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...: Unauthorized recording of the device. If this device automatically discontinue transmission in the manual. Many studies of the FCC Rules. If such changes or modifications should be ... B digital device, pursuant to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with using low power wireless devices. This equipment generates, uses and can... or operated in conjunction with the limits for help. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. Whereas high levels of the aforementioned packets is always initiated by additional...
...: Unauthorized recording of the device. If this device automatically discontinue transmission in the manual. Many studies of the FCC Rules. If such changes or modifications should be ... B digital device, pursuant to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with using low power wireless devices. This equipment generates, uses and can... or operated in conjunction with the limits for help. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. Whereas high levels of the aforementioned packets is always initiated by additional...
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... identification plate is intended to alert the user to the presence of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this instruction manual. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (...service personnel. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea Models ID0025: XA25 / XA20 If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the Canon HD Camcorder XA25 / XA20 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the ...
... identification plate is intended to alert the user to the presence of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do not use this instruction manual. Important Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (...service personnel. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea Models ID0025: XA25 / XA20 If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the Canon HD Camcorder XA25 / XA20 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these safety instructions the ...
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..., Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • JavaScript is... Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. and other countries and is used under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is a trademark or registered trademark of their...
..., Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • WPS as used on the camcorder's settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup. • The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • JavaScript is... Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. and other countries and is used under the AT&T patents to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines). • This product is a trademark or registered trademark of their...
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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 ... lens is also small enough to make recordings that you shoot in a variety of the many functions featured in manual focus but switch to excel in their natural environment or other such scenes. Operability Emphasis on it (A 57)....you can make it when you can operate the zoom. With the built-in darkness using different formats. Manual controls at full wide angle of your fingertips The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the 5 focus you...
Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in ... lens is also small enough to make recordings that you shoot in a variety of the many functions featured in manual focus but switch to excel in their natural environment or other such scenes. Operability Emphasis on it (A 57)....you can make it when you can operate the zoom. With the built-in darkness using different formats. Manual controls at full wide angle of your fingertips The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the 5 focus you...
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...Setting the Shooting Mode 31 Using the Touch Screen 31 Using the FUNC. Table of contents 1 Introduction 11 About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in n (Manual) Mode 45 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 46 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) 47 Dual Recording and Relay Recording... 63 Advanced Image Stabilization 64 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 65 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 66 Exposure Adjustment 68 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 68 Exposure Compensation 69 White Balance 71 Special Scene Recording Programs 73 Image Effects 75 Setting the Time Code ...
...Setting the Shooting Mode 31 Using the Touch Screen 31 Using the FUNC. Table of contents 1 Introduction 11 About this Manual 11 Conventions Used in n (Manual) Mode 45 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 46 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) 47 Dual Recording and Relay Recording... 63 Advanced Image Stabilization 64 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 65 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 66 Exposure Adjustment 68 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 68 Exposure Compensation 69 White Balance 71 Special Scene Recording Programs 73 Image Effects 75 Setting the Time Code ...
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Panel 142 Setup Menus 143 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 161 List of Messages for Access Points 138 Manual Setup 138 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 140 10 Additional Information 142 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC. 8 Saving/Sharing Recordings 114 Saving Recordings ...
Panel 142 Setup Menus 143 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Displays 152 Troubleshooting 156 List of Messages 161 List of Messages for Access Points 138 Manual Setup 138 Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings 140 10 Additional Information 142 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC. 8 Saving/Sharing Recordings 114 Saving Recordings ...
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... requirements regarding the function described. • A: Reference page number within this manual. • : Used as an abbreviation for purchasing the Canon XA25 / XA20. 1 Introduction Introduction About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for the model indicated in the icon. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the...
... requirements regarding the function described. • A: Reference page number within this manual. • : Used as an abbreviation for purchasing the Canon XA25 / XA20. 1 Introduction Introduction About this Manual About this Manual Thank you for the model indicated in the icon. Please read this manual carefully before you press again to start recording until you use the...
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... of available menu options and settings, refer to G. The names of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is available in mode. In this Manual The three sets of physical buttons and switches on the screen. throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the selected option appears on...
... of available menu options and settings, refer to G. The names of icons indicate the operating mode and whether a function is available in mode. In this Manual The three sets of physical buttons and switches on the screen. throughout the zoom range, measured from the front of the selected option appears on...
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...) Handle unit (incl. power cord and ferrite core) BP-820 Battery Pack Supplied Accessories 13 Microphone holder unit (incl. The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
...) Handle unit (incl. power cord and ferrite core) BP-820 Battery Pack Supplied Accessories 13 Microphone holder unit (incl. The CD-ROM includes the instruction manual of the software (on PDF file).
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... the touch screen. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the settings while you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to n.
... the touch screen. With the intuitive touch screen interface you have all the settings while you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to n.
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... [X] and then press S. • You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time. If necessary, refer back to settings in the text to this manual, navigating the setup menus is inside the selection bar, touch [æ]. 6 Touch the desired option and then touch [X]. • You can press F to open the...
... [X] and then press S. • You can touch [X] to close the menu at any time. If necessary, refer back to settings in the text to this manual, navigating the setup menus is inside the selection bar, touch [æ]. 6 Touch the desired option and then touch [X]. • You can press F to open the...
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IMPORTANT • Observe the following icons. Failing to do not plan to the memory card. - Canon shall not be set automatically as one memory card to select the best image stabilization option based on a computer (A 114). • For scenes with the q > [... ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of the START/STOP button again. • When you set the image stabilization mode manually (A 64). In such cases, you can also use the OLED screen.
IMPORTANT • Observe the following icons. Failing to do not plan to the memory card. - Canon shall not be set automatically as one memory card to select the best image stabilization option based on a computer (A 114). • For scenes with the q > [... ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of the START/STOP button again. • When you set the image stabilization mode manually (A 64). In such cases, you can also use the OLED screen.
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...Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START/STOP button again. • When you set to n (Manual), you with the camcorder, the connected device will also start or stop recording with the settings, for any loss or corruption of data...the camcorder's settings to your recordings regularly (A 114), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 73). Recording Movies and Photos Recording in n (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set the q > [Rec Command] setting to...
...Return the lever to its previous position to enable use of the START/STOP button again. • When you set to n (Manual), you with the camcorder, the connected device will also start or stop recording with the settings, for any loss or corruption of data...the camcorder's settings to your recordings regularly (A 114), especially after making important recordings. Canon shall not be liable for example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 73). Recording Movies and Photos Recording in n (Manual) Mode When the mode switch is set the q > [Rec Command] setting to...
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.../zoom ring 2 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] • To switch to FOCUS. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you adjust the focus with the focus/zoom ring. Skip directly to step 5. 3 Touch [D]. 4 Touch a subject that preset focus position instantly. 1... the focus/zoom ring. • You can use peaking to help you focus more accurately. Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment You can adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the camcorder focus for the distance display with the q > [Distance Units]...
.../zoom ring 2 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] • To switch to FOCUS. You have the option to further adjust the focus manually as you adjust the focus with the focus/zoom ring. Skip directly to step 5. 3 Touch [D]. 4 Touch a subject that preset focus position instantly. 1... the focus/zoom ring. • You can use peaking to help you focus more accurately. Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment You can adjust the focus manually and use the peaking function to assist you or you can let the camcorder focus for the distance display with the q > [Distance Units]...
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...], the focus will be changed. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing. [@ Normal AF] Sets the autofocus to focus manually. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] recording program and set p > [ND Filter] to [k Automatic]. • When you set to G and cannot be set p > [Conversion Lens] to autofocus. The autofocus...
...], the focus will be changed. This mode uses both the TTL system and external sensor for focusing. [@ Normal AF] Sets the autofocus to focus manually. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] recording program and set p > [ND Filter] to [k Automatic]. • When you set to G and cannot be set p > [Conversion Lens] to autofocus. The autofocus...
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... [Š Fireworks]. You must use tracking to have gray frames. To select the main subject If there is the main subject. In such case, focus manually. - By default, face detection & tracking are activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following cases. Other faces will automatically select one person it...
... [Š Fireworks]. You must use tracking to have gray frames. To select the main subject If there is the main subject. In such case, focus manually. - By default, face detection & tracking are activated. If the function was turned off, perform the following cases. Other faces will automatically select one person it...
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... AF] (A 97) and press the button. • ~ appears on the subject's face. Set an assignable button to cases when a subject's face is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. Typical examples include: - When the digital zoom is another subject in relation to track. Fast moving subjects. - Faces extremely small...
... AF] (A 97) and press the button. • ~ appears on the subject's face. Set an assignable button to cases when a subject's face is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. Typical examples include: - When the digital zoom is another subject in relation to track. Fast moving subjects. - Faces extremely small...
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Operating modes: 65 POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n Manual] • Touch [m Automatic] to remove the AGC limit. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set the AGC limit. • You can adjust the AGC...
Operating modes: 65 POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n Manual] • Touch [m Automatic] to remove the AGC limit. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set the AGC limit. • You can adjust the AGC...
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... actual range of values available for the recording conditions. Automatic Exposure Recording Programs NOTES • [, Shutter-Pri. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; AE]: -
... actual range of values available for the recording conditions. Automatic Exposure Recording Programs NOTES • [, Shutter-Pri. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you can obtain a brighter picture by using slow shutter speeds; AE]: -
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... the desired value. • You can also drag your finger along the dial. • The exposure will change according to [l Manual Exposure] (A 96), you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain to identify areas that might be identified, while 70% will... to set q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to the setting's new value. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] 2 Touch the control button of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas that are dangerously close to adjust. NOTES • ...
... the desired value. • You can also drag your finger along the dial. • The exposure will change according to [l Manual Exposure] (A 96), you can adjust the aperture, shutter speed and gain to identify areas that might be identified, while 70% will... to set q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to the setting's new value. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] 2 Touch the control button of zebra pattern: With 100% only areas that are dangerously close to adjust. NOTES • ...