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Canon XA20 Instruction Manual (187 pages)
HD Camcorder
Brand:
Canon
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Camcorder
| Size: 19.81 MB
Table of Contents
Instruction Manual
1
Important Usage Instructions
2
Important Safety Instructions
3
Other Features
6
Table of Contents
8
1 Introduction
11
About this Manual
11
Conventions Used in this Manual
11
Supplied Accessories
13
Names of Parts
14
2 Preparations
21
Attaching the Ferrite Core
21
Charging the Battery Pack
21
Preparing the Camcorder
24
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit
24
Attaching the Handle Unit
24
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap
25
Using the Viewfinder
25
Adjusting the OLED Screen
26
Grip Belt and Straps
27
Wireless Controller
28
Using a Tripod
29
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
30
Turning the Camcorder on and off
30
Setting the Shooting Mode
31
Using the Touch Screen
31
Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick
32
Using the Menus
33
First Time Settings
35
Setting the Date and Time
35
Changing the Language
35
Changing the Time Zone
36
Using a Memory Card
37
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
37
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
38
Initializing a Memory Card
38
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/ MP4)
39
Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings
39
3 Recording
40
Recording Movies and Photos
40
Preparing to Record
40
Recording in AUTO Mode
41
Recording in N (Manual) Mode
45
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
46
Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
47
Dual Recording and Relay Recording
49
Selecting the Frame Rate
50
Slow & Fast Motion Recording
51
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
52
Focus Adjustment
54
Manual Focus
54
Autofocus
55
Face Detection & Tracking
57
Zooming
59
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring
59
Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless Controller
60
Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls
62
Soft Zoom Control
63
Digital Tele-Converter
63
Advanced Image Stabilization
64
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
65
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
66
Exposure Adjustment
68
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
68
Exposure Compensation
69
White Balance
71
Special Scene Recording Programs
73
Image Effects
75
Setting the Time Code
76
Selecting the Running Mode
76
Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame
77
Setting the User Bit
78
User Bit Output
78
Recording Audio
79
Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1)
79
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
80
Using the Built-In Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal
80
Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
81
Audio Recording Level
82
Wind Screen (Built-In Microphone)
83
Microphone Attenuator (Built-In Microphone)
83
Audio Equalizer (Built-In Microphone)
84
Microphone Directionality (Built-In Microphone)
84
Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)
85
Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)
85
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
86
Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal
86
Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2)
86
Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)
87
Adjusting the Microphone's Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)
87
Activating the Microphone's Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)
88
Using Headphones
89
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
90
Recording Color Bars
90
Recording an Audio Reference Signal
90
Video Snapshot
91
Pre-Recording
92
Onscreen Displays and Data Code
93
Infrared Recording
94
Activating Infrared Mode
94
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
95
4 Customization
96
CUSTOM Dial and Button
96
Assignable Buttons
97
Changing the Assigned Function
97
Using an Assignable Button
98
Saving and Loading Menu Settings
99
Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card
99
Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card
99
5 Playback
100
Playing Back Video
100
Adjusting the Volume
101
Displaying Scene Information
102
Capturing Photos During Movie Playback
102
Deleting Scenes
103
Deleting a Single Scene
103
Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen
103
Dividing Scenes
105
Trimming Scenes
106
6 External Connections
107
Connecting to an External Monitor
107
Connection Diagram
107
Selecting the Terminal Used for Output
108
Using the HD/SD-SDI Terminal
108
Using the HDMI out Terminal
108
Using the AV out Terminal
109
Audio Output
110
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio Being Monitored
110
Selecting the Audio Channel
110
7 Photos
111
Viewing Photos
111
Photo Jump Function
112
Deleting Photos
113
Deleting a Single Photo
113
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
113
Recordings
114
8 Saving/Sharing
114
Saving Recordings to a Computer
114
Connection Diagram
114
Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility
114
Copying a Single Photo
116
Copying Recordings between Memory Cards
116
Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen
116
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
117
Converting Movies to MP4 Format
118
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
119
In High Definition
119
In Standard Definition
119
9 Wi-Fi Functions
121
Introduction to Wi-Fi
121
Operating the Camcorder Remotely
124
Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application
124
Setting the Camcorder's Password
124
Wi-Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays
125
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
127
Using a Web Browser on Your Ios or Android Device
130
Uploading Recordings Using an Ios Device
132
Playback on a Computer
134
Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server
135
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
137
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
137
Manual Setup
138
Searching for Access Points
138
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings
140
10 Additional Information
142
Appendix: Menu Options Lists
142
FUNC. Panel
142
Setup Menus
143
System Setup
148
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
152
Troubleshooting
156
Picture and Sound
158
List of Messages
161
List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions
165
Handling Precautions
168
Camcorder
168
Battery Pack
169
Built-In Rechargeable Lithium Battery
170
Memory Card
170
Disposal
171
Lithium Button Battery
171
Maintenance/Others
172
Cleaning
172
Condensation
172
Using the Camcorder Abroad
173
Optional Accessories
174
Recording Mp4 Movies
176
Specifications
179
Index
183
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Canon XA20 Instruction Manual (184 pages)
HD Camcorder
Brand:
Canon
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 18.97 MB
Table of Contents
Important Usage Instructions
2
Other Features
5
Table of Contents
7
1 Introduction
10
About this Manual
10
Conventions Used in this Manual
10
Supplied Accessories
12
Names of Parts
13
2 Preparations
20
Attaching the Ferrite Core
20
Charging the Battery Pack
20
Preparing the Camcorder
23
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit
23
Attaching the Handle Unit
23
Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap
24
Using the Viewfinder
24
Adjusting the OLED Screen
25
Grip Belt and Straps
26
Wireless Controller
27
Using a Tripod
28
Basic Operation of the Camcorder
29
Turning the Camcorder on and off
29
Setting the Shooting Mode
30
Using the Touch Screen
30
Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick
31
Using the Menus
32
First Time Settings
34
Setting the Date and Time
34
Changing the Language
34
Changing the Time Zone
35
Using a Memory Card
36
Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
36
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
37
Initializing a Memory Card
37
Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/ MP4)
38
Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings
38
3 Recording
39
Recording Movies and Photos
39
Preparing to Record
39
Recording in AUTO Mode
40
Recording in N (Manual) Mode
44
Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
45
Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
46
Dual Recording and Relay Recording
48
Selecting the Frame Rate
49
Slow & Fast Motion Recording
50
CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
51
Focus Adjustment
53
Manual Focus
53
Autofocus
54
Face Detection & Tracking
56
Zooming
58
Using the Focus/Zoom Ring
58
Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless Controller
59
Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls
61
Soft Zoom Control
62
Digital Tele-Converter
62
Advanced Image Stabilization
63
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
64
Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
65
Exposure Adjustment
67
Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
67
Exposure Compensation
68
White Balance
70
Special Scene Recording Programs
72
Image Effects
74
Setting the Time Code
75
Selecting the Running Mode
75
Setting the User Bit
77
Recording Audio
78
Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1)
78
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
79
Using the Built-In Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal
79
Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings
80
Audio Recording Level
81
Wind Screen (Built-In Microphone)
82
Microphone Attenuator (Built-In Microphone)
82
Audio Equalizer (Built-In Microphone)
83
Microphone Directionality (Built-In Microphone)
83
Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)
84
Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)
84
Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
85
Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal
85
Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2)
85
Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)
86
Adjusting the Microphone's Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)
86
Activating the Microphone's Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)
87
Using Headphones
88
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
89
Recording Color Bars
89
Recording an Audio Reference Signal
89
Video Snapshot
90
Pre-Recording
91
Onscreen Displays and Data Code
92
Infrared Recording
93
Activating Infrared Mode
93
Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
94
4 Customization
95
CUSTOM Dial and Button
95
Assignable Buttons
96
Changing the Assigned Function
96
Using an Assignable Button
97
Saving and Loading Menu Settings
98
Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card
98
Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card
98
5 Playback
99
Playing Back Video
99
Adjusting the Volume
100
Displaying Scene Information
101
Capturing Photos During Movie Playback
101
Deleting Scenes
102
Deleting a Single Scene
102
Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen
102
Dividing Scenes
104
Trimming Scenes
105
6 External Connections
106
Connecting to an External Monitor
106
Connection Diagram
106
Selecting the Terminal Used for Output
107
Using the HD/SD-SDI Terminal
107
Using the HDMI out Terminal
107
Using the AV out Terminal
108
Audio Output
109
Synchronizing the Video with the Audio Being Monitored
109
Selecting the Audio Channel
109
7 Photos
110
Viewing Photos
110
Photo Jump Function
111
Deleting Photos
112
Deleting a Single Photo
112
Deleting Photos from the Index Screen
112
8 Saving/Sharing
113
Saving Recordings to a Computer
113
Saving Movies Using Data Import Utility
113
Copying a Single Photo
115
Copying Recordings between Memory Cards
115
Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen
115
Copying Photos from the Index Screen
116
Converting Movies to Mp4 Format
117
Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder
118
In High Definition
118
In Standard Definition
118
9 Wi-Fi Functions
120
Operating the Camcorder Remotely
124
Remote Operation Via Wi-Fi Application
124
Wi-Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays
125
Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote
127
Using a Web Browser on Your Ios or Android Device
130
Uploading Recordings Using an Ios Device
132
Playback on a Computer
134
Transferring Files to a Computer or Ftp Server
135
Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point
137
Manual Setup
138
Searching for Access Points
138
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings
140
Additional Information
142
Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142
143
Setup Menus
143
Camera Setup
143
System Setup
147
Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays
152
Troubleshooting
156
Power Source
156
Picture and Sound
158
List of Messages
161
List of Messages for Wi-Fi Functions
165
Handling Precautions
167
Battery Pack
168
Memory Card
169
Lithium Button Battery
170
Maintenance/Others
171
Using the Camcorder Abroad
172
Optional Accessories
173
Recording Mp4 Movies
175
Specifications
178
Index
182
Canon XA20 Instruction Manual (20 pages)
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Canon
| Category:
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| Size: 1.02 MB
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Canon XA20 Manual (17 pages)
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Canon XA20 Connection Manual (12 pages)
Using Remote Browse
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| Category:
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| Size: 0.6 MB
Canon XA20 Connection Manual (10 pages)
Uploading recordings to YouTube and Facebook Using an iOS device
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Canon
| Category:
Camcorder
| Size: 0.54 MB
Canon XA20 Specifications (2 pages)
HIGH DEFINITION CAMCORDERS
Brand:
Canon
| Category:
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| Size: 2.06 MB
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