Canon HG-10 User manual

Canon
HG10
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Camescope HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocamara HD
Manual de Instrucciones
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Canon
HG10
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Camescope HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocamara HD
Manual de Instrucciones
Please read also the Backup Utility
and Digital Video Software
instruction manuals (on PDF file).
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d'instruction Backup Utility et
Oigital Video Software (sur fichier
PDF).
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Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
Lt
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
Lt
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, HG10 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 ot the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interterence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interterence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interterence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interterence by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. [phone]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Important Warning
l-g'lIi
ilo
IiMI Lt RISIIOI' lUCIRlC stClC ..
DON01OPEH
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
IBACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
IINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
2
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within
an equilateral triangle. is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the
presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the
literature accompanying the product.
Important Usage Instructions
WARNING!
Lt
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING!
Lt
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, HG10 A systems
This device complies with Part 15 ot the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interterence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interterence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interterence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interterence by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radioffV technician for help.
The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. [phone]
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Important Warning
l-g'lIi
ilo
IiMI Lt RISIIOI' lUCIRlC stClC ..
DON01OPEH
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
IBACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
IINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
2
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within
an equilateral triangle. is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute arisk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the
presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the
literature accompanying the product.

In these safety instructions the word
"product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder
HG10 Aand all its accessories.
1Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3Heed Warnings -All warnings on the
product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as
recommended in this manual.
6Accessories -Do not use accessories
not recommended in this manual as they
may be hazardous.
7Avoid magnetic or electric fields -Do
not use the camera close
to TV
transmitters, portable communication
devices or other sources
of electric or
magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference, or permanently
damage the camera.
8Water and Moisture -Hazard of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water
or in rainy/moist situations.
9Placing or Moving -Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury
to achild or adult, and
serious damage
to the product.
Aproduct and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces
may cause the product
and cart combination
to
overturn.
10 Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact I
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or
local
power company. Regarding other
power sources such as battery power,
refer
to instructions in this manual.
11 Polarization -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug
(a plug having
one blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails
to fit,
contact your electrician
to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose
of the polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that they are not
likely
to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention
to plugs and the
point from which the cords exit the
product.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an
outside antenna
is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as
to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI /
NFPA No.
70-1984, provides
information with respect
to proper
grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
3
In these safety instructions the word
"product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder
HG10 Aand all its accessories.
1Read Instructions -All the safety and
operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2Retain Instructions -The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3Heed Warnings -All warnings on the
product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4Follow Instructions -All operating and
maintenance instructions should be
followed.
5Cleaning -Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product
should be cleaned only as
recommended in this manual.
6Accessories -Do not use accessories
not recommended in this manual as they
may be hazardous.
7Avoid magnetic or electric fields -Do
not use the camera close
to TV
transmitters, portable communication
devices or other sources
of electric or
magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference, or permanently
damage the camera.
8Water and Moisture -Hazard of electric
shock -Do not use this product near
water
or in rainy/moist situations.
9Placing or Moving -Do not place on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury
to achild or adult, and
serious damage
to the product.
Aproduct and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces
may cause the product
and cart combination
to
overturn.
10 Power Sources -The CA-570 Compact I
Power Adapter should be operated only
from the type
of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or
local
power company. Regarding other
power sources such as battery power,
refer
to instructions in this manual.
11 Polarization -The CA-570 Compact
Power Adapter is equipped with a
polarized 2-prong plug
(a plug having
one blade wider than the other).
The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug still fails
to fit,
contact your electrician
to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose
of the polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection -Power cords
should be routed so that they are not
likely
to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention
to plugs and the
point from which the cords exit the
product.
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -If an
outside antenna
is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna is
grounded so as
to provide some
protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI /
NFPA No.
70-1984, provides
information with respect
to proper
grounding
of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See figure 1.
3

14 Lightning -For added protection of this
product during alightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, disconnect it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the
product due
to lightning and power-line
surges.
15 Overloading -Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in arisk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result
in afire or electric
shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid of any
kind onto the product.
17 Servicing -Do not attempt to service
this product yourself as opening
or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PEA
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODe
Fig. 1
NEG -NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEG SECTION 810~20)
GRQUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NEG SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEG ART 250. PART H)
18 Damage Requiring Service -
Disconnect this product from the wall
outlet and all power sources including
battery, and refer servicing
to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed
to
rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result
in damage and will often require
extensive work
by aqualified
technician
to restore the product to its
normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits adistinct
change in performance. This indicates
aneed for service.
19 Replacement Parts -When
replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified by
Canon
or that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
20 Safety Check -Upon completion of any
service
or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician
to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in safe operating order.
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 apower supply between 100 and 240 VAC. For areas where
120 VAC power
is not used, you will need aspecial plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
IThis Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
4
14 Lightning -For added protection of this
product during alightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, disconnect it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to the
product due
to lightning and power-line
surges.
15 Overloading -Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in arisk of fire or electric shock.
16 Objects and Liquid Entry -Never push
objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result
in afire or electric
shock.
Be careful not to spill liquid of any
kind onto the product.
17 Servicing -Do not attempt to service
this product yourself as opening
or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PEA
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODe
Fig. 1
NEG -NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEG SECTION 810~20)
GRQUNDINGCONDUCTORS
(NEG SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEG ART 250. PART H)
18 Damage Requiring Service -
Disconnect this product from the wall
outlet and all power sources including
battery, and refer servicing
to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
objects have fallen into, the product.
c. If the product has been exposed
to
rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate
normally even if you follow the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the
operation instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may
result
in damage and will often require
extensive work
by aqualified
technician
to restore the product to its
normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits adistinct
change in performance. This indicates
aneed for service.
19 Replacement Parts -When
replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used
replacement parts that are specified by
Canon
or that have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
20 Safety Check -Upon completion of any
service
or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician
to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in safe operating order.
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 apower supply between 100 and 240 VAC. For areas where
120 VAC power
is not used, you will need aspecial plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon
Service Center for further information.
IThis Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
4

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 I
recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?
High-definition (HD) video allows you to record video of
unparalleled high quality on the built-in hard disk using
the AVCHD compression. HD video
is composed of
1,080 horizontal lines -that
is more than twice the
number of horizontal lines and approximately 4times
the number
of pixels in standard-definition TV
broadcasts -resulting in eye-catching colors and richly
detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines
mnm "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-
~ definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
What is Cinema Mode?
Give your recordings acinematic look by using the [0 CINE MODEj recording
program
(CD 51). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame
rate
[E PF24j (CD 46) to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode (CD 52).
How does the built-in hard disk enrich your shooting
experience?
Because this camcorder automatically records video in unused space on the hard
disk, you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos. Not only
that, you can shoot up to
91/2 hours of video in XP mode (CD 34). In addition, you
can use the software on the
Corel Application Disc CD-ROM to transfer your videos
to acomputer to back up, play and edit them. For adetailed explanation, refer to the
Corel Application Disc Installation Guide and UserManual.
5
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 I
recordings of a quality second only to actually being there.
What is High-Definition Video?
High-definition (HD) video allows you to record video of
unparalleled high quality on the built-in hard disk using
the AVCHD compression. HD video
is composed of
1,080 horizontal lines -that
is more than twice the
number of horizontal lines and approximately 4times
the number
of pixels in standard-definition TV
broadcasts -resulting in eye-catching colors and richly
detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines
mnm "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-
~ definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
What is Cinema Mode?
Give your recordings acinematic look by using the [0 CINE MODEj recording
program
(CD 51). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame
rate
[E PF24j (CD 46) to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode (CD 52).
How does the built-in hard disk enrich your shooting
experience?
Because this camcorder automatically records video in unused space on the hard
disk, you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos. Not only
that, you can shoot up to
91/2 hours of video in XP mode (CD 34). In addition, you
can use the software on the
Corel Application Disc CD-ROM to transfer your videos
to acomputer to back up, play and edit them. For adetailed explanation, refer to the
Corel Application Disc Installation Guide and UserManual.
5

Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video.
However, there are differences between recording onto ahard disk and
recording onto other media. Make sure to follow the points below when using
your camcorder. For more details, refer
to Handling Precautions (aJ 99).
Back up your recordings periodically
Make sure to transfer your movies to an
external device such as acomputer or
digital video recorder (aJ
40) and back
them up on aregular basis.
6
Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts
The hard disk is ahigh-precision device.
Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the
camcorder may result
in permanent data
loss.
Keep the drop sensor activated
whenever possible
The drop sensor (aJ 47) detects when the
camcorder is dropped and activates a
protection mechanism to help prevent hard
disk damage. Turning this function off will
disable the mechanism. Even if this
function is set to
[E!m ON] and the
camcorder is dropped, hard disk damage
can occur.
Do not disconnect the power source
while the HDD access indicator is on or
flashing
To prevent hard disk damage, do not
disconnectthe powersource orturn offthe
camcorder while the HDD access indicator
is on or flashing.
Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video.
However, there are differences between recording onto ahard disk and
recording onto other media. Make sure to follow the points below when using
your camcorder. For more details, refer
to Handling Precautions (aJ 99).
Back up your recordings periodically
Make sure to transfer your movies to an
external device such as acomputer or
digital video recorder (aJ
40) and back
them up on aregular basis.
6
Do not subject the camcorder to
vibrations or strong impacts
The hard disk is ahigh-precision device.
Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the
camcorder may result
in permanent data
loss.
Keep the drop sensor activated
whenever possible
The drop sensor (aJ 47) detects when the
camcorder is dropped and activates a
protection mechanism to help prevent hard
disk damage. Turning this function off will
disable the mechanism. Even if this
function is set to
[E!m ON] and the
camcorder is dropped, hard disk damage
can occur.
Do not disconnect the power source
while the HDD access indicator is on or
flashing
To prevent hard disk damage, do not
disconnectthe powersource orturn offthe
camcorder while the HDD access indicator
is on or flashing.

Important Notes About the Harel Disk Drive
Use the camcorder within its operating
temperature range
If the camcorder's temperature becomes
too hot or too cold, recording/playback
may
stop in order to prevent hard disk
damage.
Do not use the camcorder at high
altitudes
Turning on or using the camcorder in
places with low atmospheric pressure,
such as
at altitudes higher than 3,000 m
(9,800 ft.), may result in hard
disk damage.
Initialize the hard disk when movies
cannot be recorded/played back
normally
As movies are recorded and deleted over
time, hard disk fragmentation may occur,
which may reduce performance. Initialize
the hard
disk should this happen.
Protect personal information on the
hard disk
When the hard disk is initialized or movies
are deleted, stored data is not physically
erased. Remember this when disposing
of
the camcorder or giving it to another
person.
7
I
Important Notes About the Harel Disk Drive
Use the camcorder within its operating
temperature range
If the camcorder's temperature becomes
too hot or too cold, recording/playback
may
stop in order to prevent hard disk
damage.
Do not use the camcorder at high
altitudes
Turning on or using the camcorder in
places with low atmospheric pressure,
such as
at altitudes higher than 3,000 m
(9,800 ft.), may result in hard
disk damage.
Initialize the hard disk when movies
cannot be recorded/played back
normally
As movies are recorded and deleted over
time, hard disk fragmentation may occur,
which may reduce performance. Initialize
the hard
disk should this happen.
Protect personal information on the
hard disk
When the hard disk is initialized or movies
are deleted, stored data is not physically
erased. Remember this when disposing
of
the camcorder or giving it to another
person.
7
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Table of contents
•Introduction _
5Enjoying High-Definition Video with
your Camcorder
6Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
12 About this Manual
13 Getting to Know the Camcorder
13 Supplied Accessories
15 Components Guide
18 Screen Displays
• Preparations
21 Getting Started
21 Charging the Battery Pack
23 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
24 Power Switch
24 Operating Modes
25 Navigation Buttons and Control Dial
25 Function Guide
26 Using the Menus
27 First Time Settings
27 Setting the Date and Time
28 Changing the Language
28 Changing the Time Zone
29 Getting Ready to Start Recording
29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
30 Inserting and Removing aMemory Card
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Table of contents
•Introduction _
5Enjoying High-Definition Video with
your Camcorder
6Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive
12 About this Manual
13 Getting to Know the Camcorder
13 Supplied Accessories
15 Components Guide
18 Screen Displays
• Preparations
21 Getting Started
21 Charging the Battery Pack
23 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
24 Power Switch
24 Operating Modes
25 Navigation Buttons and Control Dial
25 Function Guide
26 Using the Menus
27 First Time Settings
27 Setting the Date and Time
28 Changing the Language
28 Changing the Time Zone
29 Getting Ready to Start Recording
29 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
30 Inserting and Removing aMemory Card

-Video _
32 Recording
32 Shooting Video
34 Selecting the Recording Mode
34 Zooming
35 Quick Start Function
36 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
37 Playback and Video Backup
37 Playing Back the Video
37 Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones
40 Backing Up Videos
40 Searching Scenes
by Date
41 Deleting Scenes
42 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
42 Menu Options Lists
42 FUNC. Menu
44 Setup Menus
44 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
47 Hard Disk Operations (HDD Usage Info, Initializing the
Hard Disk, etc.)
47 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
48 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language. etc.)
49 System Setup (Volume. Beep, etc.)
51 DatefTime Setup
51 Additional Functions
51 Giving aCinematic Look to your Recordings
52 Special Scene Recording Programs
54 PFlexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter
Speed
55 Mini Video Light
56 SelfTimer
56 Manual Focus Adjustment
57 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure
Adjustment
58 White Balance
59 Image Effects
60 Digital Effects
61 Using an External Microphone
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-Video _
32 Recording
32 Shooting Video
34 Selecting the Recording Mode
34 Zooming
35 Quick Start Function
36 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded
37 Playback and Video Backup
37 Playing Back the Video
37 Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones
40 Backing Up Videos
40 Searching Scenes
by Date
41 Deleting Scenes
42 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
42 Menu Options Lists
42 FUNC. Menu
44 Setup Menus
44 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
47 Hard Disk Operations (HDD Usage Info, Initializing the
Hard Disk, etc.)
47 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.)
48 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language. etc.)
49 System Setup (Volume. Beep, etc.)
51 DatefTime Setup
51 Additional Functions
51 Giving aCinematic Look to your Recordings
52 Special Scene Recording Programs
54 PFlexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter
Speed
55 Mini Video Light
56 SelfTimer
56 Manual Focus Adjustment
57 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure
Adjustment
58 White Balance
59 Image Effects
60 Digital Effects
61 Using an External Microphone
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63 Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk
63 Creating aPlaylist
63 Moving Scenes
in the Playlist
64 Initializing the Hard Disk
• Photos
65 Recording
65 Taking Photos
66 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
67 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded
67 Playback
67 Viewing Photos
69 Magnifying Photos during Playback
69 Erasing Photos
70 Additional Functions
70 Flash
71 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode)
72 Automatic Focus Priority
73 Light Metering Mode
73 Histogram and Other Screen Displays
74 Capturing aStill Image while Recording Movies
75 Capturing aStill Image from the Playback Scene
75 Protecting Photos
76 Initializing the Memory Card
77 Printing Photos
77 Printing Photos -Direct Print
78 Selecting the Print Settings
80 Trimming Settings
81 Print Orders
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63 Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk
63 Creating aPlaylist
63 Moving Scenes
in the Playlist
64 Initializing the Hard Disk
• Photos
65 Recording
65 Taking Photos
66 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
67 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded
67 Playback
67 Viewing Photos
69 Magnifying Photos during Playback
69 Erasing Photos
70 Additional Functions
70 Flash
71 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode)
72 Automatic Focus Priority
73 Light Metering Mode
73 Histogram and Other Screen Displays
74 Capturing aStill Image while Recording Movies
75 Capturing aStill Image from the Playback Scene
75 Protecting Photos
76 Initializing the Memory Card
77 Printing Photos
77 Printing Photos -Direct Print
78 Selecting the Print Settings
80 Trimming Settings
81 Print Orders

• External Connections
83 Connecting to aTV or VCR
84 Connection Diagrams
85 Playback on aTV Screen
86 Copying your Recordings
to an External Video Recorder
87 Connecting to aComputer
87 PC Connection Diagram
87 Transferring Photos -Direct Transfer
90 Transfer Orders
• Additional Information
91 Trouble?
91 Troubleshooting
95 List
of Messages
99 Do's and Don'ts
99 Handling Precautions
102 Maintenance/Others
103 Using the Camcorder Abroad
105 General Information
105 System Diagram
106 Optional Accessories
110 Product Codes
111 Specifications
113 Index
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• External Connections
83 Connecting to aTV or VCR
84 Connection Diagrams
85 Playback on aTV Screen
86 Copying your Recordings
to an External Video Recorder
87 Connecting to aComputer
87 PC Connection Diagram
87 Transferring Photos -Direct Transfer
90 Transfer Orders
• Additional Information
91 Trouble?
91 Troubleshooting
95 List
of Messages
99 Do's and Don'ts
99 Handling Precautions
102 Maintenance/Others
103 Using the Camcorder Abroad
105 General Information
105 System Diagram
106 Optional Accessories
110 Product Codes
111 Specifications
113 Index
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I

Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon HG 10. 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 (CD 91).
Conventions Used in this Manual
... IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
• CD 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.).
• CD: Reference page number.
•The following terms are used
in this manual:
"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button
to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms "photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with the same
meaning.
The terms "hard disk" and "HOD" are used interchangeably to refer
to the
camcorder's built-in hard disk drive.
•The photos included
in this manual are simulated pictures taken with astill camera.
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
Names
of buttons and switches other than the navigation -----
buttons are indicated within a "button" frame.
For example LF::U.t"fl.
--
IOWTSCHI tROMAN.A,]
[ENQlISHj [TUflI(<;EI 1~1l",.1
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Brackets [Jand capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. In menu option
lists and option tables the default value is shown in
boldface.
For example [ON), [OFF].
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Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon HG 10. 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 (CD 91).
Conventions Used in this Manual
... IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
• CD 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.).
• CD: Reference page number.
•The following terms are used
in this manual:
"Screen" refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen.
"Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button
to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
The terms "photo" and "still image" are used interchangeably with the same
meaning.
The terms "hard disk" and "HOD" are used interchangeably to refer
to the
camcorder's built-in hard disk drive.
•The photos included
in this manual are simulated pictures taken with astill camera.
Menu item shown at its default position
Buttons and switches to be operated
Names
of buttons and switches other than the navigation -----
buttons are indicated within a "button" frame.
For example LF::U.t"fl.
--
IOWTSCHI tROMAN.A,]
[ENQlISHj [TUflI(<;EI 1~1l",.1
IESP.o.NoLI IPYCCl<IlIl) (1:1''''')
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11lAl.lANOj I ) In ... 1
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I ell I"""""", I
,
!_ ......... I
Brackets [Jand capital letters are used to refer to menu
options as they are displayed on screen. In menu option
lists and option tables the default value is shown in
boldface.
For example [ON), [OFF].
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Supplied Accessories
~
CA-570 Compact Power
~
BP-2113 Battery Pack
Adapter (inc!. power cord)
~
Lithium Button Battery
G
WL -086 Wireless Controller CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
~
CTC-100tS
SlV-250N
Component Cable
Stereo Video Cable
Red' Green' Blue plugs Yellow' Red' White plugs
~
Software CD-ROM
®
IFC-400PCU USB Cable and User Manual
Corel Application Disc
G
Software CD-ROM"
e
Software CD-ROM"
DIGITAL VIDEO
Backup Utility
Solution Disk
"The CD-ROM includes the software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file).
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Supplied Accessories
~
CA-570 Compact Power
~
BP-2113 Battery Pack
Adapter (inc!. power cord)
~
Lithium Button Battery
G
WL -086 Wireless Controller CR2025 for Wireless
Controller
~
CTC-100tS
SlV-250N
Component Cable
Stereo Video Cable
Red' Green' Blue plugs Yellow' Red' White plugs
~
Software CD-ROM
®
IFC-400PCU USB Cable and User Manual
Corel Application Disc
G
Software CD-ROM"
e
Software CD-ROM"
DIGITAL VIDEO
Backup Utility
Solution Disk
"The CD-ROM includes the software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file).
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Model Name: HG10 A
Serial No.:
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 can be found at the battery attachment unit of
the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain
this book
as apermanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of
theft.
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
14
Model Name: HG10 A
Serial No.:
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 can be found at the battery attachment unit of
the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain
this book
as apermanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of
theft.
Date of Purchase:
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
14

Components Guide
Left side view
CD QUICK START button and standby lamp
(CO 35)
<I> DISP. button (CO 42, 73)
® ~ "'" (print/share) button (CO 78, 87)
®USB terminal (CO 87)
®CARD access indicator (CO 65)
®Memory card slot (open the cover to
access) (CO 30)
CD Speaker (CO 37)
®Terminal cover
®HDMI OUT mini terminal (CO 84,85)
@COMPONENT OUT terminal (CO 84)
(j]) AV OUT/\) terminal (CO 83)
@Grip belt (CO 23)
@Strap mount
(j3) Flash (CO 70)
@Instant AF sensor (CO 45)
@MIC terminal (CO 62)
@Remote sensor (CO 23)
@Mini video light (CO 55)
Names of buttons and switches other than the
navigation buttons are indicated within a
"button" frame (for example
(FUNC. I).
Right side view
Front view
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Components Guide
Left side view
CD QUICK START button and standby lamp
(CO 35)
<I> DISP. button (CO 42, 73)
® ~ "'" (print/share) button (CO 78, 87)
®USB terminal (CO 87)
®CARD access indicator (CO 65)
®Memory card slot (open the cover to
access) (CO 30)
CD Speaker (CO 37)
®Terminal cover
®HDMI OUT mini terminal (CO 84,85)
@COMPONENT OUT terminal (CO 84)
(j]) AV OUT/\) terminal (CO 83)
@Grip belt (CO 23)
@Strap mount
(j3) Flash (CO 70)
@Instant AF sensor (CO 45)
@MIC terminal (CO 62)
@Remote sensor (CO 23)
@Mini video light (CO 55)
Names of buttons and switches other than the
navigation buttons are indicated within a
"button" frame (for example
(FUNC. I).
Right side view
Front view
15

Introduction
Back view
LCD panel
(l~ (l~ 11) @
16
CD Viewfinder ([]] 33)
@Dioptric adjustment lever ([]] 33)
Q) HDD access indicator ([]] 21) /
CHG (charge) indicator
([]] 21)
CD -"/0 (movies/stili images) switch
([]] 24)
®Power switch ([]] 24)
®PLAY mode indicator (green) ([]] 24)
(J) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ([]] 24)
®START/STOP button ([]] 32)
®DC IN terminal ([]] 21)
@Serial number
@RESET button ([]] 92)
©Control dial ([]] 25)
QJ Navigation buttons ([]] 25)
@SETbutton ([]] 25)
@LCD screen ([]] 29)
@ • (stop) button ([]] 37)/
PLAYLIST button
([]] 63)/
BLC (backlight correction) button
([]] 57)
@ ~ /11 (play/pause) button ([]] 37)/
START/STOP button
([]] 32)
@ ~ (fast forward) button ([]] 37)/
Zoom
in T(telephoto) button ([]] 34)
@ ... (rewind) button ([]] 37)/
Zoom out W(wide-angle) button
([]] 34)
@FUNC. button ([]] 26, 42)
@Mode switch ([]] 33)
@Zoom lever ([]] 34)
@PHOTO button ([]] 65)
@Advanced accessory shoe ([]] 61)
@Stereo microphone
Names of buttons
and switches other than the
navigation buttons are indicated within a
"button" frame (for example [FDN"CJ).
Introduction
Back view
LCD panel
(l~ (l~ 11) @
16
CD Viewfinder ([]] 33)
@Dioptric adjustment lever ([]] 33)
Q) HDD access indicator ([]] 21) /
CHG (charge) indicator
([]] 21)
CD -"/0 (movies/stili images) switch
([]] 24)
®Power switch ([]] 24)
®PLAY mode indicator (green) ([]] 24)
(J) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ([]] 24)
®START/STOP button ([]] 32)
®DC IN terminal ([]] 21)
@Serial number
@RESET button ([]] 92)
©Control dial ([]] 25)
QJ Navigation buttons ([]] 25)
@SETbutton ([]] 25)
@LCD screen ([]] 29)
@ • (stop) button ([]] 37)/
PLAYLIST button
([]] 63)/
BLC (backlight correction) button
([]] 57)
@ ~ /11 (play/pause) button ([]] 37)/
START/STOP button
([]] 32)
@ ~ (fast forward) button ([]] 37)/
Zoom
in T(telephoto) button ([]] 34)
@ ... (rewind) button ([]] 37)/
Zoom out W(wide-angle) button
([]] 34)
@FUNC. button ([]] 26, 42)
@Mode switch ([]] 33)
@Zoom lever ([]] 34)
@PHOTO button ([]] 65)
@Advanced accessory shoe ([]] 61)
@Stereo microphone
Names of buttons
and switches other than the
navigation buttons are indicated within a
"button" frame (for example [FDN"CJ).

Bottom view
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@Tripod socket (CD 24)
@BATTERYRELEASEswitch(CD 21)
CD START/STOP button (CD 32)
@FUNC, button (CD 26)
Q) MENU button (CD 26)
@) PLAYLIST button (CD 63)
®Navigation buttons (.../T / .... / ~ )
®PREVJNEXT buttons:
Scene skip (CD 38)/
Index screen page up/down (CD 37)
(j) Reverse ........ SEARCH button (CD 38) /
Reverse
.. I SLOW button (CD 38)
®PLAY ~ button (CD 37)
® PAUSE" button (CD 37)
® STOP. button (CD 37)
(j}) PHOTO button (CD 65)
© Zoom buttons (CD 34)
@SETbutton
@Forward SEARCH ~ button (CD 38) /
Forward
SLOW I. button (CD 38)
® DISP. (on-screen display) button
(CD 42,73)
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@Tripod socket (CD 24)
@BATTERYRELEASEswitch(CD 21)
CD START/STOP button (CD 32)
@FUNC, button (CD 26)
Q) MENU button (CD 26)
@) PLAYLIST button (CD 63)
®Navigation buttons (.../T / .... / ~ )
®PREVJNEXT buttons:
Scene skip (CD 38)/
Index screen page up/down (CD 37)
(j) Reverse ........ SEARCH button (CD 38) /
Reverse
.. I SLOW button (CD 38)
®PLAY ~ button (CD 37)
® PAUSE" button (CD 37)
® STOP. button (CD 37)
(j}) PHOTO button (CD 65)
© Zoom buttons (CD 34)
@SETbutton
@Forward SEARCH ~ button (CD 38) /
Forward
SLOW I. button (CD 38)
® DISP. (on-screen display) button
(CD 42,73)
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Screen Displays
(CAMERA·',,) Recording Movies
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(During Playback)
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CD Operating mode (CD 24)
a> Recording program (CD 51, 54)
Q) White balance (CD 58)
@Image effect (CD 59)
®Digital effects (CD 60)
®Recording mode (CD 34)
(j) Still image quality/size
(simultaneous recording)
(CD 74)
@Recording reminder
@lIm Instant AF (CD 45),
MF Manual focus (CD 56)
@24F progressive frame rate
@Hard disk operation
©Time code/Playback time
(hours:
minutes: seconds)
@Remaining recording time on the hard disk
@Backlight correction (CD 57)
@Headphones output (CD 38)
@Image stabilizer (CD 46)
@Wind screen off (CD 47)
@I Drop sensor off (CD 47)
@Level marker (CD 48)
@Advanced accessory shoe (CD 105)
®Remote sensor off (CD 49)
@Scene number
@Data code (CD 42)
Screen Displays
(CAMERA·',,) Recording Movies
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a> Recording program (CD 51, 54)
Q) White balance (CD 58)
@Image effect (CD 59)
®Digital effects (CD 60)
®Recording mode (CD 34)
(j) Still image quality/size
(simultaneous recording)
(CD 74)
@Recording reminder
@lIm Instant AF (CD 45),
MF Manual focus (CD 56)
@24F progressive frame rate
@Hard disk operation
©Time code/Playback time
(hours:
minutes: seconds)
@Remaining recording time on the hard disk
@Backlight correction (CD 57)
@Headphones output (CD 38)
@Image stabilizer (CD 46)
@Wind screen off (CD 47)
@I Drop sensor off (CD 47)
@Level marker (CD 48)
@Advanced accessory shoe (CD 105)
®Remote sensor off (CD 49)
@Scene number
@Data code (CD 42)

(CAMERA·lOI) Recording Still Images
® @@
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... to 1 01"JB
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@Zoom (CD 34), Exposure 0_0 (CD 57)
@Recording program (CD 51, 54)
@Light metering mode (CD 73)
@White balance (CD 58)
@Image effect (CD 59)
@Digital effects (CD 60)
@Drive mode (CD 71)
®Still image quality/size (CD 66)
@lIm Instant AF (CD 45),
MF Manual focus (CD 56)
@Number of still images available on the
memory card
®Self timer (CD 56)
@Remaining battery charge estimate
@Image stabilizer (CD 46)
®AF frame (CD 72)
@Mini video light (CD 55)
@Flash (CD 70)
@Focus/exposure automatically set and
locked
(CD 65)
®Camcorder shake warning (CD 44)
@Image number (CD 50)
@Current image /Total number of images
@Histogram (CD 73)
@Date and time of recording
@Image protection mark (CD 75)
®Manual focus (CD 56)
@Manual exposure (CD 57)
@Image size (CD 66)
@Filesize
®Aperture value (CD 54)
i@ Shutter speed (CD 54)
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(CAMERA·lOI) Recording Still Images
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... to 1 01"JB
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@Zoom (CD 34), Exposure 0_0 (CD 57)
@Recording program (CD 51, 54)
@Light metering mode (CD 73)
@White balance (CD 58)
@Image effect (CD 59)
@Digital effects (CD 60)
@Drive mode (CD 71)
®Still image quality/size (CD 66)
@lIm Instant AF (CD 45),
MF Manual focus (CD 56)
@Number of still images available on the
memory card
®Self timer (CD 56)
@Remaining battery charge estimate
@Image stabilizer (CD 46)
®AF frame (CD 72)
@Mini video light (CD 55)
@Flash (CD 70)
@Focus/exposure automatically set and
locked
(CD 65)
®Camcorder shake warning (CD 44)
@Image number (CD 50)
@Current image /Total number of images
@Histogram (CD 73)
@Date and time of recording
@Image protection mark (CD 75)
®Manual focus (CD 56)
@Manual exposure (CD 57)
@Image size (CD 66)
@Filesize
®Aperture value (CD 54)
i@ Shutter speed (CD 54)
19

® Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds
when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid
scenes that are too short.
@ 24F progressive frame rate
Select the 24F progressive frame rate (OJ 46) to
give your recordings a cinematic look. You can
combine this frame rate with the [0 CINE
MODE] recording program (OJ 51) to enhance
the effect
(j}) Hard disk operation
e Record, e.. Record pause,
~ Playback, .. Playback pause,
~ Fast playback,
~ Fast reverse playback,
1-- Slow playback,
... , Slow reverse playback
Q) Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the hard
disk, "1ffiiQJ END" will be displayed and the
recording will stop.
GJ Number of still images available on the
card
MY" flashing in red: No card
CQ in green: 6 or more images
CQ in yellow: 1 to 5 images
CQ in red: No more images can be recorded
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• When viewing the still images, the display will
always be in green.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the
number of available still images displayed may
not decrease even after a recording has been
made, or may decrease by 2 still images at
once.
Card access display
~ is displayed next to the number of images
available while the camcorder is writing on the
memory card.
~ Remaining battery charge estimate
• When C;;;J is displayed in red, replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the
power may tum off without displaying C;;;J.
• Depending on the conditions under which the
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the
actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.
@ Image number
The image number indicates the name and
location of the file on the memory card. For
example, the file name of image 101·0107 is
"IMG_Ol07.JPG", stored under the folder
"DCIM\101CANON".
® Recording reminder
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds
when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid
scenes that are too short.
@ 24F progressive frame rate
Select the 24F progressive frame rate (OJ 46) to
give your recordings a cinematic look. You can
combine this frame rate with the [0 CINE
MODE] recording program (OJ 51) to enhance
the effect
(j}) Hard disk operation
e Record, e.. Record pause,
~ Playback, .. Playback pause,
~ Fast playback,
~ Fast reverse playback,
1-- Slow playback,
... , Slow reverse playback
Q) Remaining recording time
When there is no more free space on the hard
disk, "1ffiiQJ END" will be displayed and the
recording will stop.
GJ Number of still images available on the
card
MY" flashing in red: No card
CQ in green: 6 or more images
CQ in yellow: 1 to 5 images
CQ in red: No more images can be recorded
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• When viewing the still images, the display will
always be in green.
• Depending on the recording conditions, the
number of available still images displayed may
not decrease even after a recording has been
made, or may decrease by 2 still images at
once.
Card access display
~ is displayed next to the number of images
available while the camcorder is writing on the
memory card.
~ Remaining battery charge estimate
• When C;;;J is displayed in red, replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.
• When you attach an empty battery pack, the
power may tum off without displaying C;;;J.
• Depending on the conditions under which the
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the
actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.
@ Image number
The image number indicates the name and
location of the file on the memory card. For
example, the file name of image 101·0107 is
"IMG_Ol07.JPG", stored under the folder
"DCIM\101CANON".