Canon XA10 Study Manual

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UHM Media Lab CANON XA10 Camcorder2350 DOLE ST. KHET Studio B Director’s Phone: 956-3358WEB SITE: http://www.communications.hawaii.edu/mlab/about.htm FRONT DESK: 956-3355CANON XA10 CamcorderUHM Media Lab Study Guide 8/17/2011Page 1CANON XA10 HD CAMCORDERSTUDY GUIDEPURPOSEThis Study Guide was created to help students prepare for the Canon XA10 HD CamcorderCertification Exam, which is necessary to reserve and use the Canon XA10 HD Camcorder,specifically for classroom purposes. This Study Guide provides all essential information on theproper handling and use of the Canon XA10 HD Camcorder, including an explanation ofcontents, procedures to demonstrate, and required features and techniques to know.1. Recite the “Safety Principles” (or “Golden Rules”) of the Media Lab.2. Identify all items included in the Canon XA10 HD Camcorder package.3. Demonstrate safe handling of the camera and tripod.4. Demonstrate proper set up and “striking” of camcorder equipment.1. Never force anything! If something you are attempting to do requires any amount ofexcessive force, STOP and review your methods.2. Never over tighten! This may cause the stripping of threads. The use of excessiveforce which can damage the equipment.3. Never leave the camcorder equipment unattended! Camcorder and other videoequipment are prime targets for theft.4. Never leave the camcorder equipment exposed to any heat source! (e.g., in thetrunk of a vehicle). Excessive heat will cause camcorder parts to melt.5. Never take the Media Lab equipment to the beach or near shorelines!(e.g., where sand and salt air/spray can contact the equipment. Sand and salt air/spraycan clog and damage the sensitive equipment.)6. Never use equipment in “risky” situations/environments! (e.g., any type of airbornedevices or locations including airplanes, helicopters, skateboards, motorcycles,rollerblades, etc., night time shoots in low lit and/or unsafe areas, and “remote” areaswhich require transport of equipment over rough terrain.)7. Never touch or attempt to clean the lens! There is a high probability of scratching andpermanently damaging the lens without the proper cleaning materials. Only use thecleaning cloth provided.8. Never aim the viewfinder or the LCD screen directly at a strong light source! Thiswill cause permanent damage to the viewfinder/LCD screen. (e.g., the sun, very brightlight, or its reflection from an object.)PURPOSETHE “GOLDEN RULES” OF THE UHM MEDIA LAB (REQUIRED INFORMATION)REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR CERTIFICATION