Canon camcorder VIXIA HF G10 User Manual

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Changing the Time Zone
Change the time zone to match your location. The default setting is New York.
1 Open the [Time Zone/DST] screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]  6  [Time Zone/DST]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.
2Touch [ S] to set the home time zone, or [ V] to set the time zone of your destination 
when you are traveling.
3Touch [ Z] or [ O] to set the desired time zone. If necessary, touch [U ] to adjust for 
daylight saving time.
4Touch [ a] to close the menu.
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							Using a Memory Card
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Using a Memory Card
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
You can use the following types of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this 
camcorder. 
As of October 2010, the movie recording function has been tested using SD/SDHC/SDXC memory 
cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk.
* When using an SD memory card without a speed class rating, you may not be able to record movies, depending on the memory card used.
** SD memory cards with a capacity of 64 MB or smaller cannot be used to record movies.
NOTES
• About the Speed Class:  Speed Class is a standard that indicates the minimum guaranteed data 
transfer speed of memory cards. When you buy a new memory card, look for the Speed Class logo 
on the package.
We recommend using memory cards rated SD Speed Class 4, 6 or 10.
SDXC Memory Cards
You can use SDXC memory cards with this camcorder. When using memory cards with other devices, 
such as digital recorders, computers and card readers,  make sure that the external device is 
compatible with SDXC cards . The table below summarizes compatibility by computer operating 
system, as of October 2010. For the latest information, however, contact the computer, operating 
system or memory card manufacturer.
Compatible operating systems for SDXC memory cards
IMPORTANT
• If you use an SDXC memory card with a computer OS that is not SDXC-compatible, you may be  prompted to format the memory card. In such case,  cancel the operation to prevent data loss.
• After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing scenes (fragmented memory), it will take longer to  write data on the memory and recording may stop. Save your recordings and initialize the memory 
using the camcorder.
Memory card type: SD memory card,  SDHC memory card,  SDXC memory card
SD Speed Class*:         
Capacity: 128 MB or larger**.
Operating systemCompatibility
Windows 7 Compatible
Windows Vista Compatible (requires Service Pack 1 or later)
Windows XP Compatible (requires Service Pack 3 and KB955704 update)
Mac OS X Not compatible
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Eye-Fi Cards
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.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Make sure to initialize (036) all memory cards before using them with this camcorder.
1 Turn off the camcorder.
• Make sure the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator is off.
2 Open the double memory card slot cover.
3 Insert the memory card straight, with the label facing the 
front of the camcorder, all the way into one of the 
memory card slots until it clicks.
• You can also use two memory cards, one in each memory 
card slot.
• To use the wireless communication features of an Eye-Fi  card, insert it into memory card slot  Y. Be sure you 
understand the information provided in  Eye-Fi Cards 
( 0 33) before using an Eye-Fi card. 
4 Close the double memory card slot cover.
• Do not force the cover closed if the memory card is not 
correctly inserted.
To remove the memory card
Push the memory card once to release it. When the memory card springs out, pull it all the way out.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is flashing. Failure to do so may  result in permanent data loss.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not remove the memory card.
• Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing an memory card. Inserting or removing the  memory card with the camcorder on may result in permanent data loss.
• Memory cards have front and back sides that are not interchangeable. Inserting a memory card  facing the wrong direction can cause a malfunction of the camcorder. Be sure to insert the memory 
card as described in step 3.
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Selecting the Memory for the Recordings
You can select to record your movies and photos in the built-in memory or on a memory card. The 
default memory for recording both is the built-in memory.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Be sure you understand the information provided in  Eye-Fi Cards (0 33) before using an Eye-Fi 
card.
1 Open the [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos] screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   8   [Rec Media for Movies] or [Rec Media for Photos]
2Touch [ f] (built-in memory), [ 4] (memory card  X) or [ 7] (memory card  Y) and then 
touch [ a].
• When selecting the memory, you can check the approximate available recording time/number of 
photos, based on currently used settings.
NOTES
• Select to record movies in the built-in memory or memory card  X if you later want to convert the 
movies to standard definition in order to upload them to the Web.
Relay Recording
You can activate relay recording so if the memory you are using becomes full while recording movies, 
the recording will continue uninterrupted on a memory card.
When recording on memory card  X, you can use memory card  Y for relay recording ( 497). When 
recording in the built-in memory, you can choose to use only memory card  X for relay recording 
( f94 ), or use both memory cards ( f9497).
1 Insert a memory card that contains no video recordings into the card slot of the memory 
card you want to use for relay recording.
• When relay recording from the built-in memory: memory card slot  X or both memory card slots. 
• When relay recording from memory card  X: memory card slot  Yonly.
2 Open the relay recording screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   8   [Rec Media for Movies]   [ f] or [4 ]  [Relay Recording]
3 Touch the desired option and then touch [ a].
• The approximate available recording time will now reflect the combined space in the memories 
used for relay recording.
Operating modes:
Operating modes:
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NOTES
• You cannot use relay recording from the built-in memory to memory card  Y. When using a single 
memory card, be sure to insert it into memory card slot  X.
• There will be a momentary stop in the scene at the point where the camcorder switches from one  memory to another.
• Any of the following actions will deactivate the relay recording function:  - Turning off the camcorder.
- Opening the double memory card slot cover.
- Changing the position of the mode switch.
- Changing the camcorder’s operating mode.
- Changing the memory used for recording movies.
Double Slot Recording
Double slot recording allows you to record the same scene simultaneously to both memory cards. This 
is a convenient way to make a backup copy of your recording while you record.
1 Insert memory cards into memory card slot  X and memory card slot  Y.
2 Open the [Rec Media for Movies] screen.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]   8   [Rec Media for Movies]
3 Activate double slot recording.
[4 ]   [Double Slot Rec]   [ A]
4Touch [ a].
•  will appear on the screen.
NOTES
• If a memory card becomes full during double slot recording, recording on both cards will stop. 
• If an error occurs with one of the memory ca rds, recording will continue on the other card.
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Initializing the Memory
Initialize memory cards when you use them with this camcorder for the first time. You can also initialize 
a memory card or the built-in memory to permanently delete all the recordings it contains. 
At the time of purchase, the built-in memory comes pre-initialized and contains music files for use as 
background music and images for use with the image mix function (image mix frames).
1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter.
• Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder until the initialization is completed.
2 Open the initialization screen for the desired memory.
[FUNC.]  [MENU]  6  [Initialize f/g ]  [ fBuilt-in Mem.], [ 4Mem. Card A] or 
[ 7 Mem. Card B]   [Initialize]
• Touching [FUNC.] is necessary only when performing the procedure in a recording mode.
• In the initialization screen, touch [Complete Initialization] to physically erase all the data rather than  just clear the file allocation table of the memory.
3 Touch [Yes].
• If you selected the [Complete Initialization] option, you can touch [Cancel] to cancel the initialization while it is in progress. All recordings will be erased and the memory can be used 
without any problem.
4 Touch [OK] and then touch [ a].
IMPORTANT
• Initializing the memory will permanently erase all recordings. Lost original recordings cannot be  recovered. Make sure you save important recordings in advance using an external device ( 0125).
• Initializing a memory card will permanently erase any music files and images you may have  transferred to the card. (The music files and image mix frames that come pre-installed in the built-in 
memory will be restored after it is initialized.) To transfer music files from the supplied Camcorder 
Supplemental Disc to the memory card:
- Windows users: Use the supplied PIXELA’s software. For details, refer to the Software Guide 
(PDF file) of the supplied PIXELA’s software.
- Mac OS users: Use Finder to transfer music files from the [MUSIC] folder on the supplied  Camcorder Supplemental Disc to the memory card. Refer to  About the music files (0 178) for 
the folder structure of the memory card.
• At the time of purchase, Eye-Fi cards contain the necessary network configuration software. Be  sure to install the software and complete the required configuration setup before you initialize the 
Eye-Fi card prior to using it with this camcorder.
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							Recording Movies and Photos
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Recording
Recording Movies and Photos
By default, movies and photos are recorded in the built-in memory. You can select the memory that will 
be used to record movies and photos (034).
Please read the IMPORTANT section ( 042) before using an Eye-Fi card.
POINTS TO CHECK
• Before you begin recording,  make a test recording first to check that the camcorder is operating 
correctly.
Preparing to Record
1 Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder  (0 20).
2 Turn on the camcorder.
3 Select the memory for recording ( 034).
• To use relay recording ( 034), insert a memory card into 
memory card slot X  or both memory card slots.
• To use double slot recording ( 035), insert memory cards 
into both memory card slots.
4 Remove the lens cap.
5 If you need to use the viewfinder, pull it out and, if  necessary, adjust it using the dioptric adjustment lever.
Lens cap
Viewfinder
3
Recording
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Recording in AUTO Mode
When you use   mode to shoot video and take photos, the camcorder will automatically adjust 
various settings for you.
1 Set the mode switch to  .
2 Turn on the camcorder.
To record video
Press g to begin recording.
•Press 
g again to pause the recording.
• The ACCESS indicator will flash from time to time while the  scene is being recorded.
• During recording,  N will appear on the screen. 
To  t a k e  p h o t o s
Touch [PHOTO].
• A green icon ( h) will appear momentarily on the screen and the ACCESS indicator will flash as the 
photo is recorded.
• You can record photos simultaneously while recording a movie.
• You can also press  j on the wireless controller.
When you have finished recording
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off.
2 Turn off the camcorder.
3 Close the LCD panel. Operating modes:
[PHOTO]
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Rating ScenesYou can turn on the scene rating option in recording mode with the 8   [Rate Scenes 
(Recording)] setting. Immediately after recording a scene, you will have the option to rate it by 
touching one of the rating buttons; you can also touch [ ] or [ a] to leave the scene unrated. 
Later you can play back scenes and perform other scene operations by rating.
You can rate scenes while the camcorder is in   mode but you must change the setting 
described above in   or   mode.
About AUTO mode
• Only the following functions are available in   mode. - Zoom ( 051).
- Quick Start ( 043).
- Video snapshot ( 079).
- Advanced image stabilization modes ( 054) to shoot video while walking or to stabilize the 
shot while zooming in on faraway subjects (telephoto).
- Face detection ( 048) to get beautiful shots of people every time, tracking the subject even 
if the person moves.
- Touch & Track ( 050) to track other moving subjects, keeping them in focus and using the 
best settings to record them.
- Story Creator ( 098) to transform your movies into compelling video stories by following 
simple scripts for various scenarios.
- Decoration ( 0103) to add graphical elements using stamps, drawings, image mix and 
more.
About the Smart AUTO functionIn   mode, the camcorder will automatically detect certain characteristics of the subject, 
background, lighting conditions, etc. It will then adjust various settings (focus, exposure, color, 
image stabilization, image quality, among others), selecting the best settings for the scene you 
want to shoot. The Smart AUTO icon will change to one of the following icons.
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IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so  may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
• Be sure to save your recordings regularly ( 0125), especially after making important recordings. 
Canon shall not be liable for any loss or corruption of data.
• Photos recorded on an Eye-Fi card in memory card slot  Y will be uploaded automatically after 
setting the camcorder to playback mode, if you are within the range of a configured network. 
Always verify that Eye-Fi cards have been approved in the country/region of use. See also  Using an 
Eye-Fi Card  (0 136).
Smart AUTO icons 
1The icon in parentheses appears under backlight conditions.2This icon will appear under tele macro conditions. Tele macro is activated automatically when you 
zoom toward the telephoto end and close in on the subject. Tele macro allows you to get closer 
shots of small subjects and adds a soft focus to the background, so the subject not only looks 
larger but also stands out more.
Background (color of the icon) →Bright1
(grey)
Blue skies1
(light blue)
Vivid colors1
(green/red)
Sunsets1
(orange)Subject  ↓
People (stationary)
(  )(  )(  )—
People (moving)
(  )(  )(  )—
Subjects other than people, 
such as landscapes
(  )(  )(  )
Close objects/2
( /2)
/2
( /2)
/2
( /2)—
Background (color of the icon) →Dark (dark blue)
Subject ↓SpotlightNight scene
People (stationary)——
People (moving)——
Subjects other than people, such as 
landscapes
Close objects/2——
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