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... as the inside of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G10 A systems This device complies with class B limits... in the literature accompanying the product. The lightning flash with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING...
... as the inside of the FCC Rules. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G10 A systems This device complies with class B limits... in the literature accompanying the product. The lightning flash with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. These limits are attached. Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING...
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... Protection - Power cords should be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. The wide blade or...
... Protection - Power cords should be hazardous. 19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. The wide blade or...
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... to create engrossing video stories. Shoot cinematic video Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look filters (0 101), you want them. 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 approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types...
... to create engrossing video stories. Shoot cinematic video Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look filters (0 101), you want them. 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 approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types...
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... Web. Depending on the device used *. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 128, 133). Save or upload to the instruction manual of 6 Connect the camcorder to your computer or a video sharing Web site. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the... camcorder. from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 136) to wirelessly upload recordings to an HDTV (0 120) Play video directly memory ...
... Web. Depending on the device used *. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 128, 133). Save or upload to the instruction manual of 6 Connect the camcorder to your computer or a video sharing Web site. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the... camcorder. from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Use an Eye-Fi card (0 136) to wirelessly upload recordings to an HDTV (0 120) Play video directly memory ...
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... Used in this Manual 10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 Names of Parts 14 2 Preparations 20 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 22 Using the Viewfinder 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 23 Wireless Controller 25 Using a ... Date and Time 30 Changing the Language 30 Changing the Time Zone 31 Using a Memory Card 32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 32 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 33 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 34 Relay Recording 34 Double Slot Recording 35 Initializing the Memory ...
... Used in this Manual 10 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 Names of Parts 14 2 Preparations 20 Charging the Battery Pack 20 Preparing the Camcorder 22 Attaching the Lens Hood 22 Using the Viewfinder 22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 23 Wireless Controller 25 Using a ... Date and Time 30 Changing the Language 30 Changing the Time Zone 31 Using a Memory Card 32 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 32 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 33 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 34 Relay Recording 34 Double Slot Recording 35 Initializing the Memory ...
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... Music 112 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/ Between Stories 114 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 115 Changing a Story's Title 116 7 External Connections 117 Terminals on the Camcorder 117 Connection Diagrams 118 Playback on a TV Screen 120
... Music 112 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/ Between Stories 114 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 115 Changing a Story's Title 116 7 External Connections 117 Terminals on the Camcorder 117 Connection Diagrams 118 Playback on a TV Screen 120
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... Computer and Uploading your Videos 134 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating 135 Converting Only Part of Messages 158 9 Handling Precautions 164 Camcorder 164 Battery Pack 165 Memory Card 165 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 166 Lithium Button Battery 166 Disposal 166 Maintenance/Others 167 Cleaning 167 Condensation...
... Computer and Uploading your Videos 134 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating 135 Converting Only Part of Messages 158 9 Handling Precautions 164 Camcorder 164 Battery Pack 165 Memory Card 165 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 166 Lithium Button Battery 166 Disposal 166 Maintenance/Others 167 Cleaning 167 Condensation...
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Please read this Manual Thank you for future reference. 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G10. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording...
Please read this Manual Thank you for future reference. 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G10. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording...
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... Menus (0 28). Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. For example h. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are used to other onscreen messages and displays. 11 Self Timer Self...
... Menus (0 28). Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. For example h. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. For a detailed explanation on the camcorder are used to other onscreen messages and displays. 11 Self Timer Self...
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power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 12 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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
power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl. Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 12 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (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
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...ROMs The following components. - Software for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Image mix data - In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players. - ...*/Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback. The disc cannot be used as 13 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Music data - Image files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM...
...ROMs The following components. - Software for exclusive use as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Music files that can use with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Image mix data - In addition to all the functionality of the software (on CD players. - ...*/Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as background music during playback. The disc cannot be used as 13 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Music data - Image files that can be used with the image mix function (image mix frames). * The CD-ROM...
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.../playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is 20 completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. •...; If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in red (battery pack charging). After a moment,...
.../playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is 20 completely exhausted. Doing so will ensure that the remaining recording time will go out when the battery pack is fully charged. •...; If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it clicks in red (battery pack charging). After a moment,...
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...has gone out before restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is updated in the memory. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery... product is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to recycle this battery. NOTES ...
...has gone out before restoring the power supply. • If remaining battery time is updated in the memory. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that you might need. • USA and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery... product is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on how to voltage converters for use with this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to recycle this battery. NOTES ...
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... light that may hit the lens. NOTES • For details about how to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on the camcorder. 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. • You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as attaching... the lens hood, adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as you can use the viewfinder. When attaching the lens hood, grip belt and straps, be careful ...
... light that may hit the lens. NOTES • For details about how to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on the camcorder. 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. • You can close the LCD panel or rotate it toward the subject as attaching... the lens hood, adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as you can use the viewfinder. When attaching the lens hood, grip belt and straps, be careful ...
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... 180° 180° Subject can monitor the LCD screen 90° (You can use the LCD screen. To allow the camcorder to be difficult to specification. With the camcorder on (bright). Less than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on ,... techniques, with the self timer. - Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate ...
... 180° 180° Subject can monitor the LCD screen 90° (You can use the LCD screen. To allow the camcorder to be difficult to specification. With the camcorder on (bright). Less than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on ,... techniques, with the self timer. - Rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees can rotate the panel 180 degrees toward the lens. Preparing the Camcorder Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can rotate ...
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.... • You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Preparing the Camcorder NOTES • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • You can further adjust the brightness of the...
.... • You can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap. Preparing the Camcorder NOTES • Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • You can further adjust the brightness of the...
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... buttons. • You can only be operated with mounting screws longer than 6.5 mm (0.26 in the direction of the camcorder. Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use the wireless controller from the front of the arrow and pull out the battery holder.... 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. Preparing the Camcorder Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in .) as this may not work ...
... buttons. • You can only be operated with mounting screws longer than 6.5 mm (0.26 in the direction of the camcorder. Using a Tripod You can mount the camcorder on a tripod but do not use the wireless controller from the front of the arrow and pull out the battery holder.... 2 Place the lithium button battery with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder. Preparing the Camcorder Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in .) as this may not work ...
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... screen interface you 26 have all the controls at your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the scene, etc. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select... controls like the volume. Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Press firmly...
... screen interface you 26 have all the controls at your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the scene, etc. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select... controls like the volume. Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the main subject of the Camcorder Using the Touch Screen The control buttons and menu items that appear on the touch screen change dynamically depending on the touch screen. Press firmly...
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... functions (0 41). You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for recording. • You can press S when the camcorder is suitable if you concentrate on directly in playback mode. NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will...of the mode switch. Playback Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between recording and playback mode. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording In recording mode, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of all the settings while you just...
... functions (0 41). You can also press and hold B on the wireless controller for recording. • You can press S when the camcorder is suitable if you concentrate on directly in playback mode. NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will...of the mode switch. Playback Press the camera/play button S to switch the camcorder between recording and playback mode. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Operating Modes Recording In recording mode, the camcorder's operating mode is determined by the position of all the settings while you just...
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... and the setup menus. FUNC. You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to perform. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of the desired function. Panel 28 Operating modes: The FUNC. In mode, access to the appendix Menu Options Lists...] to display a panel showing available operations (copying, deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to find the control button of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. Edit panel in mode Touch the control button of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to set...
... and the setup menus. FUNC. You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to perform. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of the desired function. Panel 28 Operating modes: The FUNC. In mode, access to the appendix Menu Options Lists...] to display a panel showing available operations (copying, deleting, etc.), and then touch the operation you want to find the control button of the camcorder's functions can be adjusted from the FUNC. Edit panel in mode Touch the control button of frequently used shooting functions. Touch [FUNC.] to set...