Canon camcorder HV10 User Manual

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Advanced Functions
Menu Options Lists
Menu items not available appear in black 
on the screen. For details about how to 
select an item, refer to  Using the Menus 
( 22).
MENU Options
Camera Setup (Digital Zoom, Image Stabilizer, etc.)CAMERA SETUP
Mode switch: 
[ON] , [ OFF]
The camcorder automatically uses slow 
shutter speeds to obtain brighter 
recordings in places  with insufficient 
lighting. 
   The camcorder uses shutter speeds 
down to 1/30 (1/15 in   mode).
   : Set the flash mode to   
(flash off).
   If a trailing afterimage appears, set the 
slow shutter to [ OFF].
   If   (camcorder shake warning) 
appears, we recommend stabilizing the 
camcorder, for example, by mounting it 
on a tripod.
[OFF] , [ 40X], [ 200X]
Determines the operation of the digital 
zoom.
   When activated, the camcorder will 
switch automatically to the digital zoom 
when you zoom in beyond the optical 
zoom range.   
With the digital zoom the image is 
digitally processed, so the image 
resolution will deteriorate the more you 
zoom in.
   The digital zoom indicator will appear in 
light blue from 10x up to 40x and dark 
blue from 40x up to 200x.
   The digital zoom cannot be used with 
the [ NIGHT] recording program ( ).
   A still image cannot be simultaneously 
recorded on the memory card while 
recording movies using the digital zoom.
[ VARIABLE] , [ SPEED 3], 
[ SPEED 2], [ SPEED 1]
   When set to [ VARIABLE] the zoom 
speed depends on how you operate the 
zoom lever: Press lightly for a slow zoom; 
press harder for faster zooms.
   The fastest zoom speed can be 
achieved with [ VARIABLE]. Among 
the fixed zoom speeds, [ SPEED 3] is 
the fastest and [ SPEED 1] the 
slowest.
[ INSTANT AF] , [ NORMAL AF]
Select how fast the autofocus will 
operate.
   With [  INSTANT AF] the autofocus 
adjusts quickly to a new  subject. This is 
convenient for example when changing 
the focus from a near subject to a far 
subject in the background, or when 
recording fast moving subjects.
   Set the AF mode to [  NORMAL AF] 
when you attach the optional Wide-
converter or Tele-converter to the 
camcorder.
Menu Options Lists
A.SL SHUTTER
D.ZOOM
ZOOM SPEED
AF MODE
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[AUTO], [ OFF]
[ON] , [ OFF]
The camcorder records the still image 
only after the focus has been adjusted.
   Set it to [ OFF] if you wish to record 
a still image as soon as you press  . When set to [ OFF], no 
focusing frame appears.
   Focus priority cannot be turned off 
when the mode switch is set to  .
   In the [ FIREWORKS] recording 
program ( ) the focus priority is 
automatically set to [ OFF].
Mode switch: 
[ON] , [ OFF]
The image stabilizer compensates for 
camcorder shake even at full telephoto.
   The image stabilizer is designed to 
compensate for a normal degree of 
camcorder shake. 
   The image stabilizer may not be 
effective when recording in dark places 
using the [ NIGHT] recording program 
().
   The image stabilizer cannot be turned 
off when the mode switch is set to  .
   We recommend setting the image 
stabilizer to [ OFF] when using a 
tripod.
Recording/Video Input Setup (HD Standard, DV Recording Mode, etc.) REC/IN SETUP 
[ HDV] , [ DV(WIDE)], 
[ DV(NORMAL)]
Selects the video standard of the 
recording and in DV standard also the 
aspect ratio.
[ HDV]: High definition video at 1080i 
specifications with 16:9 aspect ratio.
[ DV(WIDE)]: Standard definition 
digital video with 16:9 aspect ratio.
[ DV(NORMAL)]: Standard definition 
digital video with 4:3 aspect ratio.
   We recommend not mixing recordings 
made in different video standards on the 
same tape.
  
Playing back a widescreen recording: TV 
sets compatible with the Video ID-1 
system will automatica lly switch to wide 
(16:9) mode. Otherwise, change the 
aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play 
back on a TV with normal aspect ratio 
(4:3) change the [TV TYPE] setting 
accordingly ( 34).
[STD PLAY] , [ LONG PLAY]
When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of 
the DV standards you can change the 
video quality and as a result, also the 
available recording time.
   Recording in LP mode extends the 
available recording time on the tape 1.5 
times.
   Depending on the condition of the tape 
(long usage, imperfections, etc.) you may 
notice some video problems (blocky video 
artifacts, banding, etc.) in the playback 
picture when playing back recordings 
AF AST LAMP( 52)
FOCUS PRI.
IMG STAB
PHOTO
HD STANDARD
DV REC MODEDV
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made in LP mode. We recommend using 
the SP mode for important recordings.
  If you make recordings in both SP and 
LP modes on the same tape, during 
playback you may notice some video 
problems in the picture at the point where 
the recording mode changes.
   When playing back in this camcorder 
tapes recorded in LP mode with other 
devices or vice versa, you may notice 
some problems in the playback picture or 
the sound may stop briefly.
[ 16bit],  [ 12bit]
When [HD STANDARD] is set to one of 
the DV standards you can change the 
audio quality.
[ 16bit]: To record sound at the 
highest quality.
[ 12bit]: If you will dub audio or add a 
music track later with an external device.
Mode switch: 
[AUTO] , [ OFF ]
The camcorder automatically reduces the 
background sound of wind when 
recording outdoors.
   The wind screen cannot be turned off 
when the mode switch is set to  .
[ OFF],  [ 2sec], [ 4sec], 
[ 6sec], [ 8sec], [ 10sec]
Selects the time to display a still image 
after it has been recorded.   
You can erase ( 55) or protect 
( 55) the image if you press   
while you are reviewing the image (or 
immediately after recording it, if set to 
[OFF]).
   This menu item will not be available 
when (continuous shooting),  (high-speed continuous shooting) or 
(auto exposure bracketing) is 
selected.
   If you press   while reviewing a 
still image, it will continue to be displayed 
indefinitely. Press   half way to 
return to the normal display.
[ ON],  [OFF]
[ RESET],  [ CONTINUOUS]
Select the image numbering method to be 
used when you insert a new memory 
card.
Images are automatically assigned 
consecutive image numbers from 0101 to 
9900, and stored in folders containing up 
to 100 images. Folders are numbered 
from 101 to 998.
[ RESET]: Image numbers will restart 
from 101-0101 every time you insert a 
new memory card.
[ CONTINUOUS]: Image numbers will 
continue from the number following that 
of the last image recorded with the 
camcorder.
   If the memory card you insert already 
contains an image with a larger number, a 
new image will be assigned a number one 
higher than that of the last image on the 
memory card.
DV AUDIO
WIND SCREEN
REVIEW
DV
AV DV    ( 63)
FILE NOS.
FUNC.
DISP.
PHOTO
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  We recommend using the 
[ CONTINUOUS] setting.
Card Operations (Initialization, Erase All Images, etc.) CARD OPERATIONS 
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
* The following options  are available only 
when you press   in the index 
screen.
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
[NO], [YES]
Playback/Video Output Setup (Playback Standard, Component Video Out, DV Out etc.) PLAY/OUT SETUP 
[  AUTO] , [  HDV], [  DV]
Select the video standard to be used for 
playback. 
[  AUTO]: Switches automatically 
between standards (HDV/DV) during 
playback. 
[  HDV], [  DV]: Plays back only the 
recordings made in the selected 
standard.
[  NORMAL TV],
 [ WIDE TV]
In order to display the picture in full and in 
the correct aspect ratio, select the setting 
according to the type of television to 
which you will connect the camcorder.
[NORMAL TV]: TV sets with 4:3 aspect 
ratio.
[WIDE TV]: TV sets with 16:9 aspect 
ratio.
[ L/R] , [  L/L], [  R/R]
You can select the audio channel to use 
during the playback of a tape with audio 
recorded on two channels.
[  L/R]: Left and Right channels 
(stereo) / Main + Sub tracks (bilingual).
[  L/L]: Left channel only (stereo) / Main 
track only (bilingual).
[  R/R]: Right channel only (stereo) / 
Sub track only (bilingual).
PRINT ORD.ALL ERASE ( 72)
TRANS.ORD.ALL ERASE ( 68)
ERASE ALL IMAGES ( 55)
INITIALIZE ( 56)
 PROTECT* ( 55)
 PRINT ORDER* ( 71)
 TRANSFER ORDER* ( 67)
MENU
PLAYBACK STD
TV TYPE
OUTPUT CH
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[  STEREO1] , [  STEREO2], 
[ MIX/FIXED], [  MIX/VAR.]
You can select the audio track to use 
during the playback of a tape with audio 
dubbed over the recording.
[  STEREO1]: Original sound only.
[  STEREO2]: Dubbed audio only.
[  MIX/FIXED]: Mixed audio with the 
original sound and dubbed audio at the 
same level.
[  MIX/VAR.]: Mixed audio where the 
balance between the original sound ( ) 
and the dubbed audio ( ) can be 
adjusted.
When [AUDIO OUT] is set to [  MIX/
VAR.], adjust ( ) the sound balance 
with the   dial.
   The camcorder will retain the audio 
balance adjustment, however if you turn 
off the camcorder [AUDIO OUT] will be 
reset to [  STEREO1].
[  480i],  [  1080i/480i]  You can select the video specifications to 
use to connect the camcorder to a high-
definition TV using the video component 
connection.
[  480i]: To use the 480i specification 
(standard definition TV).
[  1080i/480i]: To use the full 1080i high 
definition specification when possible, or 
switch automatically to 480i specification 
when 1080i is not supported by the TV.
  
Select the [PLAYBACK STD] and 
[COMP.OUT] settings according to the 
specifications you want to use for 
playback on a high-definition TV. Refer to 
the table below.
   When the playback standard selected is 
different from that of the original recording, 
there will be no playback picture.
[  DV LOCKED],  [ HDV/DV] 
You can select the video standard to use 
when connecting to an external device 
using the HDV/DV terminal. 
[  HDV/DV]: Switch 
automatically between standards to 
match the original standard of the 
recordings.
[  DV LOCKED]: All video output will 
be in DV standard (recordings made in 
HDV will be down-converted).
   The DV output cannot be changed 
while a DV cable is connected to the 
HDV/DV terminal.
AUDI O OUT
MIX BALANCE 
COMP.OUT
Settings for Video Output from the COMPONENT OUT Terminal
Standard to Use 
for PlaybackOriginal Standard of  the Recording[PLAYBACK STD] Setting[COMP.OUT] Setting
(1080i) [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ 1080i/480i] 
(480i)  [ AUTO] or [ HDV] [ 480i] 
[ AUTO] or [ DV] [ 1080i/480i] or [ 480i] HDVHDV
DVDV
SET
DV OUTPUT  
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Display Setup (LCD Brightness, Language, etc.)DISPLAY SETUP
Adjust ( ) the brightness of the LCD 
display with the   dial.
  Changing the brightness of the LCD 
display does not affect that of the 
viewfinder or the recordings.
[ OFF] , [  LEVEL(WHT)], 
[ LEVEL(GRY)], [ GRID(WHT)], 
[GRID(GRY)]
You can display a grid or a horizontal line 
at the center of the screen. The markers 
are available in white or gray. Use the 
markers as a reference to make sure your 
subject is framed co rrectly (vertically and/
or horizontally).
   Using the markers will not affect the 
recordings on the tape or memory card.
[ OFF] , [  ZEBRA(70%)], 
[ ZEBRA(100%)], [  PEAKING]
You can use the assist functions to make 
sure you adjust the focus and exposure 
correctly.
[ZEBRA]: A striped pattern (zebra 
pattern) will appear over areas of the 
picture that are overexposed (too bright). 
[  ZEBRA(70%)] is more sensitive 
than [  ZEBRA(100%)].
[  PEAKING]: The silhouettes of 
objects in the picture will be emphasized  in order to allow you to focus manually 
more easily.
  
Using the assist functions will not affect 
the recordings on the tape or memory card.
[ON] , [ OFF]
When set to [  ON], the camcorder’s 
on-screen displays will appear also on the 
screen of a connected TV or monitor.
   You can also use   on the wireless 
controller.
   When the date and time are displayed 
on the camcorder’s screen they will also 
appear on a connected TV regardless of 
the [TV SCREEN] setting. Turn off the date 
and time by repeatedly pressing  .
[ ON],  [OFF]
When you start playing back a tape or 
when the date of the recording changes, 
the date and time will be displayed for 6 
seconds.
[ DATE], [ TIME],  [DATE & TIME], 
[ CAMERA DATA], [ CAM. & D/T]  
[DEUTSCH],  [ENGLISH], [ESPAÑOL], 
[FRANÇAIS], [ITALIANO], [POLSKI], 
[ ], [ ], [ ], [ ], 
[ ], [ ]
BRIGHTNESS
MARKERS 
ASSIST FUNC. 
SET
TV SCREEN
6SEC.DATE
DATA CODE ( 50)
LANGUAGE ( 23)
DISP.
DISP.
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[ON] , [ OFF]
The demonstration mode displays the 
camcorder’s main features. It starts 
automatically when the camcorder is 
powered with the power adapter if you 
leave it turned on without loading a 
recording media for more than 5 minutes.
   To cancel the demo mode once it 
started, press any button, turn off the 
camcorder or load a recording media.
System Setup (Beep, etc.)SYSTEM SETUP
[ON] , [ OFF  ]
Allows the camcorder to be operated with 
the wireless controller.
[HIGH VOLUME] , 
[ LOW VOLUME], [ OFF]
A beep will accompany some operations 
like turning on the camcorder, the self-
timer countdown, etc. It also serves as a 
warning beep under unusual conditions.
[ON] , [ OFF]
In order to save power when the 
camcorder is powered by a battery pack, 
it will automatically shut off if left without 
any operation for five minutes. 
Approximately 30 seconds before the  camcorder shuts off, the message 
“ AUTO POWER OFF” will appear.
[ON]
, [ OFF]
Select whether to turn on/off the 
illumination of the HDV logo (external 
side of the LCD panel).
You can verify the current version of the 
camcorder’s firmware. This menu option 
is usually grayed out.
Date/Time SetupDATE/TIME SETUP
[Y.M.D (2006.1.1 AM 12:00)], 
[M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2006 12:00 AM)] , 
[D.M.Y (1.JAN.2006 12:00 AM)]
Changes the date format for on-screen 
displays and for date printing.
FUNC. Menu Options
DEMO MODE
WL.REMOTE 
BEEP
POWER SAVE
HDV ILLUM.
FIRMWARE
T.ZONE/DST ( 24)
DATE/TIME ( 24)
DATE FORMAT
Recording programs
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Mode switch: [ PROGRAM AE] , 
[ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE], 
[ APERTURE-PRIO. AE]
Mode switch:  [ PORTRAIT] , [ SPORTS], 
[ NIGHT], [ SNOW], [ BEACH], 
[ SUNSET], [ SPOTLIGHT], 
[ FIREWORKS]
Mode switch:  [ EVALUATIVE] , 
[ CENT.WEIGHT.AVERAGE], 
[ SPOT]
Mode switch:  [AUTO] , [ DAYLIGHT], 
[ SHADE], [ CLOUDY], 
[ TUNGSTEN], [ FLUORESCENT], 
[ FLUORESCENT H], [ SET]
Mode switch:  [ IMAGE EFFECT OFF] , [ VIVID], 
[ NEUTRAL], 
[ LOW SHARPENING], 
[ SOFT SKIN DETAIL], 
[CUSTOM] Mode switch: 
[SINGLE] , [ CONT.SHOOT.], 
[ HISPEED CONT.SHOOT.], 
[ AEB]
Mode switch:  [ D.EFFECT OFF] , [ FADER], 
[ EFFECT]
Mode switch:  [ D.EFFECT OFF] , [ BLK&WHT]
Size: •  [HD STANDARD] set to [  HDV]/
[  DV(WIDE)]:
[  STILL I.REC OFF] , 
[
LW1920x1080], [SW 848x480] 
•  [HD STANDARD] set to 
[ DV(NORMAL)]:
[  STILL I.REC OFF] , 
[
M1440x1080], [S 640x480]
Quality:  [ SUPER FINE],  [ FINE], 
[NORMAL]
Size:  [
LW 1920x1080],  [L 2048x1536],  
[M1440x1080], [S640x480]
Quality:  [ SUPER FINE],  [ FINE], 
[NORMAL]
Light metering mode ( 43)
White balance ( 45)
Image effect ( 46)
Drive mode ( 49)
Digital effects ( 53)
Still image simultaneous recording ( 48)
Still image size/quality ( 47)
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Recordings made in [  HDV]:
[
LW S.FINE/1920x1080], 
[LW FINE/1920x1080] , 
[LW NORMAL/1920x1080] 
Recordings made in [  DV(WIDE)]: [
SW S.FINE/848x480], 
[SW FINE/848x480] , 
[SW NORMAL/848x480]
Recordings made in [  DV(NORMAL)]: [
S S.FINE/640x480], 
[S FINE/640x480] , 
[S NORMAL/640x480]
[CANCEL], [ERASE]
Erase a still image. : This option will appear only 
when the drive mode is set to 
[ SINGLE] and you press   within 
the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or 
immediately after recording the still 
image, if set to [  OFF]).
[CANCEL], [START]
[ 0] - [ 99] COPIES
Set a print order for a still image on the 
memory card. [ TRANS.ORDER OFF], 
[ TRANS.ORDER ON]
Set a transfer order for a still image on the 
memory card.
[ PROTECT OFF], 
[ PROTECT ON]
Protect a still image on the memory card.
: This option will appear only 
when the drive mode is set to 
[ SINGLE] and you press   within 
the time set for the [REVIEW] option (or 
immediately after recording the still 
image, if set to [  OFF]).
Still image capturing   ( 49)
IMAGE ERASE ( 55)
SLIDESHOW ( 30)
PRINT ORDER ( 71)
FUNC.
TRANSFER ORDER ( 67)
PROTECT ( 55)
FUNC.
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Recording Programs
Using the Recording Programs
Auto
The camcorder adjusts the focus, 
exposure and other settings 
automatically, allowing you to just 
point and shoot.
 : Flexible Recording Programs ( 41)
[ PROGRAM AE]The camcorder sets the 
aperture and shutter speed.[ SHUTTER-PRIO. AE]You select the shutter 
speed.[ APERTURE-PRIO. AE]You select the aperture 
value.
 : Special Scene Recording Programs ( 42)
[ PORTRAIT]The camcorder uses a 
large aperture, achieving a 
focus on the subject while 
blurring other distracting 
details.[SNOW]Use this mode to record 
in bright ski resorts. It 
prevents the subject from 
being underexposed.[ SPOTLIGHT]Use this mode to record 
spotlit scenes.
[ SPORTS]Use this mode to record 
sports scenes such as 
tennis or golf.[BEACH]Use this mode to record 
on a sunny beach. It 
prevents the subject from 
being underexposed.[ FIREWORKS]Use this mode to record 
fireworks.
[NIGHT]Use this mode to record in 
low-light conditions.[ SUNSET]Use this mode to record 
sunsets in vibrant colors.
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