Cannon HF10 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

WARNING!

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the
plug in case of an accident.

While using the compact power adapter, do not wrap it or cover it with a piece of cloth, and do not place it in
confined narrow spaces. Heat may build up, the plastic case may deform and it could result in electric shock or fire.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO N OT EXPOSE THIS
PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Using any device other than the Compact Power Adapter CA-570 may damage the camcorder.

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European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to
the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This product should be handed over to a
designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar
product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).

Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and
human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time,
your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
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information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

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Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your

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Camcorder

Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or cherished
moments spent with family and friends, with high-definition video recordings of a
quality second only to actually being there.

What is High-Definition Video?

1,080

lines

Capture the finest detail,
like the movement or shine
of a single strand of hair

Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures
video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. This results in video recordings of
unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors.

How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?

Approximately 5 times the number of pixels.

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Almost 90% more scanning lines.

1.9

“Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition
video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).

Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is
resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is
detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.

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What is so special about recording on flash memory?

Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on a memory
card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications2. Recording on flash memory means
that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a
camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 34)
you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second.
If your high-definition TV features an SD memory card slot and supports AVCHD
specifications, you can easily play back your recordings directly from the memory card
(36).

What is Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program
( 42). Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate
[PF25] to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode.

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2

AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the
video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is
recorded in Dolby Digital.

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Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________

4 Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder
10 About this Manual

11 Getting to Know the Camcorder

11 Supplied Accessories
12 Components Guide
15 Screen Displays

Preparations _____________________________

18 Getting Started

18 Charging the Battery Pack
19 Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories
22 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

23 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

23 The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording
24 Operating Modes
24 Joystick and Joystick Guide
25 Using the Menus

27 First Time Settings

27 Setting the Date and Time

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28 Changing the Language
28 Changing the Time Zone

29 Using a Memory Card

29 Recommended Memory Cards
30 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
30 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
31 Initializing the Built-In Memory ( only) or Memory Card

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Table of contents

Video ____________________________________

32 Basic Recording

32 Shooting Video
33 Selecting the Video Quality
34 Zooming
34 Quick Start Function
35 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

36 Basic Playback

36 Playing Back the Video
37 Special Playback Modes
38 Selecting Scenes by Recording Date
39 Selecting the Playback Starting Point from the Movie Timeline
40 Deleting Scenes

42 Advanced Functions

42 Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
42 Special Scene Recording Programs
44 Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture
45 Mini Video Light
46 Self Timer
46 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure

47 Manual Focus Adjustment
48 White Balance
49 Image Effects
50 Digital Effects
51 On-Screen Displays and Data Code
52 Audio Recording Level
53 Using Headphones or an External Microphone

55 Managing Scenes and the Memory

55 Creating a Playlist
56 Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
56 Moving Scenes in the Playlist
57 Copying Scenes

Adjustment

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Photos __________________________________

58 Basic Recording

58 Taking Photos
58 Selecting Photo Size and Quality
60 Erasing a Photo Right After Recording It

60 Basic Playback

60 Viewing Photos
62 Magnifying Photos during Playback
62 Erasing Photos

63 Additional Functions

63 Flash
64 Drive Mode: Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing
65 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies

66 Light Metering Mode
66 Histogram Display
67 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene
67 Protecting Photos
68 Copying Photos
69 Other Functions You Can Use when Taking Photos

69 Printing Photos

69 Printing Photos (Direct Print)
70 Selecting the Print Settings
73 Trimming Settings
73 Print Orders

(Simultaneous Recording)

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External Connections _______________________

75 Terminals on the Camcorder

77 Connection Diagrams
79 Playback on a TV Screen

80 Saving and Backing Up Your Recordings

80 Backing Up Your Recordings on a Computer

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Table of contents

80 Authoring High-Definition (AVCHD) Discs and Photo DVDs
83 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
84 Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
86 Transfer Orders

Additional Information ______________________

88 Appendix: Menu Options Lists

88 FUNC. Menu
90 Setup Menus
90 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)
92 Memory Operations (Initialization, etc.)
93 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)
94 System Setup (Speaker Volume, Beep, etc.)
96 Date/Time Setup

97 Trouble?

97 Troubleshooting
101 List of Messages

109 Do’s and Don’ts

109 Handling Precautions
112 Maintenance/Others
113 Using the Camcorder Abroad

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114 General Information

114 System Diagram
115 Optional Accessories
119 Specifications
122 Index

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Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon HF10/HF100. 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 Tro ub le sh oo ti ng ( 97).

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: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function
described.

• : Reference page number within this manual.

To complete some operations you will need to refer also to other instruction
manuals. This will be indicated with the following icons and the name of the relevant
chapter or section.

DW-100

• : Text that applies only to the model(s) shown in the icon.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
Unless indicated otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

Refer to the

DVSD

When not specified as “memory card” or “built-in memory”, the term “memory” by
itself refers to both ( only).
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button
to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.
“Photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

PDF file in the supplied DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM.

Refer to the instruction manual of the optional DW-100 DVD Burner.

“Digital Video Software” instruction manual, included as a

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Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
For example .

Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to
menu options as they are displayed on screen. In
tables in this manual the default value is shown in
boldface.
For example [ON], [OFF].

10

FUNC.

“button” frame.

FUNC.

(32)

FUNC.

[ M ]

ENU
[ DISPLAY SETUP]
[LANGUAGE ]
Desired language

FUNC.

Buttons and switches to be operated

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

WL-D88 Wireless Controller

IFC-400PCU USB Cable

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

CTC-100/S

Component Cable

Red • Green • Blue plugs

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

Software CD-ROM1

and Installation Guide

PIXELA ImageMixer 3 SE

BP-809 Battery Pack

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

(incl. ferrite core)

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WS-30 Wrist Strap

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Software for saving, managing , editing and playing back movies on your computer ( 80).
The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

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Software for saving, managing , retouching and printing photos ( 84). The CD-ROM includes
the instruction manual of the software (electronic version on PDF file).

Software CD-ROM

DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk

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Introduction

Components Guide

Left side view

Right side view

Front view

button ( 23)/

(print/share) button ( 70, 84)

DISP. (on-screen display) button
( 51, 39)/
BATT. INFO button ( 17)

Speaker ( 38)
CARD OPEN switch (open the memory

card slot cover) ( 30)
Memory card slot ( 30)
COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 77)
Mode dial ( 24)
HDMI OUT mini terminal ( 77, 79)
USB terminal ( 78)
Instant AF sensor ( 90)
Flash ( 63)
Stereo microphone
Mini video light ( 45)

Names of buttons and switches other than the
joystick are indicated within a
(for example ).

FUNC.

“button” frame

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Back view

LCD panel

Top vie w

MIC terminal ( 54)
AV OUT/ terminal ( 77)
ACCESS (memory access) indicator

( 32, 58)/CHG (charge) indicator
(18)

Serial number
START/STOP button ( 32)
Strap mount ( 20)
DC IN terminal ( 18)
RESET button ( 99)
Remote sensor ( 20)
LCD screen ( 22)
Joystick ( 24)
FUNC. button ( 25, 88)

/ (play/pause) button ( 36)/

START/STOP button ( 32)

(fast reverse) button ( 36)/

Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 34)

(fast forward) button ( 36)/

Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 34)

(stop) button ( 36)/

BLC (backlight correction) button ( 46)
Zoom lever ( 34)
PHOTO button ( 58)
Mini advanced shoe ( 54)

indicator

ON/OFF button

Names of buttons and switches other than the

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joystick are indicated within a
(for example ).

FUNC.

“button” frame

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Introduction

B

ottom view

Wireless Controller WL-D88

Tripod socket ( 109)
BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 19)
Grip belt

START/STOP button ( 32)
FUNC. button ( 25, 88)
MENU button ( 26, 90)
PLAYLIST button ( 36)
Navigation buttons ( / / / )

(frame reverse) button ( 37)

(fast reverse) button ( 37)

(play) button ( 36)

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(pause) button ( 36)

(stop) button ( 36)
PHOTO button ( 58)
Zoom buttons ( 34)
SET button

(frame advance) button ( 37)

(fast forward) button ( 37)

DISP. (on-screen display) button
( 39, 51)

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Screen Displays

Recording Movies

Playing Movies

(During Playback)

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Operating mode ( 24)
Recording program ( 42, 43)
White balance ( 48)
Image effect ( 49)
Digital effects ( 50)
Recording mode ( 33)
Still image quality/size

(simultaneous recording) ( 65)
Remote sensor off ( 95)

Instant AF ( 90),

MF Manual focus ( 47)
25F progressive frame rate ( 17)
Memory operation ( 17)
Time code/Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds)
Remaining recording time

On the memory card

In the built-in memory

Remaining battery time ( 17)
Image stabilizer ( 91)
Wind screen off ( 92)
Headphones output ( 53)
Microphone attenuator ( 52)
Audio level indicator ( 52)
Level marker ( 93)
Mini advanced shoe ( 54)
Backlight correction ( 46)
Scene number
Data code ( 51)

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Introduction

Recording Still Images

Viewing Still Images

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Zoom ( 34), Exposure ( 46)
Recording program ( 42, 43)
Light metering mode ( 66)
White balance ( 48)
Image effect ( 49)
Digital effects ( 50)
Drive mode ( 64)
Still image quality/size ( 58)

Instant AF ( 90),

MF Manual focus ( 47)
Remaining battery time ( 17)
Number of still images available

On the memory card

In the built-in memory
Self timer ( 46)
Image stabilizer ( 91)
AF frame ( 91)
Mini video light ( 45)
Camcorder shake warning ( 91)
Focus and exposure lock ( 58)
Flash ( 63)
Image number ( 95)
Current image / Total number of images
Histogram ( 66)
Image protection mark ( 67)
Date and time of recording
Manual focus ( 47)
Manual exposure ( 46)
Image size ( 58)
File size
Aperture value ( 43)
Shutter speed ( 43)

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25F progressive frame rate

Select the 25F progressive frame rate ( 42) to
give your recordings a cinematic look. You can
combine this frame rate with the [ CINE
MODE] recording program to enhance the effect.

Memory operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

Fast reverse playback,
Slow playback,
Slow reverse playback,
Frame advance,
Frame reverse

Remaining recording time

When there is no more free space on the
memory, “ END” (built-in memory,
only) or “ END” (memory card) will be
displayed and the recording will stop.

, Remaining battery time

100% 75% 50% 25% 0%

• The icon shows a rough estimate of the
remaining charge as a percentage of the full

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charge of the battery pack. The remaining
recording/playback time of the battery pack is
displayed, in minutes, next to the icon.

• When is displayed in red, replace the
battery pack with a fully charged one.

• When you attach an empty battery pack, the
power may turn off without displaying .

• Depending on the conditions under which the
camcorder and the battery pack are used, the
actual battery charge may not be indicated
accurately.

• When the camcorder is off, press
to display the charge status of a battery pack.
The Intelligent System will display the charge
status (as a percentage) and the remaining
recording time (in minutes) for 5 seconds. If the
battery pack is exhausted, the battery
information may not be displayed.

Number of still images available

in red: No card
in green: 6 or more images
in yellow: 1 to 5 images
in red: No more images can be recorded

• When viewing the still images, the display will
always be in green.

• Depending on the recording conditions, the
number of available still images displayed may
not decrease even after a recording has been
made, or may decrease by 2 still images at
once.

Image number

The image number indicates the name and
location of the file on the memory card. For
example, the file name of image 101-0107 is
“IMG_0107.JPG”, stored under the folder
“DCIM\101CANON”.

BATT.INFO

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Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your
camcorder.

Getting Started

Charging the Battery Pack

The camcorder can be powered with a
battery pack or directly using the
compact power adapter. Charge the
battery pack before use.
For approximate charging times and
recording/playback times with a full
battery pack, refer to the tables on
pages 115-116.

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1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Attach the battery pack to the

camcorder.

Press the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide it
up until it clicks in place.

DC IN terminal

3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

5 Connect the compact power

adapter to the camcorder’s DC IN
terminal.

• The CHG (charge) indicator starts
flashing. The indicator will stay on
when the charging is completed.

• If the indicator flashes quickly,
refer to Tr ou bl es ho ot in g ( 97).

ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED

1 Disconnect the compact power

adapter from the camcorder.

2 Unplug the power cord from the

power outlet and the compact
power adapter.

CHG (charge)
indicator

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TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE
switch

1 Slide in the

2 Slide the battery pack down and

• Turn off the camcorder before

• We recommend charging the battery

• Do not connect to the camcorder’s DC

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and

BATTERY RELEASE

direction of the arrow and hold it
pressed down.

then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

connecting or disconnecting the
compact power adapter. After pressing

to turn off the camcorder,

ON/OFF

important data is updated in the
memory. Be sure to wait until the

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indicator turns off.

pack in temperatures between 10 °C
and 30 °C. Outside the temperature
range of 0 °C to 40 °C, the charging will
not start.

IN terminal or to the compact power
adapter any electrical equipment that is
not expressly recommended for use
with this camcorder.

excessive heating, do not connect the
supplied compact power adapter to

voltage converters for overseas travels
or special power sources such as those
on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,
etc.

NOTES

• If remaining battery time is an issue, you
can power the camcorder using the
compact power adapter so the battery
pack will not be consumed.

• Charged battery packs continue to
discharge naturally. Therefore, charge
them on the day of use, or the day
before, to ensure a full charge.

• We recommend that you prepare battery
packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than
you think you might need.

Preparing the Wireless Controller and Accessories

First, insert the supplied lithium button
battery CR2025 into the wireless
controller.

Ta b

1 Press the tab in the direction 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.

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Preparations

TO USE THE WIRELESS CONTROLLER

Point the wireless controller at the
camcorder’s remote sensor when
you press the buttons.

You can rotate the LCD panel 180
degrees to use the wireless controller
from the front of the camcorder.

NOTES

• The wireless controller may not work
properly when the remote sensor is
situated under strong light sources or
direct sunlight.

• If the wireless controller does not work,
check that [WL.REMOTE] is not set to
[ OFF ] ( 95). Otherwise,
replace the battery.

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Accessories

Fasten the grip belt.

• Adjust the grip belt so that you can
reach the zoom lever with your
index finger, and the
button with your thumb.

• You can remove the grip belt and
replace it with the supplied wrist
strap.

TO REMOVE THE GRIP BELT

1 Lift the padded handgrip's flap

and detach the strap from the
Velcro pad.

START/STOP

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2 Pull the strap to remove it first

from the front bracket on the
camcorder, then to unthread it
from the handgrip and finally to
remove it from the rear bracket on
the camcorder.

TO ATTACH A WRIST STRAP

TO ATTACH A SHOULDER STRAP

Pass the ends of the shoulder strap
through the strap mount on the grip
belt and adjust the length of the
strap.

You can also remove the grip belt and
attach the shoulder strap directly to the
rear bracket on the camcorder.

Pass the attaching end of the wrist
strap through the back bracket on
the camcorder, thread the wrist strap
through the loop and fasten.

You can also attach the wrist strap to
the strap mount on the grip belt to use
both for extra convenience and
protection.

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TO REATTACH THE GRIP BELT

1 Pass the end of the strap through

the rear bracket on the
camcorder.

2 Thread the strap through the

padded handgrip and then pass it
through the front bracket on the
camcorder.

3 Fasten the grip belt as necessary,

attach the strap to the Velcro pad
on the handgrip and close the flap.

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Preparations

Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen

Rotating the LCD Panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees.

• You can rotate the panel 90 degrees
downward.

• You can rotate the panel 180 degrees
toward the lens. Rotating the LCD
panel 180 degrees can be useful in
the following cases:

- When you wish to include yourself in

the picture when recording with the
self timer.

- To allow the camcorder to be operated

with the wireless controller from the
front.

180°

90°

180°

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NOTES

About the LCD screen: The screen is

produced using extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques, with more than

99.99% of the pixels operating to
specification. Less than 0.01% of the
pixels may occasionally misfire or appear
as black, red, blue or green dots. This has
no effect on the recorded image and does
not constitute a malfunction.

LCD Backlight

You can set the brightness of the
screen to normal or bright.

DISP.

Hold pressed down for more
than 2 seconds.

Repeat this action to toggle between
the normal and bright settings.

NOTES

• This setting does not affect the
brightness of the recording.

• Using the bright setting will shorten the
effective usage time of the battery pack.

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

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Basic Operation of the Camcorder

mode, the camcorder can help you with
the settings. For example, you can use
the Special Scene recording programs

42) to set at once all the optimal

(
settings to match special recording
conditions.

The Button: Mode or Flexible Recording

The camcorder offers two basic modes
for recording video or still images:
mode for beginners or if you just prefer
not to bother with detailed camcorder
settings, and flexible recording mode
which lets you change the camcorder's
settings to your preference.

Press the button to enter the

mode (the button's blue light will
be on). You do not need to worry about
any settings and can shoot video using
just the zoom lever

START/STOP

using just the zoom lever and

(58).

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( 34) and

( 32) or take photos

PHOTO

NOTES

In mode you cannot access the
menus but you can change the following
settings in advance, before setting the
camcorder to mode.

- Recording mode of movies

- Size/quality of still images

- Auto slow shutter

- All settings in the [ SYSTEM
SETUP] menu

Press the button again to return
to the flexible recording mode (the
button's light is off). You can access the
menus and change settings to your
preference. Even in flexible recording

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Preparations

Operating Modes

The camcorder's operating mode is
determined by the position of the mode
dial. In this manual, indicates that
a function is available in the operating
mode shown and indicates that
the function is not available. When no
operating mode icons are given, the
function is available in all operating
modes.

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Operating mode Mode dial Icon display Operation

* /

(Green)

* /

(Blue)

* /

(Green)

* /

(Blue)

* only.

Joystick and Joystick Guide

Use the joystick to operate the
camcorder's menus.

Push the joystick up, down, left or right
( , ) to select an item or change
settings.

Press the joystick itself ( ) to save the
settings or confirm an action. On menu
screens, this is indicated by the icon

.

The joystick can also be used in
combination with the joystick guide to
operate additional functions. Press
to display/hide the joystick guide.
The functions that appear on the
joystick guide will change depending
on the operating mode. In the
illustrations of this manual, positions
other than those relevant to the function
explained are marked with a striped
pattern.

Recording movies in the built-in memory* /
on the memory card

Recording still images in the built-in
memory* / on the memory card

Playing movies from the built-in memory* /
memory card

Viewing still images from the built-in
memory* / memory card

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58

36

60

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Depending on the operating mode,
these positions may be empty or show a
different icon than the one on the
illustration.

NEXT

When the guide contains multiple
“pages”, [NEXT] and the page number
icon ( ) will appear at the bottom
position. Push the joystick ( ) toward
[NEXT] to display the next “page” of the
guide.

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

Using the Menus

Many of the camcorder’s functions can
be adjusted from the menus that open
after pressing the FUNC. button

FUNC.

( ). To access the menus set the
camcorder to flexible recording mode.
In mode, except for a few
exceptions, most menu settings will
return to their default values ( 23).
For details about the available menu
options and settings, refer to the
appendix Menu Options Lists ( 88).

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1 Press .

FUNC.

2 Select ( ) the icon of the

function you want to change from
the left side column.

Menu items not available will appear
grayed out.

3 Select ( ) the desired setting

from the available options at the
bottom bar.

• The selected option will be

highlighted in orange.

• With some settings you will need

to make further selections and/or
press . Follow the additional
operation guides that will appear
on the screen (such as the
icon, small arrows, etc.).

4 Press to save the settings

FUNC.

and close the menu.

You can press to close the
menu at any time.

FUNC.

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Preparations

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

1 Press .

FUNC.

2 Select ( ) the icon and press

to open the setup menus.

You can also hold pressed
down for more than 1 second or

MENU

press on the wireless
controller to open directly the setup
menus screen.

FUNC.

3 Select ( ) the desired menu from

the left side column and press .

The title of the selected menu
appears on top of the screen and
under it the list of settings.

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4 Select ( ) the setting you want

to change and press .

•The orange selection bar indicates
the menu setting currently
selected. Items not available
appear in black.

• Push the joystick ( ) to return to
the menu selection screen (step 3).

5 Select ( ) the desired option and

press to save the setting.

6 Press .

Abbreviation of Menu Selections in this Manual

In this manual, the arrow is used to
abbreviate menu selections. Below is
an example of changing a setting using
the setup menus.

FUNC.

FUNC.

For selections in the FUNC. menu, the
abbreviated form will always show the
initial default value. In recording mode,
its icon will appear on the left side
column when you first open the menu.
If the setting was changed, the icon of
the currently selected option will appear
instead.

FUNC.

FUNC.

FUNC.

You can press to close the
menu at any time.

[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP]
[LANGUAGE ]
Desired language

[ IMAGE EFFECT OFF]
Desired image effect

FUNC.

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First Time Settings

Setting the Date and Time

You will need to set the date and time of
the camcorder before you can start
using it. The [DATE/TIME] screen will
appear automatically when the
camcorder’s clock is not set.

When the [DATE/TIME] screen　
appears, the year will be displayed in
orange and indicated with up/down
arrows.

1 Change ( ) the year and move

( ) to the month.

2 Change the rest of the fields

(month, day, hour and minutes) in
the same way.

3 Select ( ) [OK] and press to

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start the clock and close the setup
screen.

IMPORTANT

• When you do not use the camcorder for
about 3 months, the built-in
rechargeable lithium battery may
discharge completely and the date and
time setting may be lost. In such case,
recharge the built-in lithium battery
( 111) and set the time zone, date
and time again.

• The date appears in a year-month-day
format only in the first setup screen. In
subsequent screen displays the date
and time will appear as day-month-year
(for example, [1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM]).
You can change the date format ( 96).

• You can also change the date and time
later on (not during the initial setup). To
open the [DATE/TIME] screen:

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DATE/TIME SETUP]
[DATE/TIME]

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Preparations

Changing the Language

Options

[][MAGYAR][]
[DEUTSCH][MELAYU][]
[][POLSKI][]

[ENGLISH][] [ ]

[ESPAÑOL][TÜRKÇE][]
[FRANÇAIS][ ] [ ]
[ITALIANO][ ] [ ]

FUNC.

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FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DISPLAY SETUP]
[LANGUAGE ]
Desired language

FUNC.

NOTES

• If you changed the language by mistake,
follow the mark next to the menu
item to change the setting.

• The displays and that
appear in some menu screens refer to
the name of buttons on the camcorder
and will not change, regardless of the
language selected.

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

Default value

Changing the Time Zone

Change the time zone to match your
location. The default setting is Paris.

FUNC.

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TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DATE/TIME SETUP]
[T.ZONE/DST]
Your local time zone*

FUNC.

WHEN YOU TRAVEL

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ DATE/TIME SETUP]
[T.ZONE/DST]
Local time at your destination*

FUNC.

* To adjust for daylight saving time, select the

area name marked with a .

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Using a Memory Card

Recommended Memory Cards

You can use commercially available

SDHC (SD high capacity) memory
cards and SD memory cards with
this camcorder. However, depending on
its Speed Class, you may not be able to
record movies on the memory card.
Refer to the table below.

As of January 2008, the movie
recording function has been tested
using SD/SDHC memory cards made
by Panasonic, SanDisk and Toshiba.
We recommend using memory cards
with a Speed Class 4 or higher.

NOTES

• About SDHC Memory Cards: SDHC is the
new type of SD memory card with
capacities over 2 GB. Please note that
the specifications of SDHC memory
cards are different from those of regular
SD memory cards and you will not be
able to use memory cards of over 2 GB
with devices that do not support SDHC.
However, SDHC devices (including this
camcorder) are backward compatible
and support regular SD memory cards.

• About the SD Speed Class: The SD Speed
Class is a standard that indicates the
minimum guaranteed data transfer
speed of SD/SDHC memory cards.
When you buy a new memory card, look
for the Speed Class logo on the
package.

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Memory card Capacity SD Speed Class

64 MB or less Not applicable –

SD

memory cards

SDHC

memory cards

1

Except for the [ HIGH QUALITY 17 Mbps] recording mode.

2

On some memory cards you may not be able to record movies.

128 MB or

more

Over 2 GB

Not compatible

or higher

or higher

Recording

movies

1,2

1

1

Recording

still images

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Preparations

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Make sure to initialize all memory cards
before using them with this camcorder
(31).

1 Turn off the camcorder.
2 Open the LCD panel.
3 Slide toward the right

CARD OPEN

to open the memory card slot
cover.

4 Insert the memory card straight,

with the label facing up, all the
way into the memory card slot
until it clicks.

5 Close the memory card slot cover.

• Pull the cover down until it clicks.

• Do not force the cover closed if the

TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD

1 Slide toward the right

to open the memory card slot
cover.

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memory card is not correctly
inserted.

CARD OPEN

2 Push the memory card once to

release it. When the memory card
springs out, pull it all the way out.

3 Close the memory card slot cover.

IMPORTANT

Memory cards have front and back sides
that are not interchangeable. Inserting a
memory card facing the wrong direction
can cause a malfunction of the camcorder.

Selecting the Memory for the

Recordings

You can select to record your movies
and still images in the built-in memory
or on the memory card. The built-in
memory is the default media for
recording both.

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TO CHANGE THE MEDIA FOR RECORDING

MOVIES

FUNC.

[ MENU]
[ MEMORY OPER.]
[MEDIA:MOVIES]*
The memory you want to use

FUNC.

* Select [MEDIA:IMAGES] to change the

media to be used for recording still images.

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