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PUB. DIM-1071-000A
HD Camcorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara HD
Manual de Instrucciones
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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: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. FCC/IC NOTICE 2 HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with Part 15 o
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Important Warning The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous DO NOT OPEN voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT The exclamation point, within an equilateral REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE triangle, is
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4 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • App Store, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
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Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 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 Manual controls at your fingertips 5 The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 focus you are looking for. You can also easily processor change the ring's functionality so that you can The camcorder is equipped w
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OLED screen and LCD viewfinder Other Features 6 The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both Versatile audio connectivity have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure You can use the built-in microphone, MIC that you can accurately check that your shots audio input terminal or the two INPUT are framed how you want them. The OLED terminals when recording. When using the screen has incredible clarity, which is INPUT terminals, you can even use indispensible in checking the details of those mic
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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Copy your recordings to an external Connect the camcorder to an video recorder (A 119). external monitor (A 107). 7 Save your recordings (A 114). Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and view the image on its screen (A 124). Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android device to view the recordings on the camcorder (A 130). Use an iOS device to upload your rec
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Table of contents 1 Introduction 11 3 Recording 40 About this Manual 11 Recording Movies and Photos 40 Conventions Used in this Manual 11 Preparing to Record 40 Supplied Accessories 13 Recording in AUTO Mode 41 Recording in n (Manual) Mode 45 Names of Parts 14 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 46 2 Preparations 21 8 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Attaching the Ferrite Core 21 Quality) 47 Charging the Battery Pack 21 Dual Recording and Relay Recording 49 Preparing the Camcorder 24 Select
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Recording Audio 79 4 Customization 96 Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1) 79 CUSTOM Dial and Button 96 Connecting an External Microphone or Assignable Buttons 97 External Audio Input Source to the Changing the Assigned Function 97 Camcorder 80 Using an Assignable Button 98 Using the Built-in Microphone or an Saving and Loading Menu Settings 99 External Microphone Connected to the Saving Menu Settings to a Memory MIC Terminal 80 9 Card 99 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Loading Menu Settings fr
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8 Saving/Sharing 10 Additional Information 142 Recordings 114 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC. Panel 142 Saving Recordings to a Computer 114 Setup Menus 143 Connection Diagram 114 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Saving Movies Using Data Import Displays 152 Utility 114 Troubleshooting 156 Copying Recordings Between Memory 10 List of Messages 161 Cards 116 List of Messages for Wi-Fi Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Functions 165 Screen 116 Handling Precautions 168 Copying a Single Phot
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About this Manual Introduction 1 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA25 / XA20. 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 (A 156). 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
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About this Manual The three sets of icons indicate the operating : Indicates the movie format. For mode and whether a function is available in details, refer to Selecting the Movie Format that mode. (AVCHD/MP4) (A 39). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the shooting camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. For details, refer to Setting the playback (MEDIA) mode. In this example, the Shooting Mode (A 31). 12 function is available only in mode. For details, refer to Turning the Camcor
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Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: 13 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-820 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit (incl. power cord and ferrite core) (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) STV-250N Stereo Video Cable IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Lens hood with lens barrier Lens cap Data Import Utility CD-ROM* *Use Data Import Utility to tran
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Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 14 2 3 1 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 1 Lens barrier switch (A 40) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button 2 Memory card slot 2 (A 38) (A 96) 3 Memory card slot 3 (A 38) 9 INFRARED switch (A 94) 4 u (review recording) button (A 46)/ 10 Double memory card slot cover Assignable button 5 (A 97) 11 DISP. (onscreen display) button 5Lens hood (A 25) (A 93)/BATT. INFO (battery 6 Focus/Zoom ring (A 54, 59) information) button (A 155) 7 CUSTOM (customizable) dial (A 96) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Right side view 1 15 8 9 10 6 2 7 3 4 5 1 Built-in speaker (A 101) 5 HD/SD-SDI terminal (A 108) 2MIC terminal (A 81) 6 × (headphones) terminal (A 89) 3HDMI OUT terminal (A 107, 108) 7USB terminal (A 114) 4 REMOTE terminal 8DC IN terminal (A 21) For connecting commercially 9AV OUT terminal (A 107, 109) available remote controllers. 10 Grip belt (A 27) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Front view 16 1 Back view 8 67 2 9 3 10 4 5 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Instant AF sensor (A 55, 172) 8 Viewfinder (A 25) 2 Remote sensor (A 28) 9 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 25) 3 Illumination sensor (A 150) 10 Joystick (A 32)/SET button (A 32) 4AF/MF button (A 54)/ 11 Strap mount (A 27) Assignable button 1 (A 97) 12 Assignable button 3 (A 97) 5 PRE REC (pre-recording) button 13 Assignable button 4 (A 97) (A 92)/ 14 Battery attachment unit (A 21) Assignable button 2 (A 97) 15 START/STOP
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Names of Parts Top view 123 45 17 2 6 7 1 Built-in stereo microphone 6 Power switch (A 30) (A 79) 7 POWER / CHG (battery charging) 2 Handle attachment unit (A 24) indicator (A 21) 3 Mode switch (A 31) 4 Zoom rocker (A 59) 5 ACCESS indicator (A 40) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Bottom view 18 12 3 1 Tripod socket (A 29) 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 22) 3Eye cup (A 25) C OP Y
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Names of Parts Handle unit 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 19 1 11 12 13 14 15 16 1 Microphone holder unit (A 79) 9 Audio level switches for INPUT 2 Microphone lock screw (A 79) 1 (CH1) and INPUT 2 (CH2) (A 87) 3 Accessory shoe 10 Audio level dials for INPUT 1 (CH1) Cold shoe for attaching accessories. and INPUT 2 (CH2) (A 87) 4 Handle zoom rocker (A 60) 11 Microphone cable clamp (A 79) 5START/STOP lock (C) lever (A 45) 12 INPUT 1 (CH1) and INPUT 2 (CH2) 6START/STOP button (A 40) terminals (collectively re
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Names of Parts WL-D89 Wireless Controller 7 1 20 2 8 3 4 9 5 10 6 1 START/STOP button (A 40) 2 G (mode selection) button (A 100) 3MENU button (A 34, 143) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 93) 5 SET button 6 Ñ (stop) button (A 100) 7 PHOTO button (A 40) 8 Zoom buttons (A 59) 9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð) 10 Ò (play/pause) button (A 100) C OP Y
