Canon XA10 Quick Guide
Media Pool Settings
>AF Mode:
Instant
AF
Focus Assistance:
On
Built-in Mic Freq:
Normal
Built-in Mic Directionality:
Normal
XLR Rec Channel:
CH1
>Rec Media:
Memory Card B
Recording Mode:
MXP
Frame Rate:
24P
>AV/Headphones
:
Headphones
Custom Key/Dial:
Exposure
Assign Button 1:
AF/MF
Assign Button 2:
WB
Set WB Priority:
Auto
Power Saving Mode:
Off
Date Format:
Y.M.D.
[3] Using Headphones
Connect the 3.5mm minijack to the
AV OUT/ terminal to
verify your audio levels
while recording.
[7] Load/Set You Menu Settings
Insert a SD card with settings into slot B.
OPEN: [FUNC.] > [MENU] > >
(Backup Menu Settings B]
Select [load] and then touch [Yes] the
screen will restart.
[4] Operating Mode
AUTO
M (full access)
CINEMA (cinematic filters)
[5] Mic/Audio Input
Set the switch to
“INT” to use the
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put
[6] Power On
Turn the camera on
[8] START/STOP to Begin Recording
[9] Adjust Audio Levels
[FUNC.] > [ Mic Level] > ....
[M Manual] - adjust using arrows
[A Automatic] - automatic levels
[10] START/STOP to Stop/Pause
Built-In Microphone Directionality
Set the audio input switch in the handle to
[INT] adjust the direclionality direclionality.
OPEN: [FUNC.] > [MENU] > >
[Built -in Mic Directionality]
Select the desired option & touch [X].
[Monaural] Mono. Emphasizes sound coming
from the front.
[Norm] Default - Stereo. Between [Wide] and
[Monaural] settings in reach.
[Wide] Stereo. For ambient sounds over a
large area-adds to the sense of presence.
[Zoom] Stereo. Sound linked to the zoom
position. The larger the subject appears
on the screen, the louder and more
focused the sound will be.
Using the Touch Screen
Buttons and menus change depending on
operating mode and task.
Touch
Press on the touch screen firmly. You
may not be able to perform touch opera-
tions correctly......
- Using your fingernails or hard-tipped
objects such as ballpoint pens.
- Operating the touch screen with wet Of
gloved hands.
Drag
While applying pressure, swipe your finger
up and down or left and right across the
screen. Used to scroll menus, browse and
adjust controls button and sliders.
Selecting the Frame Rate
Number of frames/fields per second that
will be recorded.
OPEN: [FUNC.] > [MENU] > >
[Frame
Rate]
Select the desired option & touch [X].
Progressive Option: - Recommended option
[24P] 24 fps (frames per second), Progres-
sive. Using this frame rate will achieve a
cinematic look.
Other Options:
[60i] 60 fps. Standard interlaced field rate.
[PF30] progressive/interlaced
hybrid.
[PF24] progressive/interlaced
hybrid.
[2] Insert SD Card into slot B
Memory card must be in the
UNLOCK position to record new
files to the card. 8GB (or
more) SD, SDHC or SDXC
class 10 or UHS class 1
memory cards prefered.
1] With camcorder off.
2] Open the slot cover.
3] Insert the memory card
straight into memory slot B.
4] Gently close the cover.
Removing a Memory Card
Push card in and it will eject.
[1] Charging the Battery Pack
Quick Instructions
[1] Charge the Battery Pack.
[2] Insert a SD card into slot B.
[3] Connect Headphones.
[4] Select The Operating Mode.
[5] Check your Mic/Audio Input Switch.
[6] Turn on the Camera.
[7] Load/Set Your Menu Settings.
[8] Press START/STOP to Start Recording.
[9] Adjust Audio Levels.
[10] Press START/STOP to Stop/Pause.
1] Connect the power cord to the
compact
power
adapter.
2] Plug the power cord into a power
out
let.
3] Connect the power adapter to the
camcorder's DC IN terminal.
4] Attach the battery pack. Press
the battery pack softly into the
battery attachment unit and slide
it toward until it clicks in place.
5] Charge battery with the
camcorder turned off. The
red ON/OFF (CHG) indicator
will stop blinking when the
battery pack is
fully
charged.
[2] Insert S
S
S
D
Memory card
UNLOCK posit
UNLOCK posit
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Set headphone
volume level to 8.
[3] Using
Connect th
[4] Operati
AUTO
M (full acces
M (full acces
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[5] Mic/A
Set the sw
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“INT” to u
Built-In Micropho
Set the audio input
[INT] adjust the dire
OPEN: [FUNC.] > [M
[Built -in Mic
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Touch Screen
B
menus change depending on
de and task.
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Memory Card
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the battery pack softly into
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battery attachment unit and
it toward until it clicks in pla
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[6]
attery pack is
ully charged.
jtyler 2013.10.30
