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PUB. DIM-1008-000C
PUB. DIM-1008-000C
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions 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: 2 Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Camcorder, XA10 A systems This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA10 A and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 3 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of th
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28 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be careful not to spill liquid of any kind onto the product. 29 Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 30 Damage Requiring Service — Di
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Highlights of the XA10 The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder. HD Recording Face detection 5 When a subject's face is detected, the HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III camcorder can track and focus on it (0 53). processor Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in The camcorder is equipped with a manual focus but switch to autofocus only
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Touch AE Added and improved functionality 6 By simply touching the screen, you can make Other functions include two types of video dark areas in the picture appear brighter scopes (0 84), conversion to standard (0 65). This operation is simple yet allows definition (0 139) and Story Creator mode you to shoot with the desired exposure. (0 105), which allows you to create engrossing video stories. C OP Y
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot Connect the camcorder to an compatible with the type of HDTV (0 127) memory card used*. 7 Play video directly from your recorded memory card Eye-Fi Save or upload to Use an Eye-Fi card (0 142) the Web. to wirelessly upload recordings to your computer or a video sharing Web site. Use the supplied PIXELA’s software (0 135, 139). High Definition Standard Definition Convert your HD mov
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Table of contents Focus Adjustment 51 1 Introduction 11 Manual Focus 51 About this Manual 11 Autofocus 52 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Face Detection 53 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 13 Touch & Track 55 Names of Parts 15 Zooming 56 Using the Zoom Lever, Handle Zoom 2 Preparations 22 Rocker or Wireless Controller 56 8 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom Controls 58 Preparing the Camcorder 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Soft Zoom Control 58 Unit 24 Digital Tel
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Video Scopes 84 6 Video Stories and Cinema Displaying the Waveform Monitor during Style 105 [A Programmed AE] Recording Using Story Creator to Create Video Program 84 Stories 105 Displaying the Waveform Monitor during Creating a New Story 105 [y Manual Exposure] Recording Recording a Scene within a Story 106 Program 84 Recording Additional Scenes within an Displaying the Edge Monitor 84 9 Existing Story 107 Video Snapshot 85 CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Pre-Recording 86 Filters 108 Onscre
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9 Saving/Sharing 10 Additional Information 144 Recordings 132 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 144 FUNC. Panel 144 Copying Recordings to a Memory Setup Menus 146 Card 132 Copying Scenes from the Date Index Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 155 Screen 132 Troubleshooting 159 Copying Scenes from a Story by 10 List of Messages 164 Rating 133 Handling Precautions 171 Copying a Single Photo 133 Camcorder 171 Copying Photos from the Index Battery Pack 172 Screen 133 Memory Card 172 Saving Recordin
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA10. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (0 159). 11 Conventions Used in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or req
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About this Manual indicates that a function is available in the Brackets [ ] are used to refer to control operating mode indicated and indicates buttons and menu options you will that the function is not available. For a detailed touch on the screen and to other explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 31). onscreen messages and displays. 12 Self Timer Self Timer Operating modes: 1 Open the [Self Timer] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU] 8 [Self Timer] 2Touch [A On n] and then touch [a]. •n will appe
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 13 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-808 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit (incl. power cord) (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller Stylus Pen (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) CTC-100/S Component Cable STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs Yellow • Red • White plugs Lens hood Lens cap Installation
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following CD-ROMs and software are supplied with the camcorder: • PIXELA’s Transfer Utility CD-ROM* -Use Transfer Utility for saving and transferring movies and music files you can use as background music. • Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (referred in the manual as “Camcorder Supplemental Disc”). Contains the following components. - Music data - Music files that can be used as background music during playback. These music 14 files are for exclusive use w
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 13 246 5 7 15 8 19 18 17 16 9 15 10 14 13 12 11 1 Handle unit front screw (0 24) 11 AV OUT terminal (0 124, 126)/ 2 RESET button (0 162) X (headphones) terminal (0 81) 32 (camera/play) button (0 31) 12 COMPONENT OUT terminal 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (0 124, 125) (0 87)/BATT. INFO (battery info) 13 Focus ring (0 51) button (0 158) 14 Lens hood (0 25) 5 Double memory card slot cover 15 Built-in microphone (0 78) 6 Memory card slot X (0 37) 16
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Names of Parts Right side view 1 16 10 2 9 8 4 3 76 5 1 XLR terminals for CH1 and CH2 6HDMI OUT terminal (0 124, 125) (0 75) 7 REMOTE terminal (0 82) 2 Built-in microphone (0 78) 8 Built-in speaker (0 94) 3MIC terminal (0 73) 9 ACCESS indicator (0 41) 4 Grip belt (0 27) 10 Zoom lever (0 56) 5USB terminal (0 124, 126, 137) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Front view 6 5 17 4 3 1 2 1 Tally lamp (0 153) 2 Instant AF sensor (0 174) 3Infrared light (0 89) 4 Microphone cable clamp (0 24) 5 Microphone holder unit (0 24) 6 Microphone lock screw (0 24) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Back view 18 1 11 2 3 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 1 Viewfinder (0 25) 8 LCD touch screen (0 26, 30) 2 START/STOP button (0 41) 9 POWERED IS button (0 60)/ 3 Strap mount (0 27) Assignable button 2 (0 91) 4DC IN terminal (0 22) 10 AF/MF button (0 51)/ 5 Dioptric adjustment lever (0 25) WEB button (0 139)/ 6 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (0 90) Assignable button 1 (0 91) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) button 11 Remote sensor (0 29) (0 90) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Top view 1234 19 7 6 5 1 Accessory shoe Cold shoe for attaching accessories such as the optional VL-10Li II Battery Video Light. 2START/STOP button (0 41) 3 START/STOP lock ( ) lever (0 47) 4 Mode switch (0 31) 5Eye cup 6 POWER button 7 Handle zoom rocker (0 56) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Bottom view 20 1 3 2 1 Serial number 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (0 23) 3 Tripod socket (0 29) C OP Y
