Canon HG10 User Manual

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

WARNING!

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 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

This product has been classified under IEC60825-1:1993 and EN60825-1:1994.

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

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

Enjoying High-Definition Video with your 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?

High-definition (HD) video allows you to record video of unparalleled high quality on the built-in hard disk using the AVCHD compression. HD video is composed of 1,080 horizontal lines - that is more than twice the number of horizontal lines and approximately 4 times the number of pixels in standard-definition TV broadcasts - resulting in eye-catching colors and richly detailed video recordings.

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

What is Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 48). Combine this recording program with the 25 fps progressive frame rate [ PF25] ( 43) to get the enhanced effect of the 25p Cinema Mode ( 49).

1,080 lines

How does the built-in hard disk enrich your shooting experience?

Because this camcorder automatically records video in unused space on the hard disk, you need not worry about accidentally recording over important videos. Not only that, you can shoot up to 9 1/2 hours of video in XP mode ( 31). In addition, you can use the software on the Corel Application Disc CD-ROM to transfer your videos to a computer to back up, play and edit them. For a detailed explanation, refer to the Corel Application Disc Installation Guide and User Manual.

Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

Your hard disk camcorder allows you to shoot and store many hours of video. However, there are differences between recording onto a hard disk and recording onto other media. Make sure to follow the points below when using your camcorder. For more details, refer to Handling Precautions (97).

Back up your recordings periodically

Make sure to transfer your movies to an external device such as a computer or digital video recorder ( 37) and back them up on a regular basis.

Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts

The hard disk is a high-precision device. Vibrations, strong impacts or dropping the camcorder may result in permanent data loss.

Keep the drop sensor activated whenever possible

The drop sensor ( 44) detects when the camcorder is dropped and activates a protection mechanism to help prevent hard disk damage. Turning this function off will disable the mechanism. Even if this function is set to [ ON] and the camcorder is dropped, hard disk damage can occur.

Do not disconnect the power source while the HDD access indicator is on or flashing

To prevent hard disk damage, do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder while the HDD access indicator is on or flashing.

Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive

Use the camcorder within its operating temperature range

If the camcorder's temperature becomes too hot or too cold, recording/playback may stop in order to prevent hard disk damage.

Do not use the camcorder at high altitudes

Turning on or using the camcorder in places with low atmospheric pressure, such as at altitudes higher than 3,000 m, may result in hard disk damage.

Initialize the hard disk when movies cannot be recorded/played back normally

As movies are recorded and deleted over time, hard disk fragmentation may occur, which may reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen.

Protect personal information on the hard disk

When the hard disk is initialized or movies are deleted, stored data is not physically erased. Remember this when disposing of the camcorder or giving it to another person.

Table of contents

Introduction _________________________________

3 Enjoying High-Definition Video with

your Camcorder 4 Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive 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

21 Basic Operation of the Camcorder

21 Power Switch 21 Operating Modes 22 Navigation Buttons and Control Dial 22 Function Guide 23 Using the Menus

24 First Time Settings

24 Setting the Date and Time 25 Changing the Language 25 Changing the Time Zone

26 Getting Ready to Start Recording

26 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 27 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Video ______________________________________

29 Recording

29 Shooting Video 31 Selecting the Recording Mode 31 Zooming 32 Quick Start Function 33 Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Recorded

34 Playback and Video Backup

34 Playing Back the Video 34 Adjusting the Volume: Speaker and Headphones 37 Backing Up Videos 37 Searching Scenes by Date 38 Deleting Scenes 39 On-Screen Displays (Data Code)

39 Menu Options Lists

39 FUNC. Menu 41 Setup Menus 41 Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.) 44 Hard Disk Operations (HDD Usage Info, Initializing the

Hard Disk, etc.) 44 Still Image Operations (Card Initialization, etc.) 45 Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.) 46 System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) 48 Date/Time Setup

48 Additional Functions

48 Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings 49 Special Scene Recording Programs 51 Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter

Speed 52 Mini Video Light 53 Self Timer 53 Manual Focus Adjustment 54 Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure

Adjustment 55 White Balance 56 Image Effects 57 Digital Effects 58 Using an External Microphone

Video (cont.) ________________________________

60 Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk

60 Creating a Playlist 60 Moving Scenes in the Playlist 61 Initializing the Hard Disk

Photos _____________________________________

62 Recording

62 Taking Photos 63 Selecting Photo Size and Quality 64 Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded

64 Playback

64 Viewing Photos 66 Magnifying Photos during Playback 66 Erasing Photos

67 Additional Functions

67 Flash 68 Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode) 69 Automatic Focus Priority 70 Light Metering Mode 70 Histogram and Other Screen Displays 71 Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies 72 Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene 72 Protecting Photos 73 Initializing the Memory Card

74 Printing Photos

74 Printing Photos - Direct Print 75 Selecting the Print Settings 77 Trimming Settings 78 Print Orders

External Connections _________________________

80 Connecting to a TV or VCR

81 Connection Diagrams 82 Playback on a TV Screen 84 Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder

85 Connecting to a Computer

85 PC Connection Diagram 85 Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer 88 Transfer Orders

Additional Information ________________________

89 Trouble?

89 Troubleshooting 93 List of Messages

97 Do’s and Don’ts

97 Handling Precautions 100 Maintenance/Others 101 Using the Camcorder Abroad

103 General Information

103 System Diagram 104 Optional Accessories 108 Specifications 110 Index

Introduction

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Canon HG10. 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 the Tro ub le sh oot in g table ( 89).

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 that apply if the function described is not available in all operating modes (the operating mode to which the camcorder should be set, etc.).

• : Reference page number.

• The following terms are used in this manual:

“Screen” refers to the LCD and the viewfinder screen. “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. The terms “photo” and “still image” are used interchangeably with the same meaning. The terms “hard disk” and “HDD” are used interchangeably to refer to the camcorder's built-in hard disk drive.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.

Changing the Language

Options

[DEUTSCH] [ ] [ ]

ROMAN

[ENGLISH]

Menu item shown at its default position

Buttons and switches to be operated

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

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

FUNC.

“button” frame.

[TÜRKÇE] [ ] [ESPAÑOL] [ ] [ ] [

FRANÇAIS

][ ][ ] [ITALIANO] [ ] [ ] [POLSKI] [ ]

DISPLAYSETUP

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

FUNC.

(27)

1 Press . 2 Press or to select the

icon and press to open the setup menus.

3 Press or to select

[DISPLAY

Default value

FUNC.

SETUP] and press .

Getting to Know the Camcorder

Supplied Accessories

WL-D86 Wireless Controller

IFC-400PCU USB Cable

SS-900 Shoulder Strap**

CA-570 Compact Power

Adapter (incl. power cord)

CTC-100/S

Component Cable

Red • Green • Blue plugs

Software CD-ROM*

DIGITAL VIDEO

Solution Disk

BP-2L13 Battery Pack

Lithium Button Battery

CR2025 for Wireless

Controller

STV-250N

Stereo Video Cable

Yellow • Red • White plugs

Software CD-ROM

and User Manual

Corel Application Disc

Software CD-ROM*

Backup Utility

* The CD-ROM includes the software

instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file).

**Europe only.

Introduction

Components Guide

Left side view

Right side view

Front view

QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 32)

DISP. button ( 39, 70)

(print/share) button ( 75, 85) USB terminal ( 85) CARD access indicator ( 62) Memory card slot (open the cover to

access) ( 27) Speaker ( 34) Terminal cover HDMI OUT mini terminal ( 81, 83) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 81) AV OUT/ terminal ( 80) Grip belt ( 19) Strap mount Flash ( 67) Instant AF sensor ( 42) MIC terminal ( 59) Remote sensor ( 20) Mini video light ( 52)

Names of buttons and switches other than the navigation buttons are indicated within a

“button” frame (for example ).

FUNC.

Back view

LCD panel

Top vie w

Viewfinder ( 30) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 30) HDD access indicator ( 18) /

CHG (charge) indicator ( 18)

/ (movies/still images) switch

)

( Power switch ( 21) PLAY mode indicator (green) ( 21) CAMERA mode indicator (red) ( 21) START/STOP button ( 29) DC IN terminal ( 18) Serial number RESET button ( 90) Control dial ( 22) Navigation buttons ( 22) SET button ( 22) LCD screen ( 26)

(stop) button ( 34)/ PLAYLIST button ( 60)/ BLC (backlight correction) button ( 54)

/ (play/pause) button ( 34)/ START/STOP button ( 29)

(fast forward) button ( 34)/

Zoom in T (telephoto) button ( 31)

(rewind) button ( 34)/

Zoom out W (wide-angle) button ( 31) FUNC. button ( 23, 39) Mode switch ( 30) Zoom lever ( 31) PHOTO button ( 62) Advanced accessory shoe ( 58) Stereo microphone

Names of buttons and switches other than the navigation buttons are indicated within a

“button” frame (for example ).

FUNC.

Introduction

ottom view

Wireless Controller WL-D86

Tripod socket ( 21) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 18)

START/STOP button ( 29) FUNC. button ( 23) MENU button ( 23) PLAYLIST button ( 60) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV./NEXT buttons:

Scene skip ( 35)/ Index screen page up/down ( 34)

Reverse SEARCH button ( 35) / Reverse SLOW button ( 35)

PLAY button ( 34) PAU SE butt on ( 34) STOP button ( 34) PHOTO button ( 62) Zoom buttons ( 31) SET button Forward SEARCH button ( 35) /

Forward SLOW button ( 35) DISP. (on-screen display) button

( 39, 70)

Screen Displays

(During Playback)

Playing Movies

Recording Movies

Operating mode ( 21) Recording program ( 48, 51) White balance ( 55) Image effect ( 56) Digital effects ( 57) Recording mode ( 31) Still image quality/size

(simultaneous recording) ( 71) Recording reminder

Instant AF ( 42),

MF Manual focus ( 53) 25F progressive frame rate Hard disk operation Time code/Playback time

(hours : minutes : seconds) Remaining recording time on the hard disk Backlight correction ( 54) Headphones output ( 35) Image stabilizer ( 43) Wind screen off ( 44) Drop sensor off ( 44) Level marker ( 45) Advanced accessory shoe ( 103) Remote sensor off ( 46) Scene number Data code ( 39)

Introduction

Recording Still Images

Viewing Still Images

Zoom ( 31), Exposure ( 54) Recording program ( 48, 51) Light metering mode ( 70) White balance ( 55) Image effect ( 56) Digital effects ( 57) Drive mode ( 68) Still image quality/size ( 63)

Instant AF ( 42),

MF Manual focus ( 53) Number of still images available on the

memory card Self timer ( 53) Remaining battery charge estimate Image stabilizer ( 43) AF frame ( 69) Mini video light ( 52) Flash ( 67) Focus/exposure automatically set and

locked ( 62) Camcorder shake warning ( 41) Image number ( 47) Current image / Total number of images Histogram ( 70) Date and time of recording Image protection mark ( 72) Manual focus ( 53) Manual exposure ( 54) Image size ( 63) File size Aperture value ( 51) Shutter speed ( 51)

Recording reminder

The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.

25F progressive frame rate

Select the 25F progressive frame rate ( 43) to give your recordings a cinematic look. You can combine this frame rate with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 48) to enhance the effect.

Hard disk operation

Record, Record pause,

Playback, Playback pause,

Fast playback,

Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback

Remaining recording time

When there is no more free space on the hard disk, “ END” will be displayed and the recording will stop.

Number of still images available on the card

flashing 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.

Card access display

is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card.

Remaining battery charge estimate

• 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.

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”.

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 page 104.

Remove the battery terminal cover before attaching the battery pack

BATTERY RELEASE

switch

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.

CHG (charge) indicator

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.

• You can also use the compact power adapter without attaching a battery pack.

• When the compact power adapter is connected, the power of the battery pack will not be consumed.

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.

TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

BATTERY RELEASE

Slide in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out.

IMPORTANT

• Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After you turn the switch to , important file allocation data is updated on the hard disk. Be sure to wait until the LCD display is completely off.

• You may hear some noise from the compact power adapter during use. This is not a malfunction.

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

• 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 with this camcorder.

• To prevent equipment breakdowns and 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

• The CHG (charge) indicator also serves as a rough estimate of the charge status. Continuously on: Battery pack fully charged. Two quick flashes at 1-second intervals: Battery pack at least 50% charged. If the indicator flashes quickly but not exactly in this pattern, refer to Troubleshooting (89). One flash at 1-second intervals: Battery pack less than 50% charged.

• 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.

Preparations

3 Insert the battery holder.

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

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 ] ( 46). Otherwise, replace the battery.

• When the optional Tele-converter or Wide-converter is attached to the camcorder, it may partially obstruct the remote sensor. Use the wireless controller from a different angle.

Accessories

1 Fasten the grip belt.

Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index and middle fingers, and the

START/STOP

button with your thumb.

2 Attach the supplied shoulder

strap.

Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.

WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A

TRIPOD

Do not leave the viewfinder exposed to direct sunlight as it may melt (due to concentration of the light by the lens). Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm. Doing so may damage the camcorder.

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Power Switch

Lock button

In addition to turning the camcorder on and off, the switch also toggles the camcorder’s operating mode.

To turn on the camcorder: Hold the lock button pressed down and turn the switch to ON.

To change the operating mode: From the ON position, turn the switch momentarily toward MODE and release it. This action will toggle the operating mode between recording (CAMERA - red indicator) and playback (PLAY - green indicator).

Operating Modes

The camcorder’s operating mode is determined by the switch and the position of the / switch. 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

Preparations

function is available in all operating modes.

Navigation Buttons and Control Dial

This camcorder is equipped with navigation buttons (/// buttons) and a control dial on the LCD panel to allow you to operate the various functions. The functions assigned to the navigation buttons and control dial change according to the operating mode and the camcorder's settings.

Press the navigation buttons to select an item or change settings.

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

Operating Mode

Indicator

(Movies)

(Red)

(Still images)

(Movies)

(Green)

(Still images)

For many functions, turning the control dial is equivalent to pressing or . For other functions, turning it is equivalent to pressing or . Note that the control dial cannot be used for some functions.

Function Guide

Press to display/hide the function guide. In the illustrations of this manual, positions other than those relevant to the function explained are marked with a striped pattern.

Switch

Icon Display Operation

Recording movies on the hard disk

Recording still images on the memory card

Playing movies

(Green)

(Blue)

from the hard disk

Viewing still images from the memory card

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

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

Using the Menus

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

FUNC.

(). For details about the available menu

options and settings, refer to the Menu Options Lists ( 39).

Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option

FUNC.

( 23)

2 Press or to select the icon of

the function you want change from the left side column.

• Menu items not available will appear grayed out.

• You can also use the control dial.

3 Press or to select the desired

setting from the available options at the bottom bar.

• The selected option will be highlighted in light blue.

• 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

Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus

FUNC.

( 23)

FUNC.

and close the menu.

You can press to close the

FUNC.

menu at any time.

1 Press .

FUNC.

1 Press .

FUNC.

2 Use the navigation buttons to

select the icon and press to open the setup menus.

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

FUNC.

Preparations

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

3 Press or to 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.

4 Press or to 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.

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

5 Press or to select the desired

option and press to save the setting.

6 Press .

You can also use the control dial to navigate the menus and adjust settings.

FUNC.

You can press to close the menu at any time.

NOTES

FUNC.

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 Press or to change the year

and press to move to the month.

You can also use the control dial to change the year.

2 Change the rest of the fields

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

3 Press to move the cursor to the

[OK] button and press to start the clock and close the menu.

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

( 100) 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.2007 12:00 AM]). You can change the date format ( 48).

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

FUNC.

and select [DATE/TIME

SETUP] [DATE/TIME].

Changing the Language

Options

[DEUTSCH] [ ] [ ]

[ENGLISH][TÜRKÇE] [ ]

[ESPAÑOL] [ ] [ ] [

FRANÇAIS [ITALIANO] [ ] [ ] [POLSKI] [ ]

ROMAN

][ ][ ]



Default value

DISPLAY SETUP

2 Press or to select the

icon and press to open the setup menus.

3 Press or to select [DISPLAY

SETUP] and press .

4 Press or to select

[LANGUAGE ] and press .

5 Use the navigation buttons or the

control dial to select the desired option and press .

6 Press to close the menu.

• If you changed the language by mistake,

• The displays and that

Changing the Time Zone

FUNC.

NOTES

follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting.

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



Default value

DATE/TIME SETUP

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

FUNC.

( 23)

1 Press .

FUNC.



T.ZONE/DST PAR IS

FUNC.

( 23)

1 Press .

FUNC.



Preparations

2 Press or to select the

icon and press to open the setup menus.

3 Press or to select [DATE/

TIME SETUP] and press .

4 Press or to select [T.ZONE/

DST] and press .

The default setting is Paris.

TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE

5 Make sure that the time zone is

selected.

6 Press or to select the area

that corresponds to your local time zone and press .

To adjust for daylight saving time, select the area name marked with a

7 Press to close the menu.

Select the time zone to match the local time at your destination.

5 Press to move the orange

6 Press or to select the area

7 Press to close the menu.

FUNC.

WHEN YOU TRAVEL

selection frame to the time zone.

that corresponds to the local time at your destination and press .

• Refer to the changing date and

time displayed on the screen.

• To adjust for daylight saving time,

select the area name marked with a .

FUNC.

Getting Ready to Start Recording

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 (allowing the subject to monitor the LCD screen while you use the viewfinder). Rotating the panel 180 degrees is also useful if you wish to include yourself when recording with the self timer. This is the only case where you can use the viewfinder and the LCD screen simultaneously.

180°

90°

180°

Subject can monitor the LCD screen

NOTES

About the LCD and viewfinder screen: The

screens are 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. Doing so changes the brightness of both the LCD and viewfinder screen.

DISP.

Hold pressed down for more than 2 seconds.

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

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Only miniSD cards can be used with this camcorder.

1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Open the LCD panel. 3 Open the memory card slot cover. 4 Insert the memory card straight

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

5 Close the cover.

Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not correctly inserted.

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.

TO REMOVE THE MEMORY CARD

First push the memory card once to release it, and then pull the card out.

Preparations

IMPORTANT

• Make sure to initialize all memory cards before using them with this camcorder (73).

• 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.

NOTES

Compatibility with all miniSD cards cannot be guaranteed.

Video

This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and hard disk operations.

Recording

Shooting Video

Before You Begin Recording

Make a test recording first to check if the camcorder operates correctly. If necessary, initialize the hard disk (61).

( 21)

1 Move the / switch to

(Movies).

2 Turn the switch to ON to set

the camcorder in CAMERA mode.

The red CAMERA indicator will turn on.

3 Press to begin

START/STOP

recording.

• The recording starts; press

START/STOP

recording.

• You can also press on the LCD panel.

again to pause the

START/STOP

WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING

1 Make sure that the HDD access

indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel.

IMPORTANT

• When recording movies, try to get a

calm, stable picture.

Excessive camcorder movement while shooting and extensive use of fast zooms and panning can result in jittery scenes. In extreme cases, the playback of such scenes may result in visually induced motion sickness. If you experience such a reaction, immediately stop the playback and take a rest break as necessary.

• Observe the following precautions while

the HDD access indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss or hard disk damage.

- Do not subject the camcorder to vibrations or strong impacts.

- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.

- Do not change the operating mode.

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NOTES

• About the Power Save mode: To s ave po wer when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 46). To restore the power, turn the switch toward MODE and release it, or turn the

switch to and back to ON

again.

• When recording in very loud places (such as fireworks shows or concerts), sound may become distorted or it may not be recorded at the actual levels. This is not a malfunction.

Using the Viewfinder

When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the LCD screen ( 27) or use the viewfinder instead. To use the viewfinder, keep the LCD panel closed*. Then, hold both sides of the viewfinder firmly and pull it straight out until it clicks.

Adjust the viewfinder as necessary with the dioptric adjustment lever. You can also change the brightness of the screen ( 27). Using the bright setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. * The LCD screen and the viewfinder

can be used simultaneously when the LCD panel is turned 180 degrees to face the subject ( 26).

About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs

Set the mode switch to AUTO to let the camcorder adjust all the settings for you, allowing you to just point the camcorder and start shooting.

Set the mode switch to P to select one of the recording programs. The Special Scene recording programs ( 49) offer a convenient way to select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. Conversely, with flexible recording programs ( 51) you can set the shutter speed or the aperture you want, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.

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