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... Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers 1-6 Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver 1-6 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-7 Connecting the Camcorder 1-8 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-8 Launching CONSOLE 1-9 Changing the Software Event Setting 1-9 Starting the... 2-14 Toolbar...2-14 Work Space 2-15 Camcorder Screen 2-15 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-17 [General] Tab ...3-17 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-18 [HDV Rec] Tab 3-18 [Performance Check 3-19 Changing the Default ...
... Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and Drivers 1-6 Installing CONSOLE and the Canon Virtual VCR Driver 1-6 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-7 Connecting the Camcorder 1-8 Connecting the Camcorder to the Computer 1-8 Launching CONSOLE 1-9 Changing the Software Event Setting 1-9 Starting the... 2-14 Toolbar...2-14 Work Space 2-15 Camcorder Screen 2-15 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-17 [General] Tab ...3-17 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-18 [HDV Rec] Tab 3-18 [Performance Check 3-19 Changing the Default ...
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...XH A1 XL H1* *Unable to use editing software that supports the HDV standard. This software can also be used with the recordings in this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. Canon...displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may be lost data due to mistaken operation or malfunction of the camcorder, the software, personal computer, or peripheral devices. Trademark Acknowledgements Microsoft® and Windows® are ...
...XH A1 XL H1* *Unable to use editing software that supports the HDV standard. This software can also be used with the recordings in this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, without the prior written permission of Canon. Canon...displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may be lost data due to mistaken operation or malfunction of the camcorder, the software, personal computer, or peripheral devices. Trademark Acknowledgements Microsoft® and Windows® are ...
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...the picture recorded on the tape. - CONT. Handle and grip zoom lever - Camcorder XH G1/XH A1 XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT. 4 Read This First What is available for directly controlling the camcorder. - During the trial period, the following functions of the shortcut keys •... new markers. • Perform the cache and frame recording. Differences from the memory card × × × × HDV recording × × DV recording CONSOLE is a software...
...the picture recorded on the tape. - CONT. Handle and grip zoom lever - Camcorder XH G1/XH A1 XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT. 4 Read This First What is available for directly controlling the camcorder. - During the trial period, the following functions of the shortcut keys •... new markers. • Perform the cache and frame recording. Differences from the memory card × × × × HDV recording × × DV recording CONSOLE is a software...
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... and grip zoom lever - HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to confirm if the camcorder is correctly connected if you see items described in step 4 in SD mode: [Canon DV camcorder], [Canon Camera Storage Device] and [Canon Virtual VCR] are shown. mode...
... and grip zoom lever - HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to confirm if the camcorder is correctly connected if you see items described in step 4 in SD mode: [Canon DV camcorder], [Canon Camera Storage Device] and [Canon Virtual VCR] are shown. mode...
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Chapter 3 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Video Folder and Recording Settings...3-17 [General] Tab...3-17 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-18 [HDV Rec] Tab ...3-18 [Performance Check]...3-19 Changing the Default Shortcut Key Settings 3-21
Chapter 3 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Video Folder and Recording Settings...3-17 [General] Tab...3-17 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-18 [HDV Rec] Tab ...3-18 [Performance Check]...3-19 Changing the Default Shortcut Key Settings 3-21
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... type of MPEG2 for the picture displayed in the preview. You can properly read 24F MXF files recorded by CONSOLE; For details, refer to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be saved. ...software, load all the sound files. The recorded [MPEG2ES] picture cannot be recorded in "File Name_sub.WAV". When the color of the HDV standard data. Select the AVI type that is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be output to the instruction manual...
... type of MPEG2 for the picture displayed in the preview. You can properly read 24F MXF files recorded by CONSOLE; For details, refer to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be saved. ...software, load all the sound files. The recorded [MPEG2ES] picture cannot be recorded in "File Name_sub.WAV". When the color of the HDV standard data. Select the AVI type that is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be output to the instruction manual...
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... Files 3-20 Various Settings and [Performance Check] 3 Click [Start] on the right side. When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected and data dropping occurs, select a smaller size at [Preview resolution] or [I picture only] at [Preview picture] in the...the [Preview resolution] or [Preview picture]. When CONSOLE executes the performance check, the recording data type used for writing (DV or HDV) will not be executed. furthermore, it evaluates the occurrences of the data dropping and the frame rate of the performance check will be according ...
... Files 3-20 Various Settings and [Performance Check] 3 Click [Start] on the right side. When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected and data dropping occurs, select a smaller size at [Preview resolution] or [I picture only] at [Preview picture] in the...the [Preview resolution] or [Preview picture]. When CONSOLE executes the performance check, the recording data type used for writing (DV or HDV) will not be executed. furthermore, it evaluates the occurrences of the data dropping and the frame rate of the performance check will be according ...
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... output. The sound can be resized according to the specified size or the [Rec Panel] size. When the connected camcorder's recording mode is displayed as a percentage of the preview resolution. - When previewing HDV data, the percentage will be monitored with the size option in the right-click menu. When the preview is...
... output. The sound can be resized according to the specified size or the [Rec Panel] size. When the connected camcorder's recording mode is displayed as a percentage of the preview resolution. - When previewing HDV data, the percentage will be monitored with the size option in the right-click menu. When the preview is...
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...virus software). editing software) is located. - as well. During option settings or performance check. - "CNSL9999999.avi"). - Standard DV HDV File Type AVI-Type1 AVI-Type2 MXF MPEG2TS MPEG2ES Creating WAV audio file for recording to record simultaneously on a tape. Make a ... pressing the Windows key and [L] key on the keyboard. - When CONSOLE is 4 channels Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Camcorder's Audio Settings 2CH 4CH Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours 4 hours 30 minutes ...
...virus software). editing software) is located. - as well. During option settings or performance check. - "CNSL9999999.avi"). - Standard DV HDV File Type AVI-Type1 AVI-Type2 MXF MPEG2TS MPEG2ES Creating WAV audio file for recording to record simultaneously on a tape. Make a ... pressing the Windows key and [L] key on the keyboard. - When CONSOLE is 4 channels Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Camcorder's Audio Settings 2CH 4CH Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours 4 hours 30 minutes ...
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...the recording file name. • changes to record on the tape, and CONSOLE will keep recording onto the hard disk. • When recording in HDV standard on the tape and hard disk, a new file will be created when recording is resumed. When using a laptop computer, the recording... is also connected at the same time, the hard disc recording will not be started even if you restart the recording by pressing the camcorder's Start/Stop button. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files...
...the recording file name. • changes to record on the tape, and CONSOLE will keep recording onto the hard disk. • When recording in HDV standard on the tape and hard disk, a new file will be created when recording is resumed. When using a laptop computer, the recording... is also connected at the same time, the hard disc recording will not be started even if you restart the recording by pressing the camcorder's Start/Stop button. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files...
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... CONSOLE after setting the cache time, the cache recording will begin automatically the next time you start a simultaneous recording while receiving the HDV standard signal, the cache recording cannot be recorded on the tape. • When the recording is switched from to one of important... (DV) is changed. - When you start the software. 2 Start the recording. ( 5-45) • CONSOLE records the cached picture and the camcorder picture onto the hard disk. • The cached picture will not be performed. When the recording standard is changed . - CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and...
... CONSOLE after setting the cache time, the cache recording will begin automatically the next time you start a simultaneous recording while receiving the HDV standard signal, the cache recording cannot be recorded on the tape. • When the recording is switched from to one of important... (DV) is changed. - When you start the software. 2 Start the recording. ( 5-45) • CONSOLE records the cached picture and the camcorder picture onto the hard disk. • The cached picture will not be performed. When the recording standard is changed . - CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and...
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...• While is appearing, clicking stops the interval recording. When [Interval recording] is selected, the remaining time will be displayed in the camcorder screen; To restart the interval recording, click . CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard... as the recording mode. You cannot record on the tape when you to easily create a stop motion animation movie. When recording in HDV or setting the frame rate to 24F, the frame recording function cannot be used. [ ] will be controlled from the [File] menu...
...• While is appearing, clicking stops the interval recording. When [Interval recording] is selected, the remaining time will be displayed in the camcorder screen; To restart the interval recording, click . CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard... as the recording mode. You cannot record on the tape when you to easily create a stop motion animation movie. When recording in HDV or setting the frame rate to 24F, the frame recording function cannot be used. [ ] will be controlled from the [File] menu...
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... • When the data dropping occurs, [ ] changes to review the history after recording, you have closed CONSOLE, open the "CONSOLE.LOG" file in HDV, a number of dropped blocks are shown here. Select a smaller size in [Preview resolution] and/or select [I picture and P picture] or [I picture ...[Rec Viewer] window. - When a file name is selected: Clicking starts the playback panel and the file is played back from the camcorder may happen also when the processing capacity of the computer is insufficient. • When the data dropping occurs, the number of data droppings...
... • When the data dropping occurs, [ ] changes to review the history after recording, you have closed CONSOLE, open the "CONSOLE.LOG" file in HDV, a number of dropped blocks are shown here. Select a smaller size in [Preview resolution] and/or select [I picture and P picture] or [I picture ...[Rec Viewer] window. - When a file name is selected: Clicking starts the playback panel and the file is played back from the camcorder may happen also when the processing capacity of the computer is insufficient. • When the data dropping occurs, the number of data droppings...
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..., 2x, 4x 7 Output Displays the playback images on channel 3 and 4 when playing back a MPEG2ES recorded in HDV. 10 9 8 5 76 The sound can be displayed on the audio level indicator and adjusts the monitor volume. 3 Audio Monitor Turns ON/OFF the computer's... audio monitor output. 4 Audio Level Indicator Displays the audio level of the playback file. You cannot monitor the sound on the camcorder screen. ( 6-51) 8 / Plays/Pauses the playback file. Right clicking on the preview window allows you to be monitored with the computer's sound system. 5 ...
..., 2x, 4x 7 Output Displays the playback images on channel 3 and 4 when playing back a MPEG2ES recorded in HDV. 10 9 8 5 76 The sound can be displayed on the audio level indicator and adjusts the monitor volume. 3 Audio Monitor Turns ON/OFF the computer's... audio monitor output. 4 Audio Level Indicator Displays the audio level of the playback file. You cannot monitor the sound on the camcorder screen. ( 6-51) 8 / Plays/Pauses the playback file. Right clicking on the preview window allows you to be monitored with the computer's sound system. 5 ...
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.... To do not change the playback position by frame. When pausing the playback, no image is accessing the camcorder." to be displayed when you pause and restart the HDV standard file. • Clicking returns the camcorder mode to the recording mode. 1 Slider 2 The slider returns to the starting point. 3 The slider moves to...
.... To do not change the playback position by frame. When pausing the playback, no image is accessing the camcorder." to be displayed when you pause and restart the HDV standard file. • Clicking returns the camcorder mode to the recording mode. 1 Slider 2 The slider returns to the starting point. 3 The slider moves to...
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Select a smaller size in [Preview resolution], and/or select [I picture and P picture] or [I picture only] in HDV standard, select [File] [Option], and click on the recording file. Close all programs other than CONSOLE before you start recording. ÎA program other than CONSOLE ... not played back smoothly. ÎDepending on the laptop PC's power scheme settings that control the CPU operations, the preview image may occur on the [HDV Rec] tab.
Select a smaller size in [Preview resolution], and/or select [I picture and P picture] or [I picture only] in HDV standard, select [File] [Option], and click on the recording file. Close all programs other than CONSOLE before you start recording. ÎA program other than CONSOLE ... not played back smoothly. ÎDepending on the laptop PC's power scheme settings that control the CPU operations, the preview image may occur on the [HDV Rec] tab.
XH G1 XH A1 Instruction Manual
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Please read this manual carefully before you use E the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XH G1/XH A1. Menu item shown at its default position Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first ...Time MENU ( 25) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2006 12:00 AM Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • is a trademark. • Windows...
Please read this manual carefully before you use E the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XH G1/XH A1. Menu item shown at its default position Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date and time when you first ...Time MENU ( 25) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2006 12:00 AM Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC). • is a trademark. • Windows...
XH G1 XH A1 Instruction Manual
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The video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications. Camera Section HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV Playback Signal HDV/DV 6 The recording standard on the tape will distinguish between the video signal standards used by the camera section, and the recording standards used by the recorder section.
The video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications. Camera Section HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV Playback Signal HDV/DV 6 The recording standard on the tape will distinguish between the video signal standards used by the camera section, and the recording standards used by the recorder section.
XH G1 XH A1 Instruction Manual
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... Search ...102 Date Search ...103 Displaying the Data Code...104 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ...105 Editing Recording an External Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HDV/DV In 106 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter 108 Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394) ...109 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality...
... Search ...102 Date Search ...103 Displaying the Data Code...104 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ...105 Editing Recording an External Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HDV/DV In 106 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter 108 Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394) ...109 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality...
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... not use tripods with devices not bearing the mark. Some buttons of connected devices may not operate or may damage the camcorder. ** only. The terminal allows you to the terminal. Operation cannot be guaranteed for Local Application Control Bus System. Front...adjustment lever ( 18) OPEN (open the battery compartment) switch ( 15) CARD access indicator ( 112) Battery/memory card compartment ( 15) terminal HDV/DV terminal ( 98, 106, 109) HDV indicator ( 89) (headphones) terminal Video output selection switch ( 99) A/V1 terminal ( 97) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 98) HD/SD SDI...
... not use tripods with devices not bearing the mark. Some buttons of connected devices may not operate or may damage the camcorder. ** only. The terminal allows you to the terminal. Operation cannot be guaranteed for Local Application Control Bus System. Front...adjustment lever ( 18) OPEN (open the battery compartment) switch ( 15) CARD access indicator ( 112) Battery/memory card compartment ( 15) terminal HDV/DV terminal ( 98, 106, 109) HDV indicator ( 89) (headphones) terminal Video output selection switch ( 99) A/V1 terminal ( 97) COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 98) HD/SD SDI...