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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Usage Instructions

    Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

  • Page 3: Enjoying High-Definition Video With Your Camcorder

    Approximately 5 times the number of pixels. Almost 90% more 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 4 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 5: 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 6 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 7 Table of contents 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...
  • Page 8 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 9: About This Manual

    About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10/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 ( 94). Conventions Used in this Manual •...

  • Page 10: Supplied Accessories

    Introduction 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 STV-250N CTC-100/S Stereo Video Cable Component Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs Red •...

  • Page 11: Components Guide

    Components Guide Left side view button ( 22)/ (print/share) button ( 67, 81) DISP. (on-screen display) button 48, 37)/ BATT. INFO (battery 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 12 Introduction Back view MIC terminal ( AV OUT/ terminal ( ACCESS (memory access) indicator 30, 55)/CHG (charge) indicator Serial number START/STOP button ( Strap mount ( DC IN terminal ( RESET button ( Remote sensor ( LCD screen ( LCD panel Joystick ( FUNC.
  • Page 13 Bottom view Tripod socket ( 105) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( Grip belt Wireless Controller WL-D88 START/STOP button ( FUNC. button ( 24, 85) MENU button ( 24, 87) PLAYLIST button ( Navigation buttons ( (frame reverse) button ( (fast reverse) button ( (play) button ( (pause) button ( (stop) button (...

  • Page 14: Screen Displays

    Introduction Screen Displays Recording Movies Operating mode ( Recording program ( 39, 41) White balance ( Image effect ( Digital effects ( Recording mode ( Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( Remote sensor off ( Instant AF ( 87), Playing Movies MF Manual focus ( (During Playback) 25F progressive frame rate (...
  • Page 15 Recording Still Images Zoom ( 31), Exposure Recording program ( 39, 41) Light metering mode ( White balance ( Image effect ( Digital effects ( Drive mode ( Still image quality/size ( Instant AF ( 87), MF Manual focus ( Viewing Still Images Remaining battery time ( Number of still images available...
  • Page 16 Introduction 25F progressive frame rate • When you attach an empty battery pack, the Select the 25F progressive frame rate ( 39) 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 17: Preparations

    Preparations This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder. Getting Started CHG (charge) 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 18 Preparations range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will NCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED not start. • Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC 1 Disconnect the compact power IN terminal or to the compact power adapter from the camcorder.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Wireless Controller And Accessories

    Point the wireless controller at the Preparing the Wireless Controller and camcorder’s remote sensor when Accessories you press the buttons. You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller First, insert the supplied lithium button from the front of the camcorder. battery CR2025 into the wireless controller.
  • Page 20 Preparations both for extra convenience and O REMOVE THE GRIP BELT protection. O ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP 1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap and detach the strap from the Velcro pad. 2 Pull the strap to remove it first Pass the ends of the shoulder strap from the front bracket on the through the strap mount on the grip camcorder, then to unthread it...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Position And Brightness Of The Lcd Screen

    pixels may occasionally misfire or appear Adjusting the Position and Brightness as black, red, blue or green dots. This has of the LCD Screen no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. LCD Backlight Rotating the LCD Panel You can set the brightness of the Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder

    Preparations mode, the camcorder can help you with Basic Operation of the the settings. For example, you can use Camcorder the Special Scene recording programs ) to set at once all the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. Button: Mode or NOTES Flexible Recording...

  • Page 23: 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 NEXT ) to select an item or change settings.
  • Page 24 Preparations For details about the available menu You can press to close the FUNC. options and settings, refer to the menu at any time. appendix Menu Options Lists ( 85). Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option FUNC.

  • Page 25: First Time Settings

    Select ( ) the desired option and First Time Settings press to save the setting. Press FUNC. You can press to close the FUNC. menu at any time. Setting the Date and Time Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual You will need to set the date and time of In this manual, the arrow is used to...

  • Page 26: Changing The Language

    Preparations • The date appears in a year-month-day NOTES format only in the first setup screen. In subsequent screen displays the date • If you changed the language by mistake, and time will appear as day-month-year follow the mark next to the menu (for example, [1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM]).

  • Page 27: Using A Memory Card

    the specifications of SDHC memory Using a Memory Card cards are different from those of regular SD memory cards and you will not be able to use memory cards of over 2 GB with devices that do not support SDHC. However, SDHC devices (including this camcorder) are backward compatible and support regular SD memory cards.

  • Page 28: Inserting And Removing A Memory Card

    Preparations 2 Push the memory card once to Inserting and Removing a Memory Card release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out. 3 Close the memory card slot cover. Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder IMPORTANT 29).

  • Page 29: Initializing The Built-In Memory ( Only) Or Memory Card

    NOTES FUNC. When selecting the memory for the recordings, information about the memory currently selected (total capacity, amount FUNC. of memory in use, and available space) will be displayed on the screen. Estimated MENU] figures about available movie recording MEMORY OPER.] time and available number of still images [INITIALIZE] The memory you...

  • Page 30: 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 31: Selecting The Video Quality

    • The camcorder retains the last setting Selecting the Video Quality used even if you set the camcorder to (Recording Mode) mode. The camcorder offers 4 recording Zooming modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select FXP or XP+ mode for better movie quality;...

  • Page 32: Quick Start Function

    Video 12x Optical Zoom With the camcorder on and in a recording mode, close the LCD Move the zoom lever toward W to panel. zoom out (wide angle). Move it A beep will sound and the toward T to zoom in (telephoto). indicator will change to orange to Press gently for a slow zoom;...

  • Page 33: Reviewing And Deleting The Last Scene Recorded

    you changed the operating mode or Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene turned the camcorder off. Recorded Basic Playback Even in mode you can play back the last scene recorded in order to check it. You can also delete the scene Playing Back the Video while reviewing it.
  • Page 34 Video • Press again to pause the Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. playback. - Do not open the memory card slot • Press to stop the playback cover. and return to the scene index - Do not disconnect the power source screen.

  • Page 35: Special Playback Modes

    Special Playback Modes 2 Adjust ( ) the volume. • To turn off the volume, keep the DJUSTING THE OLUME joystick pressed ( ) toward until the volume icon changes to • You can press again to hide the joystick guide during playback. 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press display it.

  • Page 36: Selecting Scenes By Recording Date

    Video Change the other fields in the Selecting Scenes by Recording Date same way to select the desired date and press The index screen will appear with the You can search for all the recordings selection frame on the first scene you made on a particular date, for recorded on the selected date.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Playback Starting Point From The Movie Timeline

    • You can press to skip frame of the scene. Below it, the directly to the previous/next date timeline ruler shows frames taken that contains scenes. from the scene at fixed intervals. • Press again to return to the DISP. Press to return to the index index screen.

  • Page 38: Deleting Scenes

    Video Deleting All Scenes Deleting Scenes Select in advance the memory from which you want to delete scenes 34). You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting FUNC. scenes also allows you to free up space MENU] on the memory.

  • Page 39: Advanced Functions

    O CHANGE THE FRAME RATE Advanced Functions FUNC. MENU] CAMERA SETUP] [FRAME RATE] PF25] 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 25 fps progressive frame rate [ PF25] to...
  • Page 40 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 41: Changing The Shutter Speed And Aperture

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

  • Page 42: Mini Video Light

    Video Available Aperture Values does not appear on the joystick guide, push the joystick ( ) toward [1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [NEXT] to display it. [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] Push the joystick ( ) toward NOTES • appears on the screen. •...

  • Page 43: Automatic Backlight Correction And Manual Exposure Adjustment

    The camcorder will record the still the backlight with the press of a single image after a 10-second countdown*. button. The countdown appears on the screen. * 2 seconds when using the wireless controller. NOTES Once the countdown has begun, you can press START/STOP (when recording...

  • Page 44: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Video Press If [FOCUS] does not appear on the joystick guide, repeatedly push the • The exposure adjustment indicator joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display will change to white and the exposure will be locked. • If you operate the zoom during Push the joystick ( ) toward exposure lock, the brightness of...

  • Page 45: White Balance

    SET] White Balance Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored The white balance function helps you to lighting. accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that FUNC. white objects will always look truly white in your recordings.

  • Page 46: Image Effects

    Video - Changing lighting conditions SOFT SKIN DETAIL] - Close-ups Softens the details in the skin tone area for a - Subjects in a single color (sky, sea or more complimentary appearance. To obtain the forest) best effect, use this setting when recording a - Under mercury lamps and certain person in close-up.

  • Page 47: Digital Effects

    Applying Digital Effects Options Default value If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press D.EFFECT OFF] display it. Select this setting when you do not intend to use does not appear on the joystick the digital effects. guide, repeatedly push the joystick FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE] ) toward [NEXT] to display it.

  • Page 48: On-Screen Displays And Data Code

    Video mode: NOTES • All displays on • Data code only • When you apply a fader, not only the • All displays off picture but also the sound will fade in or out. When you apply an effect, the mode: sound will be recorded normally.

  • Page 49: Using Headphones Or An External Microphone

    Push the joystick ( ) toward when the microphone attenuator is activated. MIC]. The manual adjustment icon will appear to the left of the audio level O DISPLAY THE AUDIO LEVEL METER indicator and the manual adjustment bar (green) will appear below it. Usually, the audio level indicator will be Manual audio level adjustment displayed only after the manual...
  • Page 50 Video IMPORTANT • When using headphones, make sure to lower the volume to an appropriate level. • Do not connect the headphones to the AV OUT/ terminal if the icon does not appear on the screen. If you connect the headphones while the terminal is set to AV output, only noise will be output.
  • Page 51 NOTES • When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to • Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe.

  • Page 52: Managing Scenes And The Memory

    Video the tabs on top of the index screen Managing Scenes and the 34). Memory NOTES • The playlist is created on the Creating a Playlist same memory you are playing back from. Select in advance the location of the scenes to play back ( 34).

  • Page 53: Moving Scenes In The Playlist

    DELETE] marker are displayed at the bottom FUNC. [YES] of the screen. Select ( ) [YES] and press Deleting the Entire Playlist move the scene. FUNC. NOTES MENU] MEMORY OPER.] You may not be able to move scenes in [DEL.PLAYLIST] the playlist if there is not enough space [YES] available in the memory.
  • Page 54 Video Select one of the index screens of movies recorded in the built-in memory (original movies or playlist). Refer to To select which scenes to play back Select ( ) the scene you want to copy to the memory card, or a scene recorded on the date you want to copy.

  • Page 55: Photos

    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 56 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 57: Erasing A Photo Right After Recording It

    • 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) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm).
  • Page 58 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 59: Magnifying Photos During Playback

    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 ( 58). magnified up to 5 times. Erasing a Single Image If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press to display it.

  • Page 60: 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 Flash seconds. 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 61: Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting And Exposure Bracketing

    AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and The camcorder records a still image in three Exposure Bracketing different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like the best. Take a series of pictures of a moving subject or record the same picture in 3 levels of exposure in order to choose FUNC.

  • Page 62: Capturing A Still Image While Recording Movies (Simultaneous Recording)

    Photos While recording, or in record pause XPOSURE RACKETING PHOTO mode, press to capture the still image. PHOTO Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully NOTES to record the still images. Three still images in different exposures •...

  • Page 63: Histogram Display

    SPOT] NOTES Meters only the area within the spot AE point The histogram will appear also after frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to recording a still image, while reviewing it match the subject in the center of the screen. within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [...

  • Page 64: Protecting Photos

    Photos Open the image selection screen. FUNC. MENU] PROTECT] FUNC. 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 65 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 66: Printing Photos

    - Erasing all still images - Erasing all transfer orders - Erasing all print orders Canon printers: SELPHY printers of the CP, DS and ES series and inkjet printers NOTES marked with the PictBridge logo.

  • Page 67: Selecting The Print Settings

    Image Optimize function. Select [ON], [OFF] or printing is completed. [DEFAULT]. • To continue printing, select ( Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also another still image. select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. ] (Number of Copies) Select 1-99 copies.
  • Page 68 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 69: Trimming Settings

    • Move the zoom lever toward T to • Other printers or if the error still persists with shrink the frame, and move it a Canon printer: If printing does not toward W to enlarge it. Press resume automatically, disconnect the to change the orientation of the USB cable and turn off the camcorder.

  • Page 70: Print Orders

    Photos Open the image selection screen. NOTES PRINT ORDER] FUNC. • The trimming settings apply to one appears on the screen. image only. Select ( ) the still image you • The trimming settings are canceled in want to mark with a print order. the following cases: - When you turn off the camcorder.
  • Page 71 NOTES • Depending on the connected printer, you can change some print settings before step 3 ( 67). • To cancel the printing, refer to page 68. • Restarting Printing: Open the print settings menu as explained in step 2. In the print settings menu, select [RESUME]* and press .

  • Page 72: 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 73 Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 10 mm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the 10 mm camcorder) of the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable.

  • Page 74: Connection Diagrams

    External Connections 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 75 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 76: Playback On A Tv Screen

    External Connections 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 77: Saving And Backing Up Your Recordings

    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 Computer...
  • Page 78 External Connections 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. MENU] FUNC. SYSTEM SETUP] [ADD TO DISC] Desired option FUNC.
  • Page 79 • 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 80 External Connections 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 ( 74) and DW-100 back using the DVD Burner. Connections.
  • Page 81 External device: Begin recording Install the supplied Digital Video when the scene you wish to copy Software. appears. Stop recording when DVSD Refer to Installing the copying is complete. Software. Camcorder: Stop playback. Set the camcorder to mode. Select in advance the memory NOTES from which you want to transfer still images (...
  • Page 82 External Connections Automatic Transfer Options - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. All the relevant still images will be - Do not change the position of the transferred to the computer in one mode dial. batch and their thumbnails will be •...
  • Page 83 UTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS Selecting Still Images to Transfer Select ( ) a transfer option and (Transfer Order) press • The camcorder returns to the transfer Set the transfer orders before connecting menu once the transfer is completed. the camcorder to the computer. •...
  • Page 84 External Connections Erasing All Transfer Orders FUNC. FUNC. MENU] MEMORY OPER.] [ERASE ALL ORD] [YES] FUNC.

  • Page 85: 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 23).
  • Page 86 Additional Information Menu item Setting options Recording mode HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps], – HIGH QUALITY 12 Mbps], STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps], LONG PLAY 5 Mbps] STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], Still image simultaneous – recording [SW 848x480] SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] [LW 1920x1080], [L 2048x1536], [M 1440x1080],...
  • Page 87 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] INSTANT AF], [ [AF MODE] NORMAL AF] –...
  • Page 88 Additional Information • 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 89 [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 90 Additional Information Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP Menu item Setting options [BRIGHTNESS] – [AUDIO LEVEL] ON], [ OFF] – – – [TV SCREEN] ON], [ OFF] – – – [DATA CODE] DATE], [ TIME], – – – –...
  • Page 91 [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 92 Additional Information [WL.REMOTE]: Allows the camcorder to be operated with the wireless controller. [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 93 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. [FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware.

  • Page 94: 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 95 Recording Pressing will not start recording. START/STOP - 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 38, 59) or initialize the memory ( 29) to free some space.
  • Page 96 - 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 97 Sound is distorted or is recorded at lower levels. - When recording near loud sounds (such as fireworks, shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. Activate the microphone attenuator or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 48).
  • Page 98 CANNOT ACCESS THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - There is a problem with the built-in memory. [48] 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.
  • Page 99 [23] CANNOT COPY - The total size of the scenes you selected to copy exceeds the available space on the memory card. Delete some recordings on the memory card ( 38, 59) or reduce the number of scenes to copy ( 53).
  • Page 100 Additional Information [15] CANNOT RECORD CHECK THE CARD - There is a problem with the memory card. [3] CARD FULL - The memory card is full. Erase some recordings to free some space or replace the memory card. [4] CARD REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES - The memory card already contains the maximum number of scenes;...
  • Page 101 [9] NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD'S LOCK SWITCH. - This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure.
  • Page 102 Additional Information [38] UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA - Could not recover a corrupted file. [47] WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES - When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated.
  • Page 103 - The paper settings of the camcorder conflict with the printer’s settings. [72] 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.
  • Page 104 - Close the printer cover securely. [87] PRINTER ERROR - A malfunction has occurred that may require repairs. (Canon inkjet printers: the printer's green power lamp and orange error lamp flash alternately.) - Disconnect the USB cable and turn off the printer. Unplug the printer's power cord from the power outlet and contact the appropriate customer support center or service center.

  • Page 105: Handling Precautions

    5.5 mm 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 106 Additional Information Regarding the use of non-Canon battery place free of dust, in low humidity, and packs at temperatures not higher than 30 °C. • For your safety, battery packs that are not genuine Canon battery packs will not be charged even if you attach...
  • Page 107 oriented may damage the memory Lithium Button Battery card or the camcorder. • Do not attach any labels or stickers on the memory card. • SD/SDHC memory cards have a WARNING! physical switch to prevent writing on • The battery used in this device may the card so as to avoid the accidental present a fire or chemical burn hazard erasure of the card's content.
  • Page 108 Additional Information precautions when you dispose of the Maintenance/Others camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data. If giving the camcorder to another person, initialize the built-in memory using the [COMPL.INIT.] Cleaning setting ( 29).
  • Page 109 Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon...

  • Page 110: System Diagram

    Additional Information General Information System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) CG-800E 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 111: 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 112 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 113 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 114 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.

  • Page 115: 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)
  • Page 116 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 117 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 Battery capacity 890 mAh Dimensions 30.7 x 27.5 x 40.2 mm Weight 47 g Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 118 Additional Information Movies ..... . 53 Index Still images ....64 25F progressive frame rate .
  • Page 119 Joystick ......23 Quick Start function ....32 Joystick guide .
  • Page 120 Additional Information Timeline ......37 Transfer order ....83 White balance .
  • Page 121 Canon Europa N.V . P . O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England T e lephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd.

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