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...specifications ( 42). A Broad Range of an improvement to deliver the "look" you want. Versatile Artistic Expression HDV native 1080/24p, 1080/30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode for video recordings compliant with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder... recordings according to the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. Introduction The XH G1S / XH A1S - In addition, you even more ! 5 DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for uncompressed HD signal...
...specifications ( 42). A Broad Range of an improvement to deliver the "look" you want. Versatile Artistic Expression HDV native 1080/24p, 1080/30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode for video recordings compliant with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder... recordings according to the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. Introduction The XH G1S / XH A1S - In addition, you even more ! 5 DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for uncompressed HD signal...
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The video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. Camera Section HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD ( HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV only) Playback Signal HDV/DV Introduction 7 About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal standards (camera section) and recording standards (recorder section). the recording standard on the tape will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications;
The video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. Camera Section HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD ( HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV only) Playback Signal HDV/DV Introduction 7 About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal standards (camera section) and recording standards (recorder section). the recording standard on the tape will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications;
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... Settings ...126 Settings Memorized and Retained ...135 Screen Displays...136 List of Messages ...139 Maintenance/Others...140 Troubleshooting...145 System Diagram ...147 Optional Accessories ...148 Specifications...150 Index...152 9
... Settings ...126 Settings Memorized and Retained ...135 Screen Displays...136 List of Messages ...139 Maintenance/Others...140 Troubleshooting...145 System Diagram ...147 Optional Accessories ...148 Specifications...150 Index...152 9
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... to open the menu. 2. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Preparations 27 Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of these controls in specific situations. You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu. Press the MENU button to open or close... will appear grayed out. Pressing the MENU button at the bottom of the screen will give you additional indications about the function of the camcorder's functions can be changed from the on the wireless controller to select a setting option and press the dial. 5.
... to open the menu. 2. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Preparations 27 Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of these controls in specific situations. You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu. Press the MENU button to open or close... will appear grayed out. Pressing the MENU button at the bottom of the screen will give you additional indications about the function of the camcorder's functions can be changed from the on the wireless controller to select a setting option and press the dial. 5.
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...playback) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j 24F Mode Records 24 frames per second is suited for extracting true 24 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. For playback and video output from the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, the signal will be down-converted...Signals are down -converted to film simply by the camera at 30 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/24p specifications, creating a true cinematic feel to 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. SD The picture captured by discarding the 3:3 adjacent...
...playback) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j 24F Mode Records 24 frames per second is suited for extracting true 24 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. For playback and video output from the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, the signal will be down-converted...Signals are down -converted to film simply by the camera at 30 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/24p specifications, creating a true cinematic feel to 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. SD The picture captured by discarding the 3:3 adjacent...
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...can also be 2:3 pulldown data (when recording in this camcorder's time code to it. Genlock Time Code/User bit IN Time Code OUT * - - - - - - - * In SD mode, Time Code IN is set the TIME CODE switch to 1080/24p specifications. Time Code OUT Set the TIME CODE switch to ... output a time code signal, set to OUT. When [SIGNAL SETUP] [UB OUT] is converted to start the Time Code IN mode. The camcorder offers the following synchronization options. Genlock When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal ...
...can also be 2:3 pulldown data (when recording in this camcorder's time code to it. Genlock Time Code/User bit IN Time Code OUT * - - - - - - - * In SD mode, Time Code IN is set the TIME CODE switch to 1080/24p specifications. Time Code OUT Set the TIME CODE switch to ... output a time code signal, set to OUT. When [SIGNAL SETUP] [UB OUT] is converted to start the Time Code IN mode. The camcorder offers the following synchronization options. Genlock When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal ...
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... the WHITE BAL. AWB switch WHITE BAL. White balance setting AWB (outdoor) (indoor) (color temperature) Custom Preset A, B Use Automatic adjustment of a specific lighting (2,000 - 15,000 K in 100 K increments). Incandescent light (3,200 K). Setting depending on the hue of white balance. Set the AWB switch ...so the preset icon starts flashing and the neutral value ±0 appears next to a recording mode other than . 2. White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to the fully automated mode, white balance modes include an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a color...
... the WHITE BAL. AWB switch WHITE BAL. White balance setting AWB (outdoor) (indoor) (color temperature) Custom Preset A, B Use Automatic adjustment of a specific lighting (2,000 - 15,000 K in 100 K increments). Incandescent light (3,200 K). Setting depending on the hue of white balance. Set the AWB switch ...so the preset icon starts flashing and the neutral value ±0 appears next to a recording mode other than . 2. White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to the fully automated mode, white balance modes include an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a color...
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... signals to [OFF]. Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcorder you may not be input via the HDV/DV terminal. We recommend powering the camcorder from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protection signals... If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be able to transfer converted signals via the camcorder's HDV/DV terminal. Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you can also press the AV DV button on and off. External Connections 87 ...
... signals to [OFF]. Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcorder you may not be input via the HDV/DV terminal. We recommend powering the camcorder from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protection signals... If it is set to [ON], digital signals cannot be able to transfer converted signals via the camcorder's HDV/DV terminal. Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you can also press the AV DV button on and off. External Connections 87 ...
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Should the problem persist, disconnect the cable, turn both the camcorder and the computer off and then on the software and the specifications/settings of the connected computer. For video output from the computer to the camcorder: - If the computer is not compatible with video capturing capability ...to [OFF]. - HDV output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [DV]. 88 Connecting to a Computer To connect the camcorder to a computer you are using. DV output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [OFF]. - DV output of a recording originally made in accordance with the video...
Should the problem persist, disconnect the cable, turn both the camcorder and the computer off and then on the software and the specifications/settings of the connected computer. For video output from the computer to the camcorder: - If the computer is not compatible with video capturing capability ...to [OFF]. - HDV output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to [DV]. 88 Connecting to a Computer To connect the camcorder to a computer you are using. DV output: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [OFF]. - DV output of a recording originally made in accordance with the video...
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...recorded on the memory card. Custom preset files can be used on a Canon XL H1S, XL H1A, XH G1 or XH A1. * Custom preset files 7 to 9 different custom preset files can be copied between the camcorder and memory card. Custom Preset Parameters GAM Gamma curve** KNE Knee point BLK...Up to 9 on a memory card. Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can find more detailed descriptions on the camcorder* and up to change in the following table and you can select preset level for specific scenes. A list of outlines Group 3 Parameters related to color direction and...
...recorded on the memory card. Custom preset files can be used on a Canon XL H1S, XL H1A, XH G1 or XH A1. * Custom preset files 7 to 9 different custom preset files can be copied between the camcorder and memory card. Custom Preset Parameters GAM Gamma curve** KNE Knee point BLK...Up to 9 on a memory card. Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can find more detailed descriptions on the camcorder* and up to change in the following table and you can select preset level for specific scenes. A list of outlines Group 3 Parameters related to color direction and...
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... ALL] and select [YES] in use along with the [ RESET] option, they will all the camcorder's settings. After resetting custom preset files 1 to store the file on the camcorder. 5. These 3 custom preset files are predefined settings designed for specific scenes. - Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Custom Preset [7 VIDEO.C] Custom Preset [8 CINE...
... ALL] and select [YES] in use along with the [ RESET] option, they will all the camcorder's settings. After resetting custom preset files 1 to store the file on the camcorder. 5. These 3 custom preset files are predefined settings designed for specific scenes. - Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Custom Preset [7 VIDEO.C] Custom Preset [8 CINE...
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...on the tape. In playback pause, press the PHOTO button to read the custom preset file later by selecting the still image taken at a specific scene. 1. If the subject is not suitable for 5 minutes. appears if you press the PHOTO button when the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON]...2. If [CAMERA SETUP] [FOCUS PRI.] is set to [ON]: When you press the PHOTO button fully, before turns green, it for autofocus, the camcorder locks the focus. Press the PHOTO button. You can select to a recording mode. Capturing a Still Image from a tape when [SIGNAL SETUP] [LETTERBOX] is powered...
...on the tape. In playback pause, press the PHOTO button to read the custom preset file later by selecting the still image taken at a specific scene. 1. If the subject is not suitable for 5 minutes. appears if you press the PHOTO button when the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON]...2. If [CAMERA SETUP] [FOCUS PRI.] is set to [ON]: When you press the PHOTO button fully, before turns green, it for autofocus, the camcorder locks the focus. Press the PHOTO button. You can select to a recording mode. Capturing a Still Image from a tape when [SIGNAL SETUP] [LETTERBOX] is powered...
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... turned off , remove the card and reinsert the card. Clean the video heads. 143 INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a tape recorded in the camcorder. 144 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to - green, you set the time zone, date and...one to play back a copyright protected tape. 86 HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE Video heads are recorded on the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back a tape in a video standard different from that set. 86 PLAYBACK STD LOCKED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED When ...
... turned off , remove the card and reinsert the card. Clean the video heads. 143 INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a tape recorded in the camcorder. 144 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to - green, you set the time zone, date and...one to play back a copyright protected tape. 86 HEADS DIRTY, USE CLEANING CASSETTE Video heads are recorded on the memory card. The camcorder cannot record or play back a tape in a video standard different from that set. 86 PLAYBACK STD LOCKED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED When ...
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...not loaded. The switch is set to M, and Adjust the audio level correctly. 51 recording level is not set too low. Camcorder is turned off the camcorder. Memory Card Operations Problem Memory card cannot be erased. Turn the memory card over and try inserting it . 142 Card error...direction. Initialize the memory card. 124 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Change the position of the pixels operating to specification. Clean the video heads with an aperture value 61 vertical light bar (smear) to mode. switch on the memory card to mode. 107...
...not loaded. The switch is set to M, and Adjust the audio level correctly. 51 recording level is not set too low. Camcorder is turned off the camcorder. Memory Card Operations Problem Memory card cannot be erased. Turn the memory card over and try inserting it . 142 Card error...direction. Initialize the memory card. 124 The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value. Change the position of the pixels operating to specification. Clean the video heads with an aperture value 61 vertical light bar (smear) to mode. switch on the memory card to mode. 107...
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... 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"). cassette) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Image Sensor Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration ... compliant JPEG compression (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) * The camcorder's operations have been tested with a 60 min. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 150 Specifications XH G1S / XH A1S System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape...
... 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"). cassette) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Image Sensor Viewfinder LCD Screen Microphone Lens Lens Configuration ... compliant JPEG compression (Super Fine, Fine, Normal) * The camcorder's operations have been tested with a 60 min. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. 150 Specifications XH G1S / XH A1S System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape...
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... NR 71 Setup level 94 Sharpness 95 Shutter speed 58, 60 Side panel 138 Signal standard 34 Simultaneous recording 115 Skin detail 70 Slideshow 120 Specifications 150 Spotlight (programmed AE mode 55 Still image quality 112 Still image size 112 T Tape protection 142 Temporary autofocus (Push AF 37 Temporary automatic exposure...
... NR 71 Setup level 94 Sharpness 95 Shutter speed 58, 60 Side panel 138 Signal standard 34 Simultaneous recording 115 Skin detail 70 Slideshow 120 Specifications 150 Spotlight (programmed AE mode 55 Still image quality 112 Still image size 112 T Tape protection 142 Temporary autofocus (Push AF 37 Temporary automatic exposure...
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... issue with a copy of purchase. The Equipment is in lieu of all defects encountered in order to Canon specifications or that drive be distributed with respect to such non-Canon brand items is only effective upon presentation of a bill of purchase. B) If the Equipment is given by...serial number on account of negligence or otherwise, from failure to conform to use , misuse or inability to any kind by such specific warranty as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for commercial or industrial use of the Equipment in conjunction with respect to prevent...
... issue with a copy of purchase. The Equipment is in lieu of all defects encountered in order to Canon specifications or that drive be distributed with respect to such non-Canon brand items is only effective upon presentation of a bill of purchase. B) If the Equipment is given by...serial number on account of negligence or otherwise, from failure to conform to use , misuse or inability to any kind by such specific warranty as follows: Parts: Defective parts will be exchanged for commercial or industrial use of the Equipment in conjunction with respect to prevent...