Canon XA20 Instruction Manual

XA20/XA25 and VIXIA HF G30 Using Remote Browse

With the Remote Browse function, you can use the Web browser on your iOS device, Android

device, computer or similar device to show a list of recordings in the camcorder, play them back

and even download them. This conveniently allows you to view your recordings while you are

out.

NOTE

Depending on the device, OS, browser, movie format and recording mode, you may not be able

to play back or download recordings. For details, visit your local Canon Web site.

Setting the Camcorder's Password

For Wi-Fi functions that require a smartphone or tablet device, you will need to set the

camcorder's password. After you enter the password once, you will not need to enter it again

(unless you reset or overwrite the camcorder's settings).

CAUTION

Using an unprotected Wi-Fi network can expose your files and data to monitoring

by unauthorized third parties. Be aware of the risks involved.

Using the Wi-Fi functions outdoors while the camcorder is operating in the 5 GHz

band may be prohibited depending on the laws of the country/region you are in.

1. Set the power switch to <CAMERA>.

2. Touch [ ].

3. Touch [ ].

4. Touch [ ].

5. Drag your finger up and down bring [Wi-Fi] into the orange selection bar, and then

touch the button.

6. Touch [Smartphone Connection].

7. Touch the camcorder's password.

8. Enter an 8-character password and touch [OK].

NOTE

After setting the camcorder's password, it will not be displayed on the screen for you to check.

Please make a note of your password so that you do not forget it. To change the password,

perform the procedure above again.

Connecting the camcorder to an iOS/Android device

The procedure for using the Remote Browse function is explained below.

1. Camcorder: Set the power switch to <MEDIA>.

2. Camcorder: Touch [ ].

3. Camcorder: Touch [ ].

4. Camcorder: Drag your finger up and down bring [Wi-Fi] into the orange selection bar,

and touch the button.

5. Camcorder: Touch [Playback via Browser].

The camcorders SSID (network name) will appear, and the camcorder will be ready to connect

with the device.

6. iOS/Android device: Activate Wi-Fi in the settings screen.

The network names of detected access points will appear.

7. iOS/Android device: Touch the access point with the same SSID displayed in step 5.

8. iOS/Android device: Enter the camcorder's password set previously.

[Connected] will appear on the camcorders screen and the connection will be established.

NOTE

If you have performed this procedure before and you have not changed the camcorder's

password, the connection will be established automatically.

9. iOS/Android device: Start the Web browser, then enter the URL that appears on the

camcorders screen into the Web browsers address bar.

NOTE

As long as you do not change the port settings, the URL is always the same so you may find it

convenient to bookmark the URL.

10. iOS/Android device: Touch [ ] on the upper left of the screen

11. iOS/Android device: Open the desired index screen.

12. iOS/Android device: Select the recording from the list.

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