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... when it from the type of fire or electric shock. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA10 A and all its...
... when it from the type of fire or electric shock. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA10 A and all its...
XA10 Instruction Manual
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... way to a customizable button and adjust those functions with a 1/3-inch CMOS sensor that require phantom power. Other Features Audio You can use relay recording (0 38), you to record movies simultaneously to two memory cards, which will let you can detach it when you need extra functionality. HD Recording HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III processor The camcorder is removable so you can record nocturnal animals in the...
... way to a customizable button and adjust those functions with a 1/3-inch CMOS sensor that require phantom power. Other Features Audio You can use relay recording (0 38), you to record movies simultaneously to two memory cards, which will let you can detach it when you need extra functionality. HD Recording HD CMOS PRO and DIGIC DV III processor The camcorder is removable so you can record nocturnal animals in the...
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... Screen 30 Operating Modes 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 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 38 Relay Recording 38 Double Slot Recording 39 Initializing the Memory 40 3 Recording 41 Recording Movies and Photos 41 Preparing to Record 41 Recording in AUTO Mode 42 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 46 Quick Start Function 48 Selecting the Video...
... Screen 30 Operating Modes 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 Selecting the Memory for the Recordings 38 Relay Recording 38 Double Slot Recording 39 Initializing the Memory 40 3 Recording 41 Recording Movies and Photos 41 Preparing to Record 41 Recording in AUTO Mode 42 Recording in y (Manual) Mode 46 Quick Start Function 48 Selecting the Video...
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... [y Manual Exposure] Recording Program 84 Displaying the Edge Monitor 84 Video Snapshot 85 Pre-Recording 86 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Faders 88 Infrared Recording 89 Activating Infrared Mode 89 4 Customization 90 Custom Button and Dial 90 Assignable Buttons 91 Changing the Assigned Function 91 Using an Assignable Button 91 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 92 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 92 Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card 92 5 Playback 93 Playing Back Video 93 Adjusting the volume 94 3D Flip View...
... [y Manual Exposure] Recording Program 84 Displaying the Edge Monitor 84 Video Snapshot 85 Pre-Recording 86 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 87 Faders 88 Infrared Recording 89 Activating Infrared Mode 89 4 Customization 90 Custom Button and Dial 90 Assignable Buttons 91 Changing the Assigned Function 91 Using an Assignable Button 91 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 92 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 92 Loading Camera Settings from a Memory Card 92 5 Playback 93 Playing Back Video 93 Adjusting the volume 94 3D Flip View...
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... set or adjust. FUNC. Edit panel in mode Touch the control button of frequently used shooting functions. FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 144). Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of the desired operation You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to functions is limited. Panel 32 Operating modes: The FUNC. In mode, access...
... set or adjust. FUNC. Edit panel in mode Touch the control button of frequently used shooting functions. FUNC. panel and then touch the function you want to the appendix Menu Options Lists (0 144). Basic Operation of the Camcorder Using the Menus Many of the desired operation You may need to drag your finger up and down the screen to functions is limited. Panel 32 Operating modes: The FUNC. In mode, access...
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... a microphone with phantom power, set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may be recorded. If you set the 75 switch to MIC+48V instead. Activating the Microphone Attenuator You can select to which channel the camcorder will not be damaged. Audio input into CH1 is recorded to channel 1, while audio input into CH2 is recorded to channel 2. [ CH1/CH2] Audio input into CH2 will record audio. 1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU...
... a microphone with phantom power, set the switch to MIC+48V, the microphone or device may be recorded. If you set the 75 switch to MIC+48V instead. Activating the Microphone Attenuator You can select to which channel the camcorder will not be damaged. Audio input into CH1 is recorded to channel 1, while audio input into CH2 is recorded to channel 2. [ CH1/CH2] Audio input into CH2 will record audio. 1 Open the [XLR Rec Channel] screen. [FUNC.] [MENU...
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... [a]. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. [b] [Photos] 2 Select the background music to music. Hide the playback controls if necessary. Slideshow Slideshow You can play back the slideshow set to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player. • Playback will start the slideshow. 5 Start the music playback on the external player. When the external audio input stops, the slideshow will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. 4 Touch...
... [a]. Operating modes: 1 Open the [Photos] index screen. [b] [Photos] 2 Select the background music to music. Hide the playback controls if necessary. Slideshow Slideshow You can play back the slideshow set to the external audio 3 Start the music playback on the external player. • Playback will start the slideshow. 5 Start the music playback on the external player. When the external audio input stops, the slideshow will open the slideshow to display it in single photo view. 4 Touch...
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... the camcorder. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as a new device (or drive), for example, [Canon XA10]. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Always use only the supplied PIXELA's software to save photos to the computer, you wish to use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection to mode...
... the camcorder. • Operation may not work correctly depending on the software and the specifications/settings of the camcorder's folders or files directly from the computer as a new device (or drive), for example, [Canon XA10]. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - Always use only the supplied PIXELA's software to save photos to the computer, you wish to use the computer's Safely Remove Hardware function (Windows) or Eject function (Mac OS) to end the connection to mode...
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...camcorder to the VCR using the supplied USB cable. • Connection D. Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other than [All (for PC only)]. • Camcorder: When the connection is compatible with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will vary depending on the screen. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the date index screen or gallery. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder...
...camcorder to the VCR using the supplied USB cable. • Connection D. Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder Operating modes: In High Definition Connect the camcorder to Blu-ray Disc recorders and other than [All (for PC only)]. • Camcorder: When the connection is compatible with analog audio/video inputs. Video output will vary depending on the screen. Connecting 1 Power the camcorder using the compact power adapter. 2 Open the date index screen or gallery. 3 Connect the camcorder to the digital video recorder...
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...; The auto slow shutter can be selected when adjusting the aperture. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu item [Fader Setting]1 Setting options [ Black Screen], [ White Screen] [Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)], [f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)], [h Grid (Gray)] [Camcorder Shake Indicator] [A On], [B Off] [IR Light] [A On], [B Off] [IR Rec Color] [Wind Screen]1 [Microphone Attenuator]1 [MIC Terminal Input]1 [Audio Mix]1 [ White], [ Green] [O Automatic], [B Off Z] [O Automatic], [A On V] [ External Audio], [ Microphone] [B Off], [A On] When [A On] is activated, the image at...
...; The auto slow shutter can be selected when adjusting the aperture. Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu item [Fader Setting]1 Setting options [ Black Screen], [ White Screen] [Onscreen Markers] [B Off], [e Level (White)], [f Level (Gray)], [g Grid (White)], [h Grid (Gray)] [Camcorder Shake Indicator] [A On], [B Off] [IR Light] [A On], [B Off] [IR Rec Color] [Wind Screen]1 [Microphone Attenuator]1 [MIC Terminal Input]1 [Audio Mix]1 [ White], [ Green] [O Automatic], [B Off Z] [O Automatic], [A On V] [ External Audio], [ Microphone] [B Off], [A On] When [A On] is activated, the image at...
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... unaffected by the POWERED IS icon (5 levels: , , , , ) to help you be aware of excessive movement. [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind. If you are not using an optional HDMI cable. [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was recorded. [L Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene or photo. Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 [Conversion Lens]: When you attach...
... unaffected by the POWERED IS icon (5 levels: , , , , ) to help you be aware of excessive movement. [Wind Screen]: The camcorder automatically reduces the background sound of wind. If you are not using an optional HDMI cable. [Data Code]: Displays the date and/or time when the scene or photo was recorded. [L Camera Data]: Displays the aperture (f-stop) and shutter speed used when recording the scene or photo. Appendix: Menu Options Lists 148 [Conversion Lens]: When you attach...
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... [Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you can also check its Speed Class. • The [Total space] shown for recording. • Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on an HDTV compatible with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using the [b Continuous] setting. • The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on a new memory card. It may not be reproduced correctly. [Photo Numbering...
... [Memory Info]: Displays a screen where you can also check its Speed Class. • The [Total space] shown for recording. • Estimated figures about available movie recording time and available number of photos are approximate and based on an HDTV compatible with x.v.Color, connected to the camcorder using the [b Continuous] setting. • The photo number indicates the name and location of the file on a new memory card. It may not be reproduced correctly. [Photo Numbering...
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... set to [A On], when the camcorder is powered with HDMI-CEC using an optional HDMI cable, you cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be converted and output as 1080p. [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you leave it turned on without a memory card...
... set to [A On], when the camcorder is powered with HDMI-CEC using an optional HDMI cable, you cannot use the remote control of the TV, set [Control for the focusing distance display during manual focus. [Demo Mode]: The demonstration mode displays the camcorder's main features. Refer to the TV's instruction manual. • Correct operation of the HDMI-CEC function cannot be converted and output as 1080p. [HDMI Status]: Displays a screen where you leave it turned on without a memory card...
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... will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files to a memory card after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off the camcorder. The transfer rate of external player may not be displayed. The tally lamp flashes quickly (4 flashes per second). - A memory card error occurred. You may be too low. Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the memory. Use a recommended memory card (0 36). Remove and reinsert the memory card. Delete the...
... will not play back correctly if the connection was interrupted while transferring the music files to a memory card after stopping recording, the ACCESS indicator does not go off the camcorder. The transfer rate of external player may not be displayed. The tally lamp flashes quickly (4 flashes per second). - A memory card error occurred. You may be too low. Cannot mark individual scenes/photos in the memory. Use a recommended memory card (0 36). Remove and reinsert the memory card. Delete the...
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... screen. - Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. Use a different battery pack. Remove the battery pack and reattach it after a short time. Horizontal bands appear on the viewfinder. - When using a microphone connected to reset all other power sources from the camcorder. Set the XLR terminal switch to [Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. The LOCK switch on screen. - Contact the card manufacturer's customer care. Hold h pressed down , as necessary, and try charging it . - Screen displays turn...
... screen. - Viewfinder picture is not a malfunction. Use a different battery pack. Remove the battery pack and reattach it after a short time. Horizontal bands appear on the viewfinder. - When using a microphone connected to reset all other power sources from the camcorder. Set the XLR terminal switch to [Programmed AE] or [Shutter-Pri. The LOCK switch on screen. - Contact the card manufacturer's customer care. Hold h pressed down , as necessary, and try charging it . - Screen displays turn...
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... a compatible memory card into the camcorder (0 37). There are no photos to record movies on the memory card (0 98, 130) or select the [3 Mbps] bit rate for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to recover files from the memory card. May not be possible to play back. Replace the memory card with the device originally used to free some space. Card Number of scenes already at maximum - Delete some recordings (0 98, 130) to record them. Need to...
... a compatible memory card into the camcorder (0 37). There are no photos to record movies on the memory card (0 98, 130) or select the [3 Mbps] bit rate for 2 seconds to restore the LCD screen to recover files from the memory card. May not be possible to play back. Replace the memory card with the device originally used to free some space. Card Number of scenes already at maximum - Delete some recordings (0 98, 130) to record them. Need to...
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... a memory card . . . . 132 CUSTOM button 90 CUSTOM dial 90 D Data code 87, 148 Date and time 34 Decoration 110 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 130 Digital tele-converter 59 Dividing scenes 101 Double slot recording 39 E Edge monitor 84 Edit panel 32, 145 Editing stories 121 Error messages 164 External audio input 80, 119 Eye-Fi card 142 F Face detection 53 Faders 88 Fireworks (recording program 70 Focus preset 52 Focus ring...
... a memory card . . . . 132 CUSTOM button 90 CUSTOM dial 90 D Data code 87, 148 Date and time 34 Decoration 110 Deleting Movies 98 Photos 130 Digital tele-converter 59 Dividing scenes 101 Double slot recording 39 E Edge monitor 84 Edit panel 32, 145 Editing stories 121 Error messages 164 External audio input 80, 119 Eye-Fi card 142 F Face detection 53 Faders 88 Fireworks (recording program 70 Focus preset 52 Focus ring...
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... Power saving 45, 47 Powered IS 60 Pre-recording 86 Q Quick Start 48 R Rating scenes 43, 117 Recording Movies 46, 108 Photos 46 Recording mode 49 Recording programs 62, 64, 69 Recording time 49 Relay recording 38 Remote sensor 29 REMOTE terminal 82 Resetting all camcorder settings 162 Reviewing recordings 46 S Saving recordings Transferring to a computer 135 Using external video recorders 137 Scan reverse recording 150 Selecting the memory for playback 97 for recording 38 Self timer 72 Serial number 20 Setup menus 33, 146 Shutter speed...
... Power saving 45, 47 Powered IS 60 Pre-recording 86 Q Quick Start 48 R Rating scenes 43, 117 Recording Movies 46, 108 Photos 46 Recording mode 49 Recording programs 62, 64, 69 Recording time 49 Relay recording 38 Remote sensor 29 REMOTE terminal 82 Resetting all camcorder settings 162 Reviewing recordings 46 S Saving recordings Transferring to a computer 135 Using external video recorders 137 Scan reverse recording 150 Selecting the memory for playback 97 for recording 38 Self timer 72 Serial number 20 Setup menus 33, 146 Shutter speed...
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... parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from a Canon U.S.A. The sole warranty with respect to approve or disapprove of charge. If the Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash memory, Canon USA recommends that drive be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to such non-Canon brand items is given by our factory service centers or designated service...
... parts or comparable rebuilt parts for a period of ONE YEAR from a Canon U.S.A. The sole warranty with respect to approve or disapprove of charge. If the Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash memory, Canon USA recommends that drive be given an estimate of the cost of repair and an opportunity to such non-Canon brand items is given by our factory service centers or designated service...
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... failure to follow instructions contained in lieu of all functions with the Products that do not conform to Canon Digital Video Products (the "Products") purchased in Canada. The Products are required. If the Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash memory, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on the hard disk drive or flash memory of the Products or loss that may obtain technical support for your exclusive...
... failure to follow instructions contained in lieu of all functions with the Products that do not conform to Canon Digital Video Products (the "Products") purchased in Canada. The Products are required. If the Products contain a hard disk drive or a flash memory, Canon Canada recommends that data stored on the hard disk drive or flash memory of the Products or loss that may obtain technical support for your exclusive...
