Canon HG-10 User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide to the Canon HG-10
UB Media Lab
Quick Reference Guide
to the
Canon HG-10
High Definition Hard Disk Camcorder
Please remember to TRANSFER YOUR FOOTAGE OFF THE CAMERA before
returning it to the media lab. (See Transferring Footage Instructions)
The Canon HG-10 is a tapeless camcorder. All footage is recorded onto a hard drive that is built into
the camera. This has many advantages, two of which are no more money spent on tapes and a much
easier and faster capturing process for editing. However, you need to be extra careful with the
camera because there are no tapes - any carelessness or harm to the camera will not only damage
the camera (and cost you money) but also destroy all your footage. You will also need to be very
diligent with keeping back up copies of your footage files on your
external hard drives and/or DVDs.
Files are easier to be misplaced and corrupted than tapes are, so
please be smart about your recording and be organized with your files!
(Please see the Transferring Footage Instructions for more information.)

Canon HG-10 Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	HG-10
Category	Camcorder
Language	English

Summary

Navigating Camera Menus

Menu Navigation Controls

Explains using the SET dial and arrow buttons for menu navigation.

HDD Operations and System Setup

Details HDD status, initialization, speaker volume, and AV/Phone settings.

Play Mode Operations

Viewing and Navigating Clips

Explains viewing footage and navigating clips in PLAY mode.

Camera Mode Overview

Monitoring HDD Recording Space

Explains how to check remaining hard drive space for recording.

Camera Mode Controls

Button Functions in Camera Mode

Details the functions of buttons like W&T, START/STOP, BLC, and FUNC.

White Balance Adjustment

Importance of White Balance

Explains why white balancing is crucial for accurate color reproduction.

Performing White Balance

Step-by-step guide on how to perform manual white balance.

Camera Setup Configuration

Key Setup Parameters

Highlights essential settings like Frame Rate, Image Stabilization, and Focus Assist.

Focus and Exposure Control

Manual Exposure Adjustment

Explains how to manually adjust exposure using camera controls.

Manual Focus Adjustment Technique

Details how to set and adjust focus manually for optimal clarity.

Footage Import and Transfer

Camera to Computer Connection

Steps for connecting the camera to a computer for data transfer.

Transferring Footage to DVD

Final Cut Pro Workflow

Final Cut Pro Easy Setup

Logging and Transferring Clips