USC SCA Guide to the Canon XC15Table of ContentsP. 1 Camera and AccessoriesP. 3 Battery ChargingP. 4 Camera Power and Manual OperationP. 5 Programming the Camera SystemP. 6 Initializing Data CardsP. 9 LCD Screen Data and InformationP. 7 Menu OptionsSubsection Function MenuP. 11 Neutral Density FiltersP. 10 Assignable ButtonsP. 12 Viewing FootageP. 2 Lens CareThis is an interactive document. You can click with thepointer on any page title to go to that page. Click onthe Table of Contents title at the bottom of any pageto return to TOC.8/2017P. 8 Function Menus cont’dSubsection Set Up Menu

Canon XC15 Manual

important usage instructions

Push AF While the camcorder is in manual focus mode

Introduction

Supplied Accessories

Names of Parts

MA-400 Microphone Adapter

Viewfinder unit

Preparations

Preparing the Camcorder

Attaching the MA-400 Microphone Adapter

Using the LCD Panel

Adjusting the Grip

Basic Operation of the Camcorder

Using the Touch Screen

Using the MENU Button and Joystick

Date, Time and Language Settings

Changing the Language

Preparing Recording Media

Inserting a CFast Card

Removing a CFast card

Initializing the Recording Media

Remote Controller (A

Recording

Basic Recording

Selecting the Photo Size and Aspect Ratio

Setting the Clip File Name

Onscreen Icons and Displays

Using the Fan

System Frequency, Frame Rate and Bit Rate

Shooting Modes

Aperture Priority AE (")

Program AE (')

Using the FUNC. Menu or Browser Remote to Adjust Settings

Automatic Gain and ISO Limits

Exposure

Touch Exposure

AE Shift

Light Metering Mode

White Balance

Using Looks

Creating a User-defined Look

Zooming

Adjusting the Focus

Manual Focus (MF)

Detecting and Focusing On Faces (Face Detection Tracking)

Image Stabilizer

Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns

Using the Waveform Monitor

Setting the Time Code

Setting the User Bit

Recording Audio

Using the MIC Terminal/Built-in Microphone while the Microphone Adapter is Attached

Recording a Single Audio Input to Two Audio Channels (INPUT Terminals)

Adjusting the Microphone's Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)

Activating the Microphone's Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)

Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)

Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone)

Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal

Slow & Fast Motion Mode

Pre-recording Mode

Interval Recording Mode

Self Timer

Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)

Orientation Detection

Customization

Assignable Buttons

Using an Assignable Button

Saving and Loading Menu Settings

Playback

Changing the Index Screen

Onscreen Icons and Displays during Playback

Playback Controls during Clip Playback

Playback Controls during Photo Playback

playback (A

Magnifying Photos during Playback

Deleting Recordings

Deleting a Photo during Playback

External Connections

Playback Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration

Selecting the Audio Output Channel

Connecting to an External Monitor

Saving Clips to a Computer

Wi-Fi Functions

Wireless Connections Using Wi-Fi

Searching for Access Points

Manual Setup

Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings

Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device

Playback via Browser

Media Server

Additional Information

Setup Menus

Troubleshooting

picture and sound

List of Messages

Handling Precautions

battery pack

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