Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Instruction Manual
- Table of Contents
- Supplied Accessories
- Parts & Controls
- Introduction
- Preparations
- Recording
- Recording Movies and Photos
- 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
- Zooming
- Advanced Image Stabilization
- Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit
- Automatic Exposure Recording Programs
- Exposure Adjustment
- White Balance
- Special Scene Recording Programs
- Looks and Other Image Effects
- Setting the Time Code
- Setting the User Bit
- Recording Audio
- Audio Settings and Recorded Audio Channels
- Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camcorder
- Using Line Input or an External Microphone Connected to an INPUT Terminal
- Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2)
- Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)
- Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT terminals)
- Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator (INPUT terminals)
- Using the Built-in Microphone or an External Microphone Connected to the MIC Terminal
- Switching the Input (MIC Terminal)
- Audio Scenes
- Audio Recording Level (Built-in Microphone/MIC Terminal)
- Microphone Directionality (Built-in Microphone)
- Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone)
- Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone)
- Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)
- Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)
- Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)
- 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
- Playback
- External Connections
- Photos
- Saving/Sharing Recordings
- Additional Information
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- Index
- Quick Guide
- Table of Contents
- Supplied Accessories
- Parts & Controls
- Charging the Battery Pack
- Basic Preparations
- Using a Memory Card
- Setting the Date / Time and Language
- Shooting Video and Taking Photos
- Playing Back Movies and Viewing Photos
- Playback on a TV Screen
- Saving Your Recordings
- Onscreen Icons and Displays
- Specs
- Additional Information
- Warranty
About this Manual
8
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA15 / XA11. 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 131).
Conventions Used in this Manual
• IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
• NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• POINTS TO CHECK: Restrictions or requirements regarding the function described.
• A: Reference page number within this manual.
• o: Used as an abbreviation for the model indicated in the icon. The icon refers to text and
illustrations that apply only to the indicated model.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
“Memory card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
“Screen” refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.
“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start
recording until you press again to pause the recording.
• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated
otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the o .
• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following precautions while the camcorder’s ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing
to do so may result in permanent data loss or damage to the memory.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not open the double memory card slot cover.
- Do not change the camcorder’s camera mode.
- Do not set the camcorder to MEDIA mode.
- When a USB cable is connected to the camcorder, do not disconnect the USB cable.
1
Introduction