Canon camcorder HV10 User Manual

 Getting Started
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2Adjust the viewfinder.
Keep the LCD panel closed to use the 
viewfinder and adjust the dioptric 
adjustment lever as necessary.
3Fasten the grip belt.Adjust the grip belt so that you can 
reach the zoom lever with your index 
finger, and the start/stop button with 
your thumb.
NOTES
To make use of the full capabilities of the instant 
AF function ( 31), be careful not to obstruct 
the I.AF sensor.
The Wireless Controller
Inserting the Batter y 
(Lithium Button...

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degrees is also useful if you wish to 
include yourself when recording with the 
self timer.
LCD Backlight
You can set the brightness of the LCD 
screen at normal or bright.
Press .
Repeatedly pressing   toggles 
between the normal and bright settings.
NOTES
  This setting does not affect the brightness of 
the recording or the viewfinder screen.
   Using the bright setting will shorten the 
effective usage time of the battery pack.
   The LCD brightness can also be changed 
from the...

 First Time Settings
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4Select ( ) the desired option and 
press   to save the setting.
5Press .
You can press   to close the 
menu at any time.
Selecting a FUNC. Menu Option
1Press .
2Select ( ) the icon of the function 
you want change from the left side 
column and press  .
3Select ( ) the desired setting from 
the available options at the bottom 
bar.The selected option will be highlighted 
in light blue. Menu items not available 
will appear grayed out.
4Press   to save the...

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Changing the Time Zone Default value
1Press .
2Select ( ) [DATE/TIME SETUP] 
and press  .
3Select ( ) [T.ZONE/DST] and 
press .The time zone setting appears. The 
default setting is New York.
4Select ( ) your time zone and 
press .To adjust for daylight saving time, 
select the time zone with the   mark 
next to the area.
Time Zones
Once you have set the time zone, date 
and time, you do not need to reset the 
clock every time y ou travel to another 
time zone. Select the time zone...

 Recording
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Basic Functions
Recording
Recording Movies
1Holding the lock button pressed 
down, set the POWER switch to 
CAMERA.
2Move the / switch to   
(tape). If necessary, you can change the 
recording standard (HDV or DV) 
( 32).
3Press   to begin recording.Press   again to pause the 
recording.
TO REVIEW THE LAST SCENE RECORDED
Press . 
The camcorder will play back a few 
seconds of the last recording made and 
return to record pause mode. If the 
currently selected recording...

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  When using 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 (0.2 inch). Doing 
so may damage the camcorder.
Recording Still Images
1Holding the lock button pressed 
down, set the POWER switch to 
CAMERA.
2Move the / switch to   
(memory card).
3Press  halfway.
• Once the focus is automatically 
adjusted,   will turn green and one or 
more AF...

 Playback
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10x Optical Zoom
Move the zoom lever toward  W  to 
zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward 
T  to zoom in (telephoto).
You can also change the zoom speed 
( 31). 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
   You can also use the  T and  W buttons on the 
wireless controller. The zoom speed with the 
wireless controller will be the...

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK MODES
To operate the special playback modes 
use the buttons on the wireless controller. 
There is no sound during the special 
playback modes. To return to normal 
playback from the special playback 
modes, press  .
  
Fast Playback: During normal playback 
press  / . Keep the button pressed 
to rewind/fast forward the tape while 
continuing the playback.
  
Reverse Playback: During normal 
playback press  . 
  
Frame Reverse/Advance: During playback 
pause press  / . Keep...

 Playback
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POINTS TO CHECK
Stop the playback before using this 
function.
Press . 
• “END SEARCH” appears.
• The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards 
the tape, plays back the last few seconds 
of the recording and stops the tape.
• To cancel the search press   
again.
NOTES
  End search cannot be used once you remove 
the cassette.
   If there are blank sections between 
recordings, or sections recorded in different 
standards (HDV/DV) on the same tape, the end 
search may not work...

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IMPORTANT
  Avoid the following actions while the card 
access display   appears on screen, and 
when the CARD access indicator is on or 
flashing. Failing to do so may result in 
permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and 
do not remove the memory card.
- 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...