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Mini Digital Video Cassette HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER Instruction Manual CAMÉSCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDÉO HD Manuel d’instruction VIDEOCÁMARA Y GRABADORA HD Manual de Instrucciones NTSC A PUB.
2 Introducti on Impor tant Usa ge Instructions W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONL Y .
3 E Introduction IMPOR TANT SAF ETY INSTR UCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon Digi tal Video Camcorder XL H1A and all its accessories. 1. Read Instructions — All the safe ty and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
4 19. Damage Requiring Service — Disconnect this prod uct from the wall outlet and all power sources including battery , and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the follo wing conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plu g is damaged.
5 E Introduction Using this Man ual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1 . Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future refe rence. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , refer to the T roubleshooting table ( 144).
6 About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will distinguish between the video signal sta ndards used by the camera section of the XL H1, a nd the recording standards used by the recorder se ction of the XL H1. The vid eo signal can be set to HD (h igh definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications.
7 E Introduction Contents Introduction Important Usage Instructions................................................................................................... .......................... 2 Important Safety Instructions .........................
8 Playback Playing Back a T ape ............................................................................................................ ............................ 98 Connecting to a Monitor/TV ...................................................
9 E Introduction Chec king the Supplied Accessories Body Kit Additional Accessories Supplied with the Lens Kit CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory Car.
10 Components Guide XL H1 External control mode VCR/PLA Y mo de Power off Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual S potlight Night Easy Recording Lef t side view Recording programs POWER dial L.
11 E Introduction Lef t side view Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 64) Lock lever ( 20) Eye cup ( 20) Color viewfinder ( 19-22 ) Lock release button ( 21) Viewfinder c.
12 Right side view S-video terminal ( 102) Video terminal (BNC) ( 102) RCA/BNC selector ( 10 2) Video terminal (RCA) ( 102) AUDIO 2 terminals (RCA) ( 66) AUDIO 1 terminals (RCA) ( 64) T erminal cover Battery atta chment unit ( 16) BA TT . RELEASE button ( 16) HD/SD SDI terminal ( 100) GEN.
13 E Introduction * Do not use tripods with fastening screws longer than 5.5 mm (0.2 in.) as it may damage the camcorder . About the T erminal (LANC) stands for Local Application Control Bus System. The terminal allows you to connect and contro l connected devices.
14 T op view (pause) button ( 98) / DRIVE MODE button ( 1 19) (stop) button ( 98,1 10) / (metering mode) button ( 121) (rewind) button ( 98) / - button ( 124) (play) button ( 98) / SLIDESHOW button ( .
15 E Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller PHOTO button ( 1 16 ) ST ART/STOP button ( 42) MENU button ( 31) TV SCREEN button ( 132) SLIDESHOW button ( 124) DA T A CODE button ( 108) INDEX WRITE bu.
16 Preparatio ns Pre paring the P o w er Suppl y Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter before charging . Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter . 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
17 E Prep arations Using a Household Power Outlet 1. T urn the POWER dial to OFF . 2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder . Press lightly and slide the DC coupler up, in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. 3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter .
18 Charging, Recording and Playback T imes The following times are appr oximate and vary according to the charging, recording and playback conditions. * Approximate times for recording with repeate d operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off.
19 E Prep arations Pre paring the Camcor der Att aching and Det aching the Color Viewfinder Unit Att aching the Color Viewfinder Unit 1. Slide the viewfinder unit onto the bracket and tighten the locking screw . 2. Connect the viewfinder cable to the upper socket of the camcorder body .
20 Att aching and Det aching the Eye Cup Y ou can change the position of the eye cup for use with ei ther the lef t or right eye. Detach the eye cup and reattach it when changing the position of the eye cup for right or left eye use.
21 E Prep arations Dioptric Adjustment T urn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever . Prevent direct sunlight from getting in the viewfinder . The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens. Pay special attention wh en mounting the camcorder on a tripod, or durin g transportation.
22 Adjusting the V iewfinder Y ou can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the view finder . These adjustments will not affect your recording. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. T urn the SELECT dial to select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and press the SET button.
23 E Prep arations Fastening the Grip Belt Adjust the grip belt so that you can reach the zoom lever with your index and middle finger , and the st art/stop button with your thumb. Att aching the Shoulder Strap Pass the ends through the strap mount and adjust the length of the strap.
24 Pre paring the Lens Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens. Mounting the Lens 1. Set the POWER dial to OFF . 2. Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens. 3. Align the red mark on the lens with the red mark on the camcorder and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks.
25 E Prep arations Proper operation ca nnot be guaranteed when recording in HDV stand ard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. The message “HD INCOMP A TIB LE LENS” will appear when using the extender , even with an HDV compatible lens. Att aching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it from stray light.
26 Adjusting the Flange Back (Lenses without a built-in flange back adjustment function) The flange back can be adjusted to correct the focus dur ing telephoto and wide zooming. The fla nge back can be adjusted automatically by the camcorder (AF) or manually (MF).
27 E Prep arations Resetting the flange back adjustment s This procedure will reset the stored flange back adjustment value for the mounted lens. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. T urn the SELECT dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button. 3. Select [FB] and then select [SET DEF AUL T].
28 Using the W ir eless Contr oller When you press the buttons on the wireless controller , point it at one of the camcorder ’s remote sensors. The camcorder has three remote sensors: two at the front and one at the back. Inserting the Batteries The wireless controller oper ates with two AA (R6) batteries.
29 E Prep arations Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. For recordin g in HDV we recommend you use videocassettes compatible with the HDV standard. 1. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette comp artment cover .
30 Inser ting/R emo ving a Memor y Car d Y ou can use SD memory cards or commercially available MultiMediaCards (MMC) with this camcorder . The SD memory card has a protect switch to prevent accident al erasure. Inserting the Card 1. Set the POWER dial to OFF .
31 E Prep arations Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camcorder ’s functions can be changed from the onscreen menu. Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to open the menu. 2. T urn the SELECT dial to select a submenu and press the SET button.
32 Menu and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. 1 Cannot be selected in St andard Defin ition (SD) if the frame rate is set to 24F .
33 E Prep arations CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CUSTOM PRESET EDIT SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A , 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_E 82 TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET RETURN GAMMA NORMAL , CINE1, CINE2 KNEE AUTO, LOW , MIDDLE , HIG H BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE , PRESS MASTER PED.
34 CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options RECORDING SETUP REC MODE* SP , LP 96 UB REC INT . USR-BIT , EXT . US R-BIT 62 UB SELECT 00 00 00 0 0 , TIME, DA TE 62 IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE, FINE , NORMAL 1 14 IMAGE SIZE L 1440x1080 , S 640x480 1 14 STILL I.
35 E Prep arations 1 Cannot be selected in St andard Defin ition (SD) if the frame rate is set to 24F . HD DOWN CONVERT : Selects whether to down-con vert the video signal ou tput from the HDV/DV terminal while playing back a t ape re corded in HDV standard.
36 VCR/PLA Y MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options DISPLA Y SETUP/ EVF SETUP EVF BW MODE ON, OFF 92 BRIGHTNESS 22 CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS TV SCREEN ON , OFF 132 AUDIO LEVEL ON , OFF 67 DISPLA YS ON , OFF <PLA YBK> 132 CUSTOM KEYS ON, OFF 90 DA T A CODE DA TE, TI ME, DA TE & TIME , CAMERA DA T A, CAM.
37 E Prep arations CARD CAMERA MENU 1 Can only be selected when a lens with focus preset function is mounted. Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP GENLOCK ON, OFF 61 GENLCK ADJUST -1023 – +1023 61 COMP . OUT 480i, 1080i/480i 101 SDI OUTPUT ON, OFF 101 SDI SPEC.
38 CARD CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CUSTOM PRESET EDIT SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A , 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_E 82 TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET RETURN KNEE AUTO.
39 E Prep arations DISPLA Y SETUP/ EVF SETUP EVF BW MODE ON, OFF 92 BRIGHTNESS 22 CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS LEV/CENT MRK OFF , LEVEL MARK, CENT . MARK 45 OBJ DST UNIT m (meter) , f t (feet) 97 ZOOM IND.
40 CARD VCR/PLA Y MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP COMP . OUT 480i, 1080i/480i 101 SDI OUTPUT ON, OFF 101 SDI SPEC. AUTO , SD LOCKED 101 CARD OPERA TION S PRINT ORDERS ALL ERASE NO .
41 E Prep arations Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder , or if the built-in rechargeable battery has completely discharged . Setting the T ime Zone/Daylight Saving Time 1. Press the MENU button.
42 Recording R ecor ding The camcorder ships with the following factory settings: Recording mode - HDV; Audio mode - 2 channels About the audio recording, refer to the relevant chapter ( 63). Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Press the lock button and set the POWER dial to a recording program.
43 E Recording The end search, date se arch and index se arch functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same t ape. Low-angle Recording The carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate set of recording and zoom controls, ideal for low-ang le recording.
44 Screen Displays during Recording Time code Y ou can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code ( 58). Remaining t ape Indicates the remaining time of the tape in minutes. “ END” flashes when the tape reaches the end. • When the time left is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appea r .
45 E Recording Y ou can select the amount of information shown on th e screen from full, partial or no display . Repeatedly pressing the EVF DISPLA Y button will cycle through the options in the following sequence. * When [GUIDE IN FO] is set to [D/T DIS PLA Y].
46 Reviewing the Recording In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few second s of your recording to check if it has been recorded prop erly . Press and release the (record review) button. The camcorder rewinds the tape, pl ays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.
47 E Recording Selecting the Signal Standar d (HD/SD) Set the MODE SELECT switch to the desired position. • HD: T o record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcor der as a high-definition (HD) camera. • SD 16:9, SD 4:3: T o record on the tape in DV st andard or to use the camcorde r as a standard-definition (SD) camera.
48 Changing the Aspect R atio When recording in standard definition (SD), you can change the aspect ratio of your recording to 16:9 or 4:3. Set the MODE SELECT switch to SD 16:9 or SD 4:3.
49 E Recording End Search Y ou can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. Press the END SEARCH button. • “ ” appears. • The camcorder rewin ds/fast forw ards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the ta pe.
50 Zooming Y ou can operate the zoom fro m either the side grip or the carrying handle. Y ou can also use the zoom ring on the zoom lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless controller . Move the zoom lever toward W to zoom out (wide-angle). Move it toward T to zoom in (telephoto).
51 E Recording Zoom Preset (Lenses equipped with the zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom setting to be memorize d and to return to that zoom setting instantly . Presetting the Zoom 1. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to ZOOM. 2. Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to SET .
52 Adjusting the F ocus The camcorder can be se t to Autofocus or Manual Focus. T o make it easier to focus manually , you can also make use of th e Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 53). If you are not using the HD 20x L IS Lens, refer also to the instruct ion manual of the lens you are using.
53 E Recording Manual focus 1. Lenses equipped with autofocus function: Slide the focus selector on the lens to M. “MF” is displayed on screen. 2. Zoom in to telephoto. 3. T urn the focus ring to adjust the focus. 4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject.
54 Peaking While recording or in record p ause, press the EVF PEAKING button. • The outlines of the subject will be emphasized. • Press the button again to cancel the function. Magnifying In record p ause, press the EVF MAGNIFYING button. • The cent ral part of the sc reen will be magnified ap proximately 2x.
55 E Recording Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter) When recording in bright surroundings, the ca mcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred.Wh en you are using a lens with built-i n ND filter , turn it on/of f according to the screen display .
56 Selecting the F r ame R ate Y ou can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode: 60i, 30F , 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) 60i, 30F , 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted or 2:3:3:2 pulldown-converted) 60i Mode Records in 60 fps interlaced mode, the same as TV signals.
57 E Recording Selecting the Frame Rate Set the FRAME RA TE switch to the desired position. • i: 60i Mode, F1: 30 F Mode, F2: 24F Mode. • The selected frame rate appears on -screen. If you change the position of the FRAME RA TE switch while recording, the frame rate will not change immediately .
58 Setting the Time Code Selecting the Frame Setting In 60i and 30F mode, you can select between drop fr ame or non-drop frame time code. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select the [TIME CODE] submenu and then [FRAME SETTNG]. Select a setting option and close the menu.
59 E Recording In 24F (in SD) mode, the “fr ames” value of the time code is set in multiples of 5. When you change the frame rate from 60i/30F to 24F , the “frame s” value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5.
60 Synchronizing the Camcor der’s Time Code Y ou can synchronize this camcorder ’s time code to an external time code generator . Also you can include in the recording the user bit signal received from the TC IN terminal ( 62). The camcorder offers the following synchronization options.
61 E Recording Selecting the Synchronization Method Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [EXT . SYNC], select a setting option and close the menu.
62 Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recording, or an identification code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecimal system that is useful for labe ling t apes. There are sixteen possible characters: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F .
63 E Recording A udio R ecor ding When recording on the tape in either HDV or DV standard, you can select to record audio in only two channels or all four channels simultaneously . The audio transfer rate is 384 Kbps when recording on 2 channels, and 384 Kbps (192 Kbps / 2 channels) when recordin g on all 4 channels.
64 Using the Wind Screen With the supplied microphone (only), you can reduce the sou nd of wind recorded from the front microphone. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP].
65 E Recording When Connecting to the XLR terminals 1. Connect a microphone to the XLR terminals. T o supply a microphone with phantom power , set the +48V switch to ON. Make sur e to connect the microphone first, before turning on the phantom power .
66 Recording on Channels 3 and 4 Select the audio input from SHOE (optional MA-300 Microphone Adapter), AUDIO2 (RCA terminals) or REAR (XLR terminals). Refer also to the Audio Block Diagram ( 1 57). Make sure to set [AUD IO MODE] to [4 CH] when record ing on the tape in HDV standard, or [32kHz 4CH] when recording in DV standard.
67 E Recording When connecting a micr ophone that does not su pport phantom power , make sure to set the +48V switch to OFF . Otherwise the microphone may be damaged. Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ].
68 Ima ge Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Ima g e Sta bilizer) Y ou can select to activate or turn off the image stabilizer depending on the recording conditions. Move the ST ABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF . The image stabilizer cannot be turned of f in the Easy Recording mode.
69 E Recording Using the Pro g rammed AE Modes Programmed auto exposure mode s provide advanced automated recording te chniques ensuring professional results in va rious shooting conditions. Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the button and turn the POWER dial.
70 Aperture-Priority ( 73) Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings–from f/1.6 to f/9.5 (or to full iris close)–and the camcorder automati cally sets a matching shutter speed. This mode allows for the best control of depth of field. Manual ( 74) This mode offers the crea tive freedom of a complete rang e of manual controls.
71 E Recording A vailability of functions in each recording program : Available : Not available 1 : Available when the exposure is locked. 2 : Available during clear scan. HD 20x L IS, 20x L IS, 16x IS II and 3x zoom lens * Not available with the 3x zoom lens.
72 R ecor ding in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode A vailable shutter speeds whe n recording movies depend on th e selected frame rate: A vailable shutter speeds when reco rding still images: 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15 , 1/30, 1/60, 1/100 , 1/250, 1/500 * Only with the HD 20x L IS Lens.
73 E Recording R ecor ding in the Aper ture-Priority (A v) Mode A vailable aperture values (with the HD 20 x L IS lens) F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8 .
74 R ecor ding in the Man ual Mode Y ou can set the exposure at any combinat ion of shutter speed and aperture leve ls. A vailable settings * Only with the HD 20x L IS Lens. 1. Set the POWER dial to M. The exposure in dicator appears. 2. Select the aperture with the IRIS dial.
75 E Recording Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv or Av . 2. Press the EXP . LOCK button. • The exposure indicator appears. Use th e exposure indicator as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator denotes th e automatic exposure setting.
76 Using AE Shift Y ou can use the AE Shift control to manually override the automatic exposure system to darken or lighten the image. Select from 13 AE levels (+2.0, +1.5, +1.0, +0.75, +0.5, +0.25, ±0, -0.25, -0.5, -0.75, -1.0, -1.5, -2.0). 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv or Av .
77 E Recording Adjusting the Gain The gain control adjusts the level of the video si g nal generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions. Y ou can select from automatic gain control or preset levels that ra nge from -3 to +18 dB. 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv , Av or M .
78 Setting the W hite Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate color display under different lighting condition s. In addition to the fully automated mode, white bala nce modes includ e an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a color temperature setting and two user presets that can be memorized.
79 E Recording Setting a Custom White Balance 1. Set the POWER dial to a recording program other than . 2. Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pop s out. 3. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to one of the custom preset numbers. 4. Point the camcorder at a white object and zoom in until it fills the whole screen.
80 Using the Zebr a P atter n This camcorder has a zebra pattern feature that sh ows black and white diagonal stripes over the area that is overexposed. The zebra pattern is only displayed on the screen and will not affect your recordings. The zebra pattern will not be displayed while using the EVF Peaking and EVF Magnifying functions.
81 E Recording Using the Skin Detail Function With the skin detail func tion, areas in the picture tha t have skin-tone characteristics will be detected, and the details in these areas will be sof tened in order to conceal skin imperfections.
82 Using the Custom Preset Y ou can de fine preset levels for 23 recording specifications used when recording on tape (17 when recording still images on the memory card). Up to 6 custom presets can be store d on the camcorder , and up to 20 can be stored on the memory card.
83 E Recording Master Pedest al [PED] (only in CAMERA mode) Adjust the master pedest al level in the range -9 to +9. Setup Level [SET] (only in CAMERA mode) Adjust the setup level in the range -9 to +9. • Depending on the value set for the master pedestal [PED], the setup level may not be able to take a negative value.
84 Color Phase [CPH] Adjust the color phase in the range -9 to +9. R Gain [RGN] Adjust the red level in the range -9 to +9. G Gain [GGN] Adjust the green level in the range -9 to +9. B Gain [BGN] Adjust the blue level in th e range -9 to +9. R-G Matrix [RGM] Adjust the level in the range -9 to +9.
85 E Recording Setting the Custom Preset Settings 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET]. 2. Select [ EDIT]. The custom preset submenu ap pears. 3. Select [SELECT CP] and then select the name of the custom preset file where you want to store the settings.
86 3. T urn the SELECT dial to select a number , letter or punctuation mark and press the SET button. • The next character of the custom preset file name will start flashing. • Set the rest of the custom preset file in the same way . 4. When you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the SET button.
87 E Recording Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card 1. Open the menu and select [CUSTOM PRESET], followed by [ ]. 2. From the copy submenu, select [SELECT CP] and then select the name of the custom preset file you want to copy to the card. 3.
88 Saving the Custom Preset Settings in Use with a S till Image on the Memory Card In mode, you can save the custom preset settin gs currently being used on the memory card along with a still image of the recording. This is very useful when you want to load the custom preset file later by selecting the still image of that specific scene.
89 E Recording Using Clear Scan This feature allows you to record a computer ’s CRT screen or other equipment without displaying black band or flicker on the scre en. Y ou can adjust the frequency from 60.1 Hz to 203.9 Hz. 1. Set the POWER dial to Tv or M.
90 Using the Custom K eys Y ou can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys. The cu stom keys can have dif ferent functions assigned to them in each of the dif ferent oper ation modes. Default sett ings: The following f unctions can be assign ed to the custom keys: 1 Can only be assigned to Custom Key 2.
91 E Recording Changing the Custom Keys Setting Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY 2], select the function you wish to assign to the custom key and close the menu. When you do not wish to use the custom keys, select [(NONE )].
92 T ime Code Hold Y ou can press the custom key button to freeze the display of the time code. The time code will continue running normally even while th e time code display is on hold. T ime Code Hold can only be ope rated with the custom keys. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button.
93 E Recording R ecor ding Color Bar s/A udio R efe r ence Signal Color Bars Y ou can generate and record SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and T elevision Engin eers) color bars.
94 Using the Faders Y ou can choose to fade to/from white or to/from black. 1. While recording or in record p ause mode, press the BARS/F ADE SELECT button to display “WHITE F ADE” or “BLACK F ADE”. • Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through the options in the following order: COLOR BARS, WHITE F ADE, BLACK F ADE, no display .
95 E Recording Using the Digital Video Contr ol This feature enables the XL H1 to control the record and stop functions of a connected IEEE1394 storage/recording device.
96 Other Camcor der Functions/Settings Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) When recording in S tanda rd Definition (SD mode) only , you ca n choose between SP (standard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the tape usage by 1.5 times. T o change to LP mode, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP].
97 E Recording T urning Off the T ally Lamp s Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ]. Select [T ALL Y LAMP], set it to [OFF] and close the menu. The tally lamp s still light up when the camcorder receives a signal from the wireless controller .
98 Playback Playing Bac k a T ape Select a playback standard according to the tape you wish to play back. 1. Set the POWER dial to . 2. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [PLA YBACK STD] and set it to [AUTO], [HDV] or [DV] to match the t ape you wish to playback.
99 E Playback (Frame Advance) Plays back frame-by-fr ame. Repeatedly press the button on the wirel ess controller during playback pause. Hold the button pressed down to ente r the continuous frame advance playback. (Slow Forward) Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed.
100 Connecting to a Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the correspond i ng output terminals are given in the table below: Connection to a High Definition TV or Monitor (HDTV/HiV ision) Using.
101 E Playback Activate the HD/SD SDI output and select the appropriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Set the POWER dial to . 2. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT] and set it to [ON]. 3. From the same [SIGNAL SETUP] submenu select [SDI SPEC.
102 Using the HDV/DV T erminal • When connecting the ca mcorder to a monitor TV that supports DV , you may ne ed to carry out a procedure on the TV to recognize the camera.
103 E Playback We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. When connecting to the RCA terminal, set the RCA/BNC selector down to RCA.
104 A udio Output Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA T erminals Press the AUDIO MONITOR button. Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through the options in the following sequence: CH , CH and CH / CH . Selecting the Audio Channels Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP].
105 E Playback R etur ning to a Pr e-mar k ed P osition If you wish to return to a particular scene later , mark the point with the zero set memory , and the tape will stop at that point when you rewind/fast forward the tape. This function is opera ted with the wir eless controller .
106 Index Search With the index search you can locate any poin t you have marked befor ehand with an index signal ( 91). This function is operated with the wireless controller . 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display “INDEX SEARCH”. “ ” appears.
107 E Playback Date Search Y ou can locate the change of the date/time zo ne with the date search function. This function is opera ted with the wir eless controller . 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display “DA TE SEARCH”. “ ” appea rs. 2.
108 Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maintains a dat a code containing t he recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed, gain and exposure (f-stop). Selecting the Dat a Code Display Combination Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ].
109 E Playback Changing the R emote Sensor Mode T wo remote sensor modes and an off setting are available to pre vent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby . T urning the Remote Sensor Off Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ].
110 Editing R ecor ding an Exter nal Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HD V/D V In) Y ou can re cord on the tape an external video sign al, either from the analog video input (SD standard) or from the HDV/DV input (SD or HD standard). Analog Line-In Y ou can select the audio channels to be recorded along with the video signal.
111 E Editing Recording is not possible unless the [PLA YBACK STD] option is set to [AUTO] ( 35). Copyright Signal Certain software t apes are copyr ight protected. If you attempt to pl ay back such tape, “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLA YBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears and you will not be able to view the content s of the tape.
112 Con v er ting Analo g Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Conv er ter) Using the camcorder you can convert analog video input signals to a digital video signal (SD standard) and output it through the HDV/DV terminal. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP].
113 E Editing Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394) T o connect the camcorder to a computer you need to ensure the following requirements: a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing software with video capturing capability installed.
114 Using a Memo ry Card Selecting the Ima ge Quality/Siz e Changing the S till Image Quality Y ou can choose from Su perfine, Fine and Normal. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Se lect [IMG QUALITY], select a setting option and close the menu.
115 E Using a Memory Card File Numbers S till images are automa tically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders containing up to 100 images. Folders are numbered from 101 to 998. * Only when playing back a tape. T o change the setting, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP].
116 R ecor ding Still Ima g es on a Memor y Car d Y ou can record still images wi th the camcorder , from a tape in the camcorder . Y ou can also record a still image on the memory card while you record a movie on the tape. 1. T urn the POWER dial to a recording program and move the T APE/CARD switch to .
117 E Using a Memory Card When the Focus-Priority mo de is set to [ON]: When you press the PHOTO button fully before the symbol turns green, it may t ake up to 2 seconds (4 seconds in the Night recording program) until the focus is adjusted. If the subject is not suitable for autofocus, the camcorder locks the focus.
118 Capturing a St ill Image from a T ape While you are playing back a tape, you can capture the same picture as a still image on the memory card. 1. Open the menu and select [RECORDI NG SETUP]. Select [STILL I.REC], set it to [ON] or [ON+CP DA T A] and close the menu.
119 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Driv e Mode Changing the Drive Mode 1. Set the POWER dial to a recording program other than and move the T APE/CARD switch to . 2. Press the DRIVE MODE button to switch between the drive modes. The setting chan ges with each press of the button.
120 Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button. Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card. Make sure that there is sufficient sp ace on the memory card.
121 E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Metering Method 1. Set the POWER dial to , Tv , Av or M , and move the T APE/CARD switch to . 2. Press the button. • The setting changes with each press of the button. • The symbol of the currently selected setting is displayed.
122 Using an Optional Flash Y ou can use E-TTL II compatible Canon S peedlite flashes designed for use with Canon SLR cameras, including the 420EX/430EX/550EX/580EX models, to record natural still images under low light conditions. Refer also to the instruction manual of the S peedlite flash.
123 E Using a Memory Card R e viewing a Still Ima ge Right after R ecor ding Y ou can select to display a still image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds af ter it has been recorded. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a setting option and close the menu.
124 Playing Bac k Still Ima ges from a Memor y Car d 1. T urn the POWER dial to and move the T APE/CARD switch to . 2. Press the +/– button to move between images. Images not recorded with this camcorder , uploaded from a computer , edite d on a computer and images whose file names have be en changed may not be pl ayed back correctly .
125 E Using a Memory Card Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever toward W . Up to 6 images appear . 2. T urn the SELECT dial to select an image. • Move the “ ” to the image you wish to view . • Y ou can switch between the index pages by pressing the + / – button.
126 Erasing Ima g es Y ou can erase images one at a time or all at once. Be careful when erasing images. Erased images cannot be recovered. Erasing a still image that had a custom preset file embedded (recorded with the [ON+CP DA T A] setting) will erase the image and the embedded custom preset file.
127 E Using a Memory Card Protecting Ima g es Y ou can protect important images from accidental erasure when displaying a single image or the index screen. If a memory card is initialized, all still images, even protected ones, will be erased permanently .
128 Initializing a Memor y Car d Initialize new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD E RROR”. Y ou can also initialize a memory card to erase all data recorded on it. Initializing a memory card erases all dat a, including protected ima ges and custom preset files.
129 E Using a Memory Card Print Or der Settings Y ou can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings are compatible with the Digit al Print Order Format (DPOF) standards and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers.
130 Addition al Information Settings R etained at P o w er Of f or ST ANDBY Mode The following list shows the settings tha t are retained when you turn the power off or press the ST ANDBY button. If the built-i n lithium button batt ery has become depleted, all settings will be erased.
131 E Additiona l Information The following list shows the settings tha t are retained when you change the programmed AE mode or frame rate. Recording Mode * Not available for recording still images on the memory card.
132 Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder Screen Y ou can hide the displays on the screen to have a clear screen for playback. Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [DISPLA YS], set it to [OFF <PLA YBK>] and close the menu.
133 E Additiona l Information Screen Displays during Recording See also 44. * In Manual mode. Zoom position/ Zoom speed (5 0 ) / Exposure level (7 4 ) Programmed AE ( 69) Shutter speed* ( 72, 74) Aper.
134 Screen Displays during Playback Date search ( 107) / Index search ( 106) Audio output ( 104) Mix balance ( 104) Custom keys ( 90) Data code ( 108) End search ( 49) Recording standard ( 47) Frame r.
135 E Additiona l Information Side p anel Video signal st andard [AUDIO LEVEL] is set to [MANUAL] T ime code T ape has reached the end Remaining battery charge T ime code synchronization setting Audio.
136 List of Messa g es Message Explanation SET THE TIME ZONE, DA TE AND TIME Y ou have not set the time zone, date and time. This message appears each time you turn the power on until yo u set the time zone, date and time. 41 CHANGE THE BA TTERY PA C K Battery pack is exhausted.
137 E Additiona l Information Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions Do not carry the camcorder by the viewfinder , the microphone or its cable. Do not leave the camcorder in places subject to high temperatures, such as a sun-heated car , and high humidity .
138 V iewfinder 1. Open the protect cover (e.g. using a flathead screwdriver). 2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab. 3. Reatt ach the protect cover . Be careful not to scrat ch the glass when cleaning.
139 E Additiona l Information Condensation Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot an d cold temperatures may cause conde nsation (water droplets) to form on it s internal surfaces. S top using the camcorder if conde nsation is detected. Continued use may damage the camcorder .
140 Battery Pack Handling Precautions Charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally . Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day before, to ensure a full charge. Attach the terminal cover whenever a battery pack is not in use.
141 E Additiona l Information Cassette Handling Precautions Rewind tapes af ter use. If the tape is lose or damaged, it may cause picture and sound distortion. Return cassettes to their case and sto re them upright. Rewind tapes from time to time if they are stored for a long time.
142 Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Y ou can use the compact power adapter to operate the camcorder and to charge batter y packs in any country with power supply between 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Consult the Canon Service Cent er for information on plug adapters for overseas use.
143 E Additiona l Information Recycling the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery If you should dispose of you r camcorder , first remove the bu ilt-in rechargeable lithium battery for recycling according to the re cycling system of your country . 1. Remove the labeled plate shown in the illustration using a flathead screwdriver .
144 T r oubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcorder , refer to th is checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if th e problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn on.
145 E Additiona l Information Recording Playback Memory Card Operations Others Problem Cause Solution A vertical light bar appears on the screen. Bright light in a dark scene may cause a vertical l ight bar (smear) to appear . This is not a malfunction .
146 About the LCD screen The LCD screen is produced with extre mely high-precision manufacturing tech niques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to spec ification. Less than 0.01% of th e pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or green dots.
147 E Additiona l Information System Dia gr am (A v aila bility dif fers from area to ar ea) ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller MA-300 Microphone Adapter Extender XL 1.6x 1 RC-72 Ratio Converter 5 FS-72U Filter Set 16x IS II Zoom Lens XL 5.5-88 mm 3x Zoom Lens XL 3.
148 1 Can be attached to the HD 20x L IS, 20x L IS, 16x IS II and 16x manual zoom lenses (only for recording in SD mode). 2 EF-S lenses cannot be u sed. 3 When you use the FU-1000 Monochrome C RT V iewfind er with the XL H1 you can use the compact power adapte r or the optional CB-920 Car Batte ry Adapter as the power source.
149 E Additiona l Information Optional Accessories Call or visit your local retailer/dealer for genuine Canon video accessories. Y ou can also obtain genuine accessories for your Canon camcorder by calling: 1-800-828-4040, Can on U.S.A. Information Center .
150 Extender XL 1.6x Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the XL H1 to boost the focal length of the lens by 1.6x. EF Adapter XL This allows you to attach Canon EF lenses to the XL H1.
151 E Additiona l Information CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder The CH-910 can charge two battery packs consecutively . Y ou can also power the camco rder by connec ting the CH-910 with charged battery packs to the camcorder . When you attach two battery packs, a battery p ack can be exchanged without interru pting the power supply .
152 Specifica tions XL H1 * The camcorder ’s operations have been tested with SD memory cards up to 2 GB. Performance cannot be guaran teed for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers.
153 E Additional Information Lens Some lens specifications change as shown below when mounting on the XL H1. Input/Output T erminals S-video T erminal 1 Vp-p/75 ohms (Y sign al), 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms (C signal) Video T erminal RCA jack/BNC jack 1 Vp-p/75 ohms unbalance d HD/SD-SDI T erminal BNC jack, output only , 0.
154 CA-920 Comp act Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are appro ximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Subject to ch ange without notice. Power supply 1 00 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 24 W Rated output Adapter: 7.2 V DC, 2.
155 E Additiona l Information Index A Abroad,using the camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 42 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
156 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 64 Microphone atte nuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Mix balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
157 E Additiona l Information A udio Bloc k Dia g r am Input Output Audio process 1 XLR GAIN UP (menu) INPUT SELECT SW Pre Amp A / D D / A Line Amp Digital Process Filters ALC EVR PHONE VOL OUT INPUT .
158 CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 Audio Monitor LCD Driver LEVEL METER RCA CH 1/CH 3 PHONE Lch METER Lch RCA CH 2/CH 4 PHONE Rch METER Rch DELAY DELAY from Tape/1394 to Tape/1394 normal normal Line Out Line Out.
159 E Additiona l Information Custom Keys Make a copy of this page and car ry it with you as a reminder of the functions that can be assigned to each of the two custom keys in each operation mode. Y ou can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys.
160 CANON CONSUMER DIGIT AL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR THE UNITED ST A TES The warranty set fo rward below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with respect to equipment purcha sed in the United S tates. The limited warranty is only e ffective upon pre sentation of your Bill of Sale or other proof of purchase.
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