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... SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Retain Instructions - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your product dealer or local power company. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1 A/XH A1 A and all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 A product and cart combination should be fatal. 16. Power Lines - When installing an outside antenna is connected...
... SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - Retain Instructions - If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your product dealer or local power company. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1 A/XH A1 A and all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 A product and cart combination should be fatal. 16. Power Lines - When installing an outside antenna is connected...
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... adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with this model. Should your camcorder, or if the built-in this mode. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 25) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK 1. The time zone setting appears. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to the Troubleshooting table ( 152). The default setting is available only with the next to buttons on screen. Press the MENU button. 2. Setting the Date...
... adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with this model. Should your camcorder, or if the built-in this mode. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 25) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK 1. The time zone setting appears. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to the Troubleshooting table ( 152). The default setting is available only with the next to buttons on screen. Press the MENU button. 2. Setting the Date...
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... Important Usage Instructions...2 E 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 Button...25 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time...26 Recording Introduction Recording ...27 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio 31 Locating the End of the Last Scene ...32 Zooming ...33 Adjusting...
... Important Usage Instructions...2 E 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 Button...25 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time...26 Recording Introduction Recording ...27 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio 31 Locating the End of the Last Scene ...32 Zooming ...33 Adjusting...
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Playback Playing Back a Tape ...95 Connecting to a Monitor/TV...97 SD Audio Output ...100 Returning to a Pre-marked Position ...101 Index 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/Size...110 File Numbers ...111...
Playback Playing Back a Tape ...95 Connecting to a Monitor/TV...97 SD Audio Output ...100 Returning to a Pre-marked Position ...101 Index 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/Size...110 File Numbers ...111...
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... focus is set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with the optional Wide Converter attached. 35 This mode is used combined with the Push-AF function so you turn the focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]). Follow the procedure below to change the direction of...
... focus is set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with the optional Wide Converter attached. 35 This mode is used combined with the Push-AF function so you turn the focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]). Follow the procedure below to change the direction of...
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Even if you operate the focus ring in record pause, press the PEAKING button. • The outlines of the MAGN. It will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds when you switch from E autofocus to manual focus or when you set the display to change automatically to black & white while using the focus assist functions. Magnifying In record pause, press the MAGN. With the customized functions ( 83) you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes...
Even if you operate the focus ring in record pause, press the PEAKING button. • The outlines of the MAGN. It will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds when you switch from E autofocus to manual focus or when you set the display to change automatically to black & white while using the focus assist functions. Magnifying In record pause, press the MAGN. With the customized functions ( 83) you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes...
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... the Time Code OUT mode. The camcorder's internal time code is disconnected, the time code will be automatically synchronized to start the Time Code IN mode. Connection Diagram TIME CODE switch GENLOCK Reference video signal* TIME CODE SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal * As a reference video signal input you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal. While a time code signal is being received, the [FRAME SETTNG] and [COUNT-UP] settings of the external timing signal...
... the Time Code OUT mode. The camcorder's internal time code is disconnected, the time code will be automatically synchronized to start the Time Code IN mode. Connection Diagram TIME CODE switch GENLOCK Reference video signal* TIME CODE SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal * As a reference video signal input you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal. While a time code signal is being received, the [FRAME SETTNG] and [COUNT-UP] settings of the external timing signal...
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... the menu. Automatic Audio Adjustments Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to ATT. When recording audio using headphones when adjusting the audio level. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. E When connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power, make sure to set it to MIC. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], select a setting option and close the menu. If you can change the microphone's sensitivity ( 47). Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to synchronize the audio signal with the custom key ( 70). In either setting, the audio and video signals recorded on...
... the menu. Automatic Audio Adjustments Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to ATT. When recording audio using headphones when adjusting the audio level. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. E When connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power, make sure to set it to MIC. Select [AUDIO LEVEL], select a setting option and close the menu. If you can change the microphone's sensitivity ( 47). Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to synchronize the audio signal with the custom key ( 70). In either setting, the audio and video signals recorded on...
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...) DV cable to the software's help modules. Select [DV CONTROL], set [DV CONTROL] on the other connected camcorder to [OFF]. Up to 2 other than pressing the start /stop button (e.g., if the tape has reached its end), the connected device will continue recording. When this camcorder is recording: This camcorder: Record pause mode Connected device: Record pause mode ...when this camcorder stops recording you turn the power off. Using the Digital Video Control This feature enables the camcorder to control the record and stop mode - - - Open the menu and select...
...) DV cable to the software's help modules. Select [DV CONTROL], set [DV CONTROL] on the other connected camcorder to [OFF]. Up to 2 other than pressing the start /stop button (e.g., if the tape has reached its end), the connected device will continue recording. When this camcorder is recording: This camcorder: Record pause mode Connected device: Record pause mode ...when this camcorder stops recording you turn the power off. Using the Digital Video Control This feature enables the camcorder to control the record and stop mode - - - Open the menu and select...
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... function is reset to 0:00:00 and the mark appears. • To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again. 2. REW button ZERO SET MEMORY button STOP button 1. Playback 101 During playback, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. • The tape counter is operated with the zero set memory function may not function correctly if the time code has not been recorded consecutively. The zero set memory...
... function is reset to 0:00:00 and the mark appears. • To cancel, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button again. 2. REW button ZERO SET MEMORY button STOP button 1. Playback 101 During playback, press the ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. • The tape counter is operated with the zero set memory function may not function correctly if the time code has not been recorded consecutively. The zero set memory...
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... of the button. DRIVE MODE button PHOTO button Changing the Drive Mode 1. Sufficient space on the memory card is full. 115 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting High-Speed Continuous Captures a quick series of still images while you hold the PHOTO button pressed down . Set the dial to a recording program other than and move the / (card/ tape) switch to switch between the drive modes. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button. Maximum number of continuous shots at one time: Frames...
... of the button. DRIVE MODE button PHOTO button Changing the Drive Mode 1. Sufficient space on the memory card is full. 115 Using a Memory Card Selecting the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting High-Speed Continuous Captures a quick series of still images while you hold the PHOTO button pressed down . Set the dial to a recording program other than and move the / (card/ tape) switch to switch between the drive modes. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button. Maximum number of continuous shots at one time: Frames...
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... play back the image. Replace with the camcorder (for erasure prevention. NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have not set the time zone, date and time. 26 E CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is corrupted. - IS RESTRICTED INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED You attempted to protect the tape. Additional Information 145 CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. " " flashes red, turn the power on until you turn the camcorder off . 106 CONDENSATION HAS BEEN Condensation has been detected in recording...
... play back the image. Replace with the camcorder (for erasure prevention. NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have not set the time zone, date and time. 26 E CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK Battery pack is corrupted. - IS RESTRICTED INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED You attempted to protect the tape. Additional Information 145 CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. " " flashes red, turn the power on until you turn the camcorder off . 106 CONDENSATION HAS BEEN Condensation has been detected in recording...
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...;To transfer the still images recorded on the memory card. When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in recording mode, the message "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" appears for approx. 4 seconds and " " starts flashing. Image data may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not remove...
...;To transfer the still images recorded on the memory card. When you erase image files or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF.) If you load a protected cassette in recording mode, the message "THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION" appears for approx. 4 seconds and " " starts flashing. Image data may damage the memory card or the camcorder. Do not remove...
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... input channel selection 48 not set Set the camcorder to mode. This has no effect on . switch to F8.0. Clean the video heads with the 18 dioptric adjustment lever. " " flashes red. Turn off , or is protected. Image is not set to specification. Remove and reinsert the memory card. cause a vertical light bar (smear) to the correct position. Even though you are brief stops in the playback picture. connected correctly. Playback Problem Cause Solution Pressing the playback button does Camcorder...
... input channel selection 48 not set Set the camcorder to mode. This has no effect on . switch to F8.0. Clean the video heads with the 18 dioptric adjustment lever. " " flashes red. Turn off , or is protected. Image is not set to specification. Remove and reinsert the memory card. cause a vertical light bar (smear) to the correct position. Even though you are brief stops in the playback picture. connected correctly. Playback Problem Cause Solution Pressing the playback button does Camcorder...
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... neck strap will significantly lighten the load of difficult lighting conditions. SBR-1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR-1000 for additional support of the video camera with genuine Canon accessories. E Use of a battery pack). Canon shall not be liable for genuine Canon video accessories. Information Center. The optional BP-970G provides over 35% more recording time than the BP-950G. HC-4200 System Case...
... neck strap will significantly lighten the load of difficult lighting conditions. SBR-1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR-1000 for additional support of the video camera with genuine Canon accessories. E Use of a battery pack). Canon shall not be liable for genuine Canon video accessories. Information Center. The optional BP-970G provides over 35% more recording time than the BP-950G. HC-4200 System Case...
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... Recording media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of shooting is a standard for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 158 Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. cassette) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF system White Balance...
... Recording media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of shooting is a standard for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 158 Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Image Sensor Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. cassette) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration Filter Diameter AF system White Balance...
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... image size 110 T E Tape protection 150 Temporary autofocus 36 Time code 42 Time code synchronization 44 Troubleshooting 152 Tv (recording program 55 U User bit 46 V VCR Stop 28 Video heads, cleaning 147 Videocassettes 23, 150 Viewfinder 18 W White balance 62 Wireless controller 22 Z Zebra pattern 64 Zero set memory 101 Zoom 33 Zoom preset 34 Zoom speed 33 Additional Information 161 Programmed AE 52 Protecting still images 123 Pulldown mode (24F frame rate 41 R Record review 30 Recording - Movies 27 Recording...
... image size 110 T E Tape protection 150 Temporary autofocus 36 Time code 42 Time code synchronization 44 Troubleshooting 152 Tv (recording program 55 U User bit 46 V VCR Stop 28 Video heads, cleaning 147 Videocassettes 23, 150 Viewfinder 18 W White balance 62 Wireless controller 22 Z Zebra pattern 64 Zero set memory 101 Zoom 33 Zoom preset 34 Zoom speed 33 Additional Information 161 Programmed AE 52 Protecting still images 123 Pulldown mode (24F frame rate 41 R Record review 30 Recording - Movies 27 Recording...
Full Line Product Guide Summer/Fall 2008
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... Histogram Compatible AiAF Display Pict Video Bridge Editing Software KIT CONTENTS FS11 kit contents shown • FS11/FS10/FS100 Body • Battery Pack BP-808 • Compact Power Adapter CA-590 • Wireless Controller WL-D88 • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • Digital Video Solution Disk • Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software FS11 48X 16GB SDHC Black Advanced Zoom Internal Memory Card Slot FLASH MEMORY STANDARD...
... Histogram Compatible AiAF Display Pict Video Bridge Editing Software KIT CONTENTS FS11 kit contents shown • FS11/FS10/FS100 Body • Battery Pack BP-808 • Compact Power Adapter CA-590 • Wireless Controller WL-D88 • Stereo Video Cable STV-250N • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • Digital Video Solution Disk • Pixela ImageMixer 3SE Video Editing Software FS11 48X 16GB SDHC Black Advanced Zoom Internal Memory Card Slot FLASH MEMORY STANDARD...
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... into the camcorder's LCD screen: simply flip over the screen to face your subject and activate the video light function to "grab" a 2.0 Megapixel photo directly from any direction and provides an expanded color range. BUILT-IN VIDEO LIGHT/LCD VIDEO LIGHT LED LCD Video Video Light Light Canon camcorders with a Built-in Video Light (LED) conveniently expand your camcorder to any PictBridge compatible printer. And Canon camcorders also use a single cable to transport a High Definition video signal with audio to your video footage. Canon Digital Video Technology...
... into the camcorder's LCD screen: simply flip over the screen to face your subject and activate the video light function to "grab" a 2.0 Megapixel photo directly from any direction and provides an expanded color range. BUILT-IN VIDEO LIGHT/LCD VIDEO LIGHT LED LCD Video Video Light Light Canon camcorders with a Built-in Video Light (LED) conveniently expand your camcorder to any PictBridge compatible printer. And Canon camcorders also use a single cable to transport a High Definition video signal with audio to your video footage. Canon Digital Video Technology...
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... the supplied Pixela ImageMixer 3SE software. A built-in the AVCHD format can convert your computer, burn an AVCHD† DVD or Standard Definition DVD. Additionally, your movie can be resized for still image file management, image viewing and editing. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be copied onto DVD media with web video sharing sites. Dual Flash Memory Camcorders FS10 (8GB) - HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Camcorders VIXIA HG20 (60GB) 5 hr. 30...
... the supplied Pixela ImageMixer 3SE software. A built-in the AVCHD format can convert your computer, burn an AVCHD† DVD or Standard Definition DVD. Additionally, your movie can be resized for still image file management, image viewing and editing. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should only be copied onto DVD media with web video sharing sites. Dual Flash Memory Camcorders FS10 (8GB) - HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Camcorders VIXIA HG20 (60GB) 5 hr. 30...