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..." and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and...
..." and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and...
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...The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for. With the built-in infrared light on versatility This camcorder has features to make it usable as the color depth, sharpness and brightness so that you can also easily change the ring...recording Record in low-light situations and achieve improved image stabilization. The lens is also capable of situations. Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon XA15 / XA11 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of 20x optical zoom. * 28.8 mm when using infrared recording ...
...The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you are looking for. With the built-in infrared light on versatility This camcorder has features to make it usable as the color depth, sharpness and brightness so that you can also easily change the ring...recording Record in low-light situations and achieve improved image stabilization. The lens is also capable of situations. Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon XA15 / XA11 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of 20x optical zoom. * 28.8 mm when using infrared recording ...
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...this Manual 8 Supplied Accessories 10 Names of Parts 11 2 Preparations 16 Attaching the Ferrite Core 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Preparing the Camcorder 19 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 19 Attaching the Handle Unit 19 Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 20 Using the Viewfinder 20 ...User Bit 71 Recording Audio 72 Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels 72 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 73 Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal 73 Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2) 74 Audio Recording ...
...this Manual 8 Supplied Accessories 10 Names of Parts 11 2 Preparations 16 Attaching the Ferrite Core 16 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Preparing the Camcorder 19 Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 19 Attaching the Handle Unit 19 Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 20 Using the Viewfinder 20 ...User Bit 71 Recording Audio 72 Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels 72 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 73 Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal 73 Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2) 74 Audio Recording ...
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...Menus 118 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 127 Troubleshooting 131 List of Messages 135 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions 140 Camcorder 141 Battery Pack 142 Memory Card 142 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 143 Disposal 143 Maintenance/Others 144 Cleaning 144 ...Condensation 144 Viewing the Certification Logo 144 Using the Camcorder Abroad 145 Optional Accessories 146 Specifications 149 Reference Tables 152 Approximate recording times 152 Approximate number of photos 152 Charging...
...Menus 118 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 127 Troubleshooting 131 List of Messages 135 Safety Instructions and Handling Precautions 140 Camcorder 141 Battery Pack 142 Memory Card 142 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery 143 Disposal 143 Maintenance/Others 144 Cleaning 144 ...Condensation 144 Viewing the Certification Logo 144 Using the Camcorder Abroad 145 Optional Accessories 146 Specifications 149 Reference Tables 152 Approximate recording times 152 Approximate number of photos 152 Charging...
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... or damage to the memory. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Do not change the camcorder's camera mode. - 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this... refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you for purchasing the Canon XA15 / XA11. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for the model indicated in the icon. Do not set the...
... or damage to the memory. - IMPORTANT • Observe the following terms are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Do not change the camcorder's camera mode. - 1About this ManIunaltroduction Introduction About this Manual Thank you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this... refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you for purchasing the Canon XA15 / XA11. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for the model indicated in the icon. Do not set the...
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For details, refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (A 24). The focusing range is available only in mode. The > arrow is available in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. For a summary of the ... the lens barrel) to set the autofocus speed. For details, refer to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 34). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the camera camcorder is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in .;
For details, refer to Turning the Camcorder On and Off (A 24). The focusing range is available only in mode. The > arrow is available in shooting (CAMERA) or mode. For a summary of the ... the lens barrel) to set the autofocus speed. For details, refer to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 34). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the camera camcorder is activated, the camcorder continuously adjusts the focus on the subject in .;
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screws) Lens hood with the camcorder: 10 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. power cord and ferrite core) BP-820 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit (incl. Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide
screws) Lens hood with the camcorder: 10 CA-570 Compact Power Adapter (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. power cord and ferrite core) BP-820 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit (incl. Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with lens barrier Lens cap Quick Guide
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Names of Parts Top view Bottom view 3 14 9 4 5 10 1 6 11 2 7 12 8 1 Power switch (A 24) 2 POWER / CHG (battery charging) indicator (A 16) 3 Built-in stereo microphone (A 72) 4 Accessory shoe 5 Mode switch (A 25) 6 Camcorder zoom rocker (A 53) 7 ACCESS indicator (A 35) 8 Handle unit mount (A 19) 9 Lens hood mount index mark 10 Tripod socket For mounting the camcorder on a tripod with a mounting screw 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) or shorter. 11 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 17) 12 Eye cup (A 20)
Names of Parts Top view Bottom view 3 14 9 4 5 10 1 6 11 2 7 12 8 1 Power switch (A 24) 2 POWER / CHG (battery charging) indicator (A 16) 3 Built-in stereo microphone (A 72) 4 Accessory shoe 5 Mode switch (A 25) 6 Camcorder zoom rocker (A 53) 7 ACCESS indicator (A 35) 8 Handle unit mount (A 19) 9 Lens hood mount index mark 10 Tripod socket For mounting the camcorder on a tripod with a mounting screw 6.5 mm (0.26 in.) or shorter. 11 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 17) 12 Eye cup (A 20)
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... to suppress RF 16 interference. Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it clicks shut. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be connected to the DC IN terminal). Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to the... to be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. DC IN terminal 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power...
... to suppress RF 16 interference. Pass the cable through the center of the core and wrap it clicks shut. Charging the Battery Pack The camcorder can be connected to the DC IN terminal). Attaching the ferrite core to the compact power adapter cable is necessary to the... to be powered with a battery pack or directly using the compact power adapter. 1 Connect the power cord to the camcorder's DC IN terminal. DC IN terminal 4 Attach the battery pack to the camcorder. • Press the battery pack softly into a power outlet. 3 Connect the compact power adapter to the compact power...
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...will go out when you turn on , the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the BATTERY RELEASE switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. ... ቧ -3 ቧ -4 BATTERY RELEASE switch After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn off . Charging the Battery Pack 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 133). 17 6 Disconnect the compact power adapter in the order shown in the illustration...
...will go out when you turn on , the green POWER/CHG indicator will go out when the battery pack is turned off the camcorder. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the BATTERY RELEASE switch in the direction of the arrow and hold it pressed down. ... ቧ -3 ቧ -4 BATTERY RELEASE switch After a moment, the POWER/CHG indicator will turn off . Charging the Battery Pack 5 Charging will start when the camcorder is fully charged. • If the indicator flashes, refer to Troubleshooting (A 133). 17 6 Disconnect the compact power adapter in the order shown in the illustration...
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... the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). After you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for use with this may cause a malfunction. 18 ...; Charged battery packs continue to wait until the battery pack is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not fix it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it permanently...
... the battery pack in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). After you can power the camcorder using the compact power adapter, do not connect the supplied compact power adapter to voltage converters for use with this may cause a malfunction. 18 ...; Charged battery packs continue to wait until the battery pack is not expressly recommended for overseas travels or special power sources such as this camcorder. • To prevent equipment breakdowns and excessive heating, do not fix it and then use a battery pack, fully charge it permanently...
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Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 19 Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to drop the camcorder by placing it on a table or other stable surface. Attaching the Handle Unit 1 Slide the front of the handle unit into the accessory shoe, as ... handle unit forward all the way. • Make sure the front and rear screws are raised when you remove the handle unit. NOTES • The camcorder is functional even if you slide the handle unit. 2 Turn the front screw and two rear screws to secure the handle unit. Preparing the...
Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit 19 Use the supplied screws to attach the microphone holder unit to drop the camcorder by placing it on a table or other stable surface. Attaching the Handle Unit 1 Slide the front of the handle unit into the accessory shoe, as ... handle unit forward all the way. • Make sure the front and rear screws are raised when you remove the handle unit. NOTES • The camcorder is functional even if you slide the handle unit. 2 Turn the front screw and two rear screws to secure the handle unit. Preparing the...
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...after use the viewfinder, which can be the cause of lens flare and ghost images. Preparing the Camcorder Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is...lens cap and the lens hood with the lens hood mount index mark on the camcorder. 4 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. Dioptric adjustment lever NOTES • Use the ...supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it stops with a click (ባ). • Be careful not to deform the...
...after use the viewfinder, which can be the cause of lens flare and ghost images. Preparing the Camcorder Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap While recording, the supplied lens hood with lens barrier is...lens cap and the lens hood with the lens hood mount index mark on the camcorder. 4 Adjust the viewfinder using the dioptric adjustment lever. Dioptric adjustment lever NOTES • Use the ...supplied lens cap when carrying the camcorder or storing it stops with a click (ባ). • Be careful not to deform the...
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...more than 2 seconds to Handling Precautions (A 141), Cleaning (A 144). Rotating the LCD toward the lens can hold the DISP. Preparing the Camcorder 21 NOTES • You cannot use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with... the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Viewfinder Backlight] setting. • Adjusting the brightness or using the camcorder. • For details about how to take care of the LCD screen with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [LCD Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting...
...more than 2 seconds to Handling Precautions (A 141), Cleaning (A 144). Rotating the LCD toward the lens can hold the DISP. Preparing the Camcorder 21 NOTES • You cannot use the viewfinder at the same time) NOTES • You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder with... the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Viewfinder Backlight] setting. • Adjusting the brightness or using the camcorder. • For details about how to take care of the LCD screen with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [LCD Brightness] or [LCD Backlight] setting...
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... as white dots. This has no effect on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten. • You can reach the camcorder zoom rocker with your thumb. Preparing the Camcorder • About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with your index finger, and...
... as white dots. This has no effect on the grip belt, adjust the length and fasten. • You can reach the camcorder zoom rocker with your thumb. Preparing the Camcorder • About the LCD and viewfinder screens: The screens are produced using extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques, with your index finger, and...
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Preparing the Camcorder 23 Attaching an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.
Preparing the Camcorder 23 Attaching an optional shoulder strap Pass the ends of the shoulder strap through the strap mount on the grip belt and adjust the length of the strap.
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Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off You can choose to turn the camcorder on the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF. mode mode To turn on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA ( ) mode for mode (A 94). Select the mode using the power switch. 24 To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 35) or MEDIA for playing back recordings.
Basic Operation of the Camcorder Basic Operation of the Camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off You can choose to turn the camcorder on the camcorder Set the power switch to OFF. mode mode To turn on in CAMERA ( ) mode for making recordings or MEDIA ( ) mode for mode (A 94). Select the mode using the power switch. 24 To turn off the camcorder Set the power switch to CAMERA for mode (A 35) or MEDIA for playing back recordings.
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... task you have all the settings while you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to create unique movies (A 45). With this mode, the camcorder takes care of the Camcorder Setting the Camera Mode When making recordings, you can give your recordings a cinematic look and...
... task you have all the settings while you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to create unique movies (A 45). With this mode, the camcorder takes care of the Camcorder Setting the Camera Mode When making recordings, you can give your recordings a cinematic look and...
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Button and Joystick You can achieve the same effect by the orange selection frame. button and joystick instead of the camcorder's menus and screens using the touch panel. FUNC. Using your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Operating the ...itself (SET) to perform touch operations correctly. - menu and then press again to move the orange selection frame in the menu. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Drag Swipe your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as ballpoint pens. - Using the FUNC. Joystick/SET button When making a menu selection, push the...
Button and Joystick You can achieve the same effect by the orange selection frame. button and joystick instead of the camcorder's menus and screens using the touch panel. FUNC. Using your finger up and down or left and right across the screen. Operating the ...itself (SET) to perform touch operations correctly. - menu and then press again to move the orange selection frame in the menu. Basic Operation of the Camcorder Drag Swipe your fingernails or hard-tipped objects, such as ballpoint pens. - Using the FUNC. Joystick/SET button When making a menu selection, push the...
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.... 5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer. • In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of the camcorder before you can adjust the date and time later on with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Date/Time] setting. • When you do not use 12-...hour clock (AM/PM). 7 Touch [OK] to start using it unselected to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (A 143) and set the date and time of month names or only the day and month), but...
.... 5 Touch [Y.M.D], [M.D,Y] or [D.M.Y] to select the date format you prefer. • In some screens, the date will be displayed in short form (numbers instead of the camcorder before you can adjust the date and time later on with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [Date/Time] setting. • When you do not use 12-...hour clock (AM/PM). 7 Touch [OK] to start using it unselected to use the camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in lithium battery (A 143) and set the date and time of month names or only the day and month), but...