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... is subject to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . Use of low-level RF... or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Whereas high levels of RF can be contrary to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with the limits for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in ...
... is subject to comply with the instructions, may cause undesired operation of a car under direct sunlight, fire, etc. Frequecncy Tolerance: 25 ppm Canon U.S.A., Inc. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . Use of low-level RF... or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Whereas high levels of RF can be contrary to copyright laws. 2 FCC/IC NOTICE HD Camcorder, XA25 / XA20 systems This device complies with the limits for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in ...
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... (servicing) instructions 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...contacts listed on other . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea Models ID0025: XA25 / XA20 A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other regions where they exit from being walked on ...
... (servicing) instructions 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...contacts listed on other . REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REGIONS Canada, Hong Kong S.A.R., USA, South Korea Models ID0025: XA25 / XA20 A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other regions where they exit from being walked on ...
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..." and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured 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 ...is granted or implied for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. 4 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C,...
..." and the "AVCHD Progressive" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Manufactured 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 ...is granted or implied for a personal and noncommercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under license from Microsoft. • "Full HD 1080" refers to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. 4 Trademark Acknowledgements • SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C,...
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HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor The camcorder is equipped with ease (A 97). The newly developed lens is... you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those were not enough, the camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons to make recordings that captures video at full wide angle of situations in their ... count of approximately 2.91 megapixels (2136x1362). Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it when you need extra functionality.
HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 processor The camcorder is equipped with ease (A 97). The newly developed lens is... you can assign certain frequently used functions to a customizable button and adjust those were not enough, the camcorder also features 5 assignable buttons to make recordings that captures video at full wide angle of situations in their ... count of approximately 2.91 megapixels (2136x1362). Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it when you need extra functionality.
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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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... the double memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be split approximately every 4 GB. In and modes, you can set the q > [Rec Command] setting to [i On] and you use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands... through a connection via the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal, if you can select whether Powered...
... the double memory card slot cover. - Canon shall not be split approximately every 4 GB. In and modes, you can set the q > [Rec Command] setting to [i On] and you use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands... through a connection via the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal, if you can select whether Powered...
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...memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Set the lock lever to C in cases such as in mode (A 41). NOTES • The START/STOP button on or flashing. Canon shall not be liable for example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 73)....is set the q > [Rec Command] setting to [i On] and you use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection via the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal, if you can help you do not ...
...memory card slot cover. - Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder. - Set the lock lever to C in cases such as in mode (A 41). NOTES • The START/STOP button on or flashing. Canon shall not be liable for example, by using Special Scene recording programs (A 73)....is set the q > [Rec Command] setting to [i On] and you use the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal to connect the camcorder to a device capable of receiving recording commands through a connection via the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) or HDMI terminal, if you can help you do not ...
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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 while recording or when p > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58...
...] 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 while recording or when p > [Conversion Lens] is set to [WA-H58...
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... you selected [ Free Run], the time code will appear with [ Free Run], the time code runs regardless of the camcorder's operation. Regen.], 3 Touch [Time Code Running Mode]. • If you would like to set the time code's ...it in the recordings output from the HDMI terminal (A 151). Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can select the running mode of the camcorder's time code. 1 Open the [Time Code Mode] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Time...; you can select whether the time code is output from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) and HDMI terminal.
... you selected [ Free Run], the time code will appear with [ Free Run], the time code runs regardless of the camcorder's operation. Regen.], 3 Touch [Time Code Running Mode]. • If you would like to set the time code's ...it in the recordings output from the HDMI terminal (A 151). Setting the Time Code Setting the Time Code The camcorder can select the running mode of the camcorder's time code. 1 Open the [Time Code Mode] screen. [FUNC.] > [MENU] > > [Time...; you can select whether the time code is output from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) and HDMI terminal.
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... The selected color bars appear on the screen 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..., HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) and × (headphone) terminal (audio reference signal only). Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal...
... The selected color bars appear on the screen 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..., HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only) and × (headphone) terminal (audio reference signal only). Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal...
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The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based on the monitor. AV OUT terminal STV-250N Stereo 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 6 External Connections External Connections Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external...
The camcorder will automatically switch between the AV OUT and HDMI OUT terminals based on the monitor. AV OUT terminal STV-250N Stereo 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 6 External Connections External Connections Connecting to an External Monitor Connecting to an External Monitor When you connect the camcorder to an external...
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...correctly depending on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will be determined by the q > [HD/SD-SDI Output] setting. • The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is not compatible with the signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal will be embedded in the output video signal...signal for output only. Connecting to an External Monitor NOTES • When q > [Output Terminal] is set to [ HD/SD-SDI & HDMI], the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop. • By default, onscreen displays will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible...
...correctly depending on a monitor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the monitor will be determined by the q > [HD/SD-SDI Output] setting. • The HDMI OUT terminal on the camcorder is not compatible with the signal output from the HDMI OUT terminal will be embedded in the output video signal...signal for output only. Connecting to an External Monitor NOTES • When q > [Output Terminal] is set to [ HD/SD-SDI & HDMI], the signal output from the camcorder, then HDMI output will stop. • By default, onscreen displays will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible...
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...2 is output from both the left and right audio channels. [Œ All/All] Audio from INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 is mixed and output from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only), HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal. NOTES • If you can press the button to ...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 mode. 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X]. Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the audio channel that is...
...2 is output from both the left and right audio channels. [Œ All/All] Audio from INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 is mixed and output from the HD/SD-SDI terminal ( only), HDMI OUT terminal, AV OUT terminal or × (headphone) terminal. NOTES • If you can press the button to ...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 mode. 2 Touch the desired option and then touch [X]. Selecting the Audio Channel You can select the audio channel that is...
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... 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-- - z-- - z-- - Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu item 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 ...
... 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-- - z-- - z-- - Appendix: Menu Options Lists Menu item 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 ...
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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 ... time 35 Deleting Movies 103 Photos 113 Digital tele-converter 63 Dividing scenes 105 Dual recording 49 * only. 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...
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 ... time 35 Deleting Movies 103 Photos 113 Digital tele-converter 63 Dividing scenes 105 Dual recording 49 * only. 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...