PUB. DIE-0437-000DHD CamcorderPALInstruction Manual

Canon XA20 Instruction Manual

XA20

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important usage instructions

important safety instructions

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Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Names of Parts

Preparations

Preparing the Camcorder

Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap

Adjusting the OLED Screen

Grip Belt and Straps

Wireless Controller

Using a Tripod

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Setting the Shooting Mode

Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick

Using the Menus

First Time Settings

Changing the Time Zone

Using a Memory Card

Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD MP4)

Recording

Recording in AUTO Mode

Recording in n (Manual) Mode

Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded

Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)

Dual Recording and Relay Recording

Selecting the Frame Rate

Slow & Fast Motion Recording

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters

Focus Adjustment

Autofocus

Face Detection & Tracking

Zooming

Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless Controller

Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls

Soft Zoom Control

Advanced Image Stabilization

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit

Automatic Exposure Recording Programs

Exposure Adjustment

Exposure Compensation

White Balance

Special Scene Recording Programs

Image Effects

Setting the Time Code

Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame

Setting the User Bit

Recording Audio

External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder

Audio Scenes and Other Audio Settings

Audio Recording Level

Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)

Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)

Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)

Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)

Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)

Using Headphones

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal

Video Snapshot

Pre-Recording

Onscreen Displays and Data Code

Infrared Recording

Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver

Customization

Assignable Buttons

Using an Assignable Button

Saving and Loading Menu Settings

Playback

Adjusting the volume

Displaying scene information

Deleting Scenes

Dividing Scenes

Trimming Scenes

External Connections

Selecting the Terminal Used For Output

Using the AV OUT Terminal

Audio Output

Photos

Photo Jump Function

Deleting Photos

Recordings

Copying Recordings Between Memory Cards

Copying Photos from the Index Screen

Converting Movies to MP4 Format

Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder

Wi-Fi Functions

Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote Application

Wi-Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and Displays

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi Remote

Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or Android Device

Uploading Recordings Using an iOS Device

Playback on a Computer

Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP Server

Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access Point

key features

about this manual

supplied accessories

names of parts

attaching the ferrite core

preparing the camcorder

using the lens hood and lens cap

adjusting the oled screen

grip belt and straps

wireless controller

using a tripod

basic operation of the camcorder

setting the shooting mode

using the menus

first time settings

changing the time zone

using a memory card

inserting and removing a memory card

selecting the memory card for recordings

recording movies and photos

recording in auto mode

reviewing the latest scene recorded

dual recording and relay recording

selecting the frame rate

focus adjustment

using the zoom rockers or wireless controller

soft zoom control

advanced image stabilization

automatic exposure recording programs

exposure adjustment

exposure compensation

white balance

special scene recording programs

image effects

setting the time code

setting the user bit

recording audio

connecting an external microphone or external audio input source to the camcorder

audio scenes and other audio settings

audio recording level

using headphones

video snapshot

onscreen displays and data code

infrared recording

custom dial and button

assignable buttons

using an assignable button

saving and loading menu settings

playing back video

adjusting the volume

displaying scene information

deleting scenes

dividing scenes

trimming scenes

external connections

selecting the terminal used for output

using the av out terminal

audio output

viewing photos

photo jump function

deleting photos

saving recordings to a computer

copying recordings between memory cards

copying photos from the index screen

converting movies to mp4 format

copying recordings to an external video recorder

operating the camcorder remotely

uploading recordings using an ios device

playback on a computer

transferring files to a computer or ftp server

searching for access points

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings

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