Canon camcorder VIXIA HF G10 User Manual

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Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
In High Definition
Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other AVCHD-compatible digital video 
recorders using the supplied USB cable to make perfect copies of your movies in high definition. If the 
external digital video recorder has an SD memory card slot*, you can use the memory card to copy 
your movies without connecting the camcorder.
* Make sure the external device is compatible with the type of memory card used.
Connecting
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 
2 Open the date index screen or gallery.
3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder using the supplied USB cable.
• Connection D. Refer to  Connection Diagrams  (0 119). 
4 Camcorder: Select the memory that contains the scenes you want to copy. 
• Select an option other than [All (for PC only)].
• Camcorder: When the connection is successfully established, [USB Connection] appears on the 
screen.
Recording
Details will vary depending on the device used so be sure to refer to the instruction manual of the 
digital video recorder.
In Standard Definition
You can copy your movies by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video recorder with 
analog audio/video inputs. Video output will be in st andard definition, although the original scenes are 
in high definition.
Connecting
Connect the camcorder to the VCR using Connection  C. Refer to  Connection Diagrams  (0 119). 
Recording
1 External recorder: Load a blank cassette or disc and set the recorder to record pause 
mode.
2 Turn on the camcorder and set it to   mode.
• We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• Verify that  6   [AV/Headphones] is set to [ H AV]. 
3 Camcorder: Locate the scene or story you wish to copy and pause the playback shortly 
just before the desired scene.
Operating modes:
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4 Camcorder: Resume playback.
• By default, onscreen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing  h (0 81).
5 External recorder: Start recording when the scene you wish to copy appears; stop 
recording when it ends.
6 Camcorder: Stop playback.
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Uploading Movies to Video Sharing Web Sites
With the supplied software Transfer Utility, you can upload your scenes to  your favorite video sharing 
Web site. To do so, you must first convert them into standard-definition scenes in the camcorder. With 
the supplied software  VideoBrowser, you can convert and upload high-definition scenes you have 
transferred to your computer.
If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can upload the standard-definition scenes wirelessly, directly from 
the camcorder. Refer to Eye-Fi’s homepage for the latest information on compatible Web sites.
Installation
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. Refer to the 
Installation Guide (supplied leaflet) and follow the instructions in the Software Guide (PDF file) to install 
the supplied PIXELA’s software.
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from the Date Index Screen
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
2 Make sure there is a memory card in memory card slot  Y with sufficient available space.
3 Open the date index screen.
• Check that you have selected the  f tab (built-in memory) or  4 tab (memory card  X).
• To convert all the scenes recorded on a specific date, drag your finger left/right until the desired  date appears in the title bar.
4 Press  Z to convert all the scenes recorded in the selected date. Alternatively, touch 
[Edit]  [Convert HD 9SD ( f97 )] or [Convert HD 9SD ( 497)] and select one of the 
options for converting multiple scenes.
• You can convert all the scenes recorded on the date shown 
in the control button, select individual scenes to convert or 
convert all the scenes.
• When you select [Select], perform the procedure described  below to select the individual scenes you want to convert.
• If a copyright notice appears, read it carefully and touch  [OK] if you agree. 
5 Review the conversion settings and touch [Next].
• Before touching [Next], you can touch [ 5] to change the 
conversion settings as described below.
6 Touch [START] to convert the scenes.
• Before touching [START], you can touch [ ] to  add graphical elements to the converted SD 
movies ( 0103), or touch [ ] to adjust the volume ( 088) and background music balance 
( 0 112).
• You can also decorate the scenes as they are being converted.
• Touch [STOP] to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
Operating modes:
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7 When the conversion is completed, a confirmation screen will appear.
• Connect the camcorder to the computer at this point to continue uploading the converted videos to the Web or touch [End Without Connecting] to connect to the computer later.
To select individual scenes (step 4)
1 Touch on the individual scenes you want to convert.
• A checkmark  O will appear on the scenes you touch. The total number of selected scenes will 
appear next to the  o icon.
• Touch a selected scene to remove the checkmark. To remove all checkmarks at once, touch  [Remove All]   [Yes].
2 After selecting all the desired scenes, touch [OK]. 
To select the bit rate (step 5)
Using a higher bit rate will result in better video quality for the converted scenes, while a lower bit rate 
will result in smaller file sizes and faster uploads.
1Touch [ 5].
2 Touch [Bit Rate (Quality)].
3 Touch the desired option and then touch [ f] twice.
To automatically divide scenes (step 5)
If you are converting a long scene, you can have the camcorder divide it into 10-minute SD movies to 
make uploading easier. 
1Touch [ 5].
2 Touch [Auto Divide].
3 Touch [On] and then touch [ f] twice.
Connecting to the Computer and Uploading your Videos
1 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
• Connection  D. Refer to Connection Diagrams  (0119).
2 Computer: Depending on the software you chose to install, Transfer Utility or 
VideoBrowser will start up automatically.
• Transfer Utility:  Click [Web Upload] to upload your SD movies to the Web. For details about 
using the software, click [Help] to open the Software Guide (PDF file).
• VideoBrowser: Click   in the menu panel to upload yo ur SD movies to the Web. For details 
about using the software, click   to open the Software Guide (PDF file).
IMPORTANT
• While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the double memory card slot cover  and do not remove the memory cards. 
• 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 USB cable.
- Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or turn off the camcorder or the computer.
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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 [E nd Without Connecting] option, you will need to 
upload the SD movies manually when you connect the camcorder to the computer. First, open the 
[SD Movies] index screen on the memory card that contains the converted SD movies and save 
them to the computer ( 0128). Then, use the supplied PIXELA’s software to upload the SD movies 
to the Web.
• You can play back and delete the converted SD movies from the [SD Movies] index screen on the  memory card used for the conversion. 
Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating
1 Open the gallery and bring the desired story to the front. 
[b ]   [  Gallery]   Desired story
• Check that you have selected the  f tab (built-in memory) or  4 tab (memory card  X).
2 Open the [Play by Rating] screen.
[Story Details]   [Play by Rating]
3 Touch the desired rating and then touch [ f].
4 Press  Z and continue the conversion to standard definition from step 5 in the previous 
procedure ( 0133).
NOTES
• When converting scenes from a story: - All the scenes are merged into one converted SD movie.
- If the converted SD movie is too large, it will be split into smaller 10-minute long movies when [Auto Divide] ( 0134) is set to [On].
- The maximum total playback time of the scenes to be converted is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Converting Only Part of a Scene or Story
1 Play back the scene or story that you want to partially convert.
• Check that you have selected a scene recorded in the built-in memory or on memory card  X.
2 Pause the playback where you want the converted SD movie to begin.
3 Press  Z and continue the conversion to standard definition from step 5 in the previous 
procedure ( 0133).
• The video from the playback pause until the end of the scene/story (or up to a maximum of 
10 minutes, in case of longer scenes/stories) will be converted to standard definition.
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Uploading your Videos Wirelessly
If you are using an Eye-Fi card, you can automatically upload the converted SD movies to your favorite 
video sharing Web site. You will need to have installed the software supplied with your Eye-Fi card and 
completed all the required configuration setup in advance. Refer to the instruction manual of the Eye-Fi 
card.
Please read the IMPORTANT section before using an Eye-Fi card.
1 Insert your Eye-Fi card into memory card slot  Y and make sure there is sufficient 
available space on the memory card.
2 Convert the desired movies ( 0133).
• When the conversion is completed, touch [End Without Connecting].
• If you are within the range of a configured network, Web upload will start automatically.
• The status of the wireless communication is shown by the Eye-Fi icon as follows:
-g (grayed out) Communication not established
- g (white, flashing) Connecting;  g(white, continuously on) Wireless upload on standby
- g (animated) Wireless upload in progress
- i [Eye-Fi Communication] is set to [ B Off]
- h Wireless upload stopped by the camcorder (
0157)
- o  Error reading from the Eye-Fi card (0156)
IMPORTANT
Using an Eye-Fi Card • This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case 
of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check with the card manufacturer. Also note that an approval 
is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not 
permitted. If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with 
the card manufacturer.
• Do not use Eye-Fi cards on airplanes and in other places where wireless communication is  forbidden. Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camcorder beforehand. 
NOTES
• Depending on the amount of data to be uploaded and the network’s wireless connection  conditions, it can take some time to upload video files. If the wireless connection is too weak, the 
wireless upload may fail and the video files will be registered as incomplete uploads.
• About power saving: - Wireless communication drains the power of the battery pack faster than usual. We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
- While files are being uploaded wirelessly, the camcorder’s automatic power off function will be 
disabled.
• Wirelessly uploading files is not possible when the Eye-Fi card is in memory card slot  X (the Eye-Fi 
icon will not appear on the screen). Be sure to insert the Eye-Fi card into memory card slot  Y.
• While using an Eye-Fi Card, the ACCESS indicator may flash from time to time.
• Wireless communication is available only in playback mode. Any wireless transfer in progress will be  stopped if you set the camcorder to recording mode. 
• Wireless communication is not available when the optional WM-V1 Wireless Microphone is attached  to the camcorder. Any wireless transfer in progress will be stopped the moment you attach the 
WM-V1 to the camcorder. 
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• You can turn off the wireless communication with the 6   [Eye-Fi Communication]* setting.
• If the LOCK switch on the Eye-Fi card is set to prevent writing, you will not be able to turn the  wireless communication on/off and the status icon will change to  o. To use wireless 
communication make sure the switch on the Eye-Fi card is not in the LOCK position.
* This menu option will appear only when using an Eye-Fi card.
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Additional Information
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear grayed out. For details about how to select an item, refer to Using the 
Menus  (0 28). For details about each function, see the reference page. Menu options without a 
reference page are explained after the tables. Underlined menu options indicate default values.
FUNC. Panel
FUNC. Panel - Recording Modes
Control ButtonSetting options/FunctionAUTOyCINEMA0
[MENU]Open the menus–zz29
[Rec. Programs][AProgrammed AE], [ B Shutter-Pri. AE], 
[ C Aperture-Pri. AE], [ y Manual Exposure]–zz56, 
58
[ F Portrait], [ GSports], [ q Night Scene], [ ISnow], 
[ J Beach], [ KSunset],  [ pLow Light], [ LSpotlight], 
[ M Fireworks]–z–63
[   BLC Always On][A  On], [B Off]–zz60
[m  White Balance][YAutomatic], [a Daylight], [ bShade], [ cCloudy], 
[ e Fluorescent], [ fFluorescent H], [ dTu n g s t e n ] ,  
[ Color Temperature], [ Set 1], [ Set 2]–zz61
[ P  AGC Limit][z Automatic], [y  Manual]–zz55
[X Focus]Touch AF frame; [ 2] (manual focus): Toggle on or off; 
[ d ] (peaking): Toggle on or off; [5 ] (settings): 
[Peaking and B&W], [Peaking Color]
When [ 2] is on - [ ] (focus preset), [ ] (edge monitor)
When [ ] is on - [ ] (return to preset focus position)–zz46
[ e Exposure]Touch AE frame; [ y] (manual adjustment): Toggle on or off, 
[ 5 ] (settings); [AE Lock (touch)], [Zebra Pattern]; 
[ a ] or [b ] (zebra pattern)
When [ y] is on - [ ] (waveform monitor), exposure 
adjustment dial–zz59
[ZOOM]Zoom controls, [START]/[STOP] control (for movies) and 
[PHOTO] control (for photos)1zzz52
[ c  Mic. Level]2[z Automatic], [y  Manual]
[Audio Level Indicator]: Toggle on or off–zz67
[Image Effects][ON], [OFF]When [ON] - [Color Depth], [Sharpness], [Contrast], 
[Brightness]: ±0 (-2 to +2)
–z–65
[Image Stabilizer][Dynamic], [ Standard], [ Off]–zz54
[ O Faders]1[NOff], [0 Fade Trigger/Once], [ 6Fade Trigger/
Always], [ 1Wipe/Once], [ 7Wipe/Always]–zz82
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1Option not available in   mode.2Option available only for recording movies.3Some options are available only when recording a story using Story Creator.
Edit Panel -   Mode
From the gallery:
[ Decoration]1[  Pens and Stamps], [ Animated Stamps], 
[ Captions]3zzz103
[ ] (image mix): Toggle on or off, [C ] (pause live video)–z–
[ ] (minimize toolbar)zzz
[ Story Creator]Story themes, [New Story]zzz98
[Z Video 
Snapshot][ A On], [BOff]–zz79
[d  Pre REC]1[A On], [BOff]–zz80
[ Review 
Recording]1––zz42
Control ButtonDate Index Screen[SD Movies] Index 
ScreenPlayback Pause0
[Copy ( f97 )]1
[Copy (497)]1
, [Select],
[All Scenes] ––125
[Convert HD
9SD 
( f97 )]1
[Convert HD 9SD 
( 497 )]1
, [Select],
[All Scenes]––133
[Delete] or [ d], [Select],
[All Scenes][This Scene], [All Scenes][This Scene]91
[Divide]––z 94
Control Button[Edit Story] from the 
[Story Details] screen[Edit Scene] from the  [Scene List] screenPlayback Pause0
[Copy ( f97 )]1
[Copy (497)]1
––126
[Convert HD9SD 
( f97 )]1
[Convert HD 9SD 
( 497 )]1
––135
[Delete] or [d][This Scene][This Scene]91
[Delete Story]2z––92
[Story Thumbnail]2z––115
Control ButtonSetting options/FunctionAUTOyCINEMA0
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1Operation not available for recordings on memory card Y (7  tab).2Operation not available for the two preexisting stories, [Unsorted] and [Video Snapshot].
Edit Panel -   Mode
* Operation not available for recordings on memory card  Y (7  tab). 
Setup Menus
7  Camera Setup
[Edit Title]2z––116
[Copy]–z–114
[Move]–z–114
[Divide]––z94
[Rating]–[ ], [ ], [ ], 
[] (unrated), [ ] (others)110
Control ButtonIndex ScreenSingle Photo View0
[Copy (f97 )]*
[Copy (497 )]*[Select], [All Photos]z126
[Delete]z123
Menu itemSetting optionsyCINEMA0
[Digital Zoom]1[BOff], [G 40x], [ H200x], [ Digital Tele-conv.]z––
[Soft Zoom Control][B Off], [ Start], [ Stop], [ Start & Stop]zz53
[Zoom Speed Level][JFast], [K Normal], [ LSlow]zz51
[Zoom Lever Zoom Speed][I] (variable speed), [ ] (constant speed)
When [ ] is selected: 1-16 (8)zz51
[Wireless Ctrlr Zoom 
Speed]1-16 (8)zz52
[AF Mode][RInstant AF], [ Medium AF], [ SNormal AF]zz–
[Focus Assistance]1[AOn], [B Off]zz–
[Face Detection & Tracking][AOno], [B Off]zz48
[Auto Backlight Correction][AOn], [B Off]zz60
[Auto Slow Shutter][AOn], [B Off]zz–
[ND Filter][O Automatic], [B  Off]zz–
[Conversion Lens][  Tele-converter], [  Wide-converter], [BOff]zz–
[Fader Setting]1[  Black Screen], [  White Screen]zz82
[Onscreen Markers][BOff], [e  Level (White)], [ f Level (Gray)], 
[ g  Grid (White)], [ h Grid (Gray)] zz–
Control Button[Edit Story] from the 
[Story Details] screen[Edit Scene] from the  [Scene List] screenPlayback Pause0
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