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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: 2 Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G10 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF G10 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 8 Do not defeat the safety purpo
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28 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. 29 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. 30 Damage Requiring Service — Di
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Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10 The Canon VIXIA 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 5 When a subject's face is detected, the HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III camcorder can track and focus on it (0 48). processor Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in The camcorder is equipped with a manual focus but switch to
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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*. 6 HDTV (0 120) Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to Use an Eye-Fi card (0 136) the Web. to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 128, 133). High Definition Standard Definition Convert
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Table of contents Zooming 51 1 Introduction 10 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless About this Manual 10 Controller 51 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 Controls 52 Names of Parts 14 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 2 Preparations 20 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 7 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 55 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Automatic Exposure Recording Attaching the Lens Hood 22 Pr
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4 Customization 83 6 Video Stories and Cinema Style 98 Custom Button and Dial 83 Assignable Buttons 84 Using Story Creator to Create Video Changing the Assigned Function 84 Stories 98 Using an Assignable Button 84 Creating a New Story 98 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 85 Recording a Scene within a Story 99 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Recording Additional Scenes within an 8 Card 85 Existing Story 100 Loading Camera Settings from a Memory CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Card 85 Filters 10
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8 Photos 121 10 Additional Information 138 Viewing Photos 121 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 138 Photo Jump Function 122 FUNC. Panel 138 Deleting Photos 123 Setup Menus 140 Deleting a Single Photo 123 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Deleting Photos from the Index Displays 149 Screen 123 Troubleshooting 153 9 List of Messages 158 Slideshow 124 Handling Precautions 164 Camcorder 164 9 Saving/Sharing Battery Pack 165 Recordings 125 Memory Card 165 Copying Recordings to a Memory Built-in Rechargeable
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon VIXIA 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 (0 153). 10 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 27). onscreen messages and displays. 11 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: 12 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 Software C OP Y
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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. 13 • Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 56 1 234 14 10 9 87 1 RESET button (0 156) 7AV OUT terminal (0 117, 119)/ 22 (camera/play) button (0 27) X (headphones) terminal (0 71) 3 DISP. (onscreen display) button 8 COMPONENT OUT terminal (0 81)/BATT. INFO (battery info) (0 117, 118) button (0 152) 9Focus ring (0 46) 4 Double memory card slot cover 10 Lens hood (0 22) 5 Memory card slot X (0 33) 6 Memory card slot Y (0 33) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Right side view 6 15 2 1 54 3 1MIC terminal (0 74) 4HDMI OUT terminal (0 117, 118) 2 Grip belt (0 24) 5 REMOTE terminal (0 76) 3USB terminal (0 117, 119, 131) 6 Built-in speaker (0 88) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Front view 16 1 Back view 2 12 3 11 4 10 9 8 7 6 5 1 Instant AF sensor (0 167) 9 LCD touch screen (0 23, 26) 2 Viewfinder (0 22) 10 POWERED IS button (0 54)/ 3 START/STOP button (0 37) Assignable button 2 (0 84) 4 Strap mount (0 24) 11 AF/MF button (0 46)/ 5DC IN terminal (0 20) WEB button (0 133)/ 6 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 22) Assignable button 1 (0 84) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 83) 12 Remote sensor (0 25) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button (0 83) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Top view 1 2 3 4 17 5 6 7 1 Built-in microphone (0 68) 2Zoom lever (0 51) 3 Mode switch (0 27) 4 Mini advanced shoe 5 ACCESS indicator (0 37) 6 ON/OFF (CHG) indicator (0 20) Green - ON Orange - Standby (0 43) Red - Charging (0 20) 7 POWER button C OP Y
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Names of Parts Bottom view 18 1 3 2 1 Serial number 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 21) 3 Tripod socket (0 25) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Wireless Controller WL-D89 7 1 19 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 6 1START/STOP button (0 37) 2b (index selection) button (0 90) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch between shooting and playback mode. 3 MENU button (0 29, 140) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 81) 5SET button 6B (stop) button (0 86) 7 PHOTO button (0 37) 8 Zoom buttons (0 51) 9 Navigation buttons ( Z/O/y/A ) 10A/C (play/pause) button (0 86) C OP Y
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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 20 accurately. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a fully charged battery pack, refer to
