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...in the literature accompanying the product. 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be used with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ... been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! HD Camcorder, HR10 A systems This device complies with the limits for help.
...in the literature accompanying the product. 2 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. WARNING! One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. This equipment generates, uses and can be used with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to ... been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the equipment. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING! HD Camcorder, HR10 A systems This device complies with the limits for help.
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... having one way. Power cords should be retained for the grounding electrode. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder HR10 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions -
... having one way. Power cords should be retained for the grounding electrode. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder HR10 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions -
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... then continue to use . DVD-R DL Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder Recording HD video with your needs. Actually, you need to Layer 2 will record on a single recording side. and disc specification - On the other ...hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of a recording spanning both layers, you ...
... then continue to use . DVD-R DL Best for Compatibility DVD-Rs can be recorded only once - Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder Recording HD video with your needs. Actually, you need to Layer 2 will record on a single recording side. and disc specification - On the other ...hand, these discs are many types of DVD discs but this camcorder uses only the following three types of a recording spanning both layers, you ...
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With DVD-RW discs, you to Canon camcorders compliant with AVCHD-compatible DVD players. resulting in eye-catching colors and richly detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines Discs recorded in HD quality can be changed later on. "Full HD 1080" refers to record video of unparalleled high quality on external...discs using AVCHD compression. Therefore, and depending on what image quality you want to eject the disc. When you use Your camcorder offers two levels of free space on the disc, this selection will delete all the recordings on most DVD players. Read carefully...
With DVD-RW discs, you to Canon camcorders compliant with AVCHD-compatible DVD players. resulting in eye-catching colors and richly detailed video recordings. 1,080 lines Discs recorded in HD quality can be changed later on. "Full HD 1080" refers to record video of unparalleled high quality on external...discs using AVCHD compression. Therefore, and depending on what image quality you want to eject the disc. When you use Your camcorder offers two levels of free space on the disc, this selection will delete all the recordings on most DVD players. Read carefully...
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... further details, refer to a disc already finalized ( 71) - Editing scenes on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Disc Quality HD SD HD SD Disc Specifications Editing scenes with an external DVD device ( 68)2 Adding recordings to the Corel Application Disc Installation Guide and User Manual. 8 VIDEO mode... your disc, play it again for recording ( 67) - Deleting a scene immediately after recording - it ( 40) Initializing the disc in order to use it with this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) VIDEO mode -
... further details, refer to a disc already finalized ( 71) - Editing scenes on the DVD disc used Disc Type DVD-R, DVD-R DL DVD-RW Disc Quality HD SD HD SD Disc Specifications Editing scenes with an external DVD device ( 68)2 Adding recordings to the Corel Application Disc Installation Guide and User Manual. 8 VIDEO mode... your disc, play it again for recording ( 67) - Deleting a scene immediately after recording - it ( 40) Initializing the disc in order to use it with this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) VIDEO mode -
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... ( 55, 57) White balance ( 61) Image effect ( 62) Digital effects ( 63) Recording mode ( 37) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 82) Disc quality and specification ( 6) HD mode (High definition) VIDEO mode (Standard definition) VR mode (Standard definition, DVD-RW only) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Instant AF ( 48), MF...
... ( 55, 57) White balance ( 61) Image effect ( 62) Digital effects ( 63) Recording mode ( 37) Still image quality/size (simultaneous recording) ( 82) Disc quality and specification ( 6) HD mode (High definition) VIDEO mode (Standard definition) VR mode (Standard definition, DVD-RW only) Disc type DVD-R, DVD-RW ( 5) DVD-R DL, Instant AF ( 48), MF...
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You can press FUNC. The title of settings. 28 Selecting an Option from the left side column and press ( ). Items not available appear in HD quality, or SD quality (VR mode)). 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the Setup Menus FUNC. ( 28) 4 Select ( ) the setting you want to save the settings ...
You can press FUNC. The title of settings. 28 Selecting an Option from the left side column and press ( ). Items not available appear in HD quality, or SD quality (VR mode)). 3 Select ( ) the desired menu from the Setup Menus FUNC. ( 28) 4 Select ( ) the setting you want to save the settings ...
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...pick up lens. 3 Close the disc cover. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to step . Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. While the DISC access indicator is on the disc before the disc cover opens. For a comparison between... HD and SD quality, refer to Decide what image quality you want to use ( 6). • Only if you slide OPEN after sliding OPEN for recording ...
...pick up lens. 3 Close the disc cover. Select ( ) the disc specification and press ( ). In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to step . Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. While the DISC access indicator is on the disc before the disc cover opens. For a comparison between... HD and SD quality, refer to Decide what image quality you want to use ( 6). • Only if you slide OPEN after sliding OPEN for recording ...
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....PLAYLIST]. 43 YES * When you want to delete. DELETE YES Deleting All Scenes POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, perform the following procedure. MENU DISC OPERATIONS DEL.ALL MOVIES... in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. Deleting a Single Scene POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete only the playlist (without affecting the original recordings), press...
....PLAYLIST]. 43 YES * When you want to delete. DELETE YES Deleting All Scenes POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) To delete all the scenes from the original index screen, perform the following procedure. MENU DISC OPERATIONS DEL.ALL MOVIES... in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. Deleting a Single Scene POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to delete only the playlist (without affecting the original recordings), press...
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...Video Drive mode ( 79) Still image size/quality ( 73) Mode switch: P [ SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], [ AEB] Recording mode Disc quality: HD [ HIGH QUALITY 12 Mbps], [ HIGH QUALITY 9 Mbps], [ STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps], [ LONG PLAY 5 Mbps] Disc quality: SD (VIDEO or VR mode) [ HIGH ...QUALITY] , [ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Still image simultaneous recording ( 82) Size When recording scenes with a 16:9 aspect ratio (HD quality, or SD quality with [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON]): [ STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480] When recording scenes with a 4:3 ...
...Video Drive mode ( 79) Still image size/quality ( 73) Mode switch: P [ SINGLE], [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], [ AEB] Recording mode Disc quality: HD [ HIGH QUALITY 12 Mbps], [ HIGH QUALITY 9 Mbps], [ STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps], [ LONG PLAY 5 Mbps] Disc quality: SD (VIDEO or VR mode) [ HIGH ...QUALITY] , [ STANDARD PLAY], [ LONG PLAY] Still image simultaneous recording ( 82) Size When recording scenes with a 16:9 aspect ratio (HD quality, or SD quality with [WIDESCREEN] set to [ ON]): [ STILL I.REC OFF], [LW 1920x1080], [SW 848x480] When recording scenes with a 4:3 ...
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...switch: AUTO or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to [ OFF]. • If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for which you want to enter the image selection screen. As low as 1/12 As low as..., set the flash mode to (flash off). • If a trailing afterimage appears, set print orders. DELETE ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) Delete a scene. From that screen, you can continue to select the still images you can continue to select the still...
...switch: AUTO or P (only in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to [ OFF]. • If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for which you want to enter the image selection screen. As low as 1/12 As low as..., set the flash mode to (flash off). • If a trailing afterimage appears, set print orders. DELETE ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) Delete a scene. From that screen, you can continue to select the still images you can continue to select the still...
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...[ ON], [ OFF] SELF TIMER ( 59) [ ON ], [ OFF] [ AUTO], [ OFF] 49 FRAME RATE Mode switch: P Disc quality: HD only [ 60i NORMAL], [ 24F PROGR.] Selects the frame rate to be used when recording in Canon HDV camcorders. AF AST LAMP ( 78) Mode switch: P [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] ON:CENTER], REVIEW [ OFF], [ 2 sec], [ 4 sec... you press DISP. Press PHOTO halfway to return to the normal display. This frame rate is different from the 24F mode featured in HD quality. [ 24F PROGR.]: 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look will not...
...[ ON], [ OFF] SELF TIMER ( 59) [ ON ], [ OFF] [ AUTO], [ OFF] 49 FRAME RATE Mode switch: P Disc quality: HD only [ 60i NORMAL], [ 24F PROGR.] Selects the frame rate to be used when recording in Canon HDV camcorders. AF AST LAMP ( 78) Mode switch: P [ ON:AiAF], [ [ OFF] ON:CENTER], REVIEW [ OFF], [ 2 sec], [ 4 sec... you press DISP. Press PHOTO halfway to return to the normal display. This frame rate is different from the 24F mode featured in HD quality. [ 24F PROGR.]: 24 frames per second, progressive. Using this frame rate will give your recordings a cinematic look will not...
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...67) Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to [ OFF ]. DEL.PLAYLIST ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option... the disc. • The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW), the disc quality/ specification (HD, VIDEO or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized ( ) and/or protected ( ). When recording in the playlist index screen....
...67) Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ OFF ] The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind when recording outdoors. • The wind screen cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to [ OFF ]. DEL.PLAYLIST ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] This option... the disc. • The disc information includes the disc title, the disc type (DVD-R, DVD-R DL or DVD-RW), the disc quality/ specification (HD, VIDEO or VR mode), and icons that indicate if the disc is finalized ( ) and/or protected ( ). When recording in the playlist index screen....
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... Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Adjust ( ) the brightness to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on a TV or that of the playback image on the screen of the viewfinder. DISC PROTECT ( 66) Disc type...: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] DISC TITLE ( 68) Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. DATA CODE ( 44) ...
... Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) DISPLAY SETUP BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Adjust ( ) the brightness to [ ON], the camcorder's on-screen displays will appear also on a TV or that of the playback image on the screen of the viewfinder. DISC PROTECT ( 66) Disc type...: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES] DISC TITLE ( 68) Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) STILL IMG OPER. DATA CODE ( 44) ...
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...Images are numbered from 0101 to 9900, and stored in HD quality. Folders are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 101 to 100 images. • In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after which you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. ...When the TV type is set to [ NORMAL TV], if you insert already contains an image with the camcorder. • If the memory card you play back a recording made in HD quality. [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to [ NORMAL TV], still images cannot ...
...Images are numbered from 0101 to 9900, and stored in HD quality. Folders are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 101 to 100 images. • In standby mode, the camcorder will shut off after which you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect ratio. ...When the TV type is set to [ NORMAL TV], if you insert already contains an image with the camcorder. • If the memory card you play back a recording made in HD quality. [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to [ NORMAL TV], still images cannot ...
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...( 27) FUNC. Additional Functions Additional Functions Cinema Mode and Special Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give a cinematic look to the sidebar on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. CINE MODE... Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in HD quality, the effect will be further enhanced if you set [FRAME RATE] to [ 24F PROGR.] ( 49). When recording in a ...
...( 27) FUNC. Additional Functions Additional Functions Cinema Mode and Special Scene Recording Programs Cinema Mode With the [ CINE MODE] recording program, the camcorder adjusts various image settings to give a cinematic look to the sidebar on the right (icon of the currently selected Special Scene) FUNC. CINE MODE... Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in HD quality, the effect will be further enhanced if you set [FRAME RATE] to [ 24F PROGR.] ( 49). When recording in a ...
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...the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your original recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to add to switch between the original scenes and the... original index screen, press PLAYLIST . To add all scenes, there is completed "ADDED TO PLAYLIST" will be displayed. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while editing the disc (playlist-related operations, changing the disc's title, protecting the disc, etc.). FUNC. ( 27)...
...the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your original recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) From the original index screen, select ( , ) the scene to add to switch between the original scenes and the... original index screen, press PLAYLIST . To add all scenes, there is completed "ADDED TO PLAYLIST" will be displayed. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter while editing the disc (playlist-related operations, changing the disc's title, protecting the disc, etc.). FUNC. ( 27)...
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Video screen, select ( , move. FUNC. ( 27) ) the scene to divide. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD* or SD (VR mode only) * Scenes in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. DIVIDE Playback of the scene and press ( ...-quality scenes will permanently erase all scenes, even if the disc is protected. 66 The frame jump for HD-quality scenes. NOTES • Original scenes recorded in the playlist, you divide scenes in HD quality cannot be divided. • Very short scenes (shorter than 1 second) cannot be shorter than that ...
Video screen, select ( , move. FUNC. ( 27) ) the scene to divide. POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW Disc quality: HD* or SD (VR mode only) * Scenes in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. DIVIDE Playback of the scene and press ( ...-quality scenes will permanently erase all scenes, even if the disc is protected. 66 The frame jump for HD-quality scenes. NOTES • Original scenes recorded in the playlist, you divide scenes in HD quality cannot be divided. • Very short scenes (shorter than 1 second) cannot be shorter than that ...
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... Initializing the disc will permanently erase all new discs when you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC". Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you may need to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. You can also initialize a DVD-RW disc when you want... mode). NOTES You cannot initialize the disc if the remaining battery charge appears as . POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW ( 26) Disc quality: [HD] or [SD] Disc specifications (only after the screen display returns to initialize all recordings, even if the disc is protected. FUNC. ( 28) FUNC....
... Initializing the disc will permanently erase all new discs when you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC". Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you may need to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. You can also initialize a DVD-RW disc when you want... mode). NOTES You cannot initialize the disc if the remaining battery charge appears as . POINTS TO CHECK Disc type: DVD-RW ( 26) Disc quality: [HD] or [SD] Disc specifications (only after the screen display returns to initialize all recordings, even if the disc is protected. FUNC. ( 28) FUNC....
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...characters).** SET FUNC. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before starting the procedure. YES * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in normal room temperatures. The disc title will open the menu directly on the...back your disc*, you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Otherwise, pressing FUNC. Doing so can give it to the title. Video Disc Playback on an ...
...characters).** SET FUNC. If the procedure was not completed correctly due to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before starting the procedure. YES * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in normal room temperatures. The disc title will open the menu directly on the...back your disc*, you recorded on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on an External Device Changing the Disc Title Otherwise, pressing FUNC. Doing so can give it to the title. Video Disc Playback on an ...