Canon Camcorder HG10 User Manual
PUB. DIE-285  
Enjoying High-Definition Video with  
your Camcorder  
Preserve your most treasured memories, be it unforgettable scenery or  
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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  
recordg onto othemeda. ae sre to foow he oits elowen sng  
disconnect the power source or turn off the  
camcorder while the HDD access indicator  
is on or flashing.  
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Important Notes About the Hard Disk Drive  
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Table of contents  
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„Video ______________________________________  
29 Recording  
29  
Shooting Video  
57  
58  
Digital Effects  
Using an External Microphone  
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„Video (cont.) ________________________________  
60 Managing Scenes and the Hard Disk  
60  
Creating a Playlist  
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„External Connections _________________________  
80 Connecting to a TV or VCR  
81  
Connection Diagrams  
9
Introduction  
About this Manual  
boldface.  
For example [ON], [OFF].  
10  
Getting to Know the Camcorder  
Supplied Accessories  
11  
Introduction  
Components Guide  
12  
navigation buttons are indicated within a  
FUNC.  
“button” frame (for example  
).  
13  
Introduction  
Bottom view  
Tripod socket (  
21)  
BATTERY RELEASE switch (  
18)  
14  
Screen Displays  
15  
Introduction  
16  
Recording reminder  
• When viewing the still images, the display will  
17  
Preparations  
This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the  
menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your  
is connected, the power of the  
battery pack will not be consumed.  
1 Turn off the camcorder.  
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on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters,  
etc.  
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED  
supplied compact power adapter to  
voltage converters for overseas travels  
or special power sources such as those  
the arrow and pull out the battery  
holder.  
2 Place the lithium button battery  
with the + side facing up.  
19  
Preparations  
3 Insert the battery holder.  
Accessories  
20  
WHEN YOU MOUNT THE CAMCORDER ON A  
TRIPOD  
Basic Operation of the  
shown and indicates that the  
function is not available. When no  
operating mode icons are given, the  
21  
Preparations  
function is available in all operating  
modes.  
For many functions, turning the control  
dial is equivalent to pressing  
or  
.
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(Movies)  
from the hard disk  
(Green)  
(Blue)  
(Green)  
Viewing still images  
from the memory card  
(Still images)  
22  
2 Press  
or  
to select the icon of  
Depending on the operating mode,  
these positions may be empty or show a  
the function you want change from  
select the icon and press  
to open the setup menus.  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
FUNC.  
You can also hold  
pressed  
down for more than 1 second or  
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Preparations  
MENU  
press  
on the wireless  
First Time Settings  
controller to open directly the setup  
about 3 months, the built-in  
rechargeable lithium battery may  
discharge completely and the date and  
time setting may be lost. In such case,  
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recharge the built-in lithium battery  
100) and set the time zone, date  
2 Press  
or  
to select the  
to open the  
(
icon and press  
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
FUNC.  
1 Press  
.
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Preparations  
2 Press  
icon and press  
or  
to select the  
Getting Ready to Start  
to open the  
FUNC.  
7 Press  
to close the menu.  
Subject can monitor the LCD screen  
26  
NOTES  
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card  
27  
Preparations  
IMPORTANT  
28  
Video  
This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including  
recording, playback, menu options, and hard disk operations.  
vibrations or strong impacts.  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
The red CAMERA indicator will turn  
on.  
- Do not change the operating mode.  
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Video  
NOTES  
Using the Viewfinder  
The Special Scene recording programs (  
select the optimal settings to match special recording conditions. Conversely,  
with flexible recording programs ( 51) you can set the shutter speed or the  
aperture you want, or enjoy the flexibility to change other settings.  
49) offer a convenient way to  
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depending on the scene being  
recorded, the picture and sound  
Selecting the Recording Mode  
NOTES  
W Zoom out  
T Zoom in  
• Recording in LP mode gives you a  
longer recording time; however,  
31  
Video  
10x Optical Zoom  
Quick Start Function  
Press the W side of the zoom lever to  
IMPORTANT  
During standby mode (while the standby  
lamp is on), do not disconnect the power  
source.  
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NOTES  
(
21)  
while reviewing it.  
33  
Video  
/
4 Press  
to begin the playback.  
Playback and Video Backup  
Playback will start from the scene  
scene you want to play back.  
You can also turn the control dial to  
run quickly through the index  
screens.  
34  
Special Playback Modes  
35  
Video  
TO ADJUST THE VOLUME OF THE  
HEADPHONES  
[AV/PHONES] setting in  
will return to [ AV].  
mode  
• The volume of the headphones cannot  
be adjusted while recording.  
36  
camcorder. For a detailed explanation,  
refer to the Corel Application Disc  
Backing Up Videos  
• An index screen appears that  
displays all dates in which  
recordings were made. An orange  
selection frame appears on the day.  
After you transfer movies to a computer,  
you can use the supplied Corel  
Application Disc software to select  
movies and transfer them back to the  
37  
Video  
• The thumbnail shows a still image  
the selected scene. To delete a scene  
PLAYLIST  
from the first scene recorded on  
only in the playlist, press  
first,  
Selecting [ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]  
will delete all scenes recorded on the  
same day as the selected scene.  
• Initialize the hard disk to delete all  
movies and make all recordable space  
available again.  
Selecting [ONE SCENE] will delete only  
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• When deleting a scene from the playlist  
index screen, only one scene can be  
Menu Options Lists  
[
SPOT]  
2
Data code: Time, date and camera data at  
the time of recording. The contents to be  
displayed can be selected with the [DATA  
CODE] setting (  
45).  
39  
Video  
(
55)  
(
31)  
White balance  
Recording mode  
is available only from the original index  
screen.  
Mode switch: P  
[
[
[
SINGLE], [  
HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.],  
AEB]  
CONT.SHOOT.],  
40  
(
60)  
(
78)  
MOVE  
PRINT ORDER  
you want to protect.  
41  
Video  
• The digital zoom cannot be used with  
the [ NIGHT] recording program.  
Operating Mode  
Shutter Speed  
Used  
• With the digital zoom the image is  
digitally processed, so the image  
resolution will deteriorate the more  
you zoom in.  
42  
Using this frame rate will give your  
recordings a cinematic look. When  
FOCUS ASSIST  
Selects the frame rate to be used when  
recording.  
[
PF25]: 25 frames per second,  
[
ON ], [  
OFF]  
progressive.  
43  
Video  
WIND SCREEN  
DROP SENSOR  
[NO], [YES]  
Initializes the hard disk. This option is  
available only from the original index  
screen.  
[NO], [YES]  
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connected using the STV-250N Stereo  
Video Cable.  
(
88)  
ERASE ALL  
ORD  
[
[
], [  
], [  
]
], [  
],  
[
ON], [  
OFF]  
ON], the camcorder’s  
When set to [  
on-screen displays will appear also on  
the screen of a TV or monitor  
45  
Video  
camcorder, the self-timer countdown,  
etc.  
DEMO MODE  
[
[
HIGH VOLUME],  
LOW VOLUME], [  
OFF]  
A beep will accompany some  
operations like turning on the  
46  
NOTES  
FILE NOS.  
PHONES], press or  
control dial to adjust the volume of the  
headphones.  
You can select the video specifications  
to use when connecting the camcorder  
to a high-definition TV using the  
component video connection.  
[
or use the  
47  
Video  
[
576i]: To use the 576i specification  
Additional Functions  
(standard definition).  
displays and for date printing.  
FUNC.  
CINE MODE  
48  
Setting the 25p Cinema Mode  
Special Scene Recording Programs  
You can combine the [  
CINE MODE]  
49  
Video  
- White points may appear on the  
NOTES  
record in bright ski  
resorts. It prevents  
the subject from  
record fireworks.  
being underexposed.  
50  
Icon of the currently selected  
Recording Program  
Flexible Recording: Changing the  
FUNC.  
FUNC.  
(
23)  
51  
Video  
Available Aperture Values  
[1.8]**, [2.0]**, [2.4]**, [2.8], [3.4], [4.0],  
(
21)  
disabled automatically when you attach  
the optional VL-3 Video Light. To use the  
built-in mini video light, set the switch  
on the VL-3 to OFF first.  
52  
Self Timer  
Manual Focus Adjustment  
easily. You can also turn off the focus  
START/STOP  
press  
(when recording  
fully (when  
movies), press  
PHOTO  
assist function (  
43).  
recording still images) or turn off the  
camcorder to cancel the self timer.  
53  
Video  
4 Keep  
or  
pressed down to  
• If you use the control dial, operate  
the zoom or press or  
adjust the focus as necessary.  
,
again will return the camcorder to  
autofocus.  
54  
Press BLC .  
White Balance  
•
appears.  
[EXP] again will return the  
camcorder to autofocus.  
For recording under daylight or daylight type  
(3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting.  
55  
Video  
• Custom white balance may provide  
better results in the following cases:  
[
SET]  
ste soie lnsetio ke  
Tones down the contrast and color saturation.  
LOW SHARPENING]  
Records subjects with softened outlines.  
lighting conditions change.  
- Depending on the light source,  
may keep flashing. The result will still  
be better than with [ AUTO].  
[
56  
[
SOFT SKIN DETAIL]  
Digital Effects  
Stes e detalte skin e ara for a  
program.  
setting as desired and then  
press  
.
FUNC.  
3 Press  
to save the setting  
and close the menu.  
57  
Video  
Setting  
TO FADE OUT  
the advanced accessory shoe cover.  
When a compatible accessory is  
attached to the advanced accessory  
shoe,  
will appear on the screen.  
58  
NOTES  
59  
Video  
FUNC.  
23)  
Managing Scenes and the Hard  
(
scene recorded on that date.  
position of the scene and  
press  
.
YES  
60  
NOTES  
IMPORTANT  
61  
Photos  
Refer to this chapter for details on shooting photos – from capturing  
and playing back images to printing them.  
filter.  
on.  
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Icon of the currently selected  
Image Quality/Size  
Selecting Photo Size and Quality  
FUNC.  
S 640x480  
6,040  
140 205 375 600 865 1,560  
2,320  
3,355  
*
: [SUPER FINE],  
: [FINE],  
: [NORMAL]  
**This size is only available for recording simultaneously on the hard disk and memory card.  
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Photos  
• When printing still images, use the  
following guidelines as a reference for  
Playback  
having to browse all of them one by  
one.  
and press  
.
64  
- Do not disconnect the power source  
or turn off the camcorder.  
TO RUN THROUGH THE STILL IMAGES  
screens.  
so may result in permanent data loss.  
- Do not subject the camcorder to  
vibrations or strong impacts.  
3 Press  
.
The index screen closes and the  
selected image is displayed.  
- Do not remove the memory card.  
65  
Photos  
Erasing a Single Image  
Magnifying Photos during Playback  
the memory card.  
NOTES  
Protected images on the memory card  
cannot be erased.  
66  
• Repeatedly press  
to cycle  
Additional Functions  
between the flash modes.  
cases:  
• If  
does not appear on the  
- When you manually adjust the  
function guide, repeatedly press  
to display it.  
exposure in  
(auto) or  
(red-eye  
reduction) mode.  
67  
Photos  
- During auto exposure bracketing.  
- In the [ FIREWORKS] recording  
Continuous Shooting and Exposure  
1.7 frames  
Using the flash  
These figures are approximate and vary with the recording conditions and subjects.  
The actual number of frames per second will be lower when the shutter speed is 1/25 or  
slower.  
68  
[
AEB] (Auto Exposure Bracketing)  
Automatic Focus Priority  
Te arr reors a tll iae in tee  
program.  
69  
Photos  

Options  
EVALUATIVE
Default value  
FUNC.  

The area to the right of the histogram  
represents highlights and the left side  
represents shadows. A still image  
whose histogram skews to the right is  
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relatively bright; while one whose  
histogram peaks to the left, is relatively  
Capturing a Still Image while Recording  
indicates the approximate number of  
images that can be recorded with the  
current quality/size setting.  
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Photos  
PHOTO  
Press  
to capture the still  
FUNC.  
MENU  
image on the memory card.  
(
21)  
72  
Options  
FUNC.  
23)  
(
[INITIALIZ]  
time, or to erase all the still images on  
them.  
73  
Photos  
Printing Photos  
You can also use the following  
74  
1 Press  
or  
to select the still  
IMPORTANT  
image you wish to print.  
[2-UP], [4-UP], [8-UP], [9-UP], [16-UP]: Refer to  
the sidebar on page 76.  
75  
Photos  
Printing after Changing the Print Settings  
[
] (Date print)  
Set O]] or AL
1
2
You can also use the special sticker sheets.  
When you use the wide-sized photo paper with the [DEFAULT] setting, you can also use  
[2-UP] or [4-UP].  
3
With the [8-UP] setting, you can also use the special sticker sheets.  
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3 In the print settings menu, use the  
navigation buttons to select the  
IMPORTANT  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED PRINTING  
Disconnect the cable from the camcorder  
and printer and turn off the camcorder.  
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Photos  
2 Change the size of the trimming  
frame.  
Print Orders  
setting.  
• You may not be able to set the trimming  
settings for a still image not recorded  
with this camcorder.  
2 Press  
to set the print order.  
The number of copies appears in  
orange in the box next to the print  
order symbol  
.
78  
3 Press  
copies desired and press  
or  
to set the number of  
NOTES  
.
79  
External Connections  
This chapter explains how to connect your camcorder to an external  
device such as a TV, VCR, or computer.  
80  
Connection Diagrams  
81  
External Connections  
Standard Definition TV Sets  
Change the following settings as  
necessary before making the  
connections.  
82  
About the HDMI terminal  
iii
(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the  
aspect ratio of the TV manually.  
Cable is connected to the camcorder.  
• We recommend powering the  
camcorder using the compact power  
adapter.  
83  
External Connections  
NOTES  
Copying your Recordings to an External  
84  
Connecting to a Computer  
launch setting. From the second time  
on, just connect the camcorder to the  
computer using the USB cable to  
transfer images.  
85  
External Connections  
- Erasing all transfer orders  
- Erasing all print orders  
4 Set the auto-launch setting.  
• See Starting CameraWindow  
• During the following operations, even if  
you connect the camcorder to the  
computer it will not be recognized.  
- Erasing all still images from the card  
86  
(print/share) button  
MANUAL TRANSFER OPTIONS  
87  
External Connections  
Erasing All Transfer Orders  
Transfer Orders  
3 Repeat steps 1-2 to mark  
additional images with transfer  
FUNC.  
orders or press  
close the menu.  
twice to  
88  
Additional Information  
This chapter contains troubleshooting advice, screen messages,  
handling and maintenance tips, and other information.  
The camcorder has fallen below its operational temperature  
–
(
appears). Keep it on and let it warm up. If the camcorder still does  
not respond, turn it off and use it in a warmer location.  
89  
Additional Information  
Recording/Playback  
Problem  
Soluton  
Image will not appear on the screen. Set the camcorder to  
mode.  
29  
90  
Problem  
Solution  
Pressing  
will not start  
Set the camcorder to  
mode.  
29  
–
(
appears). Turn it off and use it in a warmer location. Make sure to  
avoid a rapid temperature change.  
Occasionally the operation sound can If the camcorder is moved suddenly while recording, sound from the hard  
be heard. disk may be recorded.  
91  
Additional Information  
Problem  
Solution  
You cannot add more than 999 scenes to the playlist.  
Cannot add scenes to the playlist.  
–
92  
Problem  
appears in red.  
Solution  
A memory card error occurred. Turn off the camcorder. Remove and  
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• CANNOT PLAY BACK  
This message can also appear if condensation has formed. Wait until the  
camcorder dries completely before resuming use.  
101  
REACHED THE MAXIMUM  
NUMBER OF SCENES  
The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings  
to free some space.  
38  
93  
Additional Information  
Message  
Explanation  
COULD NOT ADD TO PLAYLIST  
Scene could not be added to the playlist. You cannot add more than 999  
38  
No images are recorded on the memory card.  
–
NO IMAGES  
94  
Message  
CARD ERROR  
Explanation  
A memory card error occurred. The camcorder cannot record or display the  
73  
Message  
PAPER ERROR  
Explanation  
There is a problem with the paper. The paper is not correctly loaded or the paper size is  
wrong. Alternatively, if the paper output tray is closed, open it to print.  
NO PAPER  
Paper is not correctly inserted or there is no paper.  
95  
Additional Information  
Message  
Explanation  
PAPER JAM  
The paper jammed during printing. Select [STOP] to cancel printing. After removing the  
96  
Do’s and Don’ts  
Handling Precautions  
whenever possible. This camcorder  
is equipped with a sensor that  
detects acceleration. Should the  
camcorder be dropped or subject to a  
cannot be recorded/played back  
normally. As movies are recorded  
and deleted over time, hard disk  
fragmentation may occur, which may  
97  
Additional Information  
reduce performance. Initialize the  
hard disk should this happen (  
Battery Pack  
61).  
more than one battery pack, perform  
these precautions at the same time  
for all battery packs.  
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• Although the battery pack’s operating  
temperature range is from 0 °C to  
• Do not use memory cards in places  
subject to strong magnetic fields.  
will cause a short circuit.  
• Wipe the battery with a clean dry  
cloth to ensure proper contact.  
• Do not turn off the camcorder,  
disconnect the power source or  
remove the memory card while the  
CARD access indicator is flashing.  
99  
Additional Information  
• Keep the battery out of the reach of  
children. If swallowed, seek medical  
Maintenance/Others  
temperature changes suddenly. Wipe  
it with a soft dry cloth.  
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TO AVOID CONDENSATION  
Disposal  
room  
following countries/areas:  
• When a cold room is heated rapidly  
Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh,  
Belgium, Brunei, China, Croatia, Czech  
Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
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Additional Information  
Hong Kong Special Administrative  
Region, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq,  
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE  
scheme or your household waste disposal service. For more information regarding return and  
recycling of WEEE products, please visit  
www.canon-europe.com/environment.  
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)  
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General Information  
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)  
Computer  
DVD disc  
Compatible DVD devices  
DM-50 Directional Stereo Microphone  
103  
Additional Information  
Optional Accessories  
104  
Battery Pack  
NB-2LH  
BP-2L13  
BP-2L14  
BP-2L24H  
indoor shots or panoramic views.  
• When the Wide-converter is attached, a  
shadow may appear in the picture when  
you record with flash or assist lamp.  
105  
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  
106  
Shoulder Strap  
You can attach a shoulder strap for more  
107  
Additional Information  
Specifications  
2
This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 2 GB. Performance cannot be guaranteed for all miniSD cards.  
This camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between  
camcorders and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder’s image data at the time of shooting is  
used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.  
3
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Input/Output Terminals  
AV OUT/ Terminal  
∅ 3.5 mm minijack; Output only (dual purpose terminal also for headphones stereo output)  
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to  
change without notice.  
109  
Additional Information  
to a TV/VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Continuous shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Index  
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Connections  
H
Hard disk precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
HDMI OUT mini terminal. . . . . . . . . 81, 83  
to a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
to a High Definition TV (HDTV) . . . . 81  
110  
Headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
HXP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31  
Playback  
Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Snow (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . 50  
SP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Special Scene (recording programs) . . . 49  
Sports (recording program) . . . . . . . . . . 50  
P
P (recording program). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51  
111  
Additional Information  
Spotlight (recording program) . . . . . . . . 50  
Still image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
V
Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
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• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or  
decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider  
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