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... picture, such as a main camera but switch to be very portable. The lens is also capable of 20x optical zoom. * 28.8 mm when using infrared recording (A 87). Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon XA15 / XA11 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in the field. The following are looking for. Infrared recording Record in bright areas by the DIGIC DV 4 image...
... picture, such as a main camera but switch to be very portable. The lens is also capable of 20x optical zoom. * 28.8 mm when using infrared recording (A 87). Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon XA15 / XA11 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in the field. The following are looking for. Infrared recording Record in bright areas by the DIGIC DV 4 image...
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... while you capture those important shots. This operation is indispensible in microphone, MIC terminal or the two INPUT terminals when recording. LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen and viewfinder both memory cards and even record on the other memory card when one becomes full, and converting scenes to MP4 (A 114). Additional functions Other functions include relay recording (A 41), which is simple yet allows you can even use the built...
... while you capture those important shots. This operation is indispensible in microphone, MIC terminal or the two INPUT terminals when recording. LCD screen and viewfinder The LCD screen and viewfinder both memory cards and even record on the other memory card when one becomes full, and converting scenes to MP4 (A 114). Additional functions Other functions include relay recording (A 41), which is simple yet allows you can even use the built...
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Button and Joystick 26 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 27 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 28 Using the Menus 29 Using a Memory Card 31 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 31 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 32 Initializing a Memory Card 32 Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings 33 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/ MP4) 34 3 Recording 35 Recording Movies and Photos 35 Recording in AUTO Mode 35 Recording in this Manual 8 Supplied Accessories 10 Names of Parts 11 2 Preparations 16 Attaching...
Button and Joystick 26 First Time Settings 27 Setting the Date and Time 27 Changing the Language 28 Changing the Time Zone 28 Using the Menus 29 Using a Memory Card 31 Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder 31 Inserting and Removing a Memory Card 32 Initializing a Memory Card 32 Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings 33 Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/ MP4) 34 3 Recording 35 Recording Movies and Photos 35 Recording in AUTO Mode 35 Recording in this Manual 8 Supplied Accessories 10 Names of Parts 11 2 Preparations 16 Attaching...
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...-Recording 85 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 86 Infrared Recording 87 Activating Infrared Mode 87 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 88 Connecting the GPS Receiver 88 4 Customization 90 CUSTOM Dial and Button 90 Assignable Buttons 91 Changing the Assigned Function 91 Using an Assignable Button 92 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 93 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 93 Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 93 5 Playback 94 Playing Back Video 94 Adjusting the volume 95 Displaying scene information 96 Capturing Photos During Movie Playback...
...-Recording 85 Onscreen Displays and Data Code 86 Infrared Recording 87 Activating Infrared Mode 87 Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 88 Connecting the GPS Receiver 88 4 Customization 90 CUSTOM Dial and Button 90 Assignable Buttons 91 Changing the Assigned Function 91 Using an Assignable Button 92 Saving and Loading Menu Settings 93 Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card 93 Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card 93 5 Playback 94 Playing Back Video 94 Adjusting the volume 95 Displaying scene information 96 Capturing Photos During Movie Playback...
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... change the camcorder's camera mode. - Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer 8 to MEDIA mode. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: "Memory card...
... change the camcorder's camera mode. - Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer 8 to MEDIA mode. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - "Scene" refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The photos included in this manual are used in this manual: "Memory card...
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... keep the eye cup attached when using the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [ View Assistance] setting does not affect the brightness of recordings. • Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (A 141), Cleaning (A 144). Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can...
... keep the eye cup attached when using the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [ View Assistance] setting does not affect the brightness of recordings. • Using a brighter setting will shorten the effective usage time of the battery pack. • For details about how to take care of the viewfinder, refer to Handling Precautions (A 141), Cleaning (A 144). Adjusting the LCD Screen Open the LCD panel 90 degrees. • You can...
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... data transfer speed of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • If you may even stop. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (if the memory is not SDXC-compatible, you use the following types of memory cards. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory card SD Speed...
... data transfer speed of commercially available Secure Digital (SD) cards with this camcorder. IMPORTANT • If you may even stop. In such case, cancel the operation to prevent data loss. • After repeatedly recording, deleting and editing clips (if the memory is not SDXC-compatible, you use the following types of memory cards. We recommend using SD/SDHC/SDXC cards made by Panasonic, Toshiba and SanDisk. SD memory card, / SDHC memory card, 0 SDXC memory card SD Speed...
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... to save power when using a battery pack (A 20). During and modes, the camcorder can be taken, refer to Reference Tables (A 152). • Photos cannot be continuous. Even in such case, playback will be recorded during slow & fast motion recording mode or when [FUNC.] > [Image Effects] > [Looks] is set on a tripod, you can close the LCD panel and use this START/STOP button. Recording Movies and Photos NOTES • The START/STOP button on one memory card...
... to save power when using a battery pack (A 20). During and modes, the camcorder can be taken, refer to Reference Tables (A 152). • Photos cannot be continuous. Even in such case, playback will be recorded during slow & fast motion recording mode or when [FUNC.] > [Image Effects] > [Looks] is set on a tripod, you can close the LCD panel and use this START/STOP button. Recording Movies and Photos NOTES • The START/STOP button on one memory card...
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... 4 GB - Scenes recorded with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs. • The following tables for details. When the recording mode of 48 kHz. Recording such scenes is not available. - Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder compliant with a recording mode other devices. - Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) The camcorder offers various recording modes, depending on whether the movie format is set to Approximate recording times (A 152). •...
... 4 GB - Scenes recorded with AVCHD Ver. 2.0 specifications to copy those movies onto Blu-ray discs. • The following tables for details. When the recording mode of 48 kHz. Recording such scenes is not available. - Use an external Blu-ray Disc recorder compliant with a recording mode other devices. - Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) The camcorder offers various recording modes, depending on whether the movie format is set to Approximate recording times (A 152). •...
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... time code (A 69) is set to [Free Run], the running mode will appear on the screen. • To turn off slow & fast motion recording mode, repeat the procedure selecting [OFF] instead. 4 Press the START/STOP button to x1200 the normal speed) and then record. Color bars - Video snapshot - Slow & Fast Motion Recording Slow & Fast Motion Recording When the movie format is set to MP4, you can record scenes that the higher the rate used with a fast motion effect, the camcorder...
... time code (A 69) is set to [Free Run], the running mode will appear on the screen. • To turn off slow & fast motion recording mode, repeat the procedure selecting [OFF] instead. 4 Press the START/STOP button to x1200 the normal speed) and then record. Color bars - Video snapshot - Slow & Fast Motion Recording Slow & Fast Motion Recording When the movie format is set to MP4, you can record scenes that the higher the rate used with a fast motion effect, the camcorder...
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... External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal Follow the step below to use the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the external microphone. Switching the Input (MIC Terminal) You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of "being there". Operating modes: 1 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [MIC Terminal Input] 2 Touch [Þ External Audio] or [ß Microphone] and then touch [X]. This will switch automatically from the built-in microphone to the MIC terminal. Operating modes: 1 Open the audio scene selection screen...
... External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal Follow the step below to use the built-in microphone or an external microphone connected to the external microphone. Switching the Input (MIC Terminal) You can have the camcorder optimize the audio settings of "being there". Operating modes: 1 Open the [MIC Terminal Input] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [MIC Terminal Input] 2 Touch [Þ External Audio] or [ß Microphone] and then touch [X]. This will switch automatically from the built-in microphone to the MIC terminal. Operating modes: 1 Open the audio scene selection screen...
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... can quickly access them with a single press of a button. Operating modes: 91 Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the selection screen for assignable button 2. [< IR Light]** Turns the infrared light on /off (A 87). [œ Audio Output CH]** Switches the audio output channel between CH1/CH2, CH1/CH1, CH2/CH2 and All/All (A 105). [ AF/MF]* Switches between autofocus and manual focus (A 47). menu. [ BLC Always On]* Functions the same as selecting [Rec. Assignable Buttons Assignable Buttons The camcorder...
... can quickly access them with a single press of a button. Operating modes: 91 Changing the Assigned Function 1 Open the selection screen for assignable button 2. [< IR Light]** Turns the infrared light on /off (A 87). [œ Audio Output CH]** Switches the audio output channel between CH1/CH2, CH1/CH1, CH2/CH2 and All/All (A 105). [ AF/MF]* Switches between autofocus and manual focus (A 47). menu. [ BLC Always On]* Functions the same as selecting [Rec. Assignable Buttons Assignable Buttons The camcorder...
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... scenes recorded using the [Highlight Priority] look When playing back a scene recorded using the [FUNC.] > [Image Effects] > [Looks] > [Highlight Priority] look, you can use the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [ View Assistance] setting to adjust the volume and then touch [K]. " Jump to the beginning of the scene. About folder names MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in a format such as 95 "101_1025." Adjusting the volume 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls...
... scenes recorded using the [Highlight Priority] look When playing back a scene recorded using the [FUNC.] > [Image Effects] > [Looks] > [Highlight Priority] look, you can use the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [ View Assistance] setting to adjust the volume and then touch [K]. " Jump to the beginning of the scene. About folder names MP4 movies and photos are saved as files in a format such as 95 "101_1025." Adjusting the volume 1 During playback, touch the screen to display the playback controls...
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... Button 4]: [j Off], [Assign Button 5]: [ Rec Review]. ** Option available only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is located on in advance. [Powered IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the playback image on a TV. • Using the [H Bright] setting will not emit any notification sounds. [Tally Lamp]: Activates the tally lamp when the camcorder is recording, the battery level is low or a memory card is full. This setting affects the focus/zoom...
... Button 4]: [j Off], [Assign Button 5]: [ Rec Review]. ** Option available only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is located on in advance. [Powered IS Button]: Determines the operation mode of the playback image on a TV. • Using the [H Bright] setting will not emit any notification sounds. [Tally Lamp]: Activates the tally lamp when the camcorder is recording, the battery level is low or a memory card is full. This setting affects the focus/zoom...
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... [LCD Backlight] setting. Replace or charge the battery pack. - The memory card is full. Remove the battery pack and reattach it again. - Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up . - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is exhausted. Battery pack is faulty. Adjust the brightness with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to...
... [LCD Backlight] setting. Replace or charge the battery pack. - The memory card is full. Remove the battery pack and reattach it again. - Indicators and Onscreen Displays lights up . - Charging has stopped because the compact power adapter or the battery pack is exhausted. Battery pack is faulty. Adjust the brightness with the battery pack attached so the remaining battery time cannot be able to copy scenes/photos recorded or edited using another device and then transferred to a memory card connected to...
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... power source and reconnect it . Adjust the audio recording level manually (A 77). If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is turned on the memory card. - A compatible memory card must be used to be recorded at lower levels. - Cannot record on . Set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [File Numbering] to free some recordings (A 98, 109) to [Reset] and insert a new memory card. Delete some space or replace the memory card. - Adjust the viewfinder with the camcorder for the first time. - When using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, make sure its battery is set...
... power source and reconnect it . Adjust the audio recording level manually (A 77). If the STV-250N Stereo Video Cable is turned on the memory card. - A compatible memory card must be used to be recorded at lower levels. - Cannot record on . Set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [File Numbering] to free some recordings (A 98, 109) to [Reset] and insert a new memory card. Delete some space or replace the memory card. - Adjust the viewfinder with the camcorder for the first time. - When using a microphone connected to the MIC terminal, make sure its battery is set...
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... deleted - The available space on the memory card is updating the memory card. Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the card's LOCK switch was stopped. There are no photos to the computer. Scene recorded using slow & fast motion, you must use a memory card rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. - When recoding movies using another device. This message will take longer to write data on a computer and then transferred to a memory card connected to play back. Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder...
... deleted - The available space on the memory card is updating the memory card. Recording was stopped due to insufficient write speed of the card's LOCK switch was stopped. There are no photos to the computer. Scene recorded using slow & fast motion, you must use a memory card rated SD Speed Class 6 or 10. - When recoding movies using another device. This message will take longer to write data on a computer and then transferred to a memory card connected to play back. Insert a compatible memory card into the camcorder...
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...; Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth. • Follow any exposed internal parts. • Do not get the product wet. The use the product if the power plug is recommended when using a battery charger or AC adapter. - Do not expose the power plug and terminals to a power outlet during use leaking batteries/battery packs. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord. - This...
...; Periodically remove any dust buildup from the power plug and power outlet using a dry cloth. • Follow any exposed internal parts. • Do not get the product wet. The use the product if the power plug is recommended when using a battery charger or AC adapter. - Do not expose the power plug and terminals to a power outlet during use leaking batteries/battery packs. Do not damage, break or modify the power cord. - This...
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...-in backup battery 143 Built-in microphone 72 C Capturing photos from a movie 97 Charging time 153 CINEMA mode 45 Cinema-look filters 45 Color bars 83 Compact power adapter 16 Condensation 144 Connection to an external monitor 102 Converting movies to MP4 format 114 Copying recordings to a memory card . . . . 112 CUSTOM button 90 CUSTOM dial 90 D Data code 86, 121 Data Import Utility 110 Date and time 27 DC IN terminal 16 * o only. Deleting Movies 98 Photos 109 Digital tele...
...-in backup battery 143 Built-in microphone 72 C Capturing photos from a movie 97 Charging time 153 CINEMA mode 45 Cinema-look filters 45 Color bars 83 Compact power adapter 16 Condensation 144 Connection to an external monitor 102 Converting movies to MP4 format 114 Copying recordings to a memory card . . . . 112 CUSTOM button 90 CUSTOM dial 90 D Data code 86, 121 Data Import Utility 110 Date and time 27 DC IN terminal 16 * o only. Deleting Movies 98 Photos 109 Digital tele...
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... sounds 125 O Onscreen display selection 86 Onscreen icons 127 P P (recording program 58 Peaking 48 Playback Movies 94 Photos 107 Portrait (recording program 65 Powered IS 56 Pre-recording 85 R Recording Movies 35, 37, 45 Photos 35, 37 Recording audio 72 Recording mode 40 Recording programs 58, 60, 65 Recording time 152 Relay recording 41 Resetting all camcorder settings 126 Reviewing recordings 39 S Saving recordings Using a computer 110 Using external video recorders 115 Selecting the memory card for recording 33 Serial number 13 Setup menus 30, 118 Shutter speed...
... sounds 125 O Onscreen display selection 86 Onscreen icons 127 P P (recording program 58 Peaking 48 Playback Movies 94 Photos 107 Portrait (recording program 65 Powered IS 56 Pre-recording 85 R Recording Movies 35, 37, 45 Photos 35, 37 Recording audio 72 Recording mode 40 Recording programs 58, 60, 65 Recording time 152 Relay recording 41 Resetting all camcorder settings 126 Reviewing recordings 39 S Saving recordings Using a computer 110 Using external video recorders 115 Selecting the memory card for recording 33 Serial number 13 Setup menus 30, 118 Shutter speed...
