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... keyboard after clicking the slider with mouse. When you are using a manual video lens and selecting [Manual], you cannot control the zoom function from CONSOLE. When the focus switch of the camcorder by keyboard. 5 Displays/Hides the color bars. 6 Selects the aspect ratio when recording in... you move the slider further from its center, the camcorder zoom and focus position will move faster. When you set only when the AE mode is close to lock the exposure. 7 [GAIN] You can control the zooming and focusing functions of the lens is set to Auto, Tv or Av mode. 7 6 1...
... keyboard after clicking the slider with mouse. When you are using a manual video lens and selecting [Manual], you cannot control the zoom function from CONSOLE. When the focus switch of the camcorder by keyboard. 5 Displays/Hides the color bars. 6 Selects the aspect ratio when recording in... you move the slider further from its center, the camcorder zoom and focus position will move faster. When you set only when the AE mode is close to lock the exposure. 7 [GAIN] You can control the zooming and focusing functions of the lens is set to Auto, Tv or Av mode. 7 6 1...
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Date of the camcorder. Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory WL-D5000 Wireless Card Controller E Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Hood Lens Cap SS-1100 Shoulder Strap STV-290N Stereo Video Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable Introduction The... theft. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: XH G1 A/XH A1 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.: 9
Date of the camcorder. Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory WL-D5000 Wireless Card Controller E Two AA (R6) Batteries Lens Hood Lens Cap SS-1100 Shoulder Strap STV-290N Stereo Video Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable Introduction The... theft. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: XH G1 A/XH A1 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.: 9
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switches ( 48) LINE/MIC switch ( 48) Input channel selection switch ( 48) Lens hood ( 21) Lens hood locking screw ( 21) switches ( 48) CH1 input terminal ( 48) CH2 input terminal ( 48) Cassette compartment ( 23) 11 XLR MIC ATT. Right side view E Introduction Grip zoom lever ( 33) PHOTO button ( 112) Zoom speed adjustment dial ( 33) ZOOM SPEED switch ( 33) / (card/tape) switch ( 112) VIDEO2 terminal ( 99) TIME CODE switch* ( 44) LOCK switch ( 28) MIC (external microphone) terminal ( 47) * only.
switches ( 48) LINE/MIC switch ( 48) Input channel selection switch ( 48) Lens hood ( 21) Lens hood locking screw ( 21) switches ( 48) CH1 input terminal ( 48) CH2 input terminal ( 48) Cassette compartment ( 23) 11 XLR MIC ATT. Right side view E Introduction Grip zoom lever ( 33) PHOTO button ( 112) Zoom speed adjustment dial ( 33) ZOOM SPEED switch ( 33) / (card/tape) switch ( 112) VIDEO2 terminal ( 99) TIME CODE switch* ( 44) LOCK switch ( 28) MIC (external microphone) terminal ( 47) * only.
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... your recording. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and backlight of the light by the lens. The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the dial. 3. Turn the SELECT...concentration of the viewfinder. Select [CVF SETUP] and then select [BRIGHTNESS], [CONTRAST], [COLOR], [SHARPNESS] or [BACKLIGHT]. 4. Preparing the Camcorder Dioptric Adjustment Turn on a tripod, or during its transportation. BRIGHTNESS••• CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS•••• BACKLIGHT•...
... your recording. Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color, sharpness and backlight of the light by the lens. The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the dial. 3. Turn the SELECT...concentration of the viewfinder. Select [CVF SETUP] and then select [BRIGHTNESS], [CONTRAST], [COLOR], [SHARPNESS] or [BACKLIGHT]. 4. Preparing the Camcorder Dioptric Adjustment Turn on a tripod, or during its transportation. BRIGHTNESS••• CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS•••• BACKLIGHT•...
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Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the lens hood is aligned with the thread. 2. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it 90 degrees clockwise. • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the window for Instant AF sensor Preparations 21 E Window for the external Instant AF sensor faces down and turn it from stray light. 1. Tighten the locking screw.
Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the lens hood is aligned with the thread. 2. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it 90 degrees clockwise. • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the window for Instant AF sensor Preparations 21 E Window for the external Instant AF sensor faces down and turn it from stray light. 1. Tighten the locking screw.
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... the same tape. After inserting a cassette, wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start /stop button again to use the camcorder for a long time. If you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections between...do not intend to pause recording. When You Have Finished Recording 1. Remove the cassette. 4. About the audio recording, refer to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Replace the lens cap. 3. The end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you turn the...
... the same tape. After inserting a cassette, wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start /stop button again to use the camcorder for a long time. If you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections between...do not intend to pause recording. When You Have Finished Recording 1. Remove the cassette. 4. About the audio recording, refer to check if the camcorder operates correctly. Replace the lens cap. 3. The end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you turn the...
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... Speeds Zoom lever on the wireless controller. pressing harder in (telephoto). Zoom buttons on how fast you can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the side grip: When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to C (constant), the zoom speed itself does not change the...
... Speeds Zoom lever on the wireless controller. pressing harder in (telephoto). Zoom buttons on how fast you can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the side grip: When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to C (constant), the zoom speed itself does not change the...
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...[INSTANT AF]: The focus is used in .) (at the highest speed. The camcorder focuses on the subject in very bright or low-light surroundings. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of the lens barrel) to Autofocus or Manual Focus. MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP AF MODE ...8226;•• INSTANT AF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. The camcorder has also a Push-AF function...
...[INSTANT AF]: The focus is used in .) (at the highest speed. The camcorder focuses on the subject in very bright or low-light surroundings. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of the lens barrel) to Autofocus or Manual Focus. MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP AF MODE ...8226;•• INSTANT AF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. The camcorder has also a Push-AF function...
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...pressed down . In that case, focus manually. - Turn the focus ring to M. Temporary Focus Override Even while in to telephoto. 3. The camcorder will return to reframe the subject. Through dirty or wet windows - Set the focus mode switch to adjust the focus. Subjects with the power turned... zoom to autofocus as soon as you turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. Fast moving subjects - Turn the built-in the camcorder and lens. This possible slight shift in focus is displayed on your subject. Also, avoid using the Push AF function. In 30F and...
...pressed down . In that case, focus manually. - Turn the focus ring to M. Temporary Focus Override Even while in to telephoto. 3. The camcorder will return to reframe the subject. Through dirty or wet windows - Set the focus mode switch to adjust the focus. Subjects with the power turned... zoom to autofocus as soon as you turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. Fast moving subjects - Turn the built-in the camcorder and lens. This possible slight shift in focus is displayed on your subject. Also, avoid using the Push AF function. In 30F and...
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... change when turning the ND filter on the ND filter Select a higher density built-in ND filter or attach an external ND filter to the lens* Turn off the ND filter Set the ND FILTER switch to an appropriate density * If you should do - Depending on /off . Using the ND ...Filter When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value. Turn the ND filter on the scene, the color may be effective ( 63). Recording 39 E ND FILTER switch When using...
... change when turning the ND filter on the ND filter Select a higher density built-in ND filter or attach an external ND filter to the lens* Turn off the ND filter Set the ND FILTER switch to an appropriate density * If you should do - Depending on /off . Using the ND ...Filter When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value. Turn the ND filter on the scene, the color may be effective ( 63). Recording 39 E ND FILTER switch When using...
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... qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with low humidity, and at strong light sources. Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Use a soft, dry cloth to make sure that the camcorder is not waterproof. Do not subject the camcorder to form on the surface of heat ...After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to clean the camcorder body and lens. Dust or sand getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject. Do not use . The camcorder is still working properly. Dust and sand...
... qualified service personnel. Handle the camcorder with low humidity, and at strong light sources. Cleaning Camcorder Body and Lens Use a soft, dry cloth to make sure that the camcorder is not waterproof. Do not subject the camcorder to form on the surface of heat ...After storage, check the functions of your camcorder to clean the camcorder body and lens. Dust or sand getting inside the cassette or camcorder may cause damage. Do not leave the camcorder pointed at a bright subject. Do not use . The camcorder is still working properly. Dust and sand...
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...the screen. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with a pointed item. The camcorder switches off . [02 OFF]. Cassette is not adjusted. power source and press the RESET button with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Set the [LED] setting to 28 ...attached. Attach the battery pack correctly. 15 Power save function has been Turn on the camcorder. 28 activated. If the operate properly. dial to protect the tape. Set the program. Lens is detected. Battery pack is not set to a recording program. The dial is exhausted....
...the screen. Troubleshooting If you have a problem with a pointed item. The camcorder switches off . [02 OFF]. Cassette is not adjusted. power source and press the RESET button with your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Set the [LED] setting to 28 ...attached. Attach the battery pack correctly. 15 Power save function has been Turn on the camcorder. 28 activated. If the operate properly. dial to protect the tape. Set the program. Lens is detected. Battery pack is not set to a recording program. The dial is exhausted....
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...LP: 90 min. cassette) 0.57 in . Performance cannot be guaranteed for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording ...Forward/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 ...
...LP: 90 min. cassette) 0.57 in . Performance cannot be guaranteed for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording ...Forward/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 ...
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... POWER dial 10 Power save 28 Print order 125 Memory card 124 K Knee 76 L Language 75 LCD screen 19 LCD side panel 144 Lens hood 21 Low-angle recording 28 M Maintenance 146 Manual (recording program 57 Manual focus 36 Master pedestal 77 Memory card 24, 150 MENU...-drop frame (time code 42 NR 77 P Peaking and Magnifying (focus assist 37 Phantom power (microphone 48 Playback - Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 151 Accessories 9, 155 AE shift 59 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing 116 Analog/digital (A/D) converter 108 Aspect guides 30 Aspect ratio 31 Audio level indicator ...
... POWER dial 10 Power save 28 Print order 125 Memory card 124 K Knee 76 L Language 75 LCD screen 19 LCD side panel 144 Lens hood 21 Low-angle recording 28 M Maintenance 146 Manual (recording program 57 Manual focus 36 Master pedestal 77 Memory card 24, 150 MENU...-drop frame (time code 42 NR 77 P Peaking and Magnifying (focus assist 37 Phantom power (microphone 48 Playback - Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 151 Accessories 9, 155 AE shift 59 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing 116 Analog/digital (A/D) converter 108 Aspect guides 30 Aspect ratio 31 Audio level indicator ...