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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.
HO Camcorder, VIXIA HF10 AI VIXIA HF1 00 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.
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 interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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 interference 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 radiolTV 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
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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.

Fig. 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
10 Power Sources - The CA-570 Compact 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 I
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.
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
{NEC SECTION 810-211
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EOUIPMENT ---~I..J
In these safety instructions the word "product" refers
to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF1 0A/ VIXIA
HF1 00 A and all its accessories.
1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the product is
operated.
2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product
and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions - All operating and
maintenance instructions should be followed.
5 Cleaning - 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.
6 Accessories - Do not use accessories not
recommended in this manual as they may be
hazardous.
7 Avoid 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.
S Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock
- Do not use this product near water or in rainy/
moist situations.
9 Placing or Moving - Do not place on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product
may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product.
A product and cart
combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the
product and cart combination
to overturn.
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14 Lightning - For added protection of this product
during a lightning 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 a risk 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 a fire 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.
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 a qualified
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 a distinct change in
performance. This indicates a need 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 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. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
I This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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 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: Model Name: VIXIA HF1 0 A /
VIXIA
HF1 00 A
I
Purchased From:
Dealer Address:
Dealer Phone No.:
Serial No.:
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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
jCapture the finest detail,
like the movement or shine
of asingle strand of hair
Your camcorder features afull high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures
video at aresolution
of 1,920 x1,080 pixels1.This results in video recordings of
unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.
How does full high definition compare with standard-definition
TV broadcasts?
II Approximately 6times the number of pixels.
II 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).
1Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is
resized
to 1,440 x1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is
detailed enough
to render richly detailed recordings.
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What is so special about recording on flash memory?
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory (1:1;1[1. only) or on amemory I
card (SO or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications2.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 (CD 37)
you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second.
If your high-definition TV features an
SO memory card slot and supports AVCHD
specifications, you can easily play back your recordings directly from the memory card
(CD 39). n
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What is Cinema Mode?
Give your recordings acinematic look by using the [0 CINE MODE] recording program
(OJ 45). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate
[m PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.
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2 AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the
video signal
is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is
recorded in Dolby Digital.
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Table of contents
Introduction
6Enjoying 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 ImD Button: ImD Mode or Flexible Recording
26 Operating Modes
27 Joystick and Joystick Guide
27 Using the Menus
29 First Time Settings
29 Setting the Date and Time
30 Changing the Language
30 Changing the Time Zone
31 Using aMemory Card
31 Recommended Memory Cards
32 Inserting and Removing aMemory Card
33 1:1:5[1) Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
33 Initializing the Built-In Memory (1:1:5[1) only) or Memory Card
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Table of contents
Video
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35 Basic Recording I
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 aCinematic Look to your Recordings
45 Special Scene Recording Programs
47 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
48 Mini Video Light
49 Self Timer
49 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure
Adjustment
50 Manual Focus Adjustment
51 White Balance
52 Image Effects
53 Digital Effects
54 On-Screen Displays and Data Code
55 Audio Recording Level
56 Using Headphones or an External Microphone
58 Managing Scenes and the Memory
58 Creating aPlaylist
59 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
59 Moving Scenes in the Playlist
60 emil'l Copying Scenes
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Photos
61 Basic Recording
61 Taking Photos
61 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
63 Erasing aPhoto 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 aStill Image while Recording Movies
(Simultaneous Recording)
68 Light Metering Mode
69 Histogram Display
69 Capturing aStill Image from the Playback Scene
70 Protecting Photos
70 .:Ijlt) Copying Photos
71 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos
72 Printing Photos
72 Printing Photos (Direct Print)
73 Selecting the Print Settings
75 Trimming Settings
76 Print Orders
External Connections
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78 Terminals on the Camcorder
79 Connection Diagrams
81 Playback on a TV Screen
82 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings
82 Backing Up Your Recordings on aComputer
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