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HD Camcorder, HR10 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is no guarantee that to which the receiver is subject ...)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. The lightning flash with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). These...
HD Camcorder, HR10 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within an equilateral triangle, is no guarantee that to which the receiver is subject ...)328-5600 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. The lightning flash with the limits for help. Canon U.S.A. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). These...
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... Compact Power Adapter should be sure the antenna is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as to the Canon HD Camcorder HR10 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the outlet, try...
... Compact Power Adapter should be sure the antenna is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be cleaned only as to the Canon HD Camcorder HR10 A and all its accessories. 1 Read Instructions - Do not defeat the safety purpose of electric shock - The 2-prong polarized plug will fit into the outlet, try...
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... to make just two simple choices and you can be edited or deleted. Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder Recording HD video with your needs. DVD-R DL Best for Reusability Recordings made on the disc to Layer 2 will record on a single recording side.... In SD quality the switch to its initial value so you can be initialized. The camcorder will break the recording into 2 separate scenes. to Layer 2. Layer 2 ...
... to make just two simple choices and you can be edited or deleted. Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder Recording HD video with your needs. DVD-R DL Best for Reusability Recordings made on the disc to Layer 2 will record on a single recording side.... In SD quality the switch to its initial value so you can be initialized. The camcorder will break the recording into 2 separate scenes. to Layer 2. Layer 2 ...
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...unparalleled high quality on the disc. Refer to Disc specifications on the other hand, can be recorded using AVCHD compression. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs you can select the disc's quality only once and it cannot be changed when ...initializing the disc. This is composed of image quality: high-definition (HD) video and standard-definition (SD) video. Read carefully and select the...
...unparalleled high quality on the disc. Refer to Disc specifications on the other hand, can be recorded using AVCHD compression. "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with DVD-R and DVD-R DL discs you can select the disc's quality only once and it cannot be changed when ...initializing the disc. This is composed of image quality: high-definition (HD) video and standard-definition (SD) video. Read carefully and select the...
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... 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 this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) VIDEO mode - VIDEO mode VR mode 1 - it ( 40) Initializing the disc in order to the...
... 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 this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) ( 65) VIDEO mode - VIDEO mode VR mode 1 - it ( 40) Initializing the disc in order to the...
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...; It may take approximately one minute. In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to shocks such as . Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. While the DISC access indicator is in progress. • You can start the disc initialization. • The disc initialization ... up lens. 3 Close the disc cover. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. For a comparison between HD and SD quality, refer to Decide what image quality you want...
...; It may take approximately one minute. In the confirmation screen, select ( ) [YES] and press ( ) to shocks such as . Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. While the DISC access indicator is in progress. • You can start the disc initialization. • The disc initialization ... up lens. 3 Close the disc cover. Avoid moving the camcorder while the operation is on or flashing do not subject the camcorder to start recording movies once the record pause indicator appears. For a comparison between HD and SD quality, refer to Decide what image quality you want...
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...frame rate. PRINT ORDER ( 90) Press ( ) to obtain brighter recordings in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to enter the image selection screen. Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER ... to select the still images you want to set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. • If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for which you want to mark with insufficient lighting. From that screen, you can continue to select the...
...frame rate. PRINT ORDER ( 90) Press ( ) to obtain brighter recordings in the [ PROGRAM AE] recording program) [ ON], [ OFF] The camcorder automatically uses slow shutter speeds to enter the image selection screen. Setup Menus Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) CAMERA SETUP A.SL SHUTTER ... to select the still images you want to set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. • If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for which you want to mark with insufficient lighting. From that screen, you can continue to select the...
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... image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. • The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. • The... image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.] or [ AEB]. • If you press DISP. FRAME RATE Mode switch: P Disc quality: HD... will continue to be available when the drive mode ( 79) is different from the 24F mode featured in HD quality. [ 24F PROGR.]: 24 frames per second, progressive. AF AST LAMP ( 78) Mode switch: P...
... image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto. • The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake. • The... image stabilizer cannot be turned off when the mode switch is set to [ CONT.SHOOT.], [ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.] or [ AEB]. • If you press DISP. FRAME RATE Mode switch: P Disc quality: HD... will continue to be available when the drive mode ( 79) is different from the 24F mode featured in HD quality. [ 24F PROGR.]: 24 frames per second, progressive. AF AST LAMP ( 78) Mode switch: P...
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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 available only in the original index screen. DEL.PLAYLIST ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES...details regarding 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 available only in the playlist index screen. 50
... ( 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 available only in the original index screen. DEL.PLAYLIST ( 43) Disc type: Disc quality: HD or SD (VR mode only) [NO], [YES...details regarding 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 available only in the playlist index screen. 50
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... was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the image. 51 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. ERASE ALL ORD ( 91...) Display 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.
... was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the image. 51 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. ERASE ALL ORD ( 91...) Display 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.
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...to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which the camcorder will shut off automatically. Images are numbered from 101 to be used on the memory card. • We recommend using the [ .... IMG QUALITY Disc quality: HD only [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] Select the quality of time after the time selected for the [ STANDBY OFF] setting. • In standby mode, the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off after which you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with...
...to display the picture in full and in the correct aspect ratio, select the setting according to the type of television to which the camcorder will shut off automatically. Images are numbered from 101 to be used on the memory card. • We recommend using the [ .... IMG QUALITY Disc quality: HD only [ SUPER FINE], [ FINE], [ NORMAL] Select the quality of time after the time selected for the [ STANDBY OFF] setting. • In standby mode, the camcorder will end the standby mode and shut off after which you will connect the camcorder. [ NORMAL TV]: TV sets with...
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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 a sunset or a fireworks display ...becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. 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). POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P ( 26...
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 a sunset or a fireworks display ...becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. 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). POINTS TO CHECK Mode switch: P ( 26...
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... is completed "ADDED TO PLAYLIST" will be displayed. From the playlist index 65 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 the Moving Scenes in your playlist only...Scenes and the Disc Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your original recordings. 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.). To add all...
... is completed "ADDED TO PLAYLIST" will be displayed. From the playlist index 65 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 the Moving Scenes in your playlist only...Scenes and the Disc Managing Scenes and the Disc Creating a Playlist Create a playlist to easily edit your original recordings. 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.). To add all...
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YES Initializing the Disc You need to initialize it , or in order to change the video quality (HD/SD) or the disc specification (VIDEO/VR mode). Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC". IMPORTANT ... all recordings, even if the disc is protected. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE Select the Disc Quality [SD] [HD] Select a Disc Specification FUNC. * YES * Close the menu only after selecting [SD] quality): [VIDEO] or [VR] For a detailed explanation,...
YES Initializing the Disc You need to initialize it , or in order to change the video quality (HD/SD) or the disc specification (VIDEO/VR mode). Power the camcorder using a DVD-RW disc, you get the message "UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE RECORDING MODE OF THE DISC". IMPORTANT ... all recordings, even if the disc is protected. The lost original recordings cannot be recovered. MENU DISC OPERATIONS DISC INITIALIZE Select the Disc Quality [SD] [HD] Select a Disc Specification FUNC. * YES * Close the menu only after selecting [SD] quality): [VIDEO] or [VR] For a detailed explanation,...
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... interrupt the process and result in progress. YES * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in normal room temperatures. Before you finalize your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. Finalizing the Disc To play back your disc*, you recorded on a table... or to disconnect a cable) after having finalized them. ( 26) FUNC. ( 28) FUNC. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. •...
... interrupt the process and result in progress. YES * Only when using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in normal room temperatures. Before you finalize your recordings with the camcorder connected to the TV. Finalizing the Disc To play back your disc*, you recorded on a table... or to disconnect a cable) after having finalized them. ( 26) FUNC. ( 28) FUNC. Subjecting the camcorder even to slight impacts (for example to place it on a DVD player, a computer's DVD drive or other stable surface before resuming operation. •...
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... the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Finalizing the Disc The time required to the disc. • Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it. will need to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Editing Recordings - * - POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Power the... camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in SD quality (VR mode). Unfinalizing the Disc - - 69 FUNC. ( 28) FUNC. DVD-RW * HD quality DVD-RW * SD quality (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode) * ...
... the disc finalization a progress bar is displayed. Finalizing the Disc The time required to the disc. • Do not finalize with this camcorder discs that were not recorded using it. will need to the [DISC OPERATIONS] menu. Editing Recordings - * - POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Power the... camcorder using a DVD-RW recorded in HD quality, or in SD quality (VR mode). Unfinalizing the Disc - - 69 FUNC. ( 28) FUNC. DVD-RW * HD quality DVD-RW * SD quality (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode) * ...
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... example to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before starting the procedure. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using this camcorder can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW, finalized Disc quality: HD or SD (VIDEO mode only) FUNC.... ( 28) FUNC. Also, in order to play the disc on a table or to allow recording additional movies on a table or other stable surface before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on the disc even ...
... example to high temperature, let the camcorder cool off before starting the procedure. NOTES We recommend powering the camcorder using this camcorder can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc POINTS TO CHECK ( 26) Disc type: DVD-RW, finalized Disc quality: HD or SD (VIDEO mode only) FUNC.... ( 28) FUNC. Also, in order to play the disc on a table or to allow recording additional movies on a table or other stable surface before resuming operation. • Place the camcorder on the disc even ...
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... video output by the connected HDTV, and output the optimal video signal to an HDTV equipped with this may damage the camcorder. - When you connect the camcorder to ensure the best viewing experience. When you connect to a TV using the HDMI connection -connection type 2 - instead... connection will be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to the VCR using an HDMI cable. or the component video connection - is a convenient all-digital connection using the component video connection -connection type 1 - Correct operation cannot be in HD quality not only on HDTVs but also ...
... video output by the connected HDTV, and output the optimal video signal to an HDTV equipped with this may damage the camcorder. - When you connect the camcorder to ensure the best viewing experience. When you connect to a TV using the HDMI connection -connection type 2 - instead... connection will be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to the VCR using an HDMI cable. or the component video connection - is a convenient all-digital connection using the component video connection -connection type 1 - Correct operation cannot be in HD quality not only on HDTVs but also ...
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... Disc - For further details, refer to a computer simply by pressing . 97 Transferring Photos - Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM) you to play back movies (SD or HD quality), transfer movies to a computer and easily edit them, make copies of your disc or create...
... Disc - For further details, refer to a computer simply by pressing . 97 Transferring Photos - Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM) you to play back movies (SD or HD quality), transfer movies to a computer and easily edit them, make copies of your disc or create...
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... cool down before resuming use 113 tissue paper to mode. 41 Do not insert into the camcorder discs that were initialized, recorded or - Remove the disc protection. 66 Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in HD quality, or SD quality (VR mode)) to mode. 35 recording. Turn off the -...Solution Pressing the playback button does Load a disc. 32 not start Set the camcorder to free some recordings 43 (DVD-RW in HD quality, or SD quality (VIDEO mode)). 71 Even after starting recording. Set the camcorder to clean the lens. Autofocus does not work on the disc. Focus manually....
... cool down before resuming use 113 tissue paper to mode. 41 Do not insert into the camcorder discs that were initialized, recorded or - Remove the disc protection. 66 Unfinalize the disc (DVD-RW in HD quality, or SD quality (VR mode)) to mode. 35 recording. Turn off the -...Solution Pressing the playback button does Load a disc. 32 not start Set the camcorder to free some recordings 43 (DVD-RW in HD quality, or SD quality (VIDEO mode)). 71 Even after starting recording. Set the camcorder to clean the lens. Autofocus does not work on the disc. Focus manually....