery capacity 890 mAh Dimensions 30.7 x 27.5 x 40.2 mm (1.2 x 1.1 x 1.6 in.) Weight 47 g (1.7 oz) Weight and dimensions are approximate.
  • Page 124 Additional Information Copying* Index Movies ..... . 60 Still images ....70 24F progressive frame rate .
  • Page 125 Power save ..... . 35 Print order ..... . . 76 Image effects .
  • Page 126 Additional Information Still image size ....61 Sunset (recording program) ..46 Volume ..... . 41, 97 Telephoto .
  • Page 127 B) If the Equipment is defective as a result of leaking batteries, sand, dirt or water damage; C) If defects or damages are caused by the use of unauthorized parts or by service other than by Canon USA's factory service centers or authorized service facilities;...
  • Page 128 Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canada’s option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase.
  • Page 129 15955 Alton Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618 USA CANON U.S.A., INC. HONOLULU OFFICE 210 Ward Avenue, Suite 200, Honolulu, Hl 96814 USA ❖ If you have any questions, call the Canon U.S.A. Information Center toll-free at 1-800-828-4040 (U.S.A. only). CANADA CANON CANADA INC. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7 CANON CANADA INC.

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