Canon XA11 Manuals

Table of Contents

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    Table of Contents

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  1 Introduction

  • 8

    About this Manual
    • 8

      Conventions Used in this Manual
  • 10

    Supplied Accessories
  • 11

    Names of Parts

• 16

  2 Preparations

  • 16

    Attaching the Ferrite Core
  • 16

    Charging the Battery Pack
  • 19

    Preparing the Camcorder
    • 19

      Attaching the Microphone Holder Unit
    • 19

      Attaching the Handle Unit
    • 20

      Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap
    • 20

      Using the Viewfinder
    • 21

      Adjusting the LCD Screen
    • 22

      Grip Belt and Straps
  • 24

    Basic Operation of the Camcorder
    • 24

      Turning the Camcorder on and off
    • 25

      Setting the Camera Mode
    • 25

      Using the Touch Screen
    • 26

      Using the FUNC. Button and Joystick
  • 27

    First Time Settings
    • 27

      Setting the Date and Time
    • 28

      Changing the Language
    • 28

      Changing the Time Zone
    • 29

      Using the Menus
  • 31

    Using a Memory Card
    • 31

      Memory Cards Compatible for Use with the Camcorder
    • 32

      Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
    • 32

      Initializing a Memory Card
    • 33

      Selecting the Memory Card for Recordings
  • 34

    Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4)

• 35

  3 Recording

  • 35

    Recording Movies and Photos
    • 35

      Recording in AUTO Mode
    • 37

      Recording in N (Manual) Mode
    • 39

      Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded
  • 40

    Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality)
  • 41

    Dual Recording and Relay Recording
  • 42

    Selecting the Frame Rate
  • 43

    Slow & Fast Motion Recording
  • 45

    CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look Filters
  • 47

    Focus Adjustment
    • 47

      Manual Focus
    • 49

      Autofocus
    • 50

      Face Detection & Tracking
  • 52

    Zooming
    • 52

      Using the Focus/Zoom Ring
    • 53

      Using the Zoom Rockers
    • 54

      Using the Touch Screen's Zoom Controls
    • 55

      Soft Zoom Control
    • 55

      Digital Tele-Converter
  • 56

    Advanced Image Stabilization
  • 57

    Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
  • 58

    Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
  • 60

    Exposure Adjustment
    • 60

      Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program
    • 61

      Exposure Compensation
  • 63

    White Balance
  • 65

    Special Scene Recording Programs
  • 67

    Looks and Other Image Effects
    • 67

      Selecting a Look
    • 67

      Adjusting Picture Settings
  • 69

    Setting the Time Code
    • 69

      Selecting the Running Mode
    • 70

      Selecting Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame
  • 71

    Setting the User Bit
  • 72

    Recording Audio
    • 72

      Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels
    • 73

      Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
    • 73

      Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal
    • 74

      Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2)
    • 74

      Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)
    • 75

      Adjusting the Microphone's Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)
      • 75

        Activating the Microphone's Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)
      • 76

        Using the Built-In Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal
      • 76

        Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)
      • 76

        Audio Scenes
      • 77

        Audio Recording Level (Built-In Microphone/MIC Terminal)
      • 78

        Microphone Directionality (Built-In Microphone)
      • 79

        Audio Equalizer (Built-In Microphone)
      • 79

        Wind Screen (Built-In Microphone)
      • 80

        Microphone Attenuator (Built-In Microphone)
      • 80

        Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
      • 81

        Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)
    • 82

      Using Headphones
    • 83

      Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
      • 83

        Recording Color Bars
      • 83

        Recording an Audio Reference Signal
    • 84

      Video Snapshot
    • 85

      Pre-Recording
    • 86

      Onscreen Displays and Data Code
    • 87

      Infrared Recording
      • 87

        Activating Infrared Mode
    • 88

      Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver
      • 88

        Connecting the GPS Receiver

• 90

  4 Customization

  • 90

    CUSTOM Dial and Button
  • 91

    Assignable Buttons
    • 91

      Changing the Assigned Function
    • 92

      Using an Assignable Button
  • 93

    Saving and Loading Menu Settings
    • 93

      Saving Menu Settings to a Memory Card
    • 93

      Loading Menu Settings from a Memory Card

• 94

  5 Playback

  • 94

    Playing Back Video
    • 95

      Adjusting the Volume
    • 96

      Displaying Scene Information
    • 97

      Capturing Photos During Movie Playback
  • 98

    Deleting Scenes
    • 98

      Deleting a Single Scene
    • 98

      Deleting Scenes from the Index Screen
  • 100

    Dividing Scenes
  • 101

    Trimming Scenes

• 102

  6 External Connections

  • 102

    Connecting to an External Monitor
    • 102

      Connection Diagram
    • 103

      Selecting the Terminal Used for Output
    • 103

      Using the HD/SD-SDI Terminal
    • 103

      Using the HDMI out Terminal
    • 104

      Using the AV out Terminal
  • 105

    Audio Output
    • 105

      Synchronizing the Video with the Audio Being Monitored
    • 105

      Selecting the Audio Channel

• 107

  7 Photos

  • 107

    Viewing Photos
    • 108

      Photo Jump Function
  • 109

    Deleting Photos
    • 109

      Deleting a Single Photo
    • 109

      Deleting Photos from the Index Screen

• 110

  8 Saving/Sharing Recordings

  • 110

    Saving Movies to a Computer
    • 111

      Transferring Movies to the Computer
  • 112

    Copying Recordings between Memory Cards
    • 112

      Copying Scenes from the Movie Index Screen
    • 112

      Copying a Single Photo
    • 113

      Copying Photos from the Index Screen