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... played back smoothly. XH G1 XH A1 XL H1* *Unable to use editing software that supports the 24F frame rate. 3 Read This First „ Disclaimer While every effort has been made on FAT32 or FAT16 formatted hard disks. If you set the video folder to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed" may be displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may be lost data...
... played back smoothly. XH G1 XH A1 XL H1* *Unable to use editing software that supports the 24F frame rate. 3 Read This First „ Disclaimer While every effort has been made on FAT32 or FAT16 formatted hard disks. If you set the video folder to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed" may be displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may be lost data...
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...; Supports XH G1 and XH A1 • New plug in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to the computer's hard disk Color Controlling × × × × Camera Control tab × × × Image output × × × Copying files from a computer and to playback or output...
...; Supports XH G1 and XH A1 • New plug in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to the computer's hard disk Color Controlling × × × × Camera Control tab × × × Image output × × × Copying files from a computer and to playback or output...
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... next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. - If a warning message regarding the installation appears, click [Continue Anyway]. • Installation of the driver starts automatically. • Depending on the setting of the driver. 1 Turn the camcorder's power on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable. ( 1-8) • For details about connecting the camcorder...
... next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. - If a warning message regarding the installation appears, click [Continue Anyway]. • Installation of the driver starts automatically. • Depending on the setting of the driver. 1 Turn the camcorder's power on and activate the DV CONTROL function. 2 Set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. 3 Connect the camcorder to the computer using the IEEE1394 (DV) cable. ( 1-8) • For details about connecting the camcorder...
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... you proceed to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed" may be displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may not display texts properly. Do not change window will not appear next time the target folder. If Windows is not installed on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties]. If you set the video folder to register the license...
... you proceed to an external hard disk, an error message "Delayed Write Failed" may be displayed while recording onto the hard disk, and the recording may not display texts properly. Do not change window will not appear next time the target folder. If Windows is not installed on [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon in the [My Computer] window and choose [Properties]. If you set the video folder to register the license...
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... be automatically terminated. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-17 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Video Folder and Recording Settings You need to specify the video folder (a target folder), file name and other settings before you start CONSOLE. 7 When the remaining battery power goes down below the specified level, the hard disk recording will be allocated after the date by selecting [Use recording date] or specify a new...
... be automatically terminated. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files 3-17 Various Settings and [Performance Check] Video Folder and Recording Settings You need to specify the video folder (a target folder), file name and other settings before you start CONSOLE. 7 When the remaining battery power goes down below the specified level, the hard disk recording will be allocated after the date by selecting [Use recording date] or specify a new...
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... be displayed when connecting the XH G1 or XH A1. 12 3 7 8 1 6 4 5 1 Auto Automated adjustment of the white balance. 2 / Preset A/B Adjust the white balance to the right; left clicking the mouse turns the pointer to the camcorder instruction 3 manual. 4 Color Temperature Specifies the color temperature. Placing the mouse cursor on the camcorder you cannot control all settings on [Control] tab. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-29...
... be displayed when connecting the XH G1 or XH A1. 12 3 7 8 1 6 4 5 1 Auto Automated adjustment of the white balance. 2 / Preset A/B Adjust the white balance to the right; left clicking the mouse turns the pointer to the camcorder instruction 3 manual. 4 Color Temperature Specifies the color temperature. Placing the mouse cursor on the camcorder you cannot control all settings on [Control] tab. CONSOLE Windows Various Settings and [Performance Check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-29...
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...) boards/cards added to the computer, the computer may not be started by the [Display] icon. 2) Click the [Settings] tab and the [Advanced] button. 3) Click the [Troubleshoot] tab and adjust the [Hardware acceleration] slider to [Full]. Change the drive or delete some files to free more other video devices are connected to the computer by IEEE1394, recording onto the hard disk cannot be started. ÎWhen using XH G1, XH A1...
...) boards/cards added to the computer, the computer may not be started by the [Display] icon. 2) Click the [Settings] tab and the [Advanced] button. 3) Click the [Troubleshoot] tab and adjust the [Hardware acceleration] slider to [Full]. Change the drive or delete some files to free more other video devices are connected to the computer by IEEE1394, recording onto the hard disk cannot be started. ÎWhen using XH G1, XH A1...
XH G1 XH A1 Instruction Manual
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... CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be taken to keep from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna...
... CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT NEC - 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 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be taken to keep from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna...
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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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... setting of the adjustment when you turn the focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]). Follow the procedure below to change the direction of the AF mode. Focus ring POSITION PRESET switch Focus mode switch PUSH AF button Recording Autofocus The autofocus is set when the focus mode switch is used in the center of the lens barrel) to . MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Manual Focus...
... setting of the adjustment when you turn the focus ring and its response sensitivity ([NORMAL] or [SLOW]). Follow the procedure below to change the direction of the AF mode. Focus ring POSITION PRESET switch Focus mode switch PUSH AF button Recording Autofocus The autofocus is set when the focus mode switch is used in the center of the lens barrel) to . MENU ( 25) CAMERA SETUP AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Manual Focus...
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... reconnect the cable. - Time Code IN Set the TIME CODE switch to IN to start the Time Code IN mode. Time Code OUT Set the TIME CODE switch to OUT to start the Time Code OUT mode. The user bit of the following synchronization options. When you set [SDI OUTPUT] to an external time code generator. The camcorder's internal time code is not available if you can synchronize this camcorder's time code to [ON] the time code data will be recorded as a standard LTC timing signal. Also...
... reconnect the cable. - Time Code IN Set the TIME CODE switch to IN to start the Time Code IN mode. Time Code OUT Set the TIME CODE switch to OUT to start the Time Code OUT mode. The user bit of the following synchronization options. When you set [SDI OUTPUT] to an external time code generator. The camcorder's internal time code is not available if you can synchronize this camcorder's time code to [ON] the time code data will be recorded as a standard LTC timing signal. Also...
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... connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power, make sure to set to monitor audio in microphone with the video signal by setting the MIC ATT. dials CH1 dial CH2 dial Recording AUDIO LEVEL switch Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator MENU ( 25) DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL••ON Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. 6. The audio level indicator can change the microphone's sensitivity ( 47). If necessary, turn on the tape will be damaged. Automatic Audio Adjustments Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to...
... connecting a microphone that does not support phantom power, make sure to set to monitor audio in microphone with the video signal by setting the MIC ATT. dials CH1 dial CH2 dial Recording AUDIO LEVEL switch Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator MENU ( 25) DISPLAY SETUP/ AUDIO LEVEL••ON Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. 6. The audio level indicator can change the microphone's sensitivity ( 47). If necessary, turn on the tape will be damaged. Automatic Audio Adjustments Set the AUDIO LEVEL switch to...
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... devices can use the CONSOLE software (sold separately) to download video and audio recordings (in HDV or DV standards) from the camcorder to the XH G1/XH A1 for recording (no external device is connected xxx min Recording on the connected device. The status of the connected device is in rechargeable lithium battery is not ready for DV control. With some non-Canon devices: The DV control may be connected to a computer's hard disk. Windows XP (SP2) users...
... devices can use the CONSOLE software (sold separately) to download video and audio recordings (in HDV or DV standards) from the camcorder to the XH G1/XH A1 for recording (no external device is connected xxx min Recording on the connected device. The status of the connected device is in rechargeable lithium battery is not ready for DV control. With some non-Canon devices: The DV control may be connected to a computer's hard disk. Windows XP (SP2) users...
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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. After you finish playing back the tape, stop at "0:00:00" and the mark disappears. • The tape counter changes to time code. The zero set memory may not function correctly if the time code has not been recorded consecutively. The zero set memory function may not work...
... 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. After you finish playing back the tape, stop at "0:00:00" and the mark disappears. • The tape counter changes to time code. The zero set memory may not function correctly if the time code has not been recorded consecutively. The zero set memory function may not work...
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DRIVE MODE button PHOTO button Changing the Drive Mode 1. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button. For the number of frames per Second Normal speed High speed 3 frames 5 frames Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 60 images - AEB The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, (Auto Exposure Bracketing) normal, light in 1/2 EV steps). Set the dial to a recording program other than and move the / (card/ tape) switch to switch between the drive modes. The setting changes with...
DRIVE MODE button PHOTO button Changing the Drive Mode 1. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOTO button. For the number of frames per Second Normal speed High speed 3 frames 5 frames Maximum Number of Continuous Shots 60 images - AEB The camcorder records a still image in three different exposures (dark, (Auto Exposure Bracketing) normal, light in 1/2 EV steps). Set the dial to a recording program other than and move the / (card/ tape) switch to switch between the drive modes. The setting changes with...
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... RESTRICTED anomalous signal is set the time zone, date and time. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch. 150 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to green, you set in the camcorder, you attempted to INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT input a video signal in the camcorder. NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have not set . - CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. If the message disappears after 4 seconds an - This message appears each time you turn the camcorder off . 106 CONDENSATION HAS...
... RESTRICTED anomalous signal is set the time zone, date and time. Replace the cassette or change the position of the protect switch. 150 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to green, you set in the camcorder, you attempted to INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT input a video signal in the camcorder. NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have not set . - CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. If the message disappears after 4 seconds an - This message appears each time you turn the camcorder off . 106 CONDENSATION HAS...
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... 147 cleaning cassette. Clean the video heads. 147 appear on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 153 connected correctly. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. 111 Memory card cannot be powered by the phantom power. About the LCD screen The LCD screen is running, but image will not Video heads are dirty. cause a vertical light bar (smear) to VCR/PLAY back. Viewfinder is not recorded. Audio is not adjusted. Microphone connected to the XLR Set the switch to...
... 147 cleaning cassette. Clean the video heads. 147 appear on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. 153 connected correctly. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a new memory card. 111 Memory card cannot be powered by the phantom power. About the LCD screen The LCD screen is running, but image will not Video heads are dirty. cause a vertical light bar (smear) to VCR/PLAY back. Viewfinder is not recorded. Audio is not adjusted. Microphone connected to the XLR Set the switch to...
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... battery adapter to achieve excellent performance when used with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the video camera with genuine Canon accessories. This product is recommended. The car battery adapter plugs into your local retailer/dealer for additional support of the camera's weight while shooting. 155 Additional Information TA-100 Tripod Adapter The TA-100 allows you may request such repairs...
... battery adapter to achieve excellent performance when used with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the video camera with genuine Canon accessories. This product is recommended. The car battery adapter plugs into your local retailer/dealer for additional support of the camera's weight while shooting. 155 Additional Information TA-100 Tripod Adapter The TA-100 allows you may request such repairs...
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...)* 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 cassette) Fast 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 HDV MPEG-1 audio...
...)* 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 cassette) Fast 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 HDV MPEG-1 audio...
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... Screen markers 30 SD memory card 24 Setup level 77 Sharpness 77 Shoulder strap 20 Shutter speed 55 Signal standard 31 Simultaneous recording (tape/memory card 113 Skin detail 67 Sky detail 68 Slideshow 120 Specifications 158 Spotlight (recording program 53 Still image quality 110 Still image review 119 Still 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...
... Screen markers 30 SD memory card 24 Setup level 77 Sharpness 77 Shoulder strap 20 Shutter speed 55 Signal standard 31 Simultaneous recording (tape/memory card 113 Skin detail 67 Sky detail 68 Slideshow 120 Specifications 158 Spotlight (recording program 53 Still image quality 110 Still image review 119 Still 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...
