PUB. DIE-285 Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Please read also the Backup Utility and Digital Video Software instruction manuals (on PDF file). Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 2 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Important Usage Instructions Introduction 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. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 3 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 4 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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).
D122_PAL_E.book Page 5 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
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D122_PAL_E.book Page 10 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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 Troubleshooting table ( 89). Conventions Used in this Manual • • • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 11 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Getting to Know the Camcorder Supplied Accessories CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 12 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Introduction Components Guide Left side view Right side view QUICK START button and standby lamp ( 32) DISP.
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D122_PAL_E.book Page 14 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Introduction Bottom view Tripod socket ( 21) BATTERY RELEASE switch ( 18) Wireless Controller WL-D86 START/STOP button ( 29) FUNC. button ( 23) MENU button ( 23) PLAYLIST button ( 60) Navigation buttons ( / / / ) PREV.
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D122_PAL_E.book Page 17 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 18 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 19 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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 Slide BATTERY RELEASE 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 20 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Preparations 3 Insert the battery holder. Accessories 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 21 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 22 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Preparations 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 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 23 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Depending on the operating mode, these positions may be empty or show a different icon than the one on the illustration. NEXT 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 24 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Preparations press MENU on the wireless controller to open directly the setup menus screen. First Time Settings 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 25 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 26 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Preparations 2 Press or to select the icon and press to open the setup menus. Getting Ready to Start Recording 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. Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen Rotating the LCD Panel TO SET THE HOME TIME ZONE 5 Make sure that the time zone is selected.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 27 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 28 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 29 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and hard disk operations. 3 Press START/STOP to begin recording. • The recording starts; press START/STOP again to pause the recording. • You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 30 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video NOTES • About the Power Save mode: To save power 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 31 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Selecting the Recording Mode The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the hard disk. Select HXP or XP mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The following table gives approximate recording times. Recording Mode Recording Time depending on the scene being recorded, the picture and sound recorded in LP mode may be distorted.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 32 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video 10x Optical Zoom Press the W side of the zoom lever to zoom out (wide angle). Press the T side to zoom in (telephoto). You can also change the zoom speed ( 42). You can select one of three fixed zoom speeds or a variable speed that depends on how you operate the zoom lever: Press gently for a slow zoom; press harder for faster zooms. NOTES • Keep at least 1 m away from the subject.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 33 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM NOTES • When you wake up the camcorder from standby mode, the following settings will be changed automatically: - Manual focus returns to automatic focus (AF). - Manual exposure adjustment returns to automatic exposure. - Zoom position returns to full wide angle W. - Automatic backlight correction deactivates. • The camcorder will shut off if left in standby mode for 10 minutes, regardless of the [POWER SAVE] setting ( 46).
D122_PAL_E.book Page 34 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video 4 Press / to begin the playback. Playback will start from the scene selected and continue until the end of the last scene recorded. Playback and Video Backup Playing Back the Video DURING PLAYBACK ( 21) 5 Press / again to pause the playback. 6 Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen. NOTES Depending on the recording conditions, you may notice brief stops in video or sound playback between scenes.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 35 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Special Playback Modes To enter the special playback modes, you can use the buttons on the LCD panel or wireless controller ( 14). There is no sound during the special playback modes.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 36 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE HEADPHONES In mode, adjust the volume of the headphones with the [PHONES VOL.] setting ( 47). In mode, use the navigation buttons and the function guide following the same procedure as when adjusting the speaker’s volume. ( 21) IMPORTANT FUNC. ( 23) 1 Press FUNC. . 2 Use the navigation buttons to select the icon and press to open the setup menus. 3 Press or to select [SYSTEM SETUP] and press .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 37 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Backing Up Videos Movies recorded with this camcorder are saved to the built-in hard disk. Because space on the hard disk is limited, make sure to copy your movies to an external device and back them up on a regular basis. Recordings made with this camcorder can be backed up using the following methods.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 38 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video • The thumbnail shows a still image from the first scene recorded on that day. The number below it indicates the number of scenes taken on the selected day. 3 Press or to change the day and press or to move to the month or year. the selected scene. To delete a scene only in the playlist, press PLAYLIST first, and then select the scene. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 39 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM • When deleting a scene from the playlist index screen, only one scene can be deleted at a time. On-Screen Displays (Data Code) The camcorder keeps a data code containing the date and time and other camera data (shutter speed, aperture, etc.) registered at the time of recording. You can select the data to be displayed. Menu Options Lists Menu items not available appear grayed out in the FUNC. menu or in black in the setup menus.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 40 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video White balance ( Mode switch: P [ AUTO], [ DAYLIGHT], [ SHADE], [ CLOUDY], [ TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT], [ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET] Image effect ( 56) ( 57) Mode switch: P [ D.EFFECT OFF], [ FADE-T], [ WIPE], [ BLK&WHT], [ SEPIA], [ ART] HIGH QUALITY 15 Mbps], HIGH QUALITY 9 Mbps], STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps], LONG PLAY 5 Mbps] Still image simultaneous recording Still image size/quality ADD TO PLAYLIST ( Mode switch: P [ SINGLE], [ CONT.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 41 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM MOVE ( 60) Move a scene in the playlist. This option is available only from the playlist index screen. DELETE ( 38) [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)], [ONE SCENE], [CANCEL] Delete a scene from the original index screen. [NO], [YES] Delete a scene from the playlist index screen. SELECT DATE ( ( 65) [CANCEL], [START] PROTECT ( ( 78) Press to enter the image selection screen in order to select the still images for which you want to set print orders.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 42 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video Operating Mode Shutter Speed Used As low as 1/25 with [ PF25] frame rate. • The digital zoom cannot be used with the [ NIGHT] recording program. ZOOM SPEED As low as 1/12 • In mode, set the flash mode to (flash off). • If a trailing afterimage appears, set the slow shutter to [ OFF]. • If (camcorder shake warning) appears, we recommend stabilizing the camcorder, for example, by mounting it on a tripod. D.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 43 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM FOCUS ASSIST Mode switch: P [ ON], [ OFF] • The focus assist function magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen to help you focus manually. • Using the focus assist function will not affect the recordings. The focus assist function will be cancelled when you start recording. IMG STAB Mode switch: P [ ON ], [ OFF] The image stabilizer compensates for camcorder shake even at full telephoto.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 44 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video WIND SCREEN DROP SENSOR 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 AUTO. • Some low-frequency sounds will be suppressed along with the sound of wind. When recording in surroundings unaffected by wind or if you want to record low-frequency sounds, we recommend setting the wind screen to [ OFF ].
D122_PAL_E.book Page 45 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM ERASE ALL ORD ( 88) connected using the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable. DATA CODE ( 39) [NO], [YES] ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 66) ( 73) [NO], [YES] INITIALIZE CARD [ DATE], [ TIME], [ DATE & TIME], [ CAMERA DATA] Displays the date and/or time when the scene was recorded. [ CAMERA DATA]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the image. MARKERS [INITIALIZE], [COMPL.INIT.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 46 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video DEMO MODE camcorder, the self-timer countdown, etc. POWER SAVE [ ON], [ OFF] The demonstration mode displays the camcorder’s main features. It starts automatically when the camcorder is powered with the compact power adapter if you leave it turned on for more than 5 minutes. • To cancel the demo mode once it has started, press any button or turn off the camcorder. System Setup (Volume, Beep, etc.) SYSTEM SETUP WL.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 47 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM NOTES FILE NOS. [ RESET], [ CONTINUOUS] Select the image numbering method to be used on a new memory card. Images are automatically assigned consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. [ RESET]: Image numbers will restart from 101-0101 every time you insert a new memory card.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 48 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video [ 576i]: To use the 576i specification (standard definition). [ 1080i]: To use the full 1080i high definition specification. • This setting will be unavailable while the camcorder is connected to an external device using the optional HTC-100 HDMI Cable. Additional Functions Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings HDMI STATUS You can verify the specification of the video output signal from the HDMI OUT mini terminal.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 49 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Setting the 25p Cinema Mode You can combine the [ CINE MODE] recording program and the [ PF25] frame rate to achieve the 25p Cinema Mode, which will enhance the cinematic look of your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK ( 21) Special Scene Recording Programs Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 50 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video NOTES • Do not move the mode switch to AUTO during the actual recording of a scene; the brightness of the picture may change abruptly. • [ PORTRAIT]/[ SPORTS]/ [ BEACH]/[ SNOW] - The picture may not appear smooth during playback. • [ PORTRAIT] - The blur effect of the background increases the more you zoom in (T). • [ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 51 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed Use the automatic exposure (AE) program or give priority to the exposure value or the shutter speed. Use a high shutter speed to record fast moving subjects or a slow shutter speed to add motion blur, emphasizing the feel of movement.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 52 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video Available Aperture Values ( [1.8]**, [2.0]**, [2.4]**, [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] * ** 21) mode only. mode only. NOTES • When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number display will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 53 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Self Timer Manual Focus Adjustment ( 21) FUNC. ( 23) MENU FUNC. CAMERA SETUP SELF TIMER FUNC. Autofocus may not work well on the following subjects. In such case, focus manually. • Reflective surfaces • Subjects with low contrast or without vertical lines • Fast moving subjects • Through wet windows • Night scenes POINTS TO CHECK ( ON appears. : In record pause mode, press START/STOP .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 54 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video 4 Keep or pressed down to adjust the focus as necessary. • You can also use the control dial to make smaller adjustments. • Pressing to select [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. 5 Press . • The focus will be locked. • Pressing and then to select [FOCUS] again will return the camcorder to autofocus. Infinity Focus Use this function when you wish to focus on faraway subjects such as mountains or fireworks.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 55 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Press BLC . • appears. • Press BLC again to end the backlight correction mode. Manual Exposure Adjustment White Balance The white balance function helps you to accurately reproduce colors under different lighting conditions so that white objects will always look truly white in your recordings. POINTS TO CHECK 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen, press display it. 2 Press to select [EXP].
D122_PAL_E.book Page 56 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video [ SET] Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Icon of the currently selected White Balance FUNC. Desired option* * When you select [ SET], do not press FUNC. and continue instead with the following procedure. TO SET THE CUSTOM WHITE BALANCE 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 57 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM [ SOFT SKIN DETAIL] Digital Effects Softens the details in the skin tone area for a more complimentary appearance. To obtain the best effect, use this setting when recording a person in close-up. Note that areas similar to the skin color may lack in detail. [ POINTS TO CHECK ( CUSTOM] Allows you to adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image. [COL.DEPTH]: (–) Shallower colors, (+) Richer color tonality [BRIGHTN.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 58 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video Setting TO FADE OUT FUNC. ( Press while recording ( ), then press START/STOP to fade out and pause the recording. 23) Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect FUNC. FUNC. ** Desired fader/effect* * You can preview the effect on the screen. ** The icon of the selected effect appears. TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT : Press while recording or in record pause mode. : Press and then press PHOTO to record the still image.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 59 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM NOTES • Be careful when attaching a very long external microphone; it may appear on the screen. • When the DM-50 or other microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [ OFF ]. Other microphones You can also use commercially available microphones not compatible with the advanced accessory shoe, by connecting the external microphone to the MIC terminal.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 60 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Video Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. Creating a Playlist ADD TO PLAYLIST Desired option Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. After you add scenes to the playlist, press PLAYLIST to switch between the original scenes and the playlist. YES When the operation is completed “ADDED TO PLAYLIST” will be displayed.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 61 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM NOTES IMPORTANT The numbers at the bottom indicate the scene's original position (on the left) and the marker's position (on the right). Initializing the Hard Disk Initializing erases all movies on the hard disk, allowing you free up space for more recordings. In addition, it reduces hard disk fragmentation, which may reduce performance and occurs as movies are recorded and deleted over time.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 62 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing and playing back images to printing them. 3 Press PHOTO halfway. • Once the focus is automatically adjusted, will turn green and one or more AF frames will appear. • When you press PHOTO on the wireless controller, the still image is recorded immediately.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 63 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Selecting Photo Size and Quality Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression. As a general rule select a larger image size for higher quality. Select the [LW 1920x1080] size for photos with an aspect ratio of 16:9. ( Desired image size* Press FUNC. Desired image quality* * The number displayed on the right corner indicates the approximate number of images that can be recorded with the current quality/size setting.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 64 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos • When printing still images, use the following guidelines as a reference for selecting the print size. Image Size Playback Recommended Use L 2048x1536 To print photos up to A4 size. M 1440x1080 To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm). S 640x480 To send images as e-mail attachments or to post on the Web. LW 1920x1080, SW 848x480 To print photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 65 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES Press or and hold it down to run quickly through the still images. TO SKIP 10 OR 100 STILL IMAGES - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the / switch or the operating mode. • The following may not be displayed correctly. - Images not recorded with this camcorder. - Images edited on or uploaded from a computer. - Images whose file names have been changed.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 66 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos Erasing a Single Image Magnifying Photos during Playback ( 21) During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. ( 21) 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen, press 2 Press 3 Press to select or and press 1 Press the T side of the zoom lever. • The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. • To further enlarge the image, press the T side of the zoom lever.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 67 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM • Repeatedly press to cycle between the flash modes. • disappears after 4 seconds. Additional Functions 3 Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image. Flash You can use the built-in flash to record still images in dark places. The flash features the red-eye reduction function. ( Options 21) Default value (auto) The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 68 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos • • • • - During auto exposure bracketing. - In the [ FIREWORKS] recording program. The flash mode cannot be selected when the exposure is locked. We recommend not using the flash while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 69 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM [ AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing) The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, normal, light in 1/2 EV steps), allowing you to choose the shot you like the best. FUNC. ( Automatic Focus Priority When the focus priority is activated, the camcorder records a still image only after the focus has been adjusted automatically. 23) FUNC. FUNC.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 70 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos Options FUNC. ( [ 23) FUNC. Default value EVALUATIVE] Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camcorder divides the picture into several areas and the light is measured in all of them to achieve the optimal exposure for the subject. MENU CAMERA SETUP [ FOCUS PRI. FUNC. CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE] Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 71 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Pixel Count relatively bright; while one whose histogram peaks to the left, is relatively dark. Shadows Highlights NOTES The histogram will appear also after recording a still image, while reviewing it within the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set to [ OFF]). You can choose to turn off the histogram by pressing DISP. .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 72 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos Press PHOTO to capture the still image on the memory card. The still image is recorded on the memory card while the screen continues to show the video recording. FUNC. MENU SYSTEM SETUP IMG QUALITY NOTES FUNC. Desired image quality* • The still image cannot be recorded simultaneously on the memory card while the digital zoom or a digital effect is activated.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 73 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Options FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. [INITIALIZE] Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data. PROTECT [COMPL.INIT.] Erases all data completely. Press [ PROTECT]: The image selection screen appears. FROM THE IMAGE SELECTION SCREEN ( FUNC. ( 1 Press or to select the still image you want to protect. 2 Press to protect the still image. appears on the bottom bar and the image cannot be erased.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 74 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos You can also use the following functions... The following functions and features of the camcorder can be used either for shooting video or for taking photos. The way to set and use them was already explained in detail, so we refer you to the relevant page in the “Video” section.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 75 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 1 Press or to select the still image you wish to print. IMPORTANT • If continues to flash (for more than 1 minute) or if does not appear, the camcorder is not correctly connected to the printer. In such case, disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder and the printer. After a short while, turn them on again, set the camcorder to mode and restore the connection.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 76 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos [ Printing after Changing the Print Settings ] (Date print) Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. [ ] (Print Effect) The print effect can be used with printers compatible with the Image Optimize function to achieve higher quality prints. Select [ON], [OFF] or [DEFAULT]. Canon inkjet/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR]. [ 1 If the function guide does not appear on screen, press display it.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 77 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 3 In the print settings menu, use the navigation buttons to select the setting you want to change and press . 4 Press or to select the desired setting option and press . 5 Use the navigation buttons to select [PRINT] and press . • Printing starts. The print settings menu disappears when the printing is completed. • To continue printing, press or to select another still image. TO CANCEL THE PRINTING 1 Press while printing. 2 Select [OK] and press .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 78 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Photos 2 Change the size of the trimming frame. • Press the T side of the zoom lever to shrink the frame, and the W side to enlarge it. Press to change the orientation of the frame (portrait/landscape). • To cancel the trimming settings, press the W side of the zoom lever until the trimming frame disappears. Print Orders You can mark in advance the still images you want to print and set the desired number of copies as a print order.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 79 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM 3 Press or to set the number of copies desired and press . To cancel the print order, set the number of copies to 0. 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional images with print orders or press FUNC. twice to close the menu. Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders FUNC. ( 23) 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Refer to PC Connection Diagram ( 85).
D122_PAL_E.book Page 80 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM External Connections This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external device such as a TV, VCR, or computer. Connecting to a TV or VCR COMPONENT OUT Terminal* The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection type do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/ terminal.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 81 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Connection Diagrams High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) Terminal on the Camcorder Terminal on the Connected Device Connecting Cable 1 Output connection (signal flow ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals. Red Blue CTC-100/S Component Cable (supplied) Green White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) 2 Output connection (signal flow Red Pr/Cr Pb/Cb Y AUDIO L R ) to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 82 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM External Connections Standard Definition TV Sets Terminal on the Camcorder 3 Output connection (signal flow Terminal on the Connected Device Connecting Cable ) to a TV or VCR with AV terminals. Yellow White STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (supplied) Red VIDEO AUDIO L R 4 Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with SCART terminal.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 83 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM About the HDMI terminal The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connection –connection type – is a convenient all-digital connection using a single cable for both video and audio. When you connect the camcorder to an HDTV equipped with an HDMI terminal, you can enjoy video and audio playback at the highest quality. - The HDMI OUT mini terminal on the camcorder is for output only.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 84 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM External Connections Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. Video output will be in standard definition, although the original scenes are in high definition. ( 21) Connecting Connect the camcorder to the VCR using connection type or , as shown in the previous section Connection Diagrams ( 81).
D122_PAL_E.book Page 85 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Connecting to a Computer PC Connection Diagram USB Terminal Open the LCD panel to access. Terminal on the Camcorder 1 Output connection (signal flow Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected Device ) to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer with an USB port.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 86 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM External Connections 4 Set the auto-launch setting. • See Starting CameraWindow (Windows) or Auto-downloading (Macintosh) in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (electronic version on PDF file). • The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up. IMPORTANT • After you connect the camcorder to the computer, do not access the camcorder's hard disk directly.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 87 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM (print/share) button AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OPTIONS When you select [ ALL IMAGES], [ NEW IMAGES] or [ TRANSFER ORDERS], all the relevant still images will be transferred to the computer in one batch and their thumbnails will be displayed on the computer. Press or to select a transfer option and press . • The button will flash while the images are being transferred. • The camcorder returns to the transfer menu once the transfer is complete.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 88 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM External Connections Erasing All Transfer Orders Transfer Orders ( You can mark in advance the still images you want to transfer to the computer as transfer orders. You can set transfer orders for up to 998 still images. FUNC. ( 23) FUNC. MENU Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order) STILL IMG OPER. Set the transfer orders before connecting the camcorder to the computer. ERASE ALL ( 21) FUNC. ( 23) FUNC.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 89 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages, handling and maintenance tips, and other information. Trouble? Troubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. • Depending on the level of repair, the hard disk may be initialized or replaced, resulting in permanent data loss.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 90 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Recording/Playback Problem Solution Buttons will not work. Turn on the camcorder. – Abnormal characters appear on the screen. The camcorder does not operate properly. Disconnect the power source and reconnect it after a short time. If the problem still persists, disconnect the power source and press the RESET button with a pointed item. Pressing the RESET button resets all settings. – lights up in red.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 91 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Problem Pressing START/STOP will not start recording. Solution Set the camcorder to mode. 29 While a scene is being recorded on the hard disk, additional recording is not possible. – The hard disk is full. Delete some recordings or initialize the hard disk to free some space. 38 61 The hard disk contains the maximum number of scenes. Delete some recordings.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 92 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Problem Solution Cannot add scenes to the playlist. You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist. – No sound from the built-in speaker. Open the LCD panel. – Speaker volume is turned off. Adjust the volume with the function guide in mode. 34 Playback on a Connected TV or Other External Device External device refers to DVD recorders, computers, and other digital devices.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 93 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Problem Solution appears in red. A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and reinsert the memory card and set the camcorder back to mode. If still appears in red, initialize the memory card. 73 Memory card is full. Erase still images to free some space or replace the memory card. 66 Printing Problem Solution The printer is not operating even though the camcorder and printer are correctly connected.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 94 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Message Explanation COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST Scene could not be added to the playlist. You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist. Delete some recordings. 38 TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH CANNOT PLAY BACK The camcorder has exceeded its operational temperature ( appears). Turn off the camcorder and let it cool down before resuming use. – CANNOT READ THE HARD DISK Hard disk could not be read.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 95 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Message Explanation CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the image. If after the message disappears appears in red, perform the following: Turn off the camcorder; remove and reinsert the memory card and set the camcorder back to mode. If turns back to green you can resume recording/playback. Otherwise, initialize the memory card. (Doing so will erase all the still images on the memory card.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 96 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Message PAPER JAM Explanation The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the paper, set some paper again and retry printing. INK ERROR There is a problem with the ink. Replace the ink cartridge. NO INK The ink cartridge is not inserted or is out of ink. LOW INK LEVEL The ink cartridge needs to be replaced soon. Select [CONTINUE] to restart printing.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 97 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Do’s and Don’ts Handling Precautions Camcorder Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure maximum performance. Make sure to also observe the precautions pertaining to the hard disk, as hard disk damage may result in permanent data loss. • 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.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 98 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information • • • • • • • • reduce performance. Initialize the hard disk should this happen ( 61). When you initialize the hard disk, all recordings will be erased. Before doing so, back up important recordings using an external device. Do not carry the camcorder by the LCD panel or the viewfinder. Be careful when closing the LCD panel.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 99 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Back side of the battery pack • Do not use memory cards in places subject to strong magnetic fields. • Do not leave memory cards in places subject to high humidity and high temperature. • Do not disassemble, bend, drop, or subject memory cards to shocks and do not expose them to water. • Do not touch or expose the terminals to dust or dirt. • Check the direction before inserting the memory card.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 100 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information • Keep the battery out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek medical assistance immediately. The battery case may break and the battery fluids may cause internal damage. • Do not disassemble, heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion. Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date/time and other settings.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 101 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Disposal When you delete movies or initialize the hard disk or memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and stored data is not physically erased. Take the necessary precautions when you dispose of the camcorder or memory card, for example by physically damaging it to prevent the leakage of private data.
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D122_PAL_E.book Page 104 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Optional Accessories Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack).
D122_PAL_E.book Page 105 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Battery Pack Screen Used NB-2LH Viewfinder BP-2L13 LCD Viewfinder LCD BP-2L14 Viewfinder BP-2L24H LCD Viewfinder LCD Maximum Recording Time HXP 65 min. 65 min. 110 min. 105 min. 135 min. 125 min. 235 min. 225 min. XP 65 min. 65 min. 115 min. 110 min. 140 min. 135 min. 240 min. 235 min. LP 65 min. 65 min. 115 min. 110 min. 140 min. 135 min. 245 min. 235 min. SP 65 min. 65 min. 115 min. 110 min. 140 min.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 106 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information • When taking photos with a 4:3 aspect ratio with the Wide-converter attached, depending on the position of the zoom, the Wide-converter's frame may appear in the picture. FS-43U II Filter Set Neutral density and MC protector filters help you to control difficult lighting conditions.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 107 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Shoulder Strap You can attach a shoulder strap for more security and portability. Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap. WS-20 Wrist Strap Use this for extra additional protection for active shooting. SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case A handy camcorder bag with padded compartments and plenty of space for accessories. This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 108 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Specifications HG10 System Recording System Television System Maximum Recording Time (approximate figures) Image Sensor LCD Screen Viewfinder Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF System Minimum Focusing Distance White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization 1 AVCHD Video compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 109 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Input/Output Terminals AV OUT/ Terminal USB Terminal COMPONENT OUT Terminal (Proprietary mini-D terminal) HDMI OUT Mini Terminal MIC Terminal ∅ 3.
D122_PAL_E.book Page 110 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Index 25F progressive frame rate . . . . . . . . . . 43 25p Cinema Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 A Abroad, using the camcorder . . . . . . . 101 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . . 68 AF-assist lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Aperture (f number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 111 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 HXP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 I Image effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Image jump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Image stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Index screen Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Initializing Hard disk . . . . . . . . . .
D122_PAL_E.book Page 112 Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:54 PM Additional Information Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 50 Still image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Still image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Sunset (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 50 T Telephoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Transfer order. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Transferring to a computer Movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PUB. DIE-285 Canon Europa N.V. P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, the Netherlands Canon UK Ltd. CCI Service Centre, Unit 130 Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, England Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty. Ltd. Info-Line: 131383 www.canon.com.au Please read also the Backup Utility and Digital Video Software instruction manuals (on PDF file). Canon New Zealand Ltd. Customer Care: (09) 489 0470 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte.
