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PUB. DIE-0396-000
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
PAL
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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. COPYRIGHT WARNING: 2 Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH
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3 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • “x.v.Color” and the “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in t
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Highlights of the LEGRIA HF G10 The Canon LEGRIA HF G10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder. HD Recording Face detection 4 When a subject's face is detected, the HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III camcorder can track and focus on it (0 47). processor Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in The camcorder is equipped with a manual focus but switch t
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible with the type of Connect the camcorder to an memory card used*. 5 HDTV (0 119) Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to Use an Eye-Fi card (0 135) the Web. to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 127, 132). High Definition Standard Definition Convert
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Table of contents Zooming 50 1 Introduction 9 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless About this Manual 9 Controller 50 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 11 Controls 51 Names of Parts 13 Soft Zoom Control 52 Digital Tele-Converter 52 2 Preparations 19 Advanced Image Stabilization 53 6 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 54 Preparing the Camcorder 21 Automatic Exposure Recording Attaching the Lens Hood 21 Progr
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4 Customization 82 6 Video Stories and Cinema Style 97 Custom Button and Dial 82 Assignable Buttons 83 Using Story Creator to Create Video Changing the Assigned Function 83 Stories 97 Using an Assignable Button 83 Creating a New Story 97 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 84 Recording a Scene within a Story 98 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Recording Additional Scenes within an 7 Card 84 Existing Story 99 Loading Camera Settings from a Memory CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Card 84 Filters 100
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9 Saving/Sharing 10 Additional Information 137 Recordings 124 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 137 FUNC. Panel 137 Copying Recordings to a Memory Setup Menus 139 Card 124 Copying Scenes from the Date Index Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 148 Screen 124 Troubleshooting 152 Copying Scenes from a Story by 8 List of Messages 157 Rating 125 Handling Precautions 163 Copying a Single Photo 125 Camcorder 163 Copying Photos from the Index Battery Pack 164 Screen 125 Memory Card 164 Saving Recording
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon LEGRIA HF G10. 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 (0 152). 9 Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restriction
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About this Manual indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control operating mode indicated and indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed touch on the screen and to other explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 26). onscreen messages and displays. 10 Self Timer Self Timer Operating modes: 1 Open the [Self Timer] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer] 2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a]. •n will appe
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 11 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. power cord) (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus Pen HTC-100/S HDMI Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Lens hood Lens cap Installation Guide for PIXELA’s Quick Guide Software
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM* -Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. 12 •Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (ref
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 56 1 234 13 10 9 87 1 RESET button (0 155) 7AV OUT terminal (0 116, 118)/ 22 (camera/play) button (0 26) X (headphones) terminal (0 70) 3 DISP. (onscreen display) button 8 COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 80)/BATT. INFO (battery info) (0 116, 117) button (0 151) 9 Focus ring (0 45) 4 Double memory card slot cover 10 Lens hood (0 21) 5 Memory card slot X (0 32) 6 Memory card slot Y (0 32)
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Names of Parts Right side view 6 14 2 1 54 3 1MIC terminal (0 73) 4HDMI OUT terminal (0 116, 117) 2 Grip belt (0 23) 5 REMOTE terminal (0 75) 3USB terminal (0 116, 118, 130) 6 Built-in speaker (0 87)
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Names of Parts Front view 15 1 Back view 2 12 3 11 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 Instant AF sensor (0 166) 9 LCD touch screen (0 22, 25) 2 Viewfinder (0 21) 10 POWERED IS button (0 53)/ 3START/STOP button (0 36) Assignable button 2 (0 83) 4 Strap mount (0 23) 11 AF/MF button (0 45)/ 5DC IN terminal (0 19) WEB button (0 132)/ 6 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 21) Assignable button 1 (0 83) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 82) 12 Remote sensor (0 24) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button (0 82)
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Names of Parts Top view 1 2 3 4 16 5 6 7 1 Built-in microphone (0 67) 2 Zoom lever (0 50) 3Mode switch (0 26) 4 Mini advanced shoe 5ACCESS indicator (0 36) 6 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator (0 19) Green - ON Orange - Standby (0 42) Red - Charging (0 19) 7POWER button
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Names of Parts Bottom view 17 1 3 2 1 Serial number 2BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 20) 3 Tripod socket (0 24)
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Names of Parts Wireless Controller WL-D89 7 1 18 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 6 1 START/STOP button (0 36) 2b (index selection) button (0 89) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3MENU button (0 28, 139) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 80) 5 SET button 6B (stop) button (0 85) 7 PHOTO button (0 36) 8 Zoom buttons (0 50) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) 10A/C (play/pause) button (0 85)
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Charging the Battery Pack Preparations 2 Preparations Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The first time you use a battery pack, fully charge it and then use the camcorder until the battery pack is completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will be displayed 19 accurately. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to
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Charging the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack 1 Slide U in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack and then pull it out. 20 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the green ON/OFF (CHG) indicator goes out. • Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC IN terminal or to
