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...Important Safety Instructions...3 About this Manual...5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...9 Components Guide...10 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply...15 Preparing the Camcorder ...18 Using the Wireless Controller ...22 Loading/Removing a Cassette ...23 Inserting/Removing a Memory Card...24 Changing Settings with the MENU ...of the Last Scene ...32 Zooming ...33 Adjusting the Focus ...35 Using the ND Filter ...39 Selecting the Frame Rate...40 Setting the Time Code ...42 Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code 44 Setting the User Bit...46 Audio Recording ...47 Image Stabilizer ......
...Important Safety Instructions...3 About this Manual...5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...9 Components Guide...10 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply...15 Preparing the Camcorder ...18 Using the Wireless Controller ...22 Loading/Removing a Cassette ...23 Inserting/Removing a Memory Card...24 Changing Settings with the MENU ...of the Last Scene ...32 Zooming ...33 Adjusting the Focus ...35 Using the ND Filter ...39 Selecting the Frame Rate...40 Setting the Time Code ...42 Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code 44 Setting the User Bit...46 Audio Recording ...47 Image Stabilizer ......
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Components Guide XH G1/XH A1 Left side view POWER dial External control mode VCR/PLAY mode Power off Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Spotlight Night Easy Recording Recording programs ... button ( 37) MAGN. (magnification) button ( 37) (record review) button ( 30) POSITION PRESET switch ( 34, 37) Focus mode switch ( 35) POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( ND FILTER switch ( 39) Iris ring ( 56, 57) Side panel ( 144) POWER indicator OPEN (open the LCD display) switch ( CH1/CH2 dials ( 49) AUDIO LEVEL switch ( 49...
Components Guide XH G1/XH A1 Left side view POWER dial External control mode VCR/PLAY mode Power off Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual Spotlight Night Easy Recording Recording programs ... button ( 37) MAGN. (magnification) button ( 37) (record review) button ( 30) POSITION PRESET switch ( 34, 37) Focus mode switch ( 35) POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( ND FILTER switch ( 39) Iris ring ( 56, 57) Side panel ( 144) POWER indicator OPEN (open the LCD display) switch ( CH1/CH2 dials ( 49) AUDIO LEVEL switch ( 49...
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...to [CUSTOM KEYS], the functions currently assigned to the custom keys will also appear on the condition under which the battery pack and camcorder are used. Audio level indicator, zoom indicator, center, level and grid markers, aspect ratio guides, safety zone guides, peaking/magnifying..., recording program, EXP lock, ND filter, custom preset, shutter speed, aperture, AE shift, gain, white balance, skin detail, Speedlite flash charge indicator, warning, date/time (or ...
...to [CUSTOM KEYS], the functions currently assigned to the custom keys will also appear on the condition under which the battery pack and camcorder are used. Audio level indicator, zoom indicator, center, level and grid markers, aspect ratio guides, safety zone guides, peaking/magnifying..., recording program, EXP lock, ND filter, custom preset, shutter speed, aperture, AE shift, gain, white balance, skin detail, Speedlite flash charge indicator, warning, date/time (or ...
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...button MAGN. This possible slight shift in focus is displayed on , you turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. Turn the built-in ND filter on the following subjects. Through dirty or wet windows - "MF" is a result of the adjustment when you may lose the focus on your ... narrows and the picture may appear blurred. Autofocus may appear blurred. Zoom in the 60i mode. When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may not work well on /off according to the screen display ( 39). When you release the...
...button MAGN. This possible slight shift in focus is displayed on , you turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. Turn the built-in ND filter on the following subjects. Through dirty or wet windows - "MF" is a result of the adjustment when you may lose the focus on your ... narrows and the picture may appear blurred. Autofocus may appear blurred. Zoom in the 60i mode. When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may not work well on /off according to the screen display ( 39). When you release the...
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...display. Recording 39 E ND FILTER switch When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the AGC switch is activated ND filter required Higher density or external ND filter required Built-in ND filter not required Built-in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture ...value and the picture may appear blurred. Using the ND Filter When recording in ND filter incorrect setting What...
...display. Recording 39 E ND FILTER switch When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the AGC switch is activated ND filter required Higher density or external ND filter required Built-in ND filter not required Built-in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture ...value and the picture may appear blurred. Using the ND Filter When recording in ND filter incorrect setting What...
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... SHUTTER dial. With the customized functions ( 83) you operate the SHUTTER dial. Settings other than the shutter speed (aperture, etc.) are using an ND filter, turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed. The image quality may decrease to prevent the accidental operation of the adjustment when you...
... SHUTTER dial. With the customized functions ( 83) you operate the SHUTTER dial. Settings other than the shutter speed (aperture, etc.) are using an ND filter, turn it off first and readjust the shutter speed. The image quality may decrease to prevent the accidental operation of the adjustment when you...
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... activated, the picture may become dark when you lock and change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture. 56 Select the aperture with the Iris ring. In such case, readjust the aperture. When the built-in ...
... activated, the picture may become dark when you lock and change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture. 56 Select the aperture with the Iris ring. In such case, readjust the aperture. When the built-in ...
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... until step 4 is completed. 4. Recording Recording with the auto setting. As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you set with the procedure above: The Color Matrix [CMX] setting, the 3 R/G/B Gain settings, and ... on when the setting is activated. 63 button again. Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL. Close-ups - Subjects in ND filter on/off . The following cases: - The custom white balance is completed. When you turn the built-in a single color...
... until step 4 is completed. 4. Recording Recording with the auto setting. As long as the built-in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you set with the procedure above: The Color Matrix [CMX] setting, the 3 R/G/B Gain settings, and ... on when the setting is activated. 63 button again. Set the AWB switch to OFF and the WHITE BAL. Close-ups - Subjects in ND filter on/off . The following cases: - The custom white balance is completed. When you turn the built-in a single color...
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...], press the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu. Setting Options: 00 - Loading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card 1. ON(ALWAYS) 05 [ND] ND Filter displays Setting Options: 00 - Resetting a Custom Display File E 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLAY]. 2. OFF, 01 - ON. 91 From the column...
...], press the SELECT/SET dial and close the menu. Setting Options: 00 - Loading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card 1. ON(ALWAYS) 05 [ND] ND Filter displays Setting Options: 00 - Resetting a Custom Display File E 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and then select [CUSTOM DISPLAY]. 2. OFF, 01 - ON. 91 From the column...
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... area) ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller Speedlite Flash 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX Battery Video Light VL-10Li ll FS-72U Filter Set SS-1100 Shoulder Strap SBR-1000 Shooting Brace WL-D5000 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette DC-920 DC Coupler CB-920 Car Battery Adapter...
... area) ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller Speedlite Flash 420EX, 430EX, 550EX, 580EX Battery Video Light VL-10Li ll FS-72U Filter Set SS-1100 Shoulder Strap SBR-1000 Shooting Brace WL-D5000 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video Cassette DC-920 DC Coupler CB-920 Car Battery Adapter...
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...1000 for the camcorder during transportation and storage. BP-950G BP-970G Car Battery Adapter CB-920 Use the car battery adapter to quickly mount/unmount the XH G1/XH A1 on the move. E Use of the camera's weight while shooting. 155 FS-72U Filter Set Ultraviolet, neutral... density and circular polarizing filters to achieve excellent performance when used with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of genuine Canon accessories is ...
...1000 for the camcorder during transportation and storage. BP-950G BP-970G Car Battery Adapter CB-920 Use the car battery adapter to quickly mount/unmount the XH G1/XH A1 on the move. E Use of the camera's weight while shooting. 155 FS-72U Filter Set Ultraviolet, neutral... density and circular polarizing filters to achieve excellent performance when used with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of genuine Canon accessories is ...
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... ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller 0973B002AA WL-D5000 Wireless Controller D83-0730-000 TA-100 Tripod Adapter 9859A001AA Adapter holder D82-0780-000 FS-72U Filter Set 3093A002AA DTC-1000 Component Video Cable D82-0820-000 WD-H72 Wide Converter 1724B001AA STV-290N Stereo Video Cable D82-0880-000 HC-4200...
... ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller 0973B002AA WL-D5000 Wireless Controller D83-0730-000 TA-100 Tripod Adapter 9859A001AA Adapter holder D82-0780-000 FS-72U Filter Set 3093A002AA DTC-1000 Component Video Cable D82-0820-000 WD-H72 Wide Converter 1724B001AA STV-290N Stereo Video Cable D82-0880-000 HC-4200...
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...) * The camcorder's operations have been tested with a 60 min. DV SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 158 By connecting to 2 GB. cassette) 0.57 in . Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 System Video Recording.../Rewind Time Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF system White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Rotary head, helical scanning, digital component recording HDV High Definition Video 1080i DV Consumer digital VCR SD system HDV MPEG-1 audio...
...) * The camcorder's operations have been tested with a 60 min. DV SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 158 By connecting to 2 GB. cassette) 0.57 in . Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 System Video Recording.../Rewind Time Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF system White Balance Minimum Illumination Recommended Illumination Image Stabilization Rotary head, helical scanning, digital component recording HDV High Definition Video 1080i DV Consumer digital VCR SD system HDV MPEG-1 audio...
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... (recording program 57 Manual focus 36 Master pedestal 77 Memory card 24, 150 MENU settings 127 Microphone 48 Microphone attenuator 49 Mix balance 100 N ND filter 39 Night (recording program 53 Non-drop frame (time code 42 NR 77 P Peaking and Magnifying (focus assist 37 Phantom power (microphone 48 Playback - F File... search 102 Index write 71 Initialization - Still images 120 Power adapter 15 POWER dial 10 Power save 28 Print order 125 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 151 Accessories 9, 155 AE shift 59 AEB -
... (recording program 57 Manual focus 36 Master pedestal 77 Memory card 24, 150 MENU settings 127 Microphone 48 Microphone attenuator 49 Mix balance 100 N ND filter 39 Night (recording program 53 Non-drop frame (time code 42 NR 77 P Peaking and Magnifying (focus assist 37 Phantom power (microphone 48 Playback - F File... search 102 Index write 71 Initialization - Still images 120 Power adapter 15 POWER dial 10 Power save 28 Print order 125 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 151 Accessories 9, 155 AE shift 59 AEB -