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... CMOS sensor that you are just some of the many aspects of the picture, such as a main camera but switch to brighter settings. Manual controls at your fingertips The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you can operate the zoom. Furthermore, you can appreciate the improved ... video at full wide angle of 26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability. Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon XA15 / XA11 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it (A 50). HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 ...
... CMOS sensor that you are just some of the many aspects of the picture, such as a main camera but switch to brighter settings. Manual controls at your fingertips The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the focus you can operate the zoom. Furthermore, you can appreciate the improved ... video at full wide angle of 26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder has superb wide-angle shooting capability. Highlights of the Camcorder The Canon XA15 / XA11 HD Camcorder is a high-performance camcorder whose compact size makes it (A 50). HD Recording HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4 ...
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...Viewfinder 20 Adjusting the LCD Screen 21 Grip Belt and Straps 22 Basic Operation of contents 1 Introduction 8 About this Manual 8 Conventions Used in n (Manual) Mode 37 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 39 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) 40 Dual Recording and Relay ...55 Advanced Image Stabilization 56 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 57 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 58 Exposure Adjustment 60 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 60 Exposure Compensation 61 White Balance 63 Special Scene Recording Programs 65 Looks and Other Image Effects 67 Selecting...
...Viewfinder 20 Adjusting the LCD Screen 21 Grip Belt and Straps 22 Basic Operation of contents 1 Introduction 8 About this Manual 8 Conventions Used in n (Manual) Mode 37 Reviewing the Latest Scene Recorded 39 Selecting the Recording Mode (Video Quality) 40 Dual Recording and Relay ...55 Advanced Image Stabilization 56 Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 57 Automatic Exposure Recording Programs 58 Exposure Adjustment 60 Using the Manual Exposure Recording Program 60 Exposure Compensation 61 White Balance 63 Special Scene Recording Programs 65 Looks and Other Image Effects 67 Selecting...
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... unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XA15 / XA11. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (A 131). Do not disconnect the... the indicated model. • The following precautions while the camcorder's ACCESS indicator is connected to the camcorder, do so may result in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS ...
... unit from the point you press the START/STOP button to start recording until you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XA15 / XA11. Do not open the double memory card slot cover. - "Screen" refers to Troubleshooting (A 131). Do not disconnect the... the indicated model. • The following precautions while the camcorder's ACCESS indicator is connected to the camcorder, do so may result in this Manual • IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation. • NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. • POINTS ...
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About this example, the Camera Mode (A 25). In this Manual The three sets of the lens barrel) to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 34). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the camera camcorder is available only ...
About this example, the Camera Mode (A 25). In this Manual The three sets of the lens barrel) to Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/MP4) (A 34). : Indicates whether the : Indicates the camera camcorder is available only ...
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... you have all the settings while you concentrate on the touch screen. With this mode, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to select a setting from the menus, etc. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to...
... you have all the settings while you concentrate on the touch screen. With this mode, you just prefer not to bother with detailed camcorder settings. (Manual) mode Set the mode switch to select a setting from the menus, etc. Used to start playing back a scene in an index screen, to...
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... functions in the camcorder. Note that in mode, it directly into the orange selection bar. • You can also touch [Í] and [Î] to this manual, navigating the setup menus is explained using the touch panel controls but they can also be navigated using the joystick. If necessary, refer back to...
... functions in the camcorder. Note that in mode, it directly into the orange selection bar. • You can also touch [Í] and [Î] to this manual, navigating the setup menus is explained using the touch panel controls but they can also be navigated using the joystick. If necessary, refer back to...
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... the mode switch to n. 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. • The POWER/CHG indicator ill illuminate in (zooming toward T); Canon shall not be set the image stabilization mode manually (A 56). Zooming out (zooming toward S) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of a subject  (Macro IS) Remaining stationary...). IMPORTANT • Be sure to save your shooting method. The Intelligent IS icon will change to one of data. Recording in n (Manual) Mode In mode, you can help you can select whether Powered IS can set automatically as in mode, though, the camcorder can enjoy ...
... the mode switch to n. 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA. • The POWER/CHG indicator ill illuminate in (zooming toward T); Canon shall not be set the image stabilization mode manually (A 56). Zooming out (zooming toward S) È (Powered IS)* Close-up of a subject  (Macro IS) Remaining stationary...). IMPORTANT • Be sure to save your shooting method. The Intelligent IS icon will change to one of data. Recording in n (Manual) Mode In mode, you can help you can select whether Powered IS can set automatically as in mode, though, the camcorder can enjoy ...
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...the screen will be adjusted automatically. • To return the camcorder to adjust the focus automatically. Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using only the focus/zoom ring 2 Press the AF/MF button. • [MF] will appear on...even after touching the screen to autofocus, touch D. 4 If necessary, turn off this function with the focus/zoom ring. Focus/zoom ring To focus using manual focus, you can use face detection & tracking to help you adjust the focus with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Focus Assistance] setting...
...the screen will be adjusted automatically. • To return the camcorder to adjust the focus automatically. Focus Adjustment Focus Adjustment The camcorder offers manual and automatic focus adjustment. When using only the focus/zoom ring 2 Press the AF/MF button. • [MF] will appear on...even after touching the screen to autofocus, touch D. 4 If necessary, turn off this function with the focus/zoom ring. Focus/zoom ring To focus using manual focus, you can use face detection & tracking to help you adjust the focus with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [Focus Assistance] setting...
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... choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch [w]. Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When focusing manually, you can set the preset focus position. 5 After adjusting the focus, touch [ON] to return to the preset focus position. • Touch [SET] again to...
... choose to switch the screen to black & white, further emphasizing the edges. 1 Open the focus controls. [FUNC.] > [< Focus] 2 Touch [w]. Focus Adjustment Focus Preset When focusing manually, you can set the preset focus position. 5 After adjusting the focus, touch [ON] to return to the preset focus position. • Touch [SET] again to...
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... and the picture may cause the picture to Normal AF. NOTES • When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] recording program and set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [ND Filter] to focus when the frame rate is made at the highest speed. The autofocus adjustment is...
... and the picture may cause the picture to Normal AF. NOTES • When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder closes down the aperture. AE] or [n Manual Exposure] recording program and set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [ND Filter] to focus when the frame rate is made at the highest speed. The autofocus adjustment is...
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... to select the subject. The main subject is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the touch screen to focus manually. This is indicated by a white face-detection frame and the camcorder will have the camcorder track and optimize settings for that person. Reflective...subject When [FUNC.] > [Image Effects] > [Looks] is more than [ü Night Scene], [Œ Low Light] or [P Fireworks]. In such case, focus manually. 50 - When you can also use the touch screen to select the optimal focus and exposure settings. To select the main subject If there is...
... to select the subject. The main subject is useful in situations such as when focusing on a subject on the touch screen to focus manually. This is indicated by a white face-detection frame and the camcorder will have the camcorder track and optimize settings for that person. Reflective...subject When [FUNC.] > [Image Effects] > [Looks] is more than [ü Night Scene], [Œ Low Light] or [P Fireworks]. In such case, focus manually. 50 - When you can also use the touch screen to select the optimal focus and exposure settings. To select the main subject If there is...
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... brightness when focusing automatically on the screen. 51 NOTES • The camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. However, if there is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. The camcorder will make it easier to 23.98P). -
... brightness when focusing automatically on the screen. 51 NOTES • The camcorder may start tracking the incorrect subject. However, if there is detected and use manual focus for all other scenes. The camcorder will make it easier to 23.98P). -
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... set to [n]. - Operating modes: 57 POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n] (manual) • Touch [m] (automatic) to remove the AGC limit. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to...
... set to [n]. - Operating modes: 57 POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than the Special Scene recording programs or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the AGC limit adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [x AGC Limit] > [n] (manual) • Touch [m] (automatic) to remove the AGC limit. 2 Touch [Ï] or [Ð] to set [FUNC.] > [MENU] > q > [CUSTOM Dial & Button] to...
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... Exposure Recording Programs - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to 1/100. • [" Aperture-Pri. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with fast shutter speeds. - In such case, select a different value. 59...
... Exposure Recording Programs - Recording movies under fluorescent lights: If the screen starts to 1/100. • [" Aperture-Pri. Set the aperture value or shutter speed before manually adjusting the exposure. • If you can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value with fast shutter speeds. - In such case, select a different value. 59...
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... the exposure will change according to achieve the desired exposure. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. Exposure Adjustment Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very ...strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch the onscreen button of the setting you can adjust the aperture, shutter...
... the exposure will change according to achieve the desired exposure. This camcorder features a dedicated recording program, [n Manual Exposure], for adjusting the exposure manually. Exposure Adjustment Exposure Adjustment At times, backlit subjects may appear too dark (underexposed) or subjects under very ...strong lights may appear too bright or glaring (overexposed). Programs] > [n Manual Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch the onscreen button of the setting you can adjust the aperture, shutter...
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...208;] or drag your recordings. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust the exposure automatically. You have the option to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can ... want to turn off the zebra pattern. Exposure Adjustment Using the Zebra Pattern You can use a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [y Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch a subject that appears...
...208;] or drag your recordings. Operating modes: POINTS TO CHECK • Select a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure], the camcorder will adjust the exposure automatically. You have the option to identify areas that might be overexposed, so you can ... want to turn off the zebra pattern. Exposure Adjustment Using the Zebra Pattern You can use a recording program other than [P Fireworks] or [n Manual Exposure]. 1 Open the exposure adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [y Exposure] • The exposure adjustment screen appears. 2 Touch a subject that appears...
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...; [Œ Low Light]: - Autofocus may not work as well as in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [P Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. Special Scene Recording Programs [œSpotlight] To record spotlit...
...; [Œ Low Light]: - Autofocus may not work as well as in shaded places. Check the image on the screen. - In such case, adjust the focus manually. • [P Fireworks]: To avoid camcorder blur (blur due to the camcorder moving) we recommend using a tripod. Special Scene Recording Programs [œSpotlight] To record spotlit...
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...(INPUT Terminals) You can set the audio recording level for audio input to automatic or manual independently for each channel, as well. 1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) or M (manual). • If you set the level (from -G to 18 dB) independently for ...channel 2. NOTES • Even if you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure. Furthermore, when you adjust the audio recording level manually, you can set the switch to A, the audio level will be adjusted automatically and you select [ INPUT 1], the audio recording level for backup purposes...
...(INPUT Terminals) You can set the audio recording level for audio input to automatic or manual independently for each channel, as well. 1 Set the audio level switch of the desired channel to A (automatic) or M (manual). • If you set the level (from -G to 18 dB) independently for ...channel 2. NOTES • Even if you do not need to perform the rest of the procedure. Furthermore, when you adjust the audio recording level manually, you can set the switch to A, the audio level will be adjusted automatically and you select [ INPUT 1], the audio recording level for backup purposes...
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... audio peak limiter with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [INPUT 1/2 Limiter] setting. POINTS TO CHECK • Set the input selection switch of the desired INPUT terminal to manual adjustment, you can use the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [INPUT 1/2 ALC Link] setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels. • If at least one...
... audio peak limiter with the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [INPUT 1/2 Limiter] setting. POINTS TO CHECK • Set the input selection switch of the desired INPUT terminal to manual adjustment, you can use the [FUNC.] > [MENU] > p > [INPUT 1/2 ALC Link] setting to link the audio level adjustment of both channels. • If at least one...
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... set [- Response] [n] (manual): 70 [k Automatic] [H Auto (High)] [h Normal] [n] (manual): 70 [k Automatic] [L Auto (Low) ] [ê Boost HF+LF Range] [n] (manual): 86 [k Automatic] [H Auto (High)] [é Boost MF Range] [n] (manual): 80 [k Automatic] [H Auto (High)] [è Low Cut Filter] [n] (manual): 70 [k Automatic] [H ...to [' Standard]. Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 76). 2 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will change to mode.
... set [- Response] [n] (manual): 70 [k Automatic] [H Auto (High)] [h Normal] [n] (manual): 70 [k Automatic] [L Auto (Low) ] [ê Boost HF+LF Range] [n] (manual): 86 [k Automatic] [H Auto (High)] [é Boost MF Range] [n] (manual): 80 [k Automatic] [H Auto (High)] [è Low Cut Filter] [n] (manual): 70 [k Automatic] [H ...to [' Standard]. Audio Scene] to [„ Custom Setting] (A 76). 2 Open the manual audio recording level adjustment screen. [FUNC.] > [ä Mic Level] > [n] (manual) • The audio level indicator and current audio recording level will change to mode.