Canon XA25 Bedienungsanleitung

PUB. DIE-0437-000

HD Camcorder

PAL

Instruction Manual

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Introduction

Important Usage Instructions

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.

Statement on EC directive

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright

laws.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

ONLY.

CAUTION:

DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose this product to dripping or splashing.

The Mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The Mains plug shall remain readily operable to disconnect the plug in case of

an accident.

CA-570 identification plate is located on the bottom.

European Union (and EEA) only.

These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the

WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or your national laws implementing those

Directives.

This product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis

when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and

electronic equipment (EEE) and batteries and accumulators. Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible impact on

the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. Your cooperation

in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources.

For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved scheme or

your household waste disposal service or visit www.canon-europe.com/environment.

(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

Complies with

IDA Standards

DB007671

This product is installed with the

WLAN Module which is certified to

standards set by IDA Singapore.

REGIONS Prohibited radio channels in outdoor use

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,

Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong S.A.R., Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,

Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, United Kingdom

36 - 64ch

New Zealand 52 - 64ch

Singapore Not prohibited

Hereby, Canon Inc., declares that this RF400 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

Directive 1999/5/EC.

Please contact the following address for the original Declaration of Conformity:

CANON EUROPA N.V.

Bovenkerkerweg 59, 1158 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands

CANON INC.

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan

Models

ID0026: XA25 / XA20

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Trademark Acknowledgements

• SD, SDHC and SDXC Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

• Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• App Store, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the

United States and other countries.

• “AVCHD”, “AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logo are trademarks of Panasonic

Corporation and Sony Corporation.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Google, Android, Google Play, YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.

• Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.

• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license.

• The Twitter name and marks are trademarks of Twitter, Inc.

• Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• Wi-Fi Certified, WPA, WPA2, and the Wi-Fi Certified logo are trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• WPS as used on the camcorder’s settings, onscreen displays and in this manual signifies Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

• The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

• JavaScript is a trademark or registered trademark of Oracle Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries in the United States and other

countries.

• 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).

• This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4

compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-

commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is

granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

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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.

HD Recording

HD CMOS PRO sensor and DIGIC DV 4

processor

The camcorder is equipped with a

1/2.84-type CMOS sensor that captures video

at an effective pixel count of approximately

2.91 megapixels (2136x1362). The video is

then processed by the state-of-the-art DIGIC

DV 4 image processor. This allows the

camcorder to excel in low-light situations and

achieve improved image stabilization.

Wide zoom lens

With a focal length at full wide angle of

26.8 mm* (35 mm equivalent), the camcorder

has superb wide-angle shooting capability. The

newly developed lens is also capable of 20x

optical zoom.

* 28.8 mm when using Dynamic IS.

Shoot cinematic video

Using CINEMA mode and the cinema-look

filters (A51), you can make recordings that

truly look and feel cinematic.

Operability

Emphasis on versatility

This camcorder has features to make it usable

as a main camera but is also small enough to

be very portable. The advanced image

stabilization (A63) will let you shoot in a

variety of situations in the field. The handle unit

is removable so you can detach it when you

need improved portability and then reattach it

when you need extra functionality.

Manual controls at your fingertips

The focus/zoom ring helps you achieve the

focus you are looking for. You can also easily

change the ring's functionality so that you can

operate the zoom. Furthermore, you can

assign certain frequently used functions to a

customizable button and adjust those

functions with the accompanying dial (A95).

If those were not enough, the camcorder also

features 5 assignable buttons to which you

can assign a variety of functions so that you

can access them with ease (A96).

Face detection

When a subject's face is detected, the

camcorder can track and focus on it (A56).

Furthermore, you can have the camcorder in

manual focus but switch to autofocus only

when a face is detected, ensuring that

important subjects are in focus.

Infrared recording

Record in darkness using infrared recording

(A93). With the built-in infrared light on the

handle unit, you can record nocturnal animals

in their natural environment or other such

scenes.

AVCHD/MP4 recording and dual

recording

When you record, you can choose between

AVCHD and MP4 formats (A38). You can

also use dual recording (A48) to record the

same scene to both memory cards and even

record on both memory cards using different

formats. Dual recording is convenient, for

example, to create a backup of your recording.

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Other Features

Versatile audio connectivity

You can use the built-in microphone, MIC

audio input terminal or the two INPUT

terminals when recording. When using the

INPUT terminals, you can even use

microphones that require phantom power.

Audio scene select

With the audio scene select function (A80),

you can optimize the audio settings of the

built-in microphone by selecting the audio

scene that matches your surroundings. Your

audience will feel even more immersed in the

scene during playback.

Wi-Fi functions

Because the camcorder is compatible with

Wi-Fi, you have access to a variety of

convenient functions such as using a

smartphone or tablet as a remote control

(A124), using the Web browser on a

smartphone or tablet to view the camcorder's

recordings (A130), and using an iOS device

to share your videos on the Internet (A132).

OLED screen and LCD viewfinder

The OLED screen and LCD viewfinder both

have 100% frame coverage, which will ensure

that you can accurately check that your shots

are framed how you want them. The OLED

screen has incredible clarity, which is

indispensible in checking the details of those

important shots. The viewfinder can be tilted

45 degrees upward, which gives you additional

range and versatility while you shoot.

Touch AE

By simply touching the screen, you can make

dark areas in the picture appear brighter

(A68). This operation is simple yet allows

you to shoot with the desired exposure.

Added and improved functionality

Other functions include relay recording (A48)

and conversion to MP4 (A117).

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Enjoying your Recordings on Other Devices

Enjoying Your Recordings Using the Camcorder's Wi-Fi Functions

Connect the camcorder to an

external monitor (A106).

Copy your recordings to an external

video recorder (A118).

Save your recordings (A113).

Use your iOS or Android device to remotely control

the camcorder and view the image on its screen

(A124).

Use the Web browser on your iOS or Android

device to view the recordings on the

camcorder (A130).

Connect the camcorder to an access point on a

Wi-Fi network. After doing so, you can save your

recordings on a computer (A135) or play back

your recordings using the camcorder as a media

server (A134).

Use an iOS device to upload your recordings

to the Internet (A132).

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1 Introduction 10

About this Manual 10

Conventions Used in this Manual 10

Supplied Accessories 12

Names of Parts 13

2 Preparations 20

Attaching the Ferrite Core 20

Charging the Battery Pack 20

Preparing the Camcorder 23

Attaching the Microphone Holder

Unit 23

Attaching the Handle Unit 23

Using the Lens Hood and Lens Cap 24

Using the Viewfinder 24

Adjusting the OLED Screen 25

Grip Belt and Straps 26

Wireless Controller 27

Using a Tripod 28

Basic Operation of the Camcorder 29

Turning the Camcorder On and Off 29

Setting the Shooting Mode 30

Using the Touch Screen 30

Using the FUNC. Button and

Joystick 31

Using the Menus 32

First Time Settings 34

Setting the Date and Time 34

Changing the Language 34

Changing the Time Zone 35

Using a Memory Card 36

Memory Cards Compatible for Use with

the Camcorder 36

Inserting and Removing a Memory

Card 37

Initializing a Memory Card 37

Selecting the Movie Format (AVCHD/

MP4) 38

Selecting the Memory Card for

Recordings 38

3 Recording 39

Recording Movies and Photos 39

Preparing to Record 39

Recording in AUTO Mode 40

Recording in n(Manual) Mode 44

Reviewing the Latest Scene

Recorded 45

Selecting the Recording Mode (Video

Quality) 46

Dual Recording and Relay Recording 48

Selecting the Frame Rate 49

Slow & Fast Motion Recording 50

CINEMA Mode and Cinema-Look

Filters 51

Focus Adjustment 53

Manual Focus 53

Autofocus 54

Face Detection & Tracking 56

Zooming 58

Using the Focus/Zoom Ring 58

Using the Zoom Rockers or Wireless

Controller 59

Using the Touch Screen’s Zoom

Controls 61

Soft Zoom Control 62

Digital Tele-Converter 62

Advanced Image Stabilization 63

Automatic Gain Control (AGC) Limit 64

Automatic Exposure Recording

Programs 65

Exposure Adjustment 67

Using the Manual Exposure Recording

Program 67

Exposure Compensation 68

White Balance 70

Special Scene Recording Programs 72

Image Effects 74

Setting the Time Code 75

Selecting the Running Mode 75

Setting the User Bit 77

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Recording Audio 78

Recording Audio to Channel 1 (CH1) 78

Connecting an External Microphone or

External Audio Input Source to the

Camcorder 79

Using the Built-in Microphone or an

External Microphone Connected to the

MIC Terminal 79

Audio Scenes and Other Audio

Settings 80

Audio Recording Level 81

Wind Screen (Built-in Microphone) 82

Microphone Attenuator (Built-in

Microphone) 82

Audio Equalizer (Built-in Microphone) 83

Microphone Directionality (Built-in

Microphone) 83

Switching the Input (MIC Terminal) 84

Microphone Attenuator (MIC

Terminal) 84

Low Cut Filter (MIC Terminal) 85

Using Line Input or an External

Microphone Connected to an INPUT

Terminal 85

Recording Audio to Channel 2 (CH2) 85

Audio Recording Level (INPUT

Terminals) 86

Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity

(INPUT terminals) 86

Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator

(INPUT terminals) 87

Using Headphones 88

Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 89

Recording Color Bars 89

Recording an Audio Reference

Signal 89

Video Snapshot 90

Pre-Recording 91

Onscreen Displays and Data Code 92

Infrared Recording 93

Activating Infrared Mode 93

Using the GP-E2 GPS Receiver 94

4 Customization 95

CUSTOM Dial and Button 95

Assignable Buttons 96

Changing the Assigned Function 96

Using an Assignable Button 97

Saving and Loading Menu Settings 98

Saving Menu Settings to a Memory

Card 98

Loading Menu Settings from a Memory

Card 98

5 Playback 99

Playing Back Video 99

Adjusting the volume 100

Displaying scene information 101

Capturing Photos During Movie

Playback 101

Deleting Scenes 102

Deleting a Single Scene 102

Deleting Scenes from the Index

Screen 102

Dividing Scenes 104

Trimming Scenes 105

6 External Connections 106

Connecting to an External Monitor 106

Connection Diagram 106

Selecting the Terminal Used For

Output 107

Using the HD/SD-SDI

Terminal 107

Using the HDMI OUT Terminal 107

Using the AV OUT Terminal 108

Audio Output 109

Synchronizing the Video with the Audio

being Monitored 109

Selecting the Audio Channel 109

7 Photos 110

Viewing Photos 110

Photo Jump Function 111

Deleting Photos 112

Deleting a Single Photo 112

Deleting Photos from the Index

Screen 112

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8 Saving/Sharing

Recordings 113

Saving Recordings to a Computer 113

Connection Diagram 113

Saving Movies Using Data Import

Utility 113

Copying Recordings Between Memory

Cards 115

Copying Scenes from the Movie Index

Screen 115

Copying a Single Photo 115

Copying Photos from the Index

Screen 116

Converting Movies to MP4 Format 117

Copying Recordings to an External Video

Recorder 118

In High Definition 118

In Standard Definition 118

9 Wi-Fi Functions 120

Introduction to Wi-Fi 120

Remote Operation Via the Wi-Fi Remote

Application 124

Setting the Camcorder's Password 124

Operating the Camcorder

Remotely 124

Wi-Fi Remote Onscreen Controls and

Displays 125

Remote Operation Using Wi-Fi

Remote 127

Remote Browse: Viewing Recordings

Using a Web Browser on Your iOS or

Android Device 130

Uploading Recordings Using an iOS

Device 132

Playback on a Computer 134

Transferring Files to a Computer or FTP

Server 135

Wi-Fi Connection Using an Access

Point 137

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 137

Searching for Access Points 138

Manual Setup 138

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi

Settings 140

10 Additional Information 142

Appendix: Menu Options Lists 142

FUNC. Panel 142

Setup Menus 143

Appendix: Onscreen Icons and

Displays 152

Troubleshooting 156

List of Messages 161

List of Messages for Wi-Fi

Functions 165

Handling Precautions 167

Camcorder 167

Battery Pack 168

Memory Card 169

Built-in Rechargeable Lithium

Battery 169

Lithium Button Battery 170

Disposal 170

Maintenance/Others 171

Cleaning 171

Condensation 171

Using the Camcorder Abroad 172

Optional Accessories 173

Specifications 178

Index 182

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About this Manual

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 (A156).

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.

• : 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.

• : Used as an abbreviation for models whose Wi-Fi functions operate only in the 2.4 GHz

band (A123).

• The following terms are used in this manual:

“Memory card” refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.

“Screen” refers to the OLED screen and the viewfinder screen.

“Scene” refers to one movie unit from the point you press the Ybutton to start recording

until you press again to pause the recording.

“iOS device” is used in this text to refer to Wi-Fi-enabled iPhones, iPods and iPads while “Android

device” refers to Wi-Fi-enabled Android smartphones and tablets.

• The photos included in this manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera. Unless indicated

otherwise, illustrations and menu icons refer to the .

• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.

1Introduction

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