Canon XA20 Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 PUB. DIE-0437-000D HD Camcorder Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 REGIONS OF USE XA25 / XA20 are in compliance (as of April 2013) with the radio signal regulations of the regions listed below. For details on other regions where they can be used, make inquiries with the contacts listed on the back side of this instruction manual.
- Page 3 • Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft. • “Full HD 1080” refers to Canon camcorders compliant with high-definition video composed of 1,080 vertical pixels (scanning lines).
- Page 4 Highlights of the XA25 / XA20 The Canon XA25 / XA20 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it ideal in a variety of situations. The following are just some of the many functions featured in the camcorder.
- Page 5 Other Features OLED screen and LCD viewfinder The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both Versatile audio connectivity have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure You can use the built-in microphone, MIC that you can accurately check that your shots audio input terminal or the two INPUT are framed how you want them.
- Page 6 Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices Copy your recordings to an external Connect the camcorder to an video recorder (A 118). external monitor (A 106). Save your recordings (A 113). Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions Use your iOS or Android device to remotely control the camcorder and view the image on its screen (A 124).
- Page 7 Table of contents 1 Introduction 10 3 Recording 39 About this Manual 10 Recording Movies and Photos 39 Conventions Used in this Manual 10 Preparing to Record 39 Recording in AUTO Mode 40 Supplied Accessories 12 Recording in n (Manual) Mode 44 Names of Parts 13 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 45...
- Page 8 4 Customization 95 Recording Audio 78 Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1) 78 CUSTOM Dial and Button 95 Connecting an External Microphone or Assignable Buttons 96 External Audio Input Source to the Changing the Assigned Function 96 Camcorder 79 Using an Assignable Button 97 Using the Built-in Microphone or an Saving and Loading Menu Settings 98 External Microphone Connected to the...
- Page 9 8 Saving/Sharing 10 Additional Information 142 Recordings 113 Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142 FUNC. Panel 142 Saving Recordings to a Computer 113 Setup Menus 143 Connection Diagram 113 Appendix: Onscreen Icons and Saving Movies Using Data Import Displays 152 Utility 113 Troubleshooting 156 Copying Recordings Between Memory List of Messages 161...
- Page 10 Introduction About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA25 / XA20. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (A 156).
- Page 11 About this Manual The three sets of icons indicate the operating : Indicates the movie format. For mode and whether a function is available in details, refer to Selecting the Movie Format that mode. (AVCHD/MP4) (A 38). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the shooting camcorder is in shooting (CAMERA) or mode.
- Page 12 Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories The following accessories are supplied with the camcorder: CA-570 Compact Power Adapter BP-820 Battery Pack Microphone holder unit (incl. power cord and ferrite core) (incl. screws) Handle unit (incl. screws) WL-D89 Wireless Controller HTC-100/S High Speed HDMI Cable (incl.
- Page 13 Names of Parts Names of Parts Left side view 1 Lens barrier switch (A 39) 8 CUSTOM (customizable) button 2 Memory card slot 2 (A 37) (A 95) 3 Memory card slot 3 (A 37) 9 INFRARED switch (A 93) 4 u (review recording) button (A 45)/ 10 Double memory card slot cover Assignable button 5 (A 96)
- Page 14 Names of Parts Right side view 1 Built-in speaker (A 100) HD/SD-SDI terminal (A 107) 6 × (headphones) terminal (A 88) 2 MIC terminal (A 80) 3 HDMI OUT terminal (A 106, 107) 7 USB terminal (A 113) 4 REMOTE terminal 8 DC IN terminal (A 20) For connecting commercially 9 AV OUT terminal (A 106, 108)
- Page 15 Names of Parts Front view Back view 1 Instant AF sensor (A 54, 171) 8 Viewfinder (A 24) 2 Remote sensor (A 27) 9 Dioptric adjustment lever (A 24) 3 Illumination sensor (A 149) 10 Joystick (A 31)/SET button (A 31) 4 AF/MF button (A 53)/ 11 Strap mount (A 26) Assignable button 1 (A 96)
- Page 16 Names of Parts Top view 1 Built-in stereo microphone 6 Power switch (A 29) (A 78) 7 POWER / CHG (battery charging) 2 Handle attachment unit (A 23) indicator (A 20) 3 Mode switch (A 30) 4 Zoom rocker (A 58) 5 ACCESS indicator (A 39)
- Page 17 Names of Parts Bottom view 1 Tripod socket (A 28) 2 BATTERY RELEASE switch (A 21) 3 Eye cup (A 24) 4 Identification plate This plate bears the camcorder ID, which is written as "ID00XX" with "XX" representing a two-digit number. Identification plate Check here...
- Page 18 Names of Parts Handle unit 1 Microphone holder unit (A 78) 9 Audio level switches for INPUT 2 Microphone lock screw (A 78) 1 (CH1) and INPUT 2 (CH2) (A 86) 3 Accessory shoe 10 Audio level dials for INPUT 1 (CH1) Cold shoe for attaching accessories.
- Page 19 Names of Parts WL-D89 Wireless Controller 1 START/STOP button (A 39) 2 G (mode selection) button (A 99) 3 MENU button (A 33, 143) 4 DISP. (onscreen display) button (A 92) 5 SET button Ñ (stop) button (A 99) 7 PHOTO button (A 39) 8 Zoom buttons (A 58) 9 Navigation buttons (Í/Î/Ï/Ð) 10 Ò...
- Page 20 Attaching the Ferrite Core Preparations Preparations Attaching the Ferrite Core Attach the enclosed ferrite core before you connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder. Attach the ferrite core to the cable about 6 cm from the plug end (the plug to be connected to the camcorder) of the compact power adapter cable.