Canon camcorder HV10 User Manual

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Selecting the Data Code
You can select the data code to be 
displayed when playing back movies.
Options Default value
Reading the Histogram Display
When viewing still images you can 
display the histogram display and the 
icons of all the functions used at the time 
of recording. Use the histogram as a 
reference to verify the correct exposure of 
the still image.
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 relatively 
bright; while one whose histogram peaks 
to the left, is relatively dark.
NOTES
If you turn all displays on with  , the 
histogram display will appear also after 
recording a still image while reviewing it within 
the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or 
immediately after recording it, if [REVIEW] is set 
to [  OFF]).
Flash
You can use the built-in flash for 
recording still images in dark places. The 
flash is equipped with the red-eye 
reduction function.
POINTS TO CHECK
Select a recording program other than 
[ FIREWORKS] ( ).
Options Default value
[  DATE], [  TIME]
Displays the date or time when the scene 
or still image was recorded.
[ DATE & TIME]
Displays both the date and time of the 
recording.
[  CAMERA DATA]
Displays the exposure (f-stop) and shutter 
speed used when recording the image.
[ CAM.& D/T]
Displays the exposure, shutter speed, date 
and time of the recording.
MENU
( 22)
DISPLAY SETUP/
DATA CODE
Desired optionMENU
MENU
( 10)
 (auto)
The flash fires automatically according to 
the brightness of the subject.
 (red-eye reduction, auto)
The assist lamp lights up to reduce the 
red-eye effect. The flash fires automatically 
according to the brightness of the subject. 
 (flash on)
The flash always fires.
 (flash off)
The flash does not fire.
Shadows
Pixel C ount
Highlights
DISP.
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1Press  (flash button).
• Repeatedly pressing   will cycle 
between the flash modes.
• The icon of the selected flash mode 
will appear (  disappears after 4 
seconds).
2Press  , first halfway to 
activate the autofocus and then 
fully to record the still image.
NOTES
  The practical range of the flash is approx. 1 to 
2 m (3.3 to 6.6 ft.). The range depends on the 
recording conditions.
   The range of the flash decreases in 
continuous shooting mode.
   For the red-eye reduction to be effective, the 
subject needs to look at the assist lamp. The 
degree of reduction depends on the distance 
and on each individual.
   The flash will not fire in the following cases:
- When you manually adjust the exposure in   
(auto) or   (red-eye reduction) mode.
- During auto exposure bracketing.
   The flash mode cannot be changed after you 
pressed   to manually adjust the exposure.
   We recommend not using the flash when the 
optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is 
attached. Their shadows appear on the screen.
  
About the AF-Assist Lamp: While you press 
 halfway, if the subject is too dark the 
assist lamp may light up briefly in order to 
enable the camcorder to focus more accurately 
(AF-assist lamp). You can also set [AF AST 
LAMP] to [ OFF] so the assist lamp does 
not light up.
- The camcorder may not be able to focus even 
if the AF-assist lamp is on.
- The brightness of the AF-assist lamp could be 
an inconvenience. Consider turning it off in 
public places such as restaurants or theaters.
Mini Video Light
You can turn on the mini video light 
(assist lamp) at any time regardless of the 
recording program.
Press .
•  appears on the screen.
• Press   again to turn the mini 
video light off.
Self Timer
POINTS TO CHECK
: Set the camcorder in record 
pause mode.
1Press  .
•  appears.
• Press   again to cancel the self 
timer. 
:
2Press . The camcorder starts recording after a 
10-second countdown (2 seconds 
when using the wireless controller). 
The countdown appears on the screen.
PHOTO
EXP
PHOTO
( 10)
( 10)
LIGHT
LIGHT
Start/Stop
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:
2Press  , first halfway to 
activate the autofocus and then 
fully to record the still image.
The camcorder will record the still 
image after a 10-second countdown 
(2 seconds when using the wireless 
controller). The countdown appears on 
the screen.
NOTES
Once the countdown has begun, you can also 
press   (when recording movies) or 
press   fully (when recording still 
images) to cancel the self timer. The self timer 
will also be canceled if you turn off the 
camcorder.
Digital Effects
[ FADER] Faders
Begin or end scenes with a fade to or 
from black. You can preview the effect on 
the display.
[ EFFECT] Effects
Add flavor to your recordings. Sound will 
be recorded normally. You can preview 
the effect on the display.
POINTS TO CHECK
Mode switch: 
: [ BLK&WHT] only.
 Default value
Setting
*  You can preview the effect on the screen before pressing  .
** The icon of the selected effect appears.
Applying
1Press   to activate the 
fader/effect.
• The icon of the selected effect turns 
green.
• Press   again to deactivate 
the fader/effect.
TO FADE IN
Press  ...
: ...in record pause mode, then 
press   to start recording with a 
fade in.
: ...in playback pause mode, 
then press   to fade in and start the 
playback.
[FADE-T] 
(fade trigger) [WIPE]
[BLK&WHT]
(black and white) [SEPIA]
[ART]
( 10)
PHOTO
Start/StopPHOTO
D.EFFECT OFF
FUNC.(23)
Icon of the currently selected Digital Effect
FA D E R
or
EFFECT
**Desired fader/effect.*
FUNC.
FUNC.
SET
D.EFFECTS
D.EFFECTS
D.EFFECTS
Start/Stop
/
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TO FADE OUT
Press  ...: ...while recording, then press 
 to fade out and pause the 
recording.
: ...during playback, then press 
 to fade out and pause the playback.
TO ACTIVATE AN EFFECT
Press  ...
: ...while recording or in record 
pause mode.
: ...during playback.
: ...and then press   to 
record the still image in black and white.
NOTES
   When you are not using the digital effect, 
select [ D.EFFECT OFF].
   The camcorder retains the setting last used 
even if you turn off the digital effects or change 
the recording program.
D.EFFECTS
Start/Stop
/
D.EFFECTS
PHOTO
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Editing Functions
Still Image Options
Erasing Still Images
IMPORTANT
Be careful when erasing images. Erased 
images cannot be recovered.
NOTES
Protected images cannot be erased.
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing a Single Image Just After 
Recording
You can erase the last recorded still 
image while reviewing it within the time 
set for the [REVIEW] option (or 
immediately after recording it, if 
[REVIEW] is set to [  OFF]).
While reviewing the image immediately 
after recording:
Erasing All Images
Protecting Still Images
You can protect still images from 
accidental erasure. 
IMPORTANT
Initializing the memory card ( 56) will 
permanently erase all recorded still images, 
even the protected ones.
Protecting a Single Image
 appears and the image cannot be 
erased.
* To cancel the image protection, select  [PROTECT OFF] instead.
Still Image Options
( 10)
FUNC.( 23)
 IMAGE ERASE
ERASE
( 10)
FUNC.( 23)
 IMAGE ERASE
ERASE
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
FUNC.
( 10)
MENU(22)
 CARD OPERATIONS
ERASE ALL IMAGES
YES
( 10)
FUNC.(23)
 PROTECT
PROTECT ON*
MENU
MENU
FUNC.
FUNC.
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Protecting a Single Image Just After 
Recording
You can protect the last recorded still 
image while reviewing it within the time 
set for the [REVIEW] option (or 
immediately after recording it, if 
[REVIEW] is set to [  OFF]). appears and the image cannot be 
erased.
* To cancel the image protection, select  [PROTECT OFF] instead.
Protecting Still Images from the Index 
Screen
Move the zoom lever toward W to enter 
the still image index screen.
*  appears on protected images. Press   to cancel the protection.
**After closing the menu the camcorder returns  to the index screen.
Initializing the Memor y Card
Initialize new memory cards when you use 
them for the first time. You may also have 
to initialize a card  if you get the “CARD 
ERROR” message or yo u may choose to 
do so to erase all data recorded on it.
IMPORTANT
   Initializing the memory card will erase all still 
images, even the protected ones. The original 
still images cannot be recovered.
   Initialize all memory cards before using them 
with this camcorder.FUNC.( 23)
 PROTECT
PROTECT ON*
(10)
MENU( 22)
 CARD OPERATIONS
 PROTECT
**
Bring ( ) the cursor   to 
the image you want to protect 
and press  .*
Repeat this step to protect 
additional images.
FUNC.
FUNC.
MENU
MENUSET
SET
( 10)
MENU( 22)
 CARD OPERATIONS
INITIALIZE
YES
YESMENU
MENU
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							 Connecting to a TV or VCR
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External Connections Connecting to a TV or VCR
Connection Diagrams
Turn off all the devices when making the connections and refer also to the instruction 
manual of the connected device.
Connecting to a TV or VCR
Open the terminal
cover to access.
AV IN/OUT Ter minal
COMPONENT OUT Ter minal
The component video terminal is for video only. 
When you use connection type   do not forget the 
audio connections using the  AV IN/OUT terminal. 
HDV/DV Ter minalCheck the type and orientation of the terminal and 
make sure you connect the DV cable properly.
1
High Definition TV Sets (HDTV)
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting Cable Terminal on the Connected 
Device
Pr/Cr 
Pb/Cb
Y
1
AUDIO
R L
Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to an HDTV with component video input terminals.
Red
Green
Blue
White
Red
CTC-100 Component Cable
(Supplied)
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable (Supplied)
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High Definition TV Sets (HDTV) Cont.
Terminal on the Camcorder Connecting CableTerminal on the Connected 
Device
2Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV 
(IEEE1394) output.
DV Cable 
(Commercially available) 4-pin
6-pin
Standard Definition TV Sets
Terminal on the  Camcorder Connecting Cable
Terminal on the 
Connected Device
2Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to an HDTV with a DV (IEEE1394) terminal.
Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV or other digital video source with a DV 
(IEEE1394) output.
DV Cable 
(Commercially available) 4-pin
6-pin
3
VIDEO 
AUDIO
R L
Output connection (Signal Flow  ) to a TV or VCR with AV Terminals.
Input connection (Signal Flow  ) from a TV, VCR or other analog video source with 
AV terminals.
STV-250N Stereo Video Cable  (Supplied)
Yellow
White
Red
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Playback on a TV Screen
The quality of the playback picture will 
vary depending on the connected TV and 
the type of connection used.
Change the following settings as 
necessary before making the 
connections. Refer to the corresponding 
explanation of each setting in the 
PLAY/OUT SETUP  menu option list 
(34).
- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video 
standard.
- [TV TYPE] to match the output video to the 
aspect ratio of the connected TV.
- [COMP.OUT] to select the video 
specifications when us ing connection type  .
- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the 
output video when using connection type  .
Connecting
1Connect the camcorder to the TV 
following one of the connection 
diagrams shown in the previous 
section  Connection Diagrams  
( 57). 
Playback
1Turn on the camcorder and the 
connected TV or VCR. On a TV: Set the input selector to 
VIDEO. On a VCR: Set the input 
selector to LINE (IN).
2Start the playback of the movies 
( 27) or still images ( 29).
NOTES
   Turn off all the devices before starting the 
connections. 
   We recommend powering the camcorder 
using the compact power adapter.
   If you connect to a TV using the video 
component connection –connection type   
( 57)– you can enjoy the full resolution of 
high definition TV.
( 10)
1
2
1
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Recording to a VCR or Digital Video 
Recorder 
You can copy your recordings by 
connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a 
digital video device. When recording to a 
digital video recorder using the HDV/DV 
terminal, you can copy recordings with 
virtually no generation loss in video and 
sound quality. 
Connect the camcorder to the external 
device following one of the connection 
diagrams shown in the previous section 
Connection Diagrams   ( 57).
POINTS TO CHECK
Change the following settings as 
necessary before making the 
connections. Refer to the corresponding 
explanation of each setting in the 
PLAY/OUT SETUP  menu option list 
( 34).
- [PLAYBACK STD] to select the output video 
standard.
- [DV OUTPUT] to select the standard of the 
output video when using connection type  . 
Note that the video standard of the recorded 
copy depends also on the standards supported 
by the external digital device. Refer to the table 
below.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to a VCR or other 
analog device using connection type  , 
or to a DVD recorder or other digital 
recording device us ing connection type 
, as shown in the previous section 
Connection Diagrams  (57).
Recording
1This camcorder: Load the recorded 
cassette.
2Connected device: Load a blank 
cassette or disc and set the device 
to record pause mode.
3This camcorder: Locate the scene 
you wish to copy and pause the 
playback shortly before the scene.
4This camcorder: Resume the movie 
playback.
• When the connection is recognized 
“ HDV/DV” will be displayed. When 
the video output starts the display will 
change to “ HDV-OUT” or “ DV-
OUT” depending on the original 
recording and the settings selected.
• When using an analog connection 
you can include in the copy also the 
date, time and data code of the original 
recording. Repeatedly press   to 
change the on-screen display ( 50).
5Connected device: Begin recording 
when the scene you wish to copy 
appears. Stop recording when 
copying is complete.
(10)
Settings for Recording Video Output using the HDV/DV Terminal
Standard of 
the Recorded  CopyOriginal 
Standard of 
the RecordingSupported Standard 
of the External Digital Device[PLAYBACK STD] 
Setting[DV OUTPUT] Setting
[ AUTO] or
[  HDV] [  HDV/DV]
[ AUTO] or
[  HDV] [  DV LOCKED]
[ AUTO] or
[ DV] [  HDV/DV] or
[  DV LOCKED]HDVHDVHDV
DV
HDVDV
DVDV
2
3
2
DISP.
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