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Important Usage Instructions

Introduction

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
HD Camcorder, VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA HF100 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital video camcorder must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516)328-5600
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In these safety instructions the word product refers to the Canon HD Camcorder VIXIA HF10 A / VIXIA HF100 A and all its accessories.
Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. Accessories Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may be hazardous. Avoid magnetic or electric fields Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. Water and Moisture Hazard of electric shock Do not use this product near water or in rainy/ moist situations. Placing or Moving Do not place on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

What is High-Definition Video?
1,080 lines Capture the finest detail, like the movement or shine of a single strand of hair
Your camcorder features a full high-definition image sensor (Full HD CMOS) that captures video at a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels1. This results in video recordings of unparalleled high quality, fine detail and lifelike vivid colors. How does full high definition compare with standard-definition TV broadcasts?
Approximately 6 times the number of pixels. More than twice the number of scanning lines.
Full HD 1080 refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
Video is recorded at this resolution only in FXP mode. In other recording modes, the picture is resized to 1,440 x 1,080 pixels before being recorded. Even in that case, the picture captured is detailed enough to render richly detailed recordings.
What is so special about recording on flash memory?
Your videos and photos are recorded in the built-in memory ( only) or on a memory card (SD or SDHC card) using AVCHD specifications2. Recording on flash memory means that there are no moving parts in the recorder unit of the camcorder. To you, it means a camcorder that is smaller, lighter and faster. In fact, using the Quick Start function ( 37) you can open the LCD panel and start recording within approximately one second. If your high-definition TV features an SD memory card slot and supports AVCHD specifications, you can easily play back your recordings directly from the memory card ( 39).

What is Cinema Mode?

Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program ( 45). Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode.
AVCHD is the new standard for recording high-definition video. With AVCHD specifications the video signal is recorded using MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression and the audio signal is recorded in Dolby Digital.

Table of contents

Introduction ______________________________
Enjoying High-Definition Video with Your Camcorder About this Manual
Getting to Know the Camcorder
Supplied Accessories Components Guide Screen Displays

The icon shows a rough estimate of the remaining charge as a percentage of the full charge of the battery pack. The remaining recording/playback time of the battery pack is displayed, in minutes, next to the icon. When is displayed in red, replace the battery pack with a fully charged one.

Preparations

This chapter describes basic operations, such as navigating the menus, and first time settings to help you learn more about your camcorder.

DC IN terminal

CHG (charge) indicator
Charging the Battery Pack
The camcorder can be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. Charge the battery pack before use. For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a full battery pack, refer to the tables on pages 117-118.
3 Connect the power cord to the

compact power adapter.

4 Plug the power cord into a power

outlet.

5 Connect the compact power
adapter to the camcorders DC IN terminal. The CHG (charge) indicator starts flashing. The indicator will stay on when the charging is completed. If the indicator flashes quickly, refer to Troubleshooting ( 99).
1 Turn off the camcorder. 2 Attach the battery pack to the
camcorder. Press the battery pack softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it up until it clicks in place.
ONCE THE BATTERY PACK IS FULLY CHARGED
1 Disconnect the compact power adapter from the camcorder. 2 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and the compact power adapter.
TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc.
If remaining battery time is an issue, you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter so the battery pack will not be consumed. Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. We recommend that you prepare battery packs to last 2 to 3 times longer than you think you might need. U.S.A. and Canada only: The lithium ion/polymer battery that powers this product is recyclable. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

BATTERY RELEASE switch

1 Slide BATTERY RELEASE in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. 2 Slide the battery pack down and then pull it out. IMPORTANT
Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. After pressing ON/OFF to turn off the camcorder, important data is updated in the memory. Be sure to wait until the indicator turns off. We recommend charging the battery pack in temperatures between 10 C and 30 C (50 F and 86 F). Outside the temperature range of 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F), the charging will not start. Do not connect to the camcorders DC IN terminal or to the compact power adapter any electrical equipment that is not expressly recommended for use with this camcorder.

This chapter covers functions related to shooting movies, including recording, playback, menu options, and memory operations.
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED RECORDING
1 Make sure that the ACCESS indicator is off. 2 Turn off the camcorder. 3 Close the LCD panel. IMPORTANT ( 26)
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 memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the mode dial.

Shooting Video

About the Power Save mode: To save power when the camcorder is powered by a battery pack, the camcorder will automatically shut off if left without any operations for 5 minutes ( 97). Press ON/OFF to turn on the camcorder. When recording in bright places it may be difficult to use the LCD screen. In such case, change the brightness of the LCD screen ( 25, 95).
1 Set the mode dial to. 2 Turn on the camcorder.
You can select the memory to be used for recording movies ( 33).

3 Press

START/STOP to begin recording. Recording starts; press START/STOP again to pause the recording. You can also press START/STOP on the LCD panel.
Selecting the Video Quality (Recording Mode)
The camcorder offers 4 recording modes. Changing the recording mode will change the recording time available on the memory. Select FXP or XP+ mode for better movie quality; select LP mode for longer recording times. The table below gives approximate recording times. (
The camcorder uses a variable bit rate (VBR) to encode video so the actual recording times will vary depending on the content of the scenes. The camcorder retains the last setting used even if you set the camcorder to mode.
[ STANDARD PLAY 7 Mbps] Desired recording mode
Approximate recording times

Recording mode Memory

Built-in memory
FXP* 2 hr. 5 min. 15 min. 30 min. 1 hr.
XP+ 2 hr. 50 min. 20 min. 40 min. 1 hr. 25 min.
SP 4 hr. 45 min. 35 min. 1 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 20 min.
LP 6 hr. 5 min. 45 min. 1 hr. 30 min. 3 hr.
2 GB memory card 4 GB memory card 8 GB memory card
* Recorded in 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. Movies recorded using other recording modes are recorded in 1,440 x 1,080 resolution.

Zooming

Keep at least 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the subject. At full wide angle, you can focus on a subject as close as 1 cm (0.39 in.). When [ZOOM SPEED] is set to [ VARIABLE]: - When you use the T and W buttons on the wireless controller or LCD panel, the zoom speed will be constant at [ SPEED 3]. - The zoom speed will be faster in record pause mode than when actually recording.

, ) the cursor to the desired date. When you move the cursor to a date displayed in white, a thumbnail showing a still image from the first scene recorded on that date will be displayed next to the calendar. Below it will appear the number of scenes recorded and the total recording time for the same day. You can select ( ) the year or month field and change ( ) the year or month to move faster between calendar months. You can press or to skip directly to the previous/next date that contains scenes. to return to the index screen. The orange selection frame will appear on the first scene recorded on the selected date. NOTES
1 In the index screen select the
scene you want to view and press DISP. The timeline screen appears. The large thumbnail will show the first frame of the scene. Below it, the timeline ruler shows frames taken from the scene at fixed intervals. Press DISP. again to return to the index screen.
You can change on what day to start the week for the calendar display ( 95). You can press FUNC. to return to the index screen at any time.
Interval between frames Recording date and time Scene length Current scene / Total number of scenes

Deleting Scenes

You can delete those scenes that you are not interested in keeping. Deleting scenes also allows you to free up space on the memory. ( 26)
Frame selected for start of playback Page slidebar Timeline ruler
Deleting a Single Scene or All Scenes from a Selected Date Options

[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)]

2 Select ( 3 Press
) the playback starting point from the timeline ruler. to begin the playback.
Deletes all the scenes recorded on the same day as the selected scene.

[ONE SCENE]

TO SELECT ANOTHER SCENE
Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the large thumbnail and change ( ) the scene.
Deletes only the selected scene. FUNC.
TO MOVE BETWEEN TIMELINE RULER PAGES
Move ( ) the orange selection frame to the slidebar below the ruler and display ( ) the previous/next 5 frames in the scene.

1 Select (

, ) the scene you want to delete, or a scene recorded on the date you want to delete. Select in advance the memory from which you want to delete scenes ( 39).
FUNC. [ DELETE] Desired option [YES] FUNC.
TO CHANGE THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FRAMES

2 Delete the scene(s).

Desired interval

Deleting All Scenes

Select in advance the memory from which you want to delete scenes ( 39).
Deleting a scene from the original index screen also deletes that scene from the playlist. To delete all movies and make all recordable space available again you may prefer to initialize the memory ( 33). You may not be able to delete scenes recorded or edited using another device.
[ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [DEL.ALL MOVIES] [YES]* [OK]
* Press twice to interrupt the operation while it is in progress.
Be careful when deleting original recordings. Once deleted, an original scene cannot be recovered. Back up important scenes before deleting them ( 82). Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing (while scenes are being deleted). - Do not open the memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not change the position of the mode dial.

TO CHANGE THE FRAME RATE

Cinema Mode: Giving a Cinematic Look to your Recordings
Give your recordings a cinematic look by using the [ CINE MODE] recording program. Combine this recording program with the 24 fps progressive frame rate [ PF24] to get the enhanced effect of the 24p Cinema Mode. (
[ MENU] [ CAMERA SETUP] [FRAME RATE] [ PF24]
Special Scene Recording Programs
Recording in a very bright ski resort or capturing the full colors of a sunset or a fireworks display becomes as easy as selecting a Special Scene recording program. For details about the available options, refer to the sidebar on page 46. ( 26)

TO SET THE [

PROGRAM

CINE MODE] RECORDING

PROGRAM AE] CINE MODE]
[ PROGRAM AE] [ PORTRAIT] Press to display the Special Scene (SCN) recording programs Desired recording program
[ NIGHT] - Moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage. - Picture quality may not be as good as in other modes. - White points may appear on the screen. - Autofocus may not work as well as in other modes. In such case, adjust the focus manually. [ FIREWORKS] - To avoid camcorder shake, we recommend using a tripod. Make sure to use a tripod especially in mode, as the shutter speed slows down.

[ APERTURE-PRIO.AE]

Set the aperture value. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed. FUNC.
In mode, when the frame rate is set to [ PF24], the shutter speeds available will be the following: 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 and 1/2000.

Mini Video Light

You can turn on the mini video light to shoot video or take photos in dark places. ( 26)
Available Aperture Values
[1.8], [2.0], [2.4], [2.8], [3.4], [4.0], [4.8], [5.6], [6.7], [8.0] NOTES
When setting a numeric value (aperture or shutter speed), the number displayed will flash if the aperture or shutter speed is not appropriate for the recording conditions. In such case, select a different value. [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] - If you use a slow shutter speed in dark places, you can obtain a brighter image, but image quality may be lower, and autofocus may not work well. - The image may flicker when recording with fast shutter speeds. - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to flicker, select [ SHUTTER-PRIO.AE] and set the shutter speed to 1/100. [ APERTURE-PRIO.AE] The actual range of values available for selection will vary depending on the initial zoom position.
appear on screen, press to display it. If does not appear on the joystick guide, push the joystick ( ) toward [NEXT] to display it.
. appears on the screen. Push the joystick ( ) again to turn the mini video light off. NOTES
We recommend not using the mini video light while the optional Wide-converter or Tele-converter is attached; its shadow can appear on the screen.

Self Timer

Automatic Backlight Correction and Manual Exposure Adjustment
( 26) At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). To correct this, you can manually adjust the exposure or use the automatic backlight correction. ( POINTS TO CHECK Select a recording mode other than [ FIREWORKS]. 26)
[ MENU] CAMERA SETUP] [ [SELF TIMER] [ON
appears. mode: In record pause mode, press START/STOP. The camcorder starts recording after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. mode: Press PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully. The camcorder will record the still image after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen.
* 2 seconds when using the wireless controller.
Automatic Backlight Correction
When shooting subjects with a strong light source behind them, you can have the camcorder automatically correct for the backlight with the press of a single button.

Creating a Playlist

Create a playlist to play back only the scenes you prefer and in the order of your choice. Moving or deleting scenes in the playlist will not affect the original recordings.
[ALL SCENES (THIS DATE)] Adds to the playlist all the scenes that were recorded on the same day as the selected scene. [ONE SCENE] Adds only the selected scene to the playlist.

( NOTES

When an external microphone is connected to the camcorder, [WIND SCREEN] will automatically be set to [ OFF ]. Accessories designed for the Advanced Accessory Shoe cannot be used with this camcorder. Look for video accessories bearing this logo to ensure compatibility with the mini advanced shoe. If the audio level is too high and the sound gets distorted, activate the microphone attenuator ( 92) or adjust the audio recording level manually ( 55). FUNC.
1 In the original movies index
screen, select ( , ) the scene you want to add to the playlist, or a scene recorded on the date you want to add to the playlist.
2 Add the scene(s) to the playlist.
[ ADD TO PLAYLIST] Desired option [YES] When the operation is completed [ADDED TO PLAYLIST] will be displayed.
To check the playlist, select ( , ) the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index screen ( 39). NOTES
The playlist is created on the same memory you are playing back from. Select in advance the location of the scenes to play back ( 39). You can also copy scenes from the built-in memory to the memory card ( 60) to include in your playlist movies recorded on both. You may not be able to add scenes to the playlist if they were recorded or edited using another device or if there is not enough space available in the memory.

2 Select (

, ) the scene you want to delete.

3 Delete the scene.

[ DELETE] [YES]
Deleting the Entire Playlist
[ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [DEL.PLAYLIST] [YES]
Moving Scenes in the Playlist
Move the scenes in the playlist to play them back in the order of your choice.
Deleting Scenes from the Playlist
( Deleting scenes from the playlist will not affect your original recordings. ( 26)

Deleting a Single Scene

, ) the playlist index screen from the tabs on top of the index screen. You can select the playlist in the built-in memory or the playlist on the memory card ( 39). , ) the scene you want to move.

, ) an image. Move the orange selection frame to the image you want to view. Repeatedly press or to extend the selection frame and browse through whole index pages. The index screen closes and the selected image is displayed.
TO SELECT WHICH STILL IMAGES TO PLAY BACK
You can switch between the still images recorded in the built-in memory and those recorded on the memory card. 1 In the index screen, move ( ) the orange selection frame to the tabs on the top of the screen. 2 Select ( ) the location of the still images you want to play back. 3 Return ( ) to the index screen to select the still image.

Slideshow

You can play a slideshow of all the still images. 1 Select ( ) the first still image of the slideshow.

2 Press

to play back the still / images one after another.
Still images in the built-in memory Still images on the memory card
Magnifying Photos during Playback
During playback, still images can be magnified up to 5 times. ( 26)
POINTS TO CHECK Select in advance the memory from which you want to erase the still images ( 64).

Erasing a Single Image

1 If the joystick guide does not appear
on screen, press to display it.
1 Move the zoom lever toward T.
The image is magnified by 2 times and a frame appears indicating the position of the magnified area. To further enlarge the image, move the zoom lever toward T. To reduce the magnification to less than 2 times, move it toward W. will appear for images that cannot be enlarged.
2 Push the joystick ( ) toward 3 Select ( ) [ERASE] and press

Erasing All Images

2 Move (
, ) the frame to the part of the image you want to see enlarged. To cancel the magnification, move the zoom lever toward W until the frame disappears.
[ MENU] [ MEMORY OPER.] [ERASE ALL IMAGES] [YES]* [OK]

Erasing Photos

You can erase those still images that you are not interested in keeping. ( 26)
Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered.
Protected images cannot be erased.
You can use the flash to record still images in dark places. The flash features the red-eye reduction function. ( 26)
. Repeatedly push the joystick ( ) to cycle between the flash modes. The icon of the flash mode appears. disappears after 4 seconds.
PHOTO , first halfway to activate the autofocus and then fully to record the still image.

5 Camcorder: Stop playback.
We recommend powering the camcorder using the compact power adapter. By default, on-screen displays will be embedded in the output video signal. You can change the displays by repeatedly pressing DISP. ( 54).

2 Set the camcorder to

mode. Select in advance the memory from which you want to transfer still images ( 64).
computer using the USB cable. Connection. Refer to Connection Diagrams ( 79). If the device type selection screen appears, select [ PC/PRINTER] and press. The direct transfer menu appears on the camcorder screen and the button lights up.
Transferring Photos to a Computer (Direct Transfer)
With the software supplied on the DIGITAL VIDEO Solution Disk CD-ROM you can transfer still images to a computer simply by pressing. Refer also to the relevant sections in the Digital Video Software instruction manual (PDF file). ( 26)
FIRST-TIME CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER RUNNING WINDOWS
Windows users only: The first time you connect the camcorder to the computer, you need also to select the CameraWindow auto-launch setting. Refer to When Connecting the DVSD Camcorder to a Computer. IMPORTANT
Install the software before you connect the camcorder to the computer for the first time. (Windows users only: you also need to select CameraWindow's auto-launch setting.) After that, just connect the camcorder to the computer (steps 2 and 3) and proceed directly to transfer the still images ( 87).
While the camcorder is connected to the computer, do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card. 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 memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable. - Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer. - Do not change the position of the mode dial. Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of your computer. If you wish to use the image files on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals. During the following operations, even if you connect the camcorder to the computer it will not be recognized. - Erasing all still images - Erasing all transfer orders - Erasing all print orders

[USB SETTING]: Select the connection protocol to use when connecting the camcorder to an external device using the USB cable. [ DVD BURNER]: To connect exclusively to the optional DW-100 DVD Burner. [ PC/PRINTER]: To connect to a computer, a printer or similar USB peripherals. [ CONNECT&SET]: To make the selection from a screen that appears at the time of the connection to the external device. [FIRMWARE]: You can verify the current version of the camcorder's firmware. This menu option is usually unavailable.

Date/Time Setup

DATE/TIME SETUP
Menu item [T.ZONE/DST] [DATE/TIME] [DATE FORMAT] [Y.M.D (2008.1.1 AM 12:00)], [M.D,Y (JAN. 1, 2008 12:00 AM)], [D.M.Y (1.JAN.2008 12:00 AM)] Setting options List of world time zones.
[DATE FORMAT]: Select the date format to be used for most on-screen displays, and (if selected) for the date printed on photos.

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your camcorder, refer to this section. Sometimes what you think is a malfunction of the camcorder may have the simplest of solutions - please read the CHECK THIS FIRST box before going on to the more detailed problems and solutions. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists.
CHECK THIS FIRST Power supply
Is the battery charged? Is the compact power adapter correctly connected to the camcorder? ( 20)
Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or ?( 26). If you are recording to a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 32)

Playback

Did you turn the camcorder on and set the mode dial to or ?( 26). If you are playing back recordings from a memory card, is one correctly inserted into the camcorder? ( 32) Does it contain any recordings?

Power source

The camcorder will not turn on or it turns off by itself. - The battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack ( - Remove the battery pack and reattach it correctly. 20).
Cannot charge the battery pack. - The battery pack is too hot. The charging will start once the battery pack temperature is below 40 C (104 F). - Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 0 C and 40 C (32 F and 104 F). - The battery pack is damaged. Use a different battery pack. A noise can be heard from the compact power adapter. - A faint sound can be heard while the compact power adapter is connected to a power outlet. This is not a malfunction. After using the camcorder for a long time, it becomes hot. - The camcorder may become hot after using it continuously for long periods of time; this is not a malfunction. If the camcorder becomes unusually hot or it becomes hot after using it only for a short while, it may indicate a problem with the camcorder. Consult a Canon Service Center. The battery pack is exhausted extremely quickly even at normal temperatures. - The battery may have reached the end of its battery life. Buy a new battery pack.

MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO RECORD MOVIES ON THIS CARD - You may not be able to record movies on a memory card without a Speed Class rating. Replace the memory card with one rated Speed Class 2 or higher. NAMING ERROR - The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Set [IMG NUMBERS] to [RESET] ( erase all the images on the memory card or initialize it. 97) and
NEED TO RECOVER FILES FROM THE CARD. CHANGE THE POSITION OF THE CARD'S LOCK SWITCH. - This message will appear the next time you turn on the camcorder if power supply was accidentally interrupted while the camcorder was writing to the memory card and later the position of the card's LOCK switch was changed to prevent erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch ( 113). NO CARD - There is no memory card in the camcorder. NO IMAGES - There are no still images to play back. NO SCENES - There are no scenes recorded in the memory selected. NOT AVAILABLE IN MODE mode (while the - You pressed a button that cannot be used in the button to set the camcorder to flexible recording mode. PROCESS CANCELED - The process was canceled following user intervention. REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SCENES - The maximum number of scenes has been reached. Delete some recordings ( READING THE BUILT-IN MEMORY - Reading data from the built-in memory. READING THE CARD - Reading data from the memory card. SOME SCENES COULD NOT BE DELETED - Movies that were protected/edited with other devices cannot be deleted. TASK IN PROGRESS DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER SOURCE - The camcorder is updating the memory. Do not disconnect the compact power adapter or remove the battery pack. THE CAMCORDER IS SET TO STILL IMAGE MODE - You pressed START/STOP while recording still images ( mode). 43, 65) to free some space. button's blue light is on). Press
THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION - The LOCK switch on an SD or SDHC memory card is set to prevent accidental erasure. Change the position of the LOCK switch ( 113). THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN - After inserting a memory card, close the memory card slot cover by pulling it down until it clicks ( 32).
TOO MANY STILL IMAGES DISCONNECT USB CABLE - Disconnect the USB cable and decrease the number of still images on the memory card to fewer than 1,800. If a dialog appeared on the computer screen, close it and then reconnect the USB cable. TRANSFER ORDER ERROR - You attempted to set more than 998 transfer orders. Reduce the number of still images marked with transfer orders. UNABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE DATA - You transferred data to the camcorder recorded in a different television system (PAL or SECAM). UNABLE TO RECOVER DATA - Could not recover a corrupted file. WHILE THE CAMCORDER IS CONNECTED TO A PC DO NOT DISCONNECT THE USB CABLE OR POWER SOURCE CANNOT TURN OFF POWER OR CHANGE MODES - When the camcorder is in mode and is connected to the computer with a USB cable, the camcorder cannot be operated. Disconnecting the USB cable or power source while this message appears may result in permanent loss of the recordings in the camcorder. Use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function to end the connection and disconnect the USB cable before using the camcorder.

CANADA

CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon Canada Inc. (Canon Canada) with respect to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the Equipment) purchased in Canada. This limited warranty is only effective upon presentation of a bill of sale or other proof of purchase for this Equipment to a Canon Service Facility when repairs are required. The Equipment is warranted under normal, non-commercial, personal use, against defective materials or workmanship as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for new parts or, at Canon Canadas option, comparable rebuilt parts for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, except Video Heads which will be exchanged for a period of 3 months from the date of purchase. Labour: For a period of one year from the date of original purchase, labour will be provided free of charge by our Canon Service Facilities in Canada. This limited warranty covers all defects except where: (a) The loss or damage to the product results from: i) accident, natural disaster, mishandling, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions contained in the instruction manual; ii) the use of accessories, attachments, products, supplies, parts or devices with the Equipment that do not conform to Canon specifications or that cause abnormally frequent service problems; iii) repairs or services performed by any party other than a Canon Service Facility; iv) defective batteries or any exposure to water, sand or dirt; v) shipping (claim must be presented to the shipper); (b) Any serial number on the video equipment is altered or removed. (c) The Equipment is used for commercial, professional or industrial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover the cabinet (exterior finish) of the Equipment, media, nor does it apply to Equipment purchased outside Canada. If the Equipment contains a hard disk drive, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on that drive be duplicated or backed up to prevent its loss in the event of a failure or other malfunction of such drive. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE Ship your Equipment in its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid, together with a copy of your bill of sale or other proof of purchase and a description of the problem to any of the Canon Service Facilities in Canada. LIMITATIONS Except as otherwise required by applicable legislation, this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, relative to the Equipment, including implied warranties or conditions of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Canon Canada assumes no liability for special, consequential or incidental damages, loss or corruption of data including, without limitation, data stored on the hard disk drive of the Equipment or loss that may arise, whether on account of negligence or otherwise, from the use, misuse or inability to use the Equipment (including loss of profit, revenue, media or enjoyment) or from failure to conform to any express or implied warranties, conditions, guarantees or representations. Any recovery under this limited warranty shall not exceed the purchase price of the equipment. Canon Canada does not assume or authorize any other person to assume for Canon Canada any other liability with respect to this equipment. This warranty does not extend to any person other than the original purchaser of the Equipment or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift and states your exclusive remedy. NOTICE TO CONSUMER If you plan to take important videos or if the product has not been used for some time, please check all functions with the instruction book before using it.

Transferring Video Files from the Canon Vixia HF10 Camcorder in Windows Xp
Option 1: USB cable connecting camcorder to computer (cable in camcorder kit) Option 2: Card Reader (check out at circulation desk)
Video files transferred from Canon Vixia camcorder will need to be converted to a Windows file format in order to be viewed in Windows Media Player. Dont have a file converter. Try Format Factory! It is a free downloadable file converter.
Transferring data using USB cable:
Step 1: Plug in camcorder power adapter and turn on camcorder.
Step 2: Toggle mode dial to blue Camcorder icon
Step 3: Plug USB cable into camcorder (port located near camcorder strap) and computer USB port. Step 4: File conversion. Convert.mts video files to.wmv video files Using Format Factory to change file format.

Select Video Format

Add File
Locate Canon (E:) drive Navigate file folders in drive (Follow file path below).
Private AVCHD BDMV Stream
Select video files (open) Select Output folder (Browse and select storage location) Select OK Select Start
Video is now converted into a windows media format. Use Windows Movie Maker to edit video.
Transferring Data Using All-In-One Card Reader: Step 1: Place memory card into all-in-one card reader Step 2: Plug all-in-one card reader into computer USB port
Step 3: File conversion. Convert.mts video files to.wmv video files Using Format Factory to change file format.
Locate Canon (E:) drive. Navigate file folders in drive (Follow file path below)