Canon Legria HFG10 Instruction Manual

Text of Canon Legria HFG10 User Guide:

• Canon Legria HFG10, Terminals on the Camcorder 116 External Connections Terminals on the Camcorder * When connecting a cable to the camcorder, make sure to align the triangle marks on the cable’s connector and on the camcorder’s terminal. 1 COMPONENT OUT Terminal* Access: Open the LCD panel and terminal cover. The component video terminal is for video only. When you use connection B, do not forget the audio connections using the AV OUT/X terminal. 2 AV OUT/X Te r m i n a l Access: Open the LCD panel and term

• Canon Legria HFG10, Audio Equalizer 68 Audio Equalizer You can use the audio equalizer to adjust sound levels by specifically targeting the high- or low- frequency range. The audio equalizer settings are only available when recording sound using the built- in microphone. 1 Open the [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 7 [Built-in Mic Freq. Response] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a]. Options (  Default value) Operating modes: [ Normal]  Appropriate for balanced sound under most normal recording conditions. [ Boost LF Range] Accentuates the low-frequency range for more powerful sound. [ Low Cut Filter] Filters the low-frequency ra

• Canon Legria HFG10, Preparing the Camcorder 24 Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into 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. To use the wireless controller Point the wireless controller at the camcorder’s remote sensor when you press the buttons. • You can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to use the wireless controller from the front of the camcorder. NOTES • When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can only be operated at very close range, replace the batter

• Canon Legria HFG10, 2 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. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIE

• Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites 134 NOTES • The time required to convert scenes is approximately equal to the total playback time of the converted scenes. In most cases this is still faster than converting the scenes in the computer so we recommend you convert scenes in the camcorder. • If after converting the scenes you selected the [End Without Connectin

• Canon Legria HFG10, 6 1 Introduction 9 About this Manual 9 Conventions Used in this Manual 9 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 11 Names of Parts 13 2 Preparations 19 Charging the Battery Pack 19 Preparing the Camcorder 21 Attaching the Lens Hood 21 Using the Viewfinder 21 Adjusting the Position and Brightness of the LCD Screen 22 Wireless Controller 24 Using a Tripod 24 Basic Operation of the Camcorder 25 Using the Touch Screen 25 Operating Modes 26 Using the Menus 27 First Time Settings 29 Setting the Date and Time 29 Changing the Language 29 Changing the Time Zone 30 Using a Memory Card 31 Memory Cards Compatible for

• Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 124 Saving/Sharing Recordings Copying Recordings to a Memory Card To copy your recordings, you must select recordings in the built-in memory or on memory card X. In either case, the recordings will be copied to memory card Y. Scenes and photos will be copied from the index screen or from a story in the gallery on the source memory to the sam

• Canon Legria HFG10, Image Effects 64 Image Effects You can adjust the color depth, brightness, contrast, and sharpness of the image. POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs. 1 Open the image effects screen. [FUNC.] [Image Effects] 2 Touch [ON] and then touch [Color Depth], [Sharpness], [Contrast] or [Brightness]. • Select [OFF] to turn off the image effects. 3Touch [y] or [A] or drag your finger along the dial to adjust the effect level. • + levels: richer colors, sharper image, stronger contrast, brighter image. - levels: shallower colors, softer image, softer

• Canon Legria HFG10, Maintenance/Others 166 Maintenance/Others Cleaning Camcorder Body • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camcorder body. Never use chemically treated cloths or volatile solvents such as paint thinner. Lens, Viewfinder and Instant AF Sensor • If the lens surface or Instant AF sensor is dirty, autofocus may not work properly. • Remove any dust or dirt particles using a non-aerosol type blower brush. • Use a clean, soft lens-cleaning cloth to gently wipe the lens or viewfinder. Never use tissue paper. LCD Touch Screen • C

• Canon Legria HFG10, Assignable Buttons 83 Assignable Buttons The camcorder conveniently features 2 buttons to which you can assign various functions. By assigning often used functions, you can quickly access them with a single press of a button. Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the selection screen for the desired assignable button. [FUNC.] [MENU] 6 [Assign Button 1] or [Assign Button 2] 2 Select the desired option and then touch [a]. Options (  Default value for assignable button 1,  default value for assignable button 2) Using an Assignable Button After you assign a function to one of the buttons, press the button to activate the function. Operating modes: [ BLC Always On]Turns backlight

• Canon Legria HFG10, 4 Highlights of the LEGRIA HF G10 The Canon LEGRIA HF G10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder. HD Recording HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III processor The camcorder is equipped with a 1/3-type CMOS sensor that captures video at an effective pixel count of approximately 2.07 megapixels (1920x1080). The video is then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV

• About this Manual 10 Self Timer Self Timer 1 Open the [Self Timer] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer] 2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a]. • n will appear on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off the self timer. Movies: In record pause mode, press g. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. Pho

• Using Headphones 70 Using Headphones Use headphones for playback or to check the audio level while recording. The headphones are connected to the AV OUT/X terminal, which is used for both the headphones and the audio/video output. Before connecting the headphones, follow the procedure below to change the function of the terminal from AV output to X (headphones) output. * H

• Canon Legria HFG10, © CANON INC. 2011 PUB. DIE-0396-000 Canon Europa N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands www.canon-europa.com Canon UK Ltd CCI Service Centre, Unit 130, Centennial Park, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3SE, United Kingdom Telephone 0870-241-2161 Canon Australia Pty Ltd Tel: 13-13-83 (within Australia only) (61) 02-9805-2555 www.canon.com.au Canon New Zealand Ltd Tel: 0800-222-666 (within New Zealand only) (64) 09-489-0300 www.canon.co.nz Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd 1 HarbourFront Aven

• Canon Legria HFG10, Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 76 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal You can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal. 1 Open the [Color Bars & Test Tone] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Color Bars & Test Tone] 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [a]. Options (  Default value) Operating modes: [B Off]  Select this option if you do not intend to use the color bars or audio reference signal. [ Color Bars]Displays a standard SMPTE color bar pattern. [ Color Bars & Tone] In addition to the color bar pattern, an audio reference signal is output.

• Canon Legria HFG10, Accessories 168 Accessories The following optional accessories are compatible with this camcorder. Select accessories are described in more detail in the following pages. NOTES • Accessories that are compatible with the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be attached to this camcorder. Look for the Mini ADVANCED SHOE logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. (Availability differs from area to area) VL-5 Video Light VFL-2 Video Flash Light WM-V1 Wireless Microphone BP-808, BP-809(B), BP-809(S), BP-819, BP-827 Battery Pack CG-800E Battery Charger TL-H58 Tel e- co nve rt er WD-H58W Wide-converter Protect Filter 58 mm, ND4-L Filter 58 mm, ND8-L Filter 58

• Canon Legria HFG10, Maintenance/Others 167 Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult a Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen You can only play back your recordings on TVs compatible with the PAL system. PAL (or the compatible SECAM system) is used in the following regions/countries: Europe: All of Europe and Russia. Americas: Only in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and French territories (French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Mart

• Canon Legria HFG10, Viewing Photos 121 4 Touch the photo you wish to view. • The photo is displayed in single photo view. • Drag your finger left/right to browse through the photos one by one. To return to the index screen from single photo view 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2Touch [Q]. Photo Jump Function When you have recorded a large number of photos, you can jump easily through the photos using the scroll bar. 1 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. 2Touch [g]. 3 Drag your finger left and right along the scroll bar and then touch [f]. IMPORT

• Canon Legria HFG10, Dividing Scenes 93 Dividing Scenes You can divide scenes in order to leave out the best parts and later cut out the rest. 1 Play back the scene you want to divide. 2 Pause the playback at the point where you want to divide the scene. 3 Open the scene division screen. [Edit] [Divide] 4 Bring the scene to a precise point, if necessary. • Playback controls will appear on the screen (0 86). Use any special playback modes (fast playback, frame reverse/advance) as necessary to locate the desired point. 5 Divide the scene. [A Divide] [Yes] • The video from the division point

• Canon Legria HFG10, Using an External Microphone 73 2 Connect the receiver to the camcorder’s MIC terminal. 3 If necessary, activate the audio mix function (0 69) and adjust the audio mix balance. 4 Attach the microphone (transmitter) to the subject. • For details about using the WM-V1, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the microphone. Using Commercially Available Microphones You can also use commercially available condenser microphones with their own power supply and a cable no longer than 3 m. You can connect almost

• Canon Legria HFG10, Copying Recordings to a Memory Card 126 To select individual photos 1 Touch on the individual photos you want to copy. • A checkmark O will appear on the photos you touch. The total number of selected photos will appear next to the o icon. • Touch a selected photo to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch [Remove All] [Yes]. 2 After selecting all the desired photos, touch [OK]. Options IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change

• Canon Legria HFG10, Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 12 The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM* -Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • PIXELA’s VideoBrowser CD-ROM* - In addition to all the functionality of Transfer Utility, you can use VideoBrowser for managing, editing, and playing back movies. • Y Instruction Manual/Photo Applications Ver.35*/Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the ma

• Canon Legria HFG10, Troubleshooting 153 Recording Pressing g will not start recording. - You cannot record while the camcorder is writing previous recordings onto the memory (while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing). Wait until the camcorder has finished. - The memory is full or it already contains the maximum number of scenes (3,999 scenes). Delete some recordings (0 90, 122) or initialize the memory (0 35) to free some space. The point where g was pressed does not match the beginning/end of the recording. - There is a slight interval between pressing g and the actual start/end of recording. This is not a malfunction. The camcorder will not focus. - Autofocus does not work o

• Canon Legria HFG10, Playback on a TV Screen 119 Playback on a TV Screen Connect the camcorder to a TV to view and check your recordings. Playback on an HDTV using one of the high-definition connections will ensure the best playback quality. 1 Turn off the camcorder and the TV. 2 Connect the camcorder to the TV. •Refer to Connection Diagrams (0 117) and select the most appropriate connection for your TV. 3 Turn on the connected TV. • On the TV, select as the video input the same terminal to which you connected the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected TV

• Canon Legria HFG10, Zooming 50 Zooming There are three ways you can zoom in and out: using the zoom lever on the camcorder, using the zoom buttons on the wireless controller or using the zoom controls on the touch screen. In addition to the 10x optical zoom, in mode, you can turn on the digital zoom* (40x or 200x) with the 7 [Digital Zoom] setting. This camcorder also features a digital tele-converter, which allows you to enlarge the image on the screen digitally. * Digital zoom is not available in and modes. Using the Zoom Lever or Wireless Controller Move the zoom lever toward Q (wide angle) to zoom out. Move it toward P (telephoto) to zoom in. • By default, the zoom lever operate

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