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If this device must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the packet. There is used as the inside of batteries are absolutely safe. Some studies have... (RF) in the manual. Operation is subject to comply with the limits for help. Whereas high levels of FCC Rules. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Several...
If this device must accept any changes or modifications to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with Part 15 of the packet. There is used as the inside of batteries are absolutely safe. Some studies have... (RF) in the manual. Operation is subject to comply with the limits for help. Whereas high levels of FCC Rules. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. Important Introduction Usage Instructions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Several...
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... into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) REGIONS OF USE XA25 / XA20 are provided for long periods of electric shock to constitute a risk of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do...apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the product. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA25 / XA20 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to ...
... into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) REGIONS OF USE XA25 / XA20 are provided for long periods of electric shock to constitute a risk of time. 12 Refer all instructions. 5 Do...apparatus has been damaged in the literature accompanying the product. 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Camcorder XA25 / XA20 and all its accessories. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all servicing to ...
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...Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo 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 ...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...
...Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo 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 ...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...
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... wide-angle shooting capability. Infrared recording Record in a variety of situations. HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor The camcorder is then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV 4 image processor. Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 HD Camcorder is removable so you can detach it when you need improved...
... wide-angle shooting capability. Infrared recording Record in a variety of situations. HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor The camcorder is then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC DV 4 image processor. Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 HD Camcorder is removable so you can detach it when you need improved...
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Recording Audio 79 Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1) 79 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 80 Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal 80 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 81 Audio Recording ... 105 Trimming Scenes 106 6 External Connections 107 Connecting to an External Monitor 107 Connection Diagram 107 Selecting the Terminal Used For Output 108 Using the HD/SD-SDI Terminal 108 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 108 Using the AV OUT Terminal 109 Audio Output 110 Synchronizing the Video with the Audio...
Recording Audio 79 Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1) 79 Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder 80 Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal 80 Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings 81 Audio Recording ... 105 Trimming Scenes 106 6 External Connections 107 Connecting to an External Monitor 107 Connection Diagram 107 Selecting the Terminal Used For Output 108 Using the HD/SD-SDI Terminal 108 Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 108 Using the AV OUT Terminal 109 Audio Output 110 Synchronizing the Video with the Audio...
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... two separate relay scenes. Canon shall not be split approximately every 4 GB. Zooming out (zooming toward S) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of the Intelligent IS modes. IMPORTANT • Observe the following icons. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Set the lock...do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do so may be recorded as one memory card to use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on a computer (A 114). ...
... two separate relay scenes. Canon shall not be split approximately every 4 GB. Zooming out (zooming toward S) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of the Intelligent IS modes. IMPORTANT • Observe the following icons. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Set the lock...do not want a recording inadvertently paused or do so may be recorded as one memory card to use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on a computer (A 114). ...
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...to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to prevent accidental operation. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is... device capable of data. NOTES • The START/STOP button on or flashing. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Canon shall not be liable for example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 73). Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - ...
...to the menus and manually adjust the exposure, focus, white balance and many more of the camcorder's settings to use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to prevent accidental operation. IMPORTANT • Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is... device capable of data. NOTES • The START/STOP button on or flashing. Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Canon shall not be liable for example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 73). Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - ...
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...] 4 Touch [f] (digital tele-converter) and then touch [X]. • The center of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. NOTES • You can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of the screen will be set to deactivate the digital tele-converter. Zooming Soft Zoom Control Soft...
...] 4 Touch [f] (digital tele-converter) and then touch [X]. • The center of approx. 2 and record the enlarged image at full HD resolution. NOTES • You can digitally increase the focal length of the camcorder by a factor of the screen will be set to deactivate the digital tele-converter. Zooming Soft Zoom Control Soft...
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... > > [Initial Time Code] • The time code setting screen will have a continuous time code; Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can also choose to set the time code's initial value for either [Time Code Running Mode] option. [ Regen.] The time code runs while recording. In... addition, the time code will start running mode to continue from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) and HDMI terminal. You can set the initial value of the fields in the recordings output from the last ...
... > > [Initial Time Code] • The time code setting screen will have a continuous time code; Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can also choose to set the time code's initial value for either [Time Code Running Mode] option. [ Regen.] The time code runs while recording. In... addition, the time code will start running mode to continue from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) and HDMI terminal. You can set the initial value of the fields in the recordings output from the last ...
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... off the signal. • The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press Y. Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal...
... off the signal. • The signal is output at the selected level and will be recorded when you press Y. Recording an Audio Reference Signal The camcorder can have the camcorder output and record color bars and a 1 kHz audio reference signal and output them from the HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal...
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...Video Cable (supplied) VIDEO IN/ AUDIO IN HDMI OUT terminal HD/SD-SDI terminal* BNC cable (commercially available) HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable (supplied) SDI IN HDMI IN * only The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based... Then, select the video signal output configuration. Operating modes: 107 Connection Diagram We recommend that matches the one you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter. 6 External Connections External Connections Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to ...
...Video Cable (supplied) VIDEO IN/ AUDIO IN HDMI OUT terminal HD/SD-SDI terminal* BNC cable (commercially available) HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable (supplied) SDI IN HDMI IN * only The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based... Then, select the video signal output configuration. Operating modes: 107 Connection Diagram We recommend that matches the one you power the camcorder from a household power outlet using the compact power adapter. 6 External Connections External Connections Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to ...
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...correctly depending on the monitor. Do not connect it is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop. • By default, onscreen displays will be determined by the q > [HD/SD-SDI Output] setting. • The HDMI OUT terminal on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect...AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. • Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to [ HD/SD-SDI & HDMI], the signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal will be embedded in the output video signal. NOTES • ...
...correctly depending on the monitor. Do not connect it is not compatible with the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop. • By default, onscreen displays will be determined by the q > [HD/SD-SDI Output] setting. • The HDMI OUT terminal on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect...AV OUT terminal while an external monitor is connected to the HDMI OUT terminal. • Correct operation cannot be guaranteed when connecting the camcorder to [ HD/SD-SDI & HDMI], the signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal will be embedded in the output video signal. NOTES • ...
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... you can configure the following settings. 110 Synchronizing the Video with the video signal or have the camcorder output the audio in real time. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • When performing this procedure ...[Normal] ( Default value) Synchronizes the audio and video signals. Audio Output Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal, you can press the button...in real time. When audio is output from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only), HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal.
... you can configure the following settings. 110 Synchronizing the Video with the video signal or have the camcorder output the audio in real time. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • When performing this procedure ...[Normal] ( Default value) Synchronizes the audio and video signals. Audio Output Audio Output The camcorder can output audio from the AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal, you can press the button...in real time. When audio is output from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only), HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal.
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... Setting options [Powered IS Button] [Set WB Priority] [Focus/Zoom Ring Direction] [Focus/Zoom Ring Response] [Focus Preset Speed] [Battery Info] [Output Terminal] [Rec Command] [HD/SD-SDI Output] [HDMI Output] [HDMI Time Code] [HDMI Status] [Output Onscreen Displays] [Distance Units] [Backup Menu Settings 7] [GPS Auto Time Setting]** [GPS Information Display... REC], [Assign Button 3]: [j Off], [Assign Button 4]: [j Off], [Assign Button 5]: [ Rec Review]. ** Option available only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder. 149 z-- - zzz - zzz -
... Setting options [Powered IS Button] [Set WB Priority] [Focus/Zoom Ring Direction] [Focus/Zoom Ring Response] [Focus Preset Speed] [Battery Info] [Output Terminal] [Rec Command] [HD/SD-SDI Output] [HDMI Output] [HDMI Time Code] [HDMI Status] [Output Onscreen Displays] [Distance Units] [Backup Menu Settings 7] [GPS Auto Time Setting]** [GPS Information Display... REC], [Assign Button 3]: [j Off], [Assign Button 4]: [j Off], [Assign Button 5]: [ Rec Review]. ** Option available only when the optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver is attached to the camcorder. 149 z-- - zzz - zzz -
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panel 33, 142 183 H Handle unit 24 HD/SD-SDI terminal 108 HDMI OUT terminal 107, 108 Headphones 89 × (headphones) terminal 89 High-speed zoom 61 Highlight AE 70 I Image effects 75 ... detection 57 Fireworks (recording program 74 Focus preset 54 Focus/zoom ring 54, 59 Frame rate 50 FTP transfer 135 FUNC. Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 173 AGC (automatic gain control) limit 65 Aperture (f number 66, 68 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 146 Assignable buttons 97 Audio equalizer 84...
panel 33, 142 183 H Handle unit 24 HD/SD-SDI terminal 108 HDMI OUT terminal 107, 108 Headphones 89 × (headphones) terminal 89 High-speed zoom 61 Highlight AE 70 I Image effects 75 ... detection 57 Fireworks (recording program 74 Focus preset 54 Focus/zoom ring 54, 59 Frame rate 50 FTP transfer 135 FUNC. Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 173 AGC (automatic gain control) limit 65 Aperture (f number 66, 68 Aspect ratio of a connected TV (TV type 146 Assignable buttons 97 Audio equalizer 84...