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... 2 Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rights of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, XA10 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced ...radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners and be required to dripping or splashing. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: •...
... 2 Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rights of the FCC Rules. HD Camcorder, XA10 A systems This device complies with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced ...radio/TV technician for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of copyright owners and be required to dripping or splashing. Canon U.S.A., Inc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: •...
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... safety purpose of electric shock - Section 810 of fire or electric shock. 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. A grounding type plug has...
... safety purpose of electric shock - Section 810 of fire or electric shock. 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 servicing to qualified service personnel. A grounding type plug has...
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... video is also small enough to be very portable. The handle is 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the entire zoom range, which is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it when you need extra functionality. The minimum object distance is removable so you need improved portability and then reattach it... use microphones that you are just some of the many functions featured in low-light situations and produce a wide dynamic range. Highlights of the XA10 The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a convenient way to back up your recordings. When using infrared recording (0 89).
... video is also small enough to be very portable. The handle is 60 cm (2 ft.) throughout the entire zoom range, which is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it when you need extra functionality. The minimum object distance is removable so you need improved portability and then reattach it... use microphones that you are just some of the many functions featured in low-light situations and produce a wide dynamic range. Highlights of the XA10 The Canon XA10 HD Camcorder is a convenient way to back up your recordings. When using infrared recording (0 89).
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... card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 127) Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible ...with the type of the device. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 135, 139). Save or upload to the Web. High Definition Standard Definition Convert your computer or a ...
... card used , correct playback may not be possible even if the device is AVCHD-compatible. Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Connect the camcorder to an HDTV (0 127) Play video directly from your recorded memory card AVCHD-compatible HDTVs and digital recorders with a card slot compatible ...with the type of the device. In such case, play back the recordings on the memory card using the camcorder. Use the supplied PIXELA's software (0 135, 139). Save or upload to the Web. High Definition Standard Definition Convert your computer or a ...
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... Used in this Manual 11 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 13 Names of Parts 15 8 2 Preparations 22 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Camcorder 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 24 Attaching the Handle Unit 24 Attaching the Lens Hood 25 Using the Viewfinder 25 Adjusting the Position and...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 ...
... Used in this Manual 11 Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs 13 Names of Parts 15 8 2 Preparations 22 Charging the Battery Pack 22 Preparing the Camcorder 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 24 Attaching the Handle Unit 24 Attaching the Lens Hood 25 Using the Viewfinder 25 Adjusting the Position and...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 ...
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... Music 119 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/ Between Stories 121 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 122 Changing a Story's Title 123 7 External Connections 124 Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback on a TV Screen 127 8 Photos 128 Viewing Photos 128 Photo Jump Function 129 Deleting Photos 130 Deleting a Single Photo 130...
... Music 119 Copying and Moving Scenes Within/ Between Stories 121 Selecting a Story's Thumbnail Image 122 Changing a Story's Title 123 7 External Connections 124 Terminals on the Camcorder 124 Connection Diagrams 125 Playback on a TV Screen 127 8 Photos 128 Viewing Photos 128 Photo Jump Function 129 Deleting Photos 130 Deleting a Single Photo 130...
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... Computer and Uploading your Videos 141 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating 141 Converting Only Part of Messages 164 Handling Precautions 171 Camcorder 171 Battery Pack 172 Memory Card 172 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 173 Lithium Button Battery 173 Disposal 173 Maintenance/Others 174 Cleaning 174 Condensation...
... Computer and Uploading your Videos 141 Converting Scenes into Standard Definition from a Story by Rating 141 Converting Only Part of Messages 164 Handling Precautions 171 Camcorder 171 Battery Pack 172 Memory Card 172 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 173 Lithium Button Battery 173 Disposal 173 Maintenance/Others 174 Cleaning 174 Condensation...
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Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XA10. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point...or "built-in this manual have been simplified to both. 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...
Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XA10. "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point...or "built-in this manual have been simplified to both. 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...
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...the following actions will cancel the self timer. - For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 31). The arrow is not available. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off... pause mode, press g. Brackets [ ] are indicated within a "button" frame. j The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. About this Manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function...
...the following actions will cancel the self timer. - For a detailed explanation refer to Operating Modes (0 31). The arrow is not available. The camcorder will record the photo after a 10-second countdown*. The countdown appears on the screen. • Repeat, selecting [B Off], to turn off... pause mode, press g. Brackets [ ] are indicated within a "button" frame. j The names of physical buttons and switches on the camcorder are used to abbreviate menu selections. About this Manual indicates that a function is available in the operating mode indicated and indicates that the function...
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Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack 13 Microphone holder unit (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus Pen CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Lens hood Lens cap Installation Guide for PIXELA's Software screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. power cord) BP-808 Battery Pack 13 Microphone holder unit (incl. CR2025 lithium button battery) Stylus Pen CTC-100/S Component Cable Red • Green • Blue plugs STV-250N Stereo Video Cable Yellow • Red • White plugs IFC-300PCU/S USB Cable Lens hood Lens cap Installation Guide for PIXELA's Software screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller (incl.
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... of the software (on CD players. - Music files that can be played back on PDF file). Image files that can be used as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Image mix data - Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following components. - These music 14 files are supplied with the... camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for exclusive use as background music. • Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (...
... of the software (on CD players. - Music files that can be played back on PDF file). Image files that can be used as "Camcorder Supplemental Disc"). Image mix data - Supplied Accessories and CD-ROMs The following components. - These music 14 files are supplied with the... camcorder: • PIXELA's Transfer Utility CD-ROM* - Use Transfer Utility for exclusive use as background music. • Music Data/Image Mix Data CD-ROM (...
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...softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it forward until the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is 22 completely exhausted. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator The red ON/OFF (CHG) ... Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to Troubleshooting (0 161). For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly...
...softly into the battery attachment unit and slide it forward until the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. After a moment, the ON/OFF (CHG) indicator will start when the camcorder is 22 completely exhausted. ON/OFF (CHG) (charge) indicator The red ON/OFF (CHG) ... Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2 Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. 4 Attach the battery pack to Troubleshooting (0 161). For approximate charging times and recording/playback times with a battery pack or directly...
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...the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Charging the Battery Pack 23 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is recyclable. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of the arrow and ... for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °...
...the day before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter. Charging the Battery Pack 23 BATTERY RELEASE switch IMPORTANT • Turn off the camcorder, important data is recyclable. If either the ambient temperature or the battery pack's temperature is outside the range of the arrow and ... for overseas travels or special power sources such as those on aircraft and ships, DC-AC inverters, etc. After pressing x to turn off the camcorder before , to ensure a full charge. • We recommend that powers the product is updated in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °...
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...if you slide the handle unit. 2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or similar object. Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. NOTES • The... straps, be available. However, some audio options (0 73, 76), the infrared light and tally lamp will not be careful not to drop the camcorder. 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit.
...if you slide the handle unit. 2 Firmly tighten the front and rear screws with a coin or similar object. Preparing the Camcorder Preparing the Camcorder This section covers the basic preparations for the camcorder such as attaching the handle unit and lens hood, and adjusting the viewfinder and LCD screen. NOTES • The... straps, be available. However, some audio options (0 73, 76), the infrared light and tally lamp will not be careful not to drop the camcorder. 24 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to the handle unit.
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... find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the lens (ቢ), and then turn on the camcorder. 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. • You can close the LCD panel or rotate it is difficult ...to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on (0 27), you can use the viewfinder. Preparing the Camcorder 25 Using the Viewfinder If it toward the subject as you prefer. • The LCD backlight setting (0 27) is common to... the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the eye cup toward the camcorder body.
... find the viewfinder easier to use if you flip back the outer edge of the lens (ቢ), and then turn on the camcorder. 3 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. • You can close the LCD panel or rotate it is difficult ...to use the LCD screen while the LCD backlight is on (0 27), you can use the viewfinder. Preparing the Camcorder 25 Using the Viewfinder If it toward the subject as you prefer. • The LCD backlight setting (0 27) is common to... the groove on the lens hood is aligned with the bottom of the eye cup toward the camcorder body.
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...Make sure you use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using the camcorder. • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (0 171), Cleaning (0 174). 26 Adjusting ...the Position and Brightness of the pixels operating to specification. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you keep the eye cup attached when using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the self timer. -...
...Make sure you use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using the camcorder. • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (0 171), Cleaning (0 174). 26 Adjusting ...the Position and Brightness of the pixels operating to specification. To allow the camcorder to monitor the LCD screen while you keep the eye cup attached when using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with the self timer. -...
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... Backlight When recording in places where the light from the LCD screen can attach the supplied stylus pen to use the LCD screen. With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on the LCD backlight...
... Backlight When recording in places where the light from the LCD screen can attach the supplied stylus pen to use the LCD screen. With the camcorder on, hold h pressed down for more than 2 seconds. • Repeat this action to switch the LCD backlight between off (normal) and on the LCD backlight...
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Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the strap. Preparing the Camcorder Attaching an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten. • You can ...
Wireless Controller First, insert the supplied CR2025 lithium button battery into the wireless controller. 1 Press the tab in the direction of the strap. Preparing the Camcorder Attaching an optional wrist strap Attach the wrist strap to the strap mount on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten. • You can ...
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... controller from the front of the camcorder. • When you press the buttons. • You can only be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder. Preparing the Camcorder To use the wireless controller Point ...the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you operate the wireless controller, the camcorder's tally lamp will illuminate. 29 NOTES • When the camcorder cannot be operated at very close ...
... controller from the front of the camcorder. • When you press the buttons. • You can only be operated with the wireless controller, or when it can rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the camcorder. Preparing the Camcorder To use the wireless controller Point ...the wireless controller at the camcorder's remote sensor when you operate the wireless controller, the camcorder's tally lamp will illuminate. 29 NOTES • When the camcorder cannot be operated at very close ...
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... Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen...supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the scene, etc. Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the...
... Used to scroll menus, to browse through index screen pages or to select the subject whom the camcorder will recognize as ballpoint pens. - IMPORTANT • The camcorder uses a pressure-sensitive touch screen. Attaching commercially available screen protectors or adhesive film onto the touch screen...supplied stylus pen for a more precise operation. Applying excessive force or forcefully scratching the touch screen. - Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the scene, etc. Using your fingernails or hard-tipped objects other than the supplied stylus pen, such as the...