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About this Manual
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Introduction
Introduction
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XA65 / XA60. Please read this manual carefully before you use
the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer
Troubleshooting
to
8
Before Using the Camcorder
• Before making important recordings for the first time, make test recordings using the video
configuration(s) you plan to use to check that the camcorder operates correctly. Should it fail to
operate correctly, refer to
• Copyright notice: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of
copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.
• Notes on privacy and publicity rights regarding the use of video: When using the camcorder, exercise
proper caution in order to protect privacy and avoid any violation of publicity rights.
• About the LCD screen and viewfinder: The screen is produced using extremely high-precision
manufacturing techniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Very
rarely, pixels may misfire or light up permanently. This has no effect on the recorded image and
does not constitute a malfunction.
• About the access indicator: Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator (A 31)
is illuminated or flashing in red. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not disconnect the power source or turn off the camcorder.
- Do not open the card compartment cover.
- Do not change the camcorder's operating mode.
- When a USB cable is connected to the camcorder, do not disconnect the USB cable.
Conventions Used in this Manual
•
IMPORTANT: Precautions related to the camcorder's operation.
•
NOTES: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
• 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.
• The following terms are used in this manual:
"SD card" refers to an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
"Screen" refers to the LCD screen and the viewfinder screen.
"Clip" 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
• Some screenshots in this manual have been simplified to show only relevant icons.
(A 130).
Troubleshooting
(A 130).
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