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Important Usage Instructions
HD Camcorder, HR10 A systems
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Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.
If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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- Important Safety InstructIons
  - 1 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
  - 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
  - 3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  - 4 Follow Instructions - All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
  - 5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
  - 6 Accessories - Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous.
  - 7 Avoid magnetic or electric fields - Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera.
  - 8 Water and Moisture - Hazard of electric shock - Do not use this product near water or in rainy/moist situations.
  - 9 Placing or Moving - Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
  - 10 Power Sources - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marki...
  - 11 Polarization - The CA-570 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
  - 12 Power Cord Protection - Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to plugs and the point from which the cords exit the product.
  - 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is grounded so as to provi...
  - 14 Lightning - For added protection of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long ...
  - 15 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  - 16 Objects and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt...
  - 17 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
  - 18 Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect this product from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
  - 19 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that are s...
  - 20 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating order.
When replacement of the power supply is required, please return it to the responsible nearest Canon Service Center and please replace it with the same type number CA-570.
The Adapter can be used with a power supply between 100 and 240 V AC. For areas where 120 V AC power is not used, you will need a special plug adapter. Contact your nearest Canon Service Center for further information.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
- Enjoying High-Definition Video with your DVD Camcorder
DVD-R
Best for Compatibility
DVD-R DL
Best for Recording Time
DVD-RW
Best for Reusability
HD Quality
- 1,080 lines
SD Quality
- Available features depend on the DVD disc used
Disc Type
- DVD-R, DVD-R DL
- DVD-RW
Disc Quality
- HD
- SD
- HD
- SD
Disc Specifications
- VIDEO mode
- VIDEO mode
- VR mode
Editing scenes with this camcorder (deleting scenes, dividing scenes, etc.) (65)
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- 1
- -
Deleting a scene immediately after recording it (40)
- -
Initializing the disc in order to use it again for recording (67)
- -
Giving a title to the disc (68)
Finalizing the disc in order to play it with an external DVD device (68)2
Adding recordings to a disc already finalized (71)
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- 3
- 3
Editing scenes on a computer4 (97)
- Introduction
  - 15 Getting to Know the Camcorder
- Preparations
  - 23 Getting Started
  - 26 Basic Operation of the Camcorder
  - 29 First Time Settings
  - 31 Getting Ready to Start Recording
- Video
  - 35 Basic Recording
  - 41 Basic Playback
  - 45 Menu Options Lists
  - 55 Additional Functions
  - 65 Managing Scenes and the Disc
- Video (cont.)
  - 68 Disc Playback on an External Device
- Photos
  - 72 Basic Recording
  - 75 Basic Playback
  - 78 Additional Functions
  - 85 Printing Photos
- External Connections
  - 92 Connecting to a TV or VCR
  - 97 Connecting to a Computer
- Additional Information
  - 101 Trouble?
  - 110 Dos and Donts
  - 116 General Information
- Conventions Used in this Manual
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- Left side view
- Back view
- Wireless Controller WL-D86
  - Recording Movies
  - Playing Movies (During Playback)
  - Recording Still Images
  - Viewing Still Images
When recording in high definition, select the 24F progressive frame rate to give your recordings a cinematic look ( 49). You can combine this frame rate with the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 55) to enhance the effect.
Record, Record pause, Playback, Playback pause, Fast playback, Fast reverse playback, Slow playback, Slow reverse playback
When there is no more disc space available, END will be displayed and the recording will stop.
The camcorder counts from 1 to 10 seconds when you start recording. This is helpful to avoid scenes that are too short.
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
is displayed next to the number of images available while the camcorder is writing on the memory card.
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.
- Charging the Battery Pack
  - 1 Turn off the camcorder.
  - 2 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
  - 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 camcorders DC IN terminal.
- 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
- Preparing the Accessories and the Wireless Controller
  - 1 Fasten the grip belt.
  - Using the Wireless Controller
    - 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.
  - When you mount the camcorder on a tripod
- Power Switch
- Operating Modes
- Operating Mode
- Operating Mode Indicator
- / Switch
- Icon Display
- Operation
- (Red)
- (Movies)
Recording movies on the disc
- 35
- (Still images)
Recording still images on the memory card
- 72
- (Green)
- (Movies)
Playing movies from the disc
- 41
- (Still images)
Viewing still images from the memory card
- 75
  - Joystick and Joystick Guide
  - Using the Menus
    - Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
      - 1 Press .
      - 2 Select () the icon of the function you want change from the left side column.
      - 3 Select () the desired setting from the available options at the bottom bar.
      - 4 Press to save the settings and close the menu.
    - Selecting an Option from the Setup Menus
      - 1 Press .
      - 2 Select () the icon and press () to open the setup menus.
      - 3 Select () the desired menu from the left side column and press ().
      - 4 Select () the setting you want to change and press ().
      - 5 Select () the desired option and press () to save the setting.
      - 6 Press .
  - Setting the Date and Time
    - 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 Move () the cursor to the [OK] button and press () to start the clock and close the menu.
  - Changing the Language
    - Options
[DEUTSCH]
[]
[]
[ENGLISH]t
[TRKE]
[]
[ESPAOL]
[]
[]
[FRANAIS]
[]
[]
[ITALIANO]
[]
[]
[POLSKI]
[]
- 1 Press .
- 2 Select () the icon and press () to open the setup menus.
- 3 Select () [DISPLAY SETUP] and press ().
- 4 Select () [LANGUAGE] and press ().
- 5 Select (, ) the desired option and press ().
- 6 Press to close the menu.
- Changing the Time Zone
  - 1 Press .
  - 2 Select () the icon and press () to open the setup menus.
  - 3 Select () [DATE/TIME SETUP] and press ().
  - 4 Select () [T.ZONE/DST] and press ().
- To set the home time zone
  - 5 Make sure that the time zone is selected.
  - 6 Select () the area that corresponds to your local time zone and press ().
  - 7 Press to close the menu.
- When you travel
  - 5 Move the orange selection frame () to the time zone.
  - 6 Select () the area that corresponds to the local time at your destination and press ().
  - 7 Press to close the menu.
- Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen
  - Rotating the LCD Panel
  - LCD Backlight
- Inserting and Removing a Disc
  - Inserting the Disc
    - 1 Move the switch to ON to set the camcorder in mode.
    - 2 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops.
    - 3 Insert the disc and press its center firmly until it clicks in place.
    - 4 Close the disc cover.
- When you insert a new disc
  - Removing the Disc
    - 1 Slide fully in the direction of the arrow and gently open the disc cover completely until it stops.
    - 2 Grab the edge of the disc and gently pull it out.
    - 3 Close the disc cover.
- Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
  - 1 Turn off the camcorder.
  - 2 Open the LCD panel.
  - 3 Pull out 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.
- To remove the memory card
- Shooting Video
  - 1 Move the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
  - 2 Move the / switch to (Movies).
  - 3 Press to begin recording.
- When you have finished recording
  - 1 Make sure that the DISC access indicator is off.
  - 2 Turn off the camcorder.
  - 3 Close the LCD panel.
  - 4 Remove the disc.
  - About the Mode Switch and Recording Programs
- Selecting the Recording Mode
- Recording Mode
- Disc Type
- DVD-R, DVD-RW
- DVD-R DL
High Definition
- 15 min.
- 27 min.
- 20 min.
- 36 min.
- 25 min.
- 45 min.
- 33 min.
- 60 min.
Standard Definition
- 20 min.
- 36 min.
- 30 min.
- 54 min.
- 60 min.
- 108 min.
  - 1 Press .
  - 2 Select () the recording mode icon.
  - 3 Select () the desired recording mode.
  - 4 Press again to save the setting and close the menu.
  - Selecting the Aspect Ratio of your Recordings (16:9 Widescreen or 4:3)
    - 1 Press .
    - 2 Select () the icon and press () to open the setup menus.
    - 3 Select () [CAMERA SETUP] and press ().
    - 4 Select () [WIDESCREEN] and press ().
    - 5 Select () a setting option and press ().
    - 6 Press to close the menu.
  - Zooming
    - 10x Optical Zoom
  - Quick Start Function
    - 1 Press firmly.
    - 2 When you wish to resume recording, press again.
  - Reviewing and Deleting the Last Scene Just Recorded
    - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
    - 2 Push the joystick () toward .
    - Deleting a Scene Right After Recording It
      - 1 Review the scene as described in the previous section.
      - 2 While reviewing the scene, select () and press ().
      - 3 Select () [YES] and press ().
  - Playing Back the Video
    - 1 Move the switch to ON, then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode.
    - 2 Move the / switch to (Movies).
    - 3 Move (, ) the selection frame to the scene you want to play back.
    - 4 Press to begin the playback.
  - During playback
    - 5 Press again to pause the playback.
    - 6 Press to stop the playback and return to the scene index screen.
  - To adjust the volume
    - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
    - 2 Push the joystick () toward or to adjust the volume.
    - Special Playback Modes
- Special playback mode
- Initial mode
- On the camcorder
- press
- On the wireless controller press
Fast playback
- Normal playback
- or
- or
- Press again to increase the playback speed
- 5x 15x the normal speed
Slow playback*
- Playback pause
- or
- or
- Press again to increase the playback speed
- 1/8 1/4 the normal speed
Skip to the beginning of:
- Normal playback
- Push the joystick:
the next scene
()
the current scene
()
the previous scene
() twice
twice
Return to normal playback
- Special playback
  - Deleting Scenes
    - Deleting a Single Scene
    - Deleting All Scenes
  - On-Screen Displays (Data Code)
    - Turning the On-Screen Displays On/Off
  - FUNC. Menu
  - Setup Menus
    - CAMERA SETUP
Operation Mode
Shutter Speed Used
As low as 1/30
with [24F PROGR.] frame rate.
- As low as 1/12
- As low as 1/15
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
- White
- Light blue
- Dark blue
- Up to 10x
- 10x - 40x
- 40x - 200x
  - DISC OPERATIONS
  - STILL IMG OPER.
  - DISPLAY SETUP
  - SYSTEM SETUP
  - DATE/TIME SETUP
  - Cinema Mode and Special Scene Recording Programs
    - Cinema Mode
    - Special Scene Recording Programs
      - [PORTRAIT]
      - [BEACH]
      - [SPORTS]
      - [SUNSET]
      - [NIGHT]
      - [SPOTLIGHT]
      - [SNOW]
      - [FIREWORKS]
  - Flexible Recording: Changing the Aperture and Shutter Speed
    - Options
The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture and shutter speed to obtain the optimal exposure for the subject.
Set the shutter speed value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.
Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed.
- To set the shutter speed or aperture value
  - 1 If the joystick guide appears on the screen, press () to hide it.
  - 2 Adjust () the shutter speed or aperture value to the desired value.
  - Shutter speed guidelines
1/2*, 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
To record in dimly lit places.
1/60
To record under most ordinary conditions.
1/100
To record indoor sports scenes.
1/250, 1/500, 1/1000**
To record from within a moving car or train or to shoot fast-moving subjects such as roller coasters.
1/2000**
To record outdoor sports scenes on sunny days.
- Available Aperture Values
- Mini Video Light
  - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
  - 2 Push the joystick () toward .
- Self Timer
  - :
  - :
- Manual Focus Adjustment
  - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
  - 2 Push the joystick () toward [FOCUS].
  - 3 Push the joystick () once to verify if the image is focused.
  - 4 Keep the joystick pressed down () to adjust the focus as necessary.
  - Infinity Focus
    - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
    - 2 Keep the joystick pushed () toward [FOCUS] for more than 2 seconds.
- Manual Exposure Adjustment
  - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
  - 2 Push the joystick () toward [EXP].
  - 3 Adjust () the brightness of the image as required.
- White Balance
  - Options
[AUTO]t
Settings are automatically set by the camcorder. Use this setting for outdoor scenes.
[DAYLIGHT]
For recording outdoors on a bright day.
[SHADE]
For recording in shaded places.
[CLOUDY]
For recording on a cloudy day.
[TUNGSTEN]
For recording under tungsten and tungsten type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[FLUORESCENT]
For recording under warm white, cool white or warm white type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[FLUORESCENT H]
For recording under daylight or daylight type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.
[SET]
Use the custom white balance setting to make white subjects appear white under colored lighting.
- To set the custom white balance
  - 1 Point the camcorder at a white object, zoom in until it fills the whole screen and press ().
  - 2 Press to save the setting and close the menu.
- Image Effects
  - Options
[IMAGE EFFECT OFF]t
Records with no image enhancing effects.
[VIVID]
Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation.
[NEUTRAL]
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.
[LOW SHARPENING]
Records subjects with softened outlines.
[SOFT SKIN DETAIL]
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.
[CUSTOM]
Allows you to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color depth of the image.
[COL.DEPTH]: (-) Shallower colors,
(+) Richer color tonality
[BRIGHTN.]: (-) Darker picture,
(+) Brighter picture
[CONTRAST]: (-) Flatter picture,
(+) More defined light and shade
[SHARPNESS]: (-) Vaguer outlines,
(+) Sharper outlines
- To set the custom image effect
  - 1 Press () and select () the custom setting options.
  - 2 Adjust () each setting as desired and then press ().
  - 3 Press to save the setting and close the menu.
- Digital Effects
  - Options
[ D.EFFECT OFF]t
Select this setting when you do not intend to use the digital effects.
[ FADE-T] (fade trigger), [ WIPE]
Select one of the faders to begin or end a scene with a fade from or to a black screen.
[ BLK&WHT]
Records images in black and white.
[ SEPIA]
Records images in sepia tones for an old look.
[ ART]
Select this effect to add flavor to your recordings.
- Setting
- Applying
  - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
  - 2 Push the joystick () toward .
- To Fade In
- To Fade Out
- To activate an effect
- Creating a Playlist
  - Adding Scenes to the Playlist
- Moving Scenes in the Playlist
- Dividing Scenes
- Protecting the Disc
- Initializing the Disc
- Changing the Disc Title
- Finalizing the Disc
  - Restrictions after Disc Finalization
- Additional Recordings
- Editing Recordings
- Initializing the Disc
- Unfinalizing the Disc
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
- -
- -
- -
- -
DVD-RW HD quality
- *
- *
DVD-RW SD quality (VIDEO mode)
- *
- -
DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode)
- -
  - Finalizing the Disc
  - Disc Playback on External Devices
  - On a DVD player
    - 1 Turn on the TV and DVD player.
    - 2 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD player.
    - 3 Select the scene you want to play from the index screen.
    - Compatibility of External Devices
- Disc Type/Specification
- Compatible DVD Players
Discs recorded in HD quality (any disc type)
DVD players compatible with AVCHD specifications
Discs recorded in SD quality, VIDEO mode (any disc type)
Most common DVD players
DVD-RW discs recorded in SD quality, VR mode
DVD players that can read DVD-RW discs and are compatible with VR mode
DVD-R DL discs
DVD players that can read dual-layered discs
- On a computers DVD drive
  - 1 Insert a finalized disc in the DVD drive.
  - 2 Run the DVD playback software.
- Unfinalizing the Disc - Additional Recordings on a Finalized Disc
DVD-R/DVD-R DL
- -
DVD-RW HD quality
DVD-RW SD quality (VIDEO mode)
DVD-RW SD quality (VR mode)
- -
You can record additional scenes even without unfinalizing the disc
- Taking Photos
  - 1 Move the switch to ON to set the camcorder in CAMERA mode.
  - 2 Move the / switch to (Still images).
  - 3 Press halfway.
  - 4 Press fully.
- Selecting Photo Size and Quality
  - Options
  - Approximate number of still images on a memory card
Memory Card
- 32 MB
- 128 MB
- 512 MB
Image Quality*
Image Size
LW 1920x1080
- 20
- 30
- 60
- 90
- 135
- 265
- 350
- 525
- 1,040
L 2048x1536
- 10
- 20
- 40
- 60
- 85
- 180
- 235
- 350
- 700
M 1440x1080
- 25
- 40
- 80
- 120
- 180
- 350
- 470
- 700
- 1,370
SW 848x480**
- 105
- 150
- 305
- 450
- 635
- 1,275
- 1,775
- 2,515
- 5,030
S 640x480
- 140
- 205
- 375
- 600
- 865
- 1,560
- 2,320
- 3,355
- 6,040
- Image Size
- Recommended Use
L 2048x1536
To print photos up to A4 size.
M 1440x1080
To print photos up to L size (9 x 13 cm, 3.5 x 5 in.) or postcard size (10 x 14.8 cm, 4 x 6 in.).
S 640x480
To send images as e-mail attachments or to post on the Web.
- Erasing the Last Photo Just Recorded
  - 1 Push the joystick () toward .
  - 2 Select () [ERASE] and press ().
- Viewing Photos
  - 1 Move the switch to ON, then slide it down toward MODE and release it to set the camcorder in PLAY mode.
  - 2 Move the / switch to (Still images).
  - 3 Use the joystick () to move between images.
  - Image Jump Function
- To run through the still images
- To skip 10 or 100 still images
  - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
  - 2 Push the joystick () toward .
  - 3 Select () [ JUMP 10 IMAGES] or [ JUMP 100 IMAGES].
  - 4 Jump () the number of images selected and press ().
  - Slideshow
    - 1 Press .
    - 2 Select () [SLIDESHOW] and press ().
    - 3 Select () [START] and press ().
  - Index Screen
    - 1 Move the zoom lever toward W.
    - 2 Select (, ) an image.
    - 3 Press ().
- Magnifying Photos during Playback
  - 1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
  - 2 Move (, ) the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged.
- Erasing Photos
  - Erasing a Single Image
    - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
    - 2 Push the joystick () toward .
    - 3 Select () [ERASE] and press ().
  - Erasing All Images
- Flash
  - Options
(auto)t
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject.
(red-eye reduction, auto)
The flash fires automatically according to the brightness of the subject. The assist lamp lights up to reduce the red-eye effect.
(flash on)
The flash always fires.
(flash off)
The flash does not fire.
- 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
- 2 Push the joystick () toward .
- 3 Press , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.
- Continuous Shooting and Exposure Bracketing (Drive Mode)
  - Maximum number of continuous shots
- Number of frames (shots) per second
Normal speed
- 3 frames
High speed
- 5 frames
Using the flash
- 2.1 frames
  - Options
[SINGLE]t
Records a single still image.
[CONT.SHOOT.] (Continuous Shooting), [HISPEED CONT.SHOOT. ] (High-Speed Continuous Shooting)
Captures a series of still images as long as you hold pressed down. For the number of frames per second, refer to the sidebar on page 79.
[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.
- Continuous Shooting/ High-Speed Continuous Shooting
  - 1 Press halfway to activate the autofocus.
  - 2 Press fully and hold it pressed down.
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- Automatic Focus Priority
  - Options
[ ON:AiAF]t (Mode switch: P*, AUTO)
Depending on the shooting conditions, one or more AF frames out of the nine frames available are automatically selected and the focus is fixed on them.
[ ON:CENTER] (Mode switch: P*)
In this mode, a single focusing frame appears in the center of the screen and the focus is automatically fixed on it. This is convenient for making sure the focus is exactly where you want it.
[ OFF]
Select this option if you wish to record a still image as soon as you press .
- Light Metering Mode
  - Options
[EVALUATIVE]t
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.
[CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE]
Averages the light metered from the entire screen, giving more weight to the subject in the center.
[SPOT]
Meters only the area within the spot AE point frame. Use this setting to adjust the exposure to match the subject in the center of the screen.
- Histogram and Other Screen Displays
- To select the on-screen displays
- Capturing a Still Image while Recording Movies
- Capturing a Still Image from the Playback Scene
- To capture the still image
  - 1 Start playback of the desired scene.
  - 2 Pause the playback at the point you want to capture.
  - 3 Press fully.
- Protecting Photos
- From the image selection screen
  - 1 Select () the still image you want to protect.
  - 2 Press () to protect the still image.
  - 3 Repeat steps 1-2 to protect additional images or press twice to close the menu.
- Initializing the Memory Card
  - Options
[INITIALIZE]
Clears the file allocation table but does not physically erase the stored data.
[COMPL.INIT.]
Erases all data completely.
- You can also use the following functions...
. Quick Start ( 39)
. Zoom ( 38)
. Special Scene recording programs ( 55)
. Flexible recording programs ( 57)
. Mini video light ( 58)
. Self timer ( 59)
. Manual focus ( 59)
. Manual exposure adjustment ( 60)
. White balance ( 61)
. Image effects ( 62)
. Digital effects ( 63)
- Printing Photos - Direct Print
  - Connecting the Camcorder to the Printer
    - 1 Insert the memory card containing the still images you want to print.
    - 2 Turn on the printer.
    - 3 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
  - Printing with the (Print/Share) Button
    - 1 Select () the still image you wish to print.
    - 2 Press .
- Selecting the Print Settings
  - Options
[PAPER]
[PAPER SIZE]
Available paper sizes vary depending on the printer model.
[PAPER TYPE]
Select [PHOTO], [FAST PHOTO], [PLAIN] or [DEFAULT].
[PAGE LAYOUT]
Select [DEFAULT] or one of the following available page layouts.
[BORDERED]: Prints the whole image area almost exactly as the recorded still image.
[BORDERLESS]: Enlarges the center portion of the still image to fit the width/height ratio of the selected paper size. The top, bottom and sides of the still image may be slightly trimmed out.
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to the sidebar on page 87.
[] (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 PIXMA/SELPHY DS printers: You can also select [VIVID], [NR] and [VIVID+NR].
[] (Number of Copies)
Select 1-99 copies.
- Printing Multiple Images on the Same Sheet [2-UP], [4-UP], etc.
- [PAPER SIZE]
- [CREDITCARD]
- [9 x 13 cm]
- [10 x 14.8 cm]
- [A4]
- Canon Printer
PIXMA SELPHY DS
- -
- -
- 2, 4, 9 or 161
- 4
SELPHY CP
- 2, 4 or 82
- 2 or 4
- 2 or 4
- -
SELPHY ES
- 2, 4 or 83
- 2 or 4
- 2 or 4
- -
  - Printing after Changing the Print Settings
    - 1 If the joystick guide does not appear on screen, press () to display it.
    - 2 Push the joystick () toward .
    - 3 In the print settings menu, select (, ) the setting you want to change and press ().
    - 4 Select () the desired setting option and press ().
    - 5 Select (, ) [PRINT] and press ().
  - To cancel the printing
    - 1 Press () while printing.
    - 2 Select [OK] and press ().
  - Printing errors
  - When you have finished printing
  - Trimming Settings
    - 1 In the print settings menu ( 86), select (, ) [TRIMMING] and press ().
    - 2 Change the size of the trimming frame.
    - 3 Move (, ) the trimming frame.
    - 4 Press to return to the print menu.
  - Print Orders
    - Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)
  - From the image selection screen
    - 1 Select () the still image you want to mark with a print order.
    - 2 Press () to set the print order.
    - 3 Set () the number of copies desired and press ().
    - 4 Repeat steps 1-3 to mark additional images with print orders or press twice to close the menu.
    - Printing the Still Images Marked with Print Orders
      - 1 Connect the camcorder to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
      - 2 Press , select () the icon and press () to open the setup menus.
      - 3 Select () [PRINT] and press ().
      - 4 Select (, ) [PRINT] and press ().
    - Erasing All Print Orders
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.
HDMI OUT Terminal
The HDMI OUT terminal offers a high-quality digital connection that combines audio and video in a single convenient cable.
Use only HDMI cables marked with the logo.
AV OUT Terminal
Sound from the built-in speaker will be muted while the STV-100 Stereo Video Cable is connected to the camcorder.
- Connection Diagrams
Output connection (signal flow ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals.
Output connection (signal flow ) to an HDTV with an HDMI terminal.
Output connection (signal flow ) to a TV or VCR with AV terminals.
- Playback on a TV Screen
  - Connecting
  - Playback
    - 1 Turn on the camcorder and the connected TV or VCR.
    - 2 Start the playback of the movies ( 41) or still images ( 75).
    - About the HDMI terminal
- Copying your Recordings to an External Video Recorder
  - Connecting
  - Recording
    - 1 Connected device: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the device to record pause mode.
    - 2 This camcorder: Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene.
    - 3 This camcorder: Resume the movie playback.
    - 4 Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.
    - 5 This camcorder: Stop playback.
- PC Connection Diagrams
USB Terminal
Open the LCD panel to access.
Output connection (signal flow ) to a computer or PictBridge-compatible printer with an USB port.
- Corel Application Disc - Movie Playback/Editing and Various Disc Operations
- Transferring Photos - Direct Transfer
  - Preparations
    - 1 Install the supplied Digital Video Software.
    - 2 Set the camcorder to mode.
    - 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the USB cable.
    - 4 Set the auto-launch setting.
  - Transferring Images
[ALL IMAGES]
Transfers all still images.
[NEW IMAGES]
Transfers only those images that have not yet been transferred to the computer.
[TRANSFER ORDERS]
Transfers still images marked with transfer orders ( 100).
[SELECT & TRANSFER]
Allows you to select the still image.
[WALLPAPER]
Allows you to select the still image and set it as your computers desktop background.
- Automatic transfer options
- Manual transfer options
  - 1 Select () a transfer option and press .
  - 2 Select () the image you want to transfer and press .
- Transfer Orders
  - Selecting Still Images to Transfer (Transfer Order)
- From the image selection screen
  - 1 Select () the still image you want to mark with a transfer order.
  - 2 Press () to set the transfer order.
  - 3 Repeat steps 1-2 to mark additional images with transfer orders or press twice to close the menu.
  - Erasing All Transfer Orders
    - Power Source
    - Recording/Playback
    - Recording
    - Playback/Editing
    - Playback on a Connected TV or Disc Playback on External DVD Devices
    - Memory Card Operation
    - Printing
    - Others
- List of Messages
- Direct Print Related Messages
- Camcorder
- Battery Pack
  - DANGER!
- Mini DVD Disc
- Memory Card
- Lithium Button Battery
- Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
- Storage
- Cleaning
  - Camcorder Body
  - Pick Up Lens
  - Lens, Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor
  - LCD Screen
- Condensation
  - Condensation may form in the following cases:
- To avoid condensation
- When condensation is detected
- Resuming use
- Using the Camcorder Abroad
  - Power Sources
  - Playback on a TV Screen
- Trademark Acknowledgements
  - Battery Packs
  - CG-300 Battery Charger
  - Charging Times
- Battery Pack
- BP-208
- BP-214
- BP-218
- Charging Conditions
Using the camcorder
- 170 min.
- 255 min.
- 315 min.
Using the CG-300 Battery Charger
- 105 min.
- 160 min.
- 205 min.
  - Recording and Playback Times
Battery Pack
- BP-208
- BP-214
BP-218
- Viewfinder
- LCD
- Viewfinder
- LCD
- Viewfinder
- LCD
High Definition
Maximum Recording Time
XP+
- 55 min.
- 55 min.
- 100 min.
- 95 min.
- 130 min.
- 125 min.
XP
- 60 min.
- 60 min.
- 105 min.
- 105 min.
- 140 min.
- 135 min.
SP
- 65 min.
- 60 min.
- 110 min.
- 105 min.
- 140 min.
- 140 min.
LP
- 65 min.
- 65 min.
- 115 min.
- 110 min.
- 145 min.
- 140 min.
Typical Recording Time*
XP+
- 30 min.
- 30 min.
- 55 min.
- 50 min.
- 70 min.
- 65 min.
XP
- 30 min.
- 30 min.
- 60 min.
- 55 min.
- 75 min.
- 75 min.
SP
- 35 min.
- 30 min.
- 60 min.
- 60 min.
- 75 min.
- 75 min.
LP
- 35 min.
- 35 min.
- 60 min.
- 60 min.
- 75 min.
- 75 min.
Playback Time
XP+
- 75 min.
- 135 min.
- 170 min.
XP
- 80 min.
- 150 min.
- 180 min.
SP
- 90 min.
- 150 min.
- 195 min.
LP
- 90 min.
- 160 min.
- 205 min.
Standard Definition
Maximum Recording Time
XP
- 65 min.
- 65 min.
- 115 min.
- 110 min.
- 150 min.
- 140 min.
SP
- 70 min.
- 70 min.
- 125 min.
- 125 min.
- 160 min.
- 155 min.
LP
- 75 min.
- 70 min.
- 135 min.
- 130 min.
- 170 min.
- 165 min.
Typical Recording Time*
XP
- 35 min.
- 35 min.
- 65 min.
- 60 min.
- 85 min.
- 75 min.
SP
- 40 min.
- 40 min.
- 70 min.
- 65 min.
- 90 min.
- 85 min.
LP
- 40 min.
- 40 min.
- 75 min.
- 70 min.
- 95 min.
- 90 min.
Playback Time
XP
- 80 min.
- 150 min.
- 180 min.
SP
- 90 min.
- 160 min.
- 205 min.
LP
- 95 min.
- 170 min.
- 220 min.
  - TL-H37 Tele-converter
  - WD-H37C Wide-converter
  - FS-H37U Filter Set
  - Shoulder Strap
  - WS-20 Wrist Strap
  - SC-2000 Soft Carrying Case
  - Product Codes
    - Provided Accessories
    - Optional Accessories
  - HR10
  - CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
  - BP-214 Battery Pack
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Canon HR10 Instruction Manual

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Year 2007

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Canon HR10 Specification

The Canon HR10 is a high-definition camcorder designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers seeking enhanced video quality and ease of use. It features a 2.96-megapixel Full HD CMOS sensor, which allows for sharp, vibrant 1080i video recording. The HR10 utilizes the AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) format for efficient compression and storage of high-definition video on miniDVD discs, making it convenient for playback on compatible Blu-ray players and AVCHD-compliant devices.

Equipped with Canon's proprietary DIGIC DV II image processor, the HR10 delivers superior color reproduction and image quality, even in low-light conditions. It includes a 10x optical zoom lens with an optical image stabilization system that reduces camera shake, enhancing video clarity and stability. The HR10's 2.7-inch multi-angle Vivid LCD screen offers flexibility in shooting perspectives and easy navigation of the menu system.

Audio is captured through a built-in microphone with Dolby Digital 2-channel audio recording, ensuring crisp and clear sound. The HR10 includes various manual controls such as focus, exposure, and white balance adjustments, allowing users to tailor their recordings to specific shooting environments. Connectivity options include HDMI and USB outputs for seamless transfer and playback of video content.

With a compact and ergonomic design, the Canon HR10 is portable and easy to handle, making it suitable for on-the-go filming. It is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, providing extended shooting sessions without frequent recharging. The HR10 combines advanced video technology with user-friendly features, making it a versatile choice for capturing high-definition memories.

Canon HR10 F.A.Q.

How do I transfer videos from my Canon HR10 to a computer?

To transfer videos from your Canon HR10 to a computer, connect the camera to your computer using a USB cable. Ensure the camera is powered on and set to playback mode. Your computer should recognize the camera as a removable drive, allowing you to copy the video files.

What should I do if my Canon HR10 won't turn on?

If your Canon HR10 won't turn on, first check the battery to ensure it is properly charged and inserted correctly. If the camera still doesn't turn on, try using a different battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter to rule out battery issues.

How can I improve the video quality on my Canon HR10?

To improve video quality on your Canon HR10, ensure you are recording in a well-lit environment. Use the camera's manual settings to adjust exposure and focus, and keep the lens clean for optimal clarity.

How do I perform a factory reset on the Canon HR10?

To perform a factory reset on the Canon HR10, navigate to the settings menu and select 'Reset All'. Confirm the reset to restore the camera to its factory settings. Make sure to back up any important data before resetting.

Why does my Canon HR10 keep overheating?

If your Canon HR10 is overheating, ensure that you are using the camera in a well-ventilated area. Avoid extended periods of use in direct sunlight and ensure that the vents on the camera are not blocked.

What type of discs does the Canon HR10 support?

The Canon HR10 supports 8cm mini DVD-R, DVD-RW, and DVD-R DL discs. Make sure to use compatible discs for recording to avoid errors.

How can I extend the battery life of my Canon HR10?

To extend the battery life of your Canon HR10, reduce the use of the LCD screen, turn off the camera when not in use, and use the viewfinder instead of the screen to conserve power.

What should I do if the Canon HR10 is not recognizing the disc?

If the Canon HR10 is not recognizing the disc, try using a different compatible disc. Clean the disc to remove any dust or smudges. If the problem persists, there may be an issue with the camera's disc drive.

How do I update the firmware on my Canon HR10?

To update the firmware on your Canon HR10, visit the Canon support website to check for the latest firmware version. Follow the provided instructions to download and install the update using a compatible disc.

Can I connect my Canon HR10 to a TV for playback?

Yes, you can connect your Canon HR10 to a TV for playback using the AV cable provided with the camera. Connect the cable to the AV out port on the camera and the corresponding input on the TV. Select the right input on your TV to view the footage.