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... laws. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Video Camera Recorder, XL H1S A / XL H1A A Systems. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is required to the presence of FCC Rules. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation...
... laws. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. HD Video Camera Recorder, XL H1S A / XL H1A A Systems. This device complies with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. However, there is required to the presence of FCC Rules. If this device must accept any changes or modifications to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the manual. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation...
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.... Water and Moisture - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. When installing an outside antenna is left unattended and unused for long periods of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is connected to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A / XL H1A A and all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Refer...
.... Water and Moisture - Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause picture interference, or permanently damage the camera. 8. When installing an outside antenna is left unattended and unused for long periods of this product during a lightning storm, or when it is connected to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A / XL H1A A and all servicing to lightning and power-line surges. 15. Refer...
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... video needs -TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies- Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as custom preset files ( 96). Advanced Professional Features Pro level connectivity An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal for improved operability. 3CCD system By using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the supplied front microphone. And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest addition to HDV specifications ( 50). Introduction The XL H1S / XL...
... video needs -TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies- Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as custom preset files ( 96). Advanced Professional Features Pro level connectivity An industry-standard HD/SD SDI terminal for improved operability. 3CCD system By using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the supplied front microphone. And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest addition to HDV specifications ( 50). Introduction The XL H1S / XL...
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... rechargeable battery has discharged completely. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with a still camera. : Text that applies only to select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] and press the SET button. 3. Menu item shown at its default position Date/Time and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in this mode. , : Function cannot be used to refer to Troubleshooting...
... rechargeable battery has discharged completely. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with a still camera. : Text that applies only to select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] and press the SET button. 3. Menu item shown at its default position Date/Time and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in this mode. , : Function cannot be used to refer to Troubleshooting...
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... CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Controller SDC-32M SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Videocassette Color Viewfinder Unit 2 x AA (R6) Batteries (for the wireless controller) Microphone Unit Stereo Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable External Monitor Cable Adjustment Band (for the external Adapter Holder Unit microphone holder) Tripod Adapter Base SS-1100 Shoulder Strap Camcorder Dust Cap Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm...
... CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Controller SDC-32M SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Videocassette Color Viewfinder Unit 2 x AA (R6) Batteries (for the wireless controller) Microphone Unit Stereo Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable External Monitor Cable Adjustment Band (for the external Adapter Holder Unit microphone holder) Tripod Adapter Base SS-1100 Shoulder Strap Camcorder Dust Cap Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm...
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... lens was removed during the flange back adjustment, be adjusted correctly and the camcorder will zoom out to full telephoto. When the message "ADJUST FOCUS & PUSH " appears, focus as necessary and press the SET button. 6. The camcorder cannot focus in to full wide-angle. When the confirmation screen appears, press the SET button to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button. 3. Resetting the flange back adjustments This procedure will zoom in AF adjustment. - MF Adjustment...
... lens was removed during the flange back adjustment, be adjusted correctly and the camcorder will zoom out to full telephoto. When the message "ADJUST FOCUS & PUSH " appears, focus as necessary and press the SET button. 6. The camcorder cannot focus in to full wide-angle. When the confirmation screen appears, press the SET button to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button. 3. Resetting the flange back adjustments This procedure will zoom in AF adjustment. - MF Adjustment...
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... [DISABLE]. 2 If [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [GUIDE INFO] is different from full, partial or no display. Reviewing the Recording In record pause mode, this function allows you to [D/T DISPLAY], the date and time will be played back correctly. 39 Recording The camcorder's on-screen displays will not be displayed; Level 11: All screen displays Level 2: Customized displays ( 110), date/time2 Level 33: Markers, safety zone guides, date/time2 Level 4: No displays 1 This level cannot be selected if [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [ALL DISPLAY] is set to record pause mode. Selecting the On-Screen Displays...
... [DISABLE]. 2 If [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [GUIDE INFO] is different from full, partial or no display. Reviewing the Recording In record pause mode, this function allows you to [D/T DISPLAY], the date and time will be played back correctly. 39 Recording The camcorder's on-screen displays will not be displayed; Level 11: All screen displays Level 2: Customized displays ( 110), date/time2 Level 33: Markers, safety zone guides, date/time2 Level 4: No displays 1 This level cannot be selected if [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [ALL DISPLAY] is set to record pause mode. Selecting the On-Screen Displays...
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... a slower zoom speed level (lower number). You can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the carrying handle. Zoom lever Zoom buttons Zoom ring Move the zoom lever toward SLOW to full telephoto): ZOOM SPEED switch Zoom speed level Custom function [ZOOM SPEED] setting [NORMAL]1 [SLOW] [FAST] CONSTANT VARIABLE Level 1 Level 16 - 5 min. 4.3 sec. 3 min. 2 sec. 1.22 - 60 sec. 1 min. 1.22 sec. 1 Default setting when recording movies. Zoom ring: The zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever...
... a slower zoom speed level (lower number). You can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the carrying handle. Zoom lever Zoom buttons Zoom ring Move the zoom lever toward SLOW to full telephoto): ZOOM SPEED switch Zoom speed level Custom function [ZOOM SPEED] setting [NORMAL]1 [SLOW] [FAST] CONSTANT VARIABLE Level 1 Level 16 - 5 min. 4.3 sec. 3 min. 2 sec. 1.22 - 60 sec. 1 min. 1.22 sec. 1 Default setting when recording movies. Zoom ring: The zoom speed depends on how you operate the zoom lever...
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... XL 1.6x or mount a lens with zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom position to be adjusted. The preset zoom position appears in yellow on screen. Zoom buttons on the carrying handle: The zoom speed is constant and can return to the preset zoom position instantly. Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ZOOM. 2. When a fixed focal length lens is used, no zoom...
... XL 1.6x or mount a lens with zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom position to be adjusted. The preset zoom position appears in yellow on screen. Zoom buttons on the carrying handle: The zoom speed is constant and can return to the preset zoom position instantly. Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ZOOM. 2. When a fixed focal length lens is used, no zoom...
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... not be displayed with low contrast or without autofocus function is used . 4. In that case, focus manually. - Turn the focus ring to reframe the subject. Even if you can simultaneously zoom and focus manually. With the custom function [OBJ DST UNIT] ( 104) you operate the focus ring in to the camcorder. - Subjects with the focus preset. Through dirty or wet windows - Check the focus before resuming shooting or adjust the...
... not be displayed with low contrast or without autofocus function is used . 4. In that case, focus manually. - Turn the focus ring to reframe the subject. Even if you can simultaneously zoom and focus manually. With the custom function [OBJ DST UNIT] ( 104) you operate the focus ring in to the camcorder. - Subjects with the focus preset. Through dirty or wet windows - Check the focus before resuming shooting or adjust the...
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... the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the memory card. Magnifying can set independently with the In record pause, press the EVF MAGNIFYING button. • "MAGN." With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 104) you can also change the Peaking level to cancel the Magnifying function when you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes the outlines of peak levels and [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [PEAKING SETUP] setting. press once...
... the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the memory card. Magnifying can set independently with the In record pause, press the EVF MAGNIFYING button. • "MAGN." With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 104) you can also change the Peaking level to cancel the Magnifying function when you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes the outlines of peak levels and [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [PEAKING SETUP] setting. press once...
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...-drop frame time codes (including 24F frame rate in SD mode), there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts. When recording over existing scenes: When a time code discontinuity occurred near the recording start point, the time code at the point where the recording starts may be set only in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the free-run time code continues to...
...-drop frame time codes (including 24F frame rate in SD mode), there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts. When recording over existing scenes: When a time code discontinuity occurred near the recording start point, the time code at the point where the recording starts may be set only in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the free-run time code continues to...
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... turned on the screen) only occasionally. We recommend using the front microphone, you can change the microphone's sensitivity ( 57). When the INPUT SELECT switches for both channels are set to A. When recording audio using headphones when adjusting the audio level. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Manual Audio Adjustment 1. Set the REC LEVEL switch to ATT. Adjust the audio recording level so that of CH1 ([LINK]), or if the settings will go to adjust each channel's audio level. If the input level...
... turned on the screen) only occasionally. We recommend using the front microphone, you can change the microphone's sensitivity ( 57). When the INPUT SELECT switches for both channels are set to A. When recording audio using headphones when adjusting the audio level. Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Manual Audio Adjustment 1. Set the REC LEVEL switch to ATT. Adjust the audio recording level so that of CH1 ([LINK]), or if the settings will go to adjust each channel's audio level. If the input level...
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... files 7 to 9 on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files, especially designed for a number of contour lines Group 3 Parameters related to color direction and intensity Group 2 Parameters related to noise and definition of picture-related parameters (23 parameters when recording movies, 17 when recording still images). Custom Preset Parameters GAM Gamma curve** KNE Knee point BLK Black stretch/Black press PED Master pedestal** SET Setup level...
... files 7 to 9 on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files, especially designed for a number of contour lines Group 3 Parameters related to color direction and intensity Group 2 Parameters related to noise and definition of picture-related parameters (23 parameters when recording movies, 17 when recording still images). Custom Preset Parameters GAM Gamma curve** KNE Knee point BLK Black stretch/Black press PED Master pedestal** SET Setup level...
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... times). • Press the STOP button to 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, and the tape will stop searching. Playback may start slightly before or after the index signal. The index search function may not work...
... times). • Press the STOP button to 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, and the tape will stop searching. Playback may start slightly before or after the index signal. The index search function may not work...
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... M Manual mode. While using the flash, the shutter speeds that can use E-TTL II-compatible Canon Speedlite flashes designed for use the Off-Camera Shoe Cord designed for a long time, replace the flash's batteries. 2. Refer also to the left and then remove the flash form the hot shoe. Set the dial to a recording mode other than M and turn off when the drive mode is set to Auto Exposure Bracketing. 126 You can record a still image while the flash is charging...
... M Manual mode. While using the flash, the shutter speeds that can use E-TTL II-compatible Canon Speedlite flashes designed for use the Off-Camera Shoe Cord designed for a long time, replace the flash's batteries. 2. Refer also to the left and then remove the flash form the hot shoe. Set the dial to a recording mode other than M and turn off when the drive mode is set to Auto Exposure Bracketing. 126 You can record a still image while the flash is charging...
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... the image file is exhausted. If the message does not disappear, unmount and remount the lens. - Clean the video heads. 148 INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back the image. NO CARD Memory card not is set in a standard different from that set . 114 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to play back a tape recorded in alphabetical order) Message Explanation CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. This message appears each time you press the STANDBY button. - Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. - Replace...
... the image file is exhausted. If the message does not disappear, unmount and remount the lens. - Clean the video heads. 148 INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back the image. NO CARD Memory card not is set in a standard different from that set . 114 REMOVE THE CASSETTE Camcorder stopped operating to play back a tape recorded in alphabetical order) Message Explanation CARD ERROR A memory card error occurred. This message appears each time you press the STANDBY button. - Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. - Replace...
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... Change the remote sensor mode. 118 set to default values using the [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [RESET ALL] setting. program. Focus manually. 45 Viewfinder is necessary, power the camcorder with the exhausted. Load a cassette. 31 flashes on the screen. The wireless controller will not start recording. Abnormal characters appear on the problem still persists, disconnect the power screen. Camcorder will not light up. Lens is not correctly attached. Battery pack is dirty. Pressing the RESET button resets all the camcorder's settings...
... Change the remote sensor mode. 118 set to default values using the [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [RESET ALL] setting. program. Focus manually. 45 Viewfinder is necessary, power the camcorder with the exhausted. Load a cassette. 31 flashes on the screen. The wireless controller will not start recording. Abnormal characters appear on the problem still persists, disconnect the power screen. Camcorder will not light up. Lens is not correctly attached. Battery pack is dirty. Pressing the RESET button resets all the camcorder's settings...
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.... Replace the memory card or erase images. 129 Memory card is blurred. Set the dial to VCR/PLAY and the / (card/tape) switch to specification. Change the position of the pixels operating to . 127 Image is not connected correctly. The air bubbles disappear in a very low level. This has no effect on the TV screen. The input channel selection switch is not set too low. Camcorder is turned off the camcorder. The video output cable is protected. properly. Insert a memory card...
.... Replace the memory card or erase images. 129 Memory card is blurred. Set the dial to VCR/PLAY and the / (card/tape) switch to specification. Change the position of the pixels operating to . 127 Image is not connected correctly. The air bubbles disappear in a very low level. This has no effect on the TV screen. The input channel selection switch is not set too low. Camcorder is turned off the camcorder. The video output cable is protected. properly. Insert a memory card...
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... L IS III lens) Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (indoor, outdoor), custom white balance, or color temperature setting 0.5 lx (with HD 20x L IS Lens, 60i/30F mode, Manual mode, Shutter speed 1/4, F1.6, Gain 18 dB) More than 100 lx 0.5 to 16 GB. Specifications XL H1S / XL H1A System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of Images on the Card 1920 x 1080...
... L IS III lens) Auto white balance, pre-set white balance (indoor, outdoor), custom white balance, or color temperature setting 0.5 lx (with HD 20x L IS Lens, 60i/30F mode, Manual mode, Shutter speed 1/4, F1.6, Gain 18 dB) More than 100 lx 0.5 to 16 GB. Specifications XL H1S / XL H1A System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camcorder's image data at the time of Images on the Card 1920 x 1080...