Canon camcorder HV10 User Manual

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the slot if it is not correctly oriented may 
damage the memory card or the 
camcorder.
   Do not attach any labels or stickers on 
the memory card.
   When you erase image files or initialize 
the memory card, only the file allocation 
table is altered and the data itself is not 
actually deleted. Ta ke the necessary 
precautions when you dispose of the 
memory card, for example by physically 
damaging it to prevent the leakage of 
private data.
Lithium...

82Do’s and Don’ts 
Cleaning the Video Heads
  In the following cases the video heads 
are dirty and need to be cleaned.
- The message “HEADS DIRTY, USE 
CLEANING CASSETTE” appears.
- During playback you notice frequent 
video problems (blocky video artifacts, 
banding, etc.).
- When playing back a tape recorded in 
HDV standard the playback is jerky or the 
sound stutters on and off.
To maintain the best picture quality, we 
recommend using cassettes designed for 
high definition recording (Canon Digital...

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When the camcorder is moved from a 
cold place to a warm room
When the camcorder is left in a humid 
room
When a cold room is heated rapidly
TO AVOID CONDENSATION 
   Do not expose the camcorder to 
sudden or extreme changes in 
temperature.
   Remove the cassette, place the 
camcorder in an airtight plastic bag and 
let it adjust to temperature changes 
slowly before removing it from the bag.
WHEN CONDENSATION IS DETECTED 
   The camcorder automatically...

84General Information 
General Information
System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area)
BP-310, BP-315 
Battery Pack
CG-300
Battery Charger
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable CA-570 Compact 
Power Adapter
SC-2000 Soft
Carrying Case WS-20 Wrist Strap
SS600/SS650 
Shoulder Strap
miniSD Card BP-310, BP-315
Battery Pack
ComputerVCRMiniDV Video 
cassette
WL-D87
Wireless Controller
miniSD Card Adapter
Card Reader/Writer
 PictBridge
Compatible Printers
IFC-300PCU
USB Cable
DVD Recorder/Digital 
Device with...

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also obtain genuine accessories for your  Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-
4040, Canon U.S.A. Information Center.
Batter y PacksWhen you need extra battery packs, select 
the BP-310 or BP-315 battery pack.
CG-300 Batter y ChargerUse the battery charger for charging the 
battery packs. It plugs directly into a power 
outlet without a cable.
* Charging time varies...

86General Information 
WD-H37C Wide-converterThis lens decreases focal length by a factor of 
0.7, giving you a wide perspective for 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.
FS-H37U Filter SetNeutral density and MC protector filters help you 
to control difficult lighting conditions.
Shoulder StrapYou can attach a shoulder strap for more 
security and portability.
Pass the ends through the strap...

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Product Codes
Provided Accessories
CA-570 Compact Power Adapter  8468A002AA
BP-310 Battery Pack D85-1662-000
WL-D87 Wireless Controller D83-0752-000
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable 3067A002AA (D82-0590-201)
CTC-100 Component Cable D82-0840-000
Optional Accessories
BP-315 Battery Pack 0782B002AA
CG-300 Battery Charger 0784B002AA
TL-H37 Tele-converter  8835A001AA
WD-H37C Wide-converter  1305B001AA
FS-H37U Filter Set  8837A001AA
WS-20 Wrist Strap 3118A002AA...

88General Information 
HV10
Specifications
SystemVideo Recording System2 rotary heads, helical scanning 
 HDV 1080i 
  DV system (consumer digital V CR SD system), digital component 
recording
Audio Recording System  MPEG-1 Audio Layer 2, 16 bit, 48 kHz; 
transfer rate 384 kbps (2 channels)
  PCM digital sound:  16 bit (48 kHz/2 channels);  12 bit (32 kHz/4 channels)
Television System High Definition Video (HDV) 1080/60i
EIA standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Image Sensor 1/2.7-inch CMOS,...

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CA-570 Compact Power Adapter
BP-310 Batter y Pack
Weight and dimensions are approximate. Er rors and omissions excepted. Subject to 
change without notice.
* This camcorder has been tested with miniSD cards up to 1 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...

90General Information 
16:9 aspect ratio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6-second auto date  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
9 Point AiAF   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AAbroad, using the camcorder   . . . . . . . . 83
AEB - Auto exposure bracketing  . . . . . . 49
AF-assist lamp   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Analog video input   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Analog/digital (A/D) converter  . . . . . . . . 63
Assist functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....