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...REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G10 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the literature accompanying the product. This equipment generates...digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of batteries are designed to dripping or splashing. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Do not make any interference received, including interference ...
...REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF G10 A systems This device complies with class B limits in the literature accompanying the product. This equipment generates...digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of batteries are designed to dripping or splashing. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Do not make any interference received, including interference ...
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...storms or when unused for your safety. All operating and maintenance instructions should be retained for the grounding electrode. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with one wider than the other . Do not place on or pinched particularly... ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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...
...storms or when unused for your safety. All operating and maintenance instructions should be retained for the grounding electrode. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with one wider than the other . Do not place on or pinched particularly... ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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...
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... compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by Canon or that are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is in damage and will often require extensive work by the operation instructions. ...Never push objects of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have the same characteristics as opening or removing covers may be used replacement parts that have fallen into this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to this product through openings as radiators...
... compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by Canon or that are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • YouTube is in damage and will often require extensive work by the operation instructions. ...Never push objects of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have the same characteristics as opening or removing covers may be used replacement parts that have fallen into this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to this product through openings as radiators...
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... those functions with the desired exposure. Face detection When a subject's face is detected, the 5 camcorder can assign certain frequently used functions to autofocus only when a face is detected, ensuring that important subjects are framed how you want them. LCD screen and...for . Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types of video scopes (0 78), conversion to shoot. Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10 The Canon VIXIA HF G10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it (0 48). The video is equipped with a 1/3-inch CMOS ...
... those functions with the desired exposure. Face detection When a subject's face is detected, the 5 camcorder can assign certain frequently used functions to autofocus only when a face is detected, ensuring that important subjects are framed how you want them. LCD screen and...for . Added and improved functionality Other functions include two types of video scopes (0 78), conversion to shoot. Highlights of the VIXIA HF G10 The Canon VIXIA HF G10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it (0 48). The video is equipped with a 1/3-inch CMOS ...
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...definition files (0 133). * Refer to the instruction manual of 6 Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 120) Play video directly memory card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. High Definition Standard Definition Convert your computer or a video sharing... Web site. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. Save or upload to the Web. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 128, 133). Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital...
...definition files (0 133). * Refer to the instruction manual of 6 Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 120) Play video directly memory card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. High Definition Standard Definition Convert your computer or a video sharing... Web site. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. Save or upload to the Web. Create discs Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 128, 133). Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital...
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... Rate 45 Focus Adjustment 46 Manual Focus 46 Autofocus 47 Face Detection 48 Touch & Track 50 Zooming 51 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 51 Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 7... Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 55 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 56 Exposure Adjustment 58 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 58 Exposure Compensation 59 White Balance 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Image Effects 65 Self Timer ...
... Rate 45 Focus Adjustment 46 Manual Focus 46 Autofocus 47 Face Detection 48 Touch & Track 50 Zooming 51 Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller 51 Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls 52 Soft Zoom Control 53 Digital Tele-Converter 53 Advanced Image Stabilization 54 7... Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 55 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 56 Exposure Adjustment 58 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 58 Exposure Compensation 59 White Balance 61 Special Scene Recording Programs 63 Image Effects 65 Self Timer ...
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... Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 96 Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 96 Capturing Photos 97 6 Video Stories and Cinema Style 98 Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories 98 Creating a New Story 98 Recording a Scene within a Story 99 Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing ... Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes 110 Rating Scenes During Playback 110 Playback with Background Music 111 Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music 111 Using an External Audio Player for Background Music 112 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/ Between Stories 114 Selecting a...
... Video Snapshot Scenes and Photos from a Movie 96 Capturing a Video Snapshot Scene 96 Capturing Photos 97 6 Video Stories and Cinema Style 98 Using Story Creator to Create Video Stories 98 Creating a New Story 98 Recording a Scene within a Story 99 Recording Additional Scenes within an Existing ... Rating Scenes from the List of Scenes 110 Rating Scenes During Playback 110 Playback with Background Music 111 Using One of the Supplied Music Tracks as Background Music 111 Using an External Audio Player for Background Music 112 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/ Between Stories 114 Selecting a...
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... Battery Pack 165 Memory Card 165 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 166 Lithium Button Battery 166 Disposal 166 Maintenance/Others 167 Cleaning 167 Condensation 167 Using the Camcorder Abroad 168 Accessories 169 Optional Accessories 170 Product Codes 174 Specifications 175 Index 179 8 Photos 121 10 Additional Information 138 Viewing Photos 121...
... Battery Pack 165 Memory Card 165 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 166 Lithium Button Battery 166 Disposal 166 Maintenance/Others 167 Cleaning 167 Condensation 167 Using the Camcorder Abroad 168 Accessories 169 Optional Accessories 170 Product Codes 174 Specifications 175 Index 179 8 Photos 121 10 Additional Information 138 Viewing Photos 121...
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..."built-in this manual have been simplified to Troubleshooting (0 153). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G10. 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate ... the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • The following terms are simulated...
..."built-in this manual have been simplified to Troubleshooting (0 153). Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon VIXIA HF G10. 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate ... the g button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: When not specified as a PDF file in the supplied Camcorder Supplemental Disc. • The following terms are simulated...
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... [Self Timer] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer] 2 Touch [A On n] and then touch [a]. • n will appear on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of physical buttons and switches on the... screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to Using the Menus (0 28). The arrow is not available. Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. Pressing g, when recording movies. j The names...
... [Self Timer] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer] 2 Touch [A On n] and then touch [a]. • n will appear on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. The countdown appears on the screen. NOTES • Once the countdown has begun, any of physical buttons and switches on the... screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to Using the Menus (0 28). The arrow is not available. Photos: In record pause mode, touch [PHOTO]. Pressing g, when recording movies. j The names...
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... manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Image mix data - Photo Application - The disc cannot be used with the supplied PIXELA's software. These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Music files that...frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can be used as background music during playback. Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use as 13 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Music data - Image files that can be played ...
... manual as background music. • PIXELA's VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - Image mix data - Photo Application - The disc cannot be used with the supplied PIXELA's software. These music files are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Music files that...frames). * The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of Transfer Utility, you can be used as background music during playback. Contains the following CD-ROMs and software are for exclusive use as 13 "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Music data - Image files that can be played ...
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...recording time will start when the camcorder is 20 completely exhausted. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you use the camcorder until it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in red (battery pack charging). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator DC IN terminal...). The first time you turn off the camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 2Charging the BPattreerypPaackrations Preparations Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately.
...recording time will start when the camcorder is 20 completely exhausted. The red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will go out when you use the camcorder until it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it clicks in red (battery pack charging). ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator DC IN terminal...). The first time you turn off the camcorder. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 2Charging the BPattreerypPaackrations Preparations Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be displayed accurately.
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.... • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use , or the day before, to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is updated in the memory. After pressing x ...to voltage converters for information on the day of use with this battery. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of the arrow and hold it pressed down...
.... • Do not connect to the camcorder's DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use , or the day before, to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is updated in the memory. After pressing x ...to voltage converters for information on the day of use with this battery. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of the arrow and hold it pressed down...
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...lens hood clockwise (ባ). • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that may hit the lens. Dioptric adjustment lever Using the Viewfinder If it toward the subject as attaching the lens hood, adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. Preparing the... the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as you can close the LCD panel or rotate it is difficult to use the viewfinder. Remove the lens cap before attaching the lens hood. NOTES • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, ...
...lens hood clockwise (ባ). • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that may hit the lens. Dioptric adjustment lever Using the Viewfinder If it toward the subject as attaching the lens hood, adjusting the grip belt and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. Preparing the... the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as you can close the LCD panel or rotate it is difficult to use the viewfinder. Remove the lens cap before attaching the lens hood. NOTES • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, ...
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... allow the subject to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on , hold h pressed down for more than 0.01% of the pixels may be useful in the picture when recording with more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to monitor the LCD screen while you... use the LCD screen. Less than 99.99% of the pixels operating to use the viewfinder. 23 - To include yourself in the following cases: - Turn on the recorded image and does not constitute...
... allow the subject to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on , hold h pressed down for more than 0.01% of the pixels may be useful in the picture when recording with more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to monitor the LCD screen while you... use the LCD screen. Less than 99.99% of the pixels operating to use the viewfinder. 23 - To include yourself in the following cases: - Turn on the recorded image and does not constitute...
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... the recordings. 24 • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to the grip belt. 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 LCD screen with... the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with the 6 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to...
... the recordings. 24 • For details about how to take care of the touch screen, refer to the grip belt. 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 LCD screen with... the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index finger, and the g button with the 6 [LCD Screen Dimmer] setting to use in places where the light from the LCD screen can also attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt to...
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... only be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to 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... direct sunlight. NOTES • When the camcorder cannot be operated at very close range, replace the battery. • The wireless controller may cause damage to use tripods with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder.
... only be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to 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... direct sunlight. NOTES • When the camcorder cannot be operated at very close range, replace the battery. • The wireless controller may cause damage to use tripods with the + side facing up. 3 Insert the battery holder.
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... the controls at 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. Attaching... commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder ...
... the controls at 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. Attaching... commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen's surface. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to select a setting from the menus, to select the subject whom the camcorder ...
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... to create unique movies (0 101). Viewing photos (0 121). NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. • You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Playback Press the camera/play button... by the position of all the settings while you just prefer not to bother with 27 detailed camcorder settings. Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to menus, settings and advanced functions (0 41).
... to create unique movies (0 101). Viewing photos (0 121). NOTES • When switching to a playback mode, the memory selected for playback will be the same currently used for recording. • You can press S when the camcorder is off to turn it on directly in playback mode. Playback Press the camera/play button... by the position of all the settings while you just prefer not to bother with 27 detailed camcorder settings. Give your recordings a cinematic look and use cinema-look filters to menus, settings and advanced functions (0 41).
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... adjust. panel and the setup menus. Edit panel in mode Touch the control button of the desired function. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of frequently used shooting functions. panel and then touch the function you want to functions is limited. panel shows a convenient overview of the camcorder's functions...
... adjust. panel and the setup menus. Edit panel in mode Touch the control button of the desired function. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of frequently used shooting functions. panel and then touch the function you want to functions is limited. panel shows a convenient overview of the camcorder's functions...