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PUB.DIM-810
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HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
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Caméscope HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara HD
Manual de Instrucciones
Please read also the Digital
Video Software instruction
manual (on PDF file). Refer to
the installation guide for further
details.
Veuillez lire aussi le manuel
d'instruction Digital Video
Software (sur fichier PDF). Pour
d'autres détails, référez-vous au
guide d'installation.
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instrucciones Digital Video
Software (en arc
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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, HR10 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. O
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word 10 Power Sources — The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder from the type of power source indicated HR10 A and all its accessories. on the marking label. If you are not sure 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and of the type of power supply to your operating instructions should be read home, consult your product dealer or before the product is operated. local
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18 Damage Requiring Service — EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER Fig. 1 Disconnect this product from the wall NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified ANTENNA service personnel under the following LEAD IN WIRE conditions: GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT a. When the power-supply cord or plug CLAMP (NEC SECTION 810-20) is damaged. ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or SERVICE (NEC SECTI
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Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder Recording HD video with your DVD camcorder may seem a bit complicated at first. Actually, you need to make just two simple choices and you can start recording right away. The first choice is what disc type – or physical media – to use. The second choice is what image quality – and disc specification – to use. Let us walk you through it. Decide what type of DVD disc is best for you There are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder use
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Decide what image quality you want to use Your camcorder offers two levels of image quality: high-definition (HD) video and standard-definition (SD) video. Apart from a significant difference in quality, this selection will also affect on what DVD players you 2 can play back your finalized* disc (the disc's compatibility). Read carefully and select the image quality that best fits your needs. Please note that the disc's quality can only be changed when initializing the disc. Therefore, with
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Disc specifications on DVD-RWs VIDEO mode: Once finalized, discs recorded in VIDEO mode can be played back in most common DVD players, offering the best compatibility. However, recordings cannot be edited (deleted, rearranged, etc.). VR mode: You can easily edit the recordings. However, discs recorded in VR mode can be played back only with DVD players compatible with DVD-RWs in VR mode. Recommended discs The camcorder's performance was tested** with single-layered discs using the supplied
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Available features depend on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Disc Quality HD SD HD SD VIDEO VIDEO VR Disc Specifications mode mode mode Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting 1 – – scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) Deleting a scene immediately after recording – it ( 40) Initializing the disc in order to use it again for – recording ( 67) Giving a title to the disc ( 68) Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an 2 external DVD device ( 68) Adding recording
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Table of contents Introduction _________________________________ 5 Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder 14 About this Manual 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder 15 Supplied Accessories 17 Components Guide 20 Screen Displays Preparations ________________________________ 23 Getting Started 23 Charging the Battery Pack 24 Preparing the Accessories and the Wireless Controller 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 26 Power Switch 26 Operating Modes 27 Joystick and Joystick Guide 27 Usi
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Video ______________________________________ 35 Basic Recording 35 Shooting Video 37 Selecting the Recording Mode 37 Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3) 38 Zooming 39 Quick Start Function 40 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Just Recorded 41 Basic Playback 41 Playing Back the Video 43 Deleting Scenes 44 On-Screen Displays (Data Code) 45 Menu Options Lists 45 FUNC. Menu 47 Setup Menus 47 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 50 Disc Operation
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Video (cont.) ________________________________ 68 Disc Playback on an External Device 68 Changing the Disc Title 68 Finalizing the Disc 70 Disc Playback on External Devices 71 Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc Photos _____________________________________ 72 Basic Recording 72 Taking Photos 73 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 74 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded 75 Basic Playback 75 Viewing Photos 76 Magnifying Photos during Playback 77 Erasing Photos 78 Addi
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External Connections _________________________ 92 Connecting to a TV or VCR 93 Connection Diagrams 94 Playback on a TV Screen 95 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder 97 Connecting to a Computer 97 PC Connection Diagrams 97 Corel Application Disc - Movie Playback/Editing and Various Disc Operations 97 Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer 100 Transfer Orders Additional Information ________________________ 101 Trouble? 101 Troubleshooting 106 List of Messages 110 Do’s and Don’t
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Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon HR10. 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 ( 101). 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 that apply if the function descri
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Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power BP-214 Battery Pack Adapter (incl. power cord) Lithium Button Battery WL-D86 Wireless Controller CR2025 for Wireless Controller CTC-100/S Component STV-100 Stereo Video Cable Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs Red • Green • Blue plugs Blank DVD-R Disc IFC-300PCU USB Cable (8 cm Mini DVD) Software CD-ROM* Software CD-ROM and DIGITAL VIDEO User Manual Solution Disk Corel Application Disc * Includes the electronic version o
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Introduction 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 ca
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Components Guide Left side view QUICK START button and standby lamp (39) FUNC. button ( 27, 45) DISP. button ( 44, 81) (print/share) button ( 86, 97) HDMI OUT terminal ( 93, 95) AV OUT terminal ( 92) Terminal cover COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 93) USB terminal ( 97) BATT. (battery release) switch ( 23) Serial number RESET button ( 101) CARD access indicator ( 72) Right side view Memory card slot (open the cover to access) ( 34) Disc compartment cover ( 32) DC IN terminal ( 23) Instant AF sensor (
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Introduction PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 26) Back view Joystick ( 27) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 26) LCD screen ( 31) (fast reverse) button ( 41) / Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 38) (fast forward) button ( 41) / Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 38) / (play/pause) button ( 41) / START/STOP button ( 35) (stop) button ( 41) / PLAYLIST button ( 65) Viewfinder ( 36) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 36) / (movies/still images) switch ( 26) START/STOP button ( 35) Power switch ( 26) Top view Tr
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Wireless Controller WL-D86 START/STOP button ( 35) FUNC. button ( 27) MENU button ( 28) PLAYLIST button ( 65) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV./NEXT buttons: Scene skip ( 42)/ Index screen page up/down ( 41) Reverse SEARCH button ( 42) / Reverse SLOW button ( 42) PLAY button ( 41) PAUSE button ( 41) STOP button ( 41) PHOTO button ( 72) Zoom buttons ( 38) SET button Forward SEARCH button ( 42) / Forward SLOW button ( 42) DISP. (on-screen display) button ( 44, 81) 19
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Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( 26) Recording program ( 55, 57) White balance ( 61) Image effect ( 62) Digital effects ( 63) Recording mode ( 37) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 82) Disc quality and specification ( 6) HD mode (High definition) VIDEO mode (Standard definition) VR mode (Standard definition, DVD-RW only) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW ( 5) Instant AF ( 48), MF Manual focus ( 59) 24F progressive frame rate Playing Movies
