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Menus

Table of Contents

Index

L

Language

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Lens hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Looks

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Low cut filter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92, 93

Low light (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

M

M (Manual Exposure) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Magnification (while recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Media server

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

Menu settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Message list

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Metering mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

MIC terminal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Microphone adapter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17, 24

Microphone attenuator

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Microphone sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90, 93

Monitoring audio

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

N

ND filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Night scene (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . . . . . .60

Non-drop frame (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

O

Onscreen displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47, 110

Onscreen markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Orientation detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

P

P (Program AE)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Peaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Phantom power (microphone)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Photos

Deleting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Playback

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playback

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Playback via Browser

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Portrait (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Powered IS

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Pre-recording mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

R

Rec run (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Remote controller

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Remote operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Resolution (frame size) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Rolling shutter distortion reduction . . . . . . . . . .140

Running mode (time code) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

S

Saving recordings to a computer . . . . . . . . . . .122

SCN (Special Scene)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

SD card

Compatible SD cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Initializing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Inserting/Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Self timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Setup menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Shooting modes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Shoulder strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Shutter speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 61

Shutter speed mode

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Slow & fast motion recording mode . . . . . . . . . .96

Snow (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Specifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

Sports (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Spotlight (Special Scene mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Sunset (Special Scene mode)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

System frequency

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

T

Tally lamp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Time code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Time zone/DST

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Touch screen operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Tripod

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Tv (Shutter Priority AE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

U

User bit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Section	Page
Important Usage Instructions	2
Highlights of the XC15	4
Table of Contents	6
1. Introduction	9
About this Manual	9
Conventions Used in this Manual	9
Supplied Accessories	11
Names of Parts	12
MA-400 Microphone Adapter	17
Viewfinder unit	18
2. Preparations	19
Charging the Battery Pack	19
Preparing the Camcorder	22
Attaching the Lens Hood	22
Using the Viewfinder Unit	22
Attaching the MA-400 Microphone Adapter	24
Using the LCD Panel	26
Adjusting the Grip	27
Attaching the Shoulder Strap	27
Using a Tripod	27
Basic Operation of the Camcorder	28
Switching Between Movies and Photos	28
Switching Between Recording and Playback	28
Using the Touch Screen	29
Using the MENU Button and Joystick	30
Using the FUNC. Menu and Setup Menus	30
Date, Time and Language Settings	33
Setting the Date and Time	33
Changing the Language	34
Changing the Time Zone	34
Preparing Recording Media	35
Inserting a CFast Card	36
Removing a CFast card	37
Inserting and Removing an SD Card	37
Initializing the Recording Media	38
Recovering Data on a Recording Media	38
Using the Optional RC-6 Remote Controller	40
Activating the Remote Sensor	40
Using the Remote Controller to Operate the Camcorder	40
3. Recording	41
Recording Video and Taking Photos	41
Preparing to Record	41
Basic Recording	42
Selecting the Photo Size and Aspect Ratio	44
Shooting Continuous Photos (Drive Mode)	44
Remote Operation Using Browser Remote	44
Setting the Clip File Name	45
Onscreen Icons and Displays	47
Using the Fan	52
Video Configuration: Resolution (4K/HD), Resolution, System Frequency, Frame Rate and Bit Rate	53
Selecting the Resolution (Recording in 4K or HD)	53
Selecting the System Frequency	53
Selecting the Frame Rate and Bit Rate	53
Shooting Modes	55
Manual Exposure	55
Aperture Priority AE	58
Shutter Priority AE	58
Program AE	59
Auto	59
Special Scene	59
Using the FUNC. Menu or Browser Remote to Adjust Settings	61
Automatic Gain and ISO Limits	63
Exposure	65
Exposure Lock	65
Touch Exposure	66
AE Shift	67
Light Metering Mode	68
White Balance	69
Using Looks	71
Selecting a Pre-installed Look	71
Creating a User-defined Look	72
Zooming	73
Adjusting the Focus	74
Autofocus (AF) Mode	74
Manual Focus (MF)	76
Push AF	79
Detecting and Focusing On Faces (Face Detection & Tracking)	79
Image Stabilizer	81
Onscreen Markers and Zebra Patterns	82
Displaying Onscreen Markers	82
Displaying Zebra Patterns	82
Using the Waveform Monitor	83
Setting the Time Code	84
Selecting the Time Code Mode	84
Selecting Drop or Non-Drop Frame	85
Setting the User Bit	86
Recording Audio	87
Connecting an External Microphone or External Audio Input Source to the Camera	87
Using the MIC Terminal/Built-in Microphone while the Microphone Adapter is Attached	88
Using the INPUT 1/INPUT 2 Terminals	88
Recording a Single Audio Input to Two Audio Channels (INPUT Terminals)	89
Audio Recording Level (INPUT Terminals)	89
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (INPUT Terminals)	90
Activating the Microphone’s Attenuator (INPUT Terminals)	91
Audio Recording Level (MIC Terminal/Built-in Microphone)	91
Microphone Attenuator (MIC Terminal)	92
Low-Cut Filter (MIC Terminal)	92
Microphone Attenuator (Built-in Microphone)	92
Low-Cut Filter (Built-in Microphone)	93
Adjusting the Microphone’s Sensitivity (Built-in Microphone)	93
Monitoring the Audio with Headphones	93
Colors Bars/Audio Reference Signal	95
Recording Color Bars	95
Recording an Audio Reference Signal	95
Slow & Fast Motion Mode	96
Pre-recording Mode	97
Interval Recording Mode	98
Self Timer	99
Recording GPS Information (Geotagging)	100
Orientation Detection	102
4. Customization	104
Customizing the FUNC. Menu	104
Assignable Buttons	105
Using an Assignable Button	106
Saving and Loading Menu Settings	107
Saving Menu Settings to an SD Card	107
Loading Menu Settings from an SD Card	107
5. Playback	108
Playback	108
Playing Back Recordings	108
Changing the Index Screen	109
Onscreen Icons and Displays during Playback	110
Playback Controls during Clip Playback	112
Playback Controls during Photo Playback	113
Adjusting the Volume	113
Displaying Clip Information	113
Playing an HD-sized Clip from a 4K Clip	114
Capturing Photos from 4K Clips (4K Frame Grab) and HD Clips	114
Magnifying Photos during Playback	115
Deleting Recordings	116
Deleting Clips and Photos from the Index Screen	116
Deleting a Clip During Playback Pause	116
Deleting a Photo during Playback	117
6. External Connections	118
Video Output Configuration	118
Recording Video Signal Configuration and Video Output Configuration	118
Playback Video Configuration and Video Output Configuration	119
Selecting the Audio Output Channel	120
Connecting to an External Monitor	121
Connection Diagram	121
Saving Clips to a Computer	122
Installation	122
7. Wi-Fi Functions	123
About the Wi-Fi Functions	123
Wireless Connections Using Wi-Fi	125
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)	125
Searching for Access Points	126
Manual Setup	128
Viewing and Changing Wi-Fi Settings	129
Browser Remote: Controlling the Camcorder from a Network Device	131
Setting Up Browser Remote	131
Starting Browser Remote	131
Playback via Browser	135
Media Server	136
8. Additional Information	137
Menu Options	137
FUNC. Menu	137
Setup Menus	139
Troubleshooting	146
List of Messages	151
Handling Precautions	155
Maintenance/Others	158
Optional Accessories	159
Specifications	161
Reference Tables	165

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