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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA HF100 A systems This device complies with Part
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers 10 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. you are not sure of the type of power supply to 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating your home, consult your product dealer or local instructions should be read before the p
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14 Lightning — For added protection of this product b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects during a lightning storm, or when it is left have fallen into, the product. unattended and unused for long periods of time, c. If the product has been exposed to rain or disconnect it from the wall outlet and disconnect water. the antenna. This will prevent damage to the d. If the product does not operate normally even product due to lightning and power-line surges. if you follow the operati
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Online product registration for U.S.A. Customers only. 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. Receive information on new products and promotions Upon your request, we will send you information on Canon new products and promotions. The serial number of this product can be found at
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a quality second only to actually being there. What is High-Definition Video? 1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures 1 video at a resolution
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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 2 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. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 37) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second. If your high-d
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Table of contents Introduction ______________________________ 6 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder 12 About this Manual 13 Getting to Know the Camcorder 13 Supplied Accessories 14 Components Guide 17 Screen Displays Preparations _____________________________ 20 Getting Started 20 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories 24 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 25 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 The Button: Mode or Flex
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Table of contents Video ____________________________________ 35 Basic Recording 35 Shooting Video 36 Selecting the Video Quality 37 Zooming 37 Quick Start Function 38 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded 39 Basic Playback 39 Playing Back the Video 40 Special Playback Modes 41 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date 42 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline 43 Deleting Scenes 45 Advanced Functions 45 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 45 Special Sc
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Photos __________________________________ 61 Basic Recording 61 Taking Photos 61 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 63 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It 63 Basic Playback 63 Viewing Photos 65 Magnifying Photos during Playback 65 Erasing Photos 66 Additional Functions 66 Flash 67 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing 68 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording) 68 Light Metering Mode 69 Histogram Display 69 Capturing a Still Image from the Pl
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Table of contents 82 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs 85 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 86 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer) 88 Transfer Orders Additional Information ______________________ 90 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 90 FUNC. Menu 92 Setup Menus 92 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 94 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.) 95 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 96 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep
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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). Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding
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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 • Red • White plugs 1 Software CD-ROM IFC-400PCU USB Cable and Installation Guide PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE 2 Software CD-ROM and Installation Guide WS-30 Wrist Strap DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk 1 Software for s
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Introduction Components Guide Left side view button ( 25)/ (print/share) button ( 73, 86) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 54, 42)/ BATT. INFO button ( 19) Speaker ( 41) CARD OPEN switch (open the memory card slot cover) ( 32) Memory card slot ( 32) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 79) Mode dial ( 26) HDMI OUT mini terminal ( 79, 81) USB terminal ( 80) Instant AF sensor ( 92) Flash ( 66) Right side view Stereo microphone Mini video light ( 48) Names of buttons and switches other than the joyst
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MIC terminal ( 58) Back view AV OUT/ terminal ( 79) ACCESS (memory access) indicator ( 35, 61)/CHG (charge) indicator (20) Serial number START/STOP button ( 35) Strap mount ( 23) DC IN terminal ( 20) RESET button ( 101) Remote sensor ( 22) LCD screen ( 24) LCD panel Joystick ( 27) FUNC. button ( 28, 90) / (play/pause) button ( 39)/ START/STOP button ( 35) (fast reverse) button ( 39)/ Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 37) (fast forward) button ( 39)/ Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 37) (stop)
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Introduction Bottom view Tripod socket ( 111) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 21) Grip belt Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( 35) FUNC. button ( 28, 90) MENU button ( 28, 92) PLAYLIST button ( 39) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) (frame reverse) button ( 40) (fast reverse) button ( 40) (play) button ( 39) (pause) button ( 39) (stop) button ( 39) PHOTO button ( 61) Zoom buttons ( 37) SET button (frame advance) button ( 40) (fast forward) button ( 40) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 4
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Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 26) Recording program ( 45, 47) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 53) Recording mode ( 36) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 68) Remote sensor off ( 96) Instant AF ( 92), Playing Movies MF Manual focus ( 50) (During Playback) 24F progressive frame rate ( 19) Memory operation ( 19) Time code/Playback time (hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time On the memory card In the built-in memory
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Introduction Recording Still Images Zoom ( 37), Exposure ( 49) Recording program ( 45, 47) Light metering mode ( 68) White balance ( 51) Image effect ( 52) Digital effects ( 53) Drive mode ( 67) Still image quality/size ( 61) Instant AF ( 92), MF Manual focus ( 50) Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time ( 19) Number of still images available On the memory card In the built-in memory Self timer ( 49) Image stabilizer ( 93) AF frame ( 93) Mini video light ( 48) Camcorder shake warning
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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 MODE] recording program to enhance the effect. actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately. BATT.INFO Memory operation • When the camcorder is off, p
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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. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full 3 Connect the power cord to the battery pack, refer to t
