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...generates, uses and can be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is no guarantee that ... laws. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. HD Video Camera Recorder, XH G1S A / XH A1S A Systems. This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on , the user is encouraged to try to ...
...generates, uses and can be contrary to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is no guarantee that ... laws. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. HD Video Camera Recorder, XH G1S A / XH A1S A Systems. This device complies with the instructions, may infringe on , the user is encouraged to try to ...
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... a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A / XH A1S A and all instructions. 5. The product should be followed. 17. Water and Moisture - The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with one...
... a polarized 2-prong plug (a plug having one way. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A / XH A1S A and all instructions. 5. The product should be followed. 17. Water and Moisture - The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter is equipped with one...
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... mode for high-definition video. The camcorder offers 23 customizable parameters you want. Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as custom preset files ( 89). CCDs (each with phantom power supply. Reduced audio noise Unwanted audio noise due to vibrations has been reduced as a result of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Improved lens with the XH G1S / XH A1S. you...
... mode for high-definition video. The camcorder offers 23 customizable parameters you want. Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as custom preset files ( 89). CCDs (each with phantom power supply. Reduced audio noise Unwanted audio noise due to vibrations has been reduced as a result of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Improved lens with the XH G1S / XH A1S. you...
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The video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. 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). 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 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. 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). 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 the recording standard on the tape will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications;
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switches ( 52) Lens hood ( 22) Lens hood locking screw ( 22) switches ( 51) CH1 input terminal ( 50) CH2 input terminal ( 50) Cassette compartment ( 25) TIME CODE switch* ( 46) 12 Right side view ZOOM SPEED switch ( 35) / (card/tape) switch ( 114) VIDEO 2 terminal ( 81) HD/SD SDI terminal* ( 79) GENLOCK terminal* ( 46) TIME CODE terminal* ( 46) MIC (external microphone) terminal ( 49) switches ( 50) * only.
switches ( 52) Lens hood ( 22) Lens hood locking screw ( 22) switches ( 51) CH1 input terminal ( 50) CH2 input terminal ( 50) Cassette compartment ( 25) TIME CODE switch* ( 46) 12 Right side view ZOOM SPEED switch ( 35) / (card/tape) switch ( 114) VIDEO 2 terminal ( 81) HD/SD SDI terminal* ( 79) GENLOCK terminal* ( 46) TIME CODE terminal* ( 46) MIC (external microphone) terminal ( 49) switches ( 50) * only.
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... with the mark to the terminal. Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with mounting screws longer than the buttons on the camcorder. 13 Front view Back view Introduction External microphone holder ( 50) Tally lamp ( 102) External sensor for the Instant AF (...Battery/memory card compartment ( 16) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 80) terminal A/V1 terminal ( 79) HDV indicator HDV/DV terminal ( 81, 86, 88) (headphones) terminal HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 80) START/STOP button ( 30) Memory card slot ( 26) Battery attachment unit ( 16) BATT...
... with the mark to the terminal. Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with mounting screws longer than the buttons on the camcorder. 13 Front view Back view Introduction External microphone holder ( 50) Tally lamp ( 102) External sensor for the Instant AF (...Battery/memory card compartment ( 16) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 80) terminal A/V1 terminal ( 79) HDV indicator HDV/DV terminal ( 81, 86, 88) (headphones) terminal HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 80) START/STOP button ( 30) Memory card slot ( 26) Battery attachment unit ( 16) BATT...
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...is not necessary for the following terminals in order to the camcorder and pull. HD/SD SDI terminal* GENLOCK terminal* TIME CODE terminal* VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal A/V1 and terminals HDV/DV and (headphones) terminals VIDEO 2 terminal * only. ...Preparations 23 This step is difficult to the camcorder and close the terminal. Grasp the strip connecting the...
...is not necessary for the following terminals in order to the camcorder and pull. HD/SD SDI terminal* GENLOCK terminal* TIME CODE terminal* VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal A/V1 and terminals HDV/DV and (headphones) terminals VIDEO 2 terminal * only. ...Preparations 23 This step is difficult to the camcorder and close the terminal. Grasp the strip connecting the...
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...STD], select a setting option and select [YES] to confirm the selection and close the menu. • [HD]: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera. • [SD16:9], [SD4:3]: To record on the tape in DV standard or to use this ... Scene You can select the signal standard of your recording (high definition or standard definition) and, for standard definition recordings, also the aspect ratio of the recording. Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio You can use the camcorder as desired. When you play back on a standard...
...STD], select a setting option and select [YES] to confirm the selection and close the menu. • [HD]: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera. • [SD16:9], [SD4:3]: To record on the tape in DV standard or to use this ... Scene You can select the signal standard of your recording (high definition or standard definition) and, for standard definition recordings, also the aspect ratio of the recording. Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio You can use the camcorder as desired. When you play back on a standard...
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...record pause, press the PEAKING button. • appears and the outlines of the MAGN. can be output as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 97) you can select to have the magnified picture recorded... In record pause, press the MAGN. With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 97) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. button. • "MAGN." appears and the central part of the MAGN. buttons. Recording 39 press once more to cancel the function....
...record pause, press the PEAKING button. • appears and the outlines of the MAGN. can be output as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 97) you can select to have the magnified picture recorded... In record pause, press the MAGN. With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 97) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. button. • "MAGN." appears and the central part of the MAGN. buttons. Recording 39 press once more to cancel the function....
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... (camera) A B C D E F G H 60i aabbbcccddee f f f ggghh (tape/playback) 42 For playback, the signal is ideal for playback on a TV screen but video output from the HDV/DV terminal will be 24p. HD 30F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J 30p (tape) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (playback) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j SD 30F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (tape/playback) a a b b c c d ...second is converted and recorded on the tape as standard-definition TV signals. 30F Mode HD Records 30 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/24p specifications, creating a true cinematic feel to...
... (camera) A B C D E F G H 60i aabbbcccddee f f f ggghh (tape/playback) 42 For playback, the signal is ideal for playback on a TV screen but video output from the HDV/DV terminal will be 24p. HD 30F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J 30p (tape) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (playback) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j SD 30F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (tape/playback) a a b b c c d ...second is converted and recorded on the tape as standard-definition TV signals. 30F Mode HD Records 30 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/24p specifications, creating a true cinematic feel to...
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... or playing back movies that are HDV 1080/24p, the signal is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal will disappear). When [SIGNAL SETUP] [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [HD 24P 2:3], the user bit of the time code signal will be 2:3 pulldown data (when recording in this camcorder's time code to start the... SD mode, Time Code IN is not available if you can receive the data used in 24F mode or playing back movies that are HDV 1080/24p). The camcorder's internal time code is converted to it. Time Code IN Set the TIME CODE switch to IN to OUT. Connection Diagram When synchronizing...
... or playing back movies that are HDV 1080/24p, the signal is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal will disappear). When [SIGNAL SETUP] [SDI OUTPUT] is set to [HD 24P 2:3], the user bit of the time code signal will be 2:3 pulldown data (when recording in this camcorder's time code to start the... SD mode, Time Code IN is not available if you can receive the data used in 24F mode or playing back movies that are HDV 1080/24p). The camcorder's internal time code is converted to it. Time Code IN Set the TIME CODE switch to IN to OUT. Connection Diagram When synchronizing...
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Changing the position of the dial to HD standard, Genlock synchronization is possible even if the external Genlock signal is in SD standard. "EXT- the correct time code will be adjusted within the range of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code's drop-frame bit ...- However, Genlock synchronization will not be possible if the external Genlock signal is in HD standard but the camcorder is set to SD standard. The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to lag slightly; While a time code signal is being...
Changing the position of the dial to HD standard, Genlock synchronization is possible even if the external Genlock signal is in SD standard. "EXT- the correct time code will be adjusted within the range of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code's drop-frame bit ...- However, Genlock synchronization will not be possible if the external Genlock signal is in HD standard but the camcorder is set to SD standard. The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to lag slightly; While a time code signal is being...
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... mainly people's voices. [LC2]: To reduce the background sound of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be suppressed along with the built-in microphone. Recording 49 Selecting the Microphone... Audio Recording Mode You can change the sensitivity of the built-in microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to buildings). Note that when you select the Unlock mode. • While recording...recorded from an analog input, or from a digital input if you use this camcorder is recorded on two channels. HDV The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz...
... mainly people's voices. [LC2]: To reduce the background sound of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be suppressed along with the built-in microphone. Recording 49 Selecting the Microphone... Audio Recording Mode You can change the sensitivity of the built-in microphone to [NORMAL] or [HIGH] (+6 dB) to buildings). Note that when you select the Unlock mode. • While recording...recorded from an analog input, or from a digital input if you use this camcorder is recorded on two channels. HDV The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz...
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... amount of delay to the audio. MENU ( 27) SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT••OFF Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Signal standard HD SD Sampling frequency 48 kHz 32 kHz (12bit) 48 kHz (16bit) Locked/unlocked audio Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Unlocked Embedded audio output * - -... to [LINE OUT] and close the menu. : The embedded audio output depends on the signal standard and the sampling frequency settings. Signal standard HD SD Sampling frequency 48 kHz 32 kHz (12bit) 48 kHz (16bit) Locked/unlocked audio Locked Locked Locked Embedded audio output * : Embedded audio ...
... amount of delay to the audio. MENU ( 27) SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT••OFF Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Signal standard HD SD Sampling frequency 48 kHz 32 kHz (12bit) 48 kHz (16bit) Locked/unlocked audio Locked Locked Unlocked Locked Unlocked Embedded audio output * - -... to [LINE OUT] and close the menu. : The embedded audio output depends on the signal standard and the sampling frequency settings. Signal standard HD SD Sampling frequency 48 kHz 32 kHz (12bit) 48 kHz (16bit) Locked/unlocked audio Locked Locked Locked Embedded audio output * : Embedded audio ...
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... to prevent its accidental operation. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the TIME CODE*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will not be canceled when you turn the camcorder on/off, change the operating mode between recording and playback or change the position of the time code...
... to prevent its accidental operation. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the TIME CODE*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will not be canceled when you turn the camcorder on/off, change the operating mode between recording and playback or change the position of the time code...
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... 480/60i 480/60i8 480/60i9 480/60i HDV/DV terminal 1080/60i 1080/30p 1080/24p 480/60i Standard of Video Output while Recording While recording in high definition, video output from the TIME CODE or HD/SD SDI terminal, the user bit for recording... (or the standard of the tape [LETTERBOX] setting HD/SD SDI terminal1 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal Unchanged Downconverted2, 5 Unchanged DownConverted3, 5 HDV/DV terminal Unchanged DownConverted4, 7 HDV 1080/60i HDV 1080/30p HDV 1080...
... 480/60i 480/60i8 480/60i9 480/60i HDV/DV terminal 1080/60i 1080/30p 1080/24p 480/60i Standard of Video Output while Recording While recording in high definition, video output from the TIME CODE or HD/SD SDI terminal, the user bit for recording... (or the standard of the tape [LETTERBOX] setting HD/SD SDI terminal1 HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal Unchanged Downconverted2, 5 Unchanged DownConverted3, 5 HDV/DV terminal Unchanged DownConverted4, 7 HDV 1080/60i HDV 1080/30p HDV 1080...
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...Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below: HD/SD COMPONENT HD/SD SDI Terminal1 OUT and VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT HDV/DV Terminal Terminals HD [LETTERBOX] 1920x1080 D3 (1440x1080)2 MPEG TS set to [OFF] A/V1 and VIDEO 2 Terminals...SD) 1 only. 2 The VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal is separate from the SDI video output signal 79 Connection to a High Definition Monitor or HDTV 1 Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Open the terminal cover Yellow STV-290N Stereo Video Cable* (supplied) Signal flow White Red INPUT VIDEO ...
...Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below: HD/SD COMPONENT HD/SD SDI Terminal1 OUT and VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT HDV/DV Terminal Terminals HD [LETTERBOX] 1920x1080 D3 (1440x1080)2 MPEG TS set to [OFF] A/V1 and VIDEO 2 Terminals...SD) 1 only. 2 The VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal is separate from the SDI video output signal 79 Connection to a High Definition Monitor or HDTV 1 Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Open the terminal cover Yellow STV-290N Stereo Video Cable* (supplied) Signal flow White Red INPUT VIDEO ...
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...-screen displays included in the video output signal are never included in the video signal output from the component video signal When using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you wish to use the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT... output. The [SIGNAL SETUP] [COMP.OUT] setting is not available. 2 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal Use the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal to monitor the video that the camcorder is set it to match the video output you connect. Open the menu and select...
...-screen displays included in the video output signal are never included in the video signal output from the component video signal When using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal, select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or monitor you wish to use the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT... output. The [SIGNAL SETUP] [COMP.OUT] setting is not available. 2 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal Use the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal to monitor the video that the camcorder is set it to match the video output you connect. Open the menu and select...
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...select whether to convert a tape recorded in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to SD with a 16:9 aspect ratio ( 34) will be distorted. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. 3 Using the HDV/DV Terminal Open the terminal cover CV-250F DV Cable (optional) or ...pin DV cable 4-pin 6-pin • When connecting the camcorder to a monitor or TV that supports DV input, you may be played automatically in HD to the TV using a BNC cable (commercially available). We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. TV sets equipped with...
...select whether to convert a tape recorded in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to SD with a 16:9 aspect ratio ( 34) will be distorted. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. 3 Using the HDV/DV Terminal Open the terminal cover CV-250F DV Cable (optional) or ...pin DV cable 4-pin 6-pin • When connecting the camcorder to a monitor or TV that supports DV input, you may be played automatically in HD to the TV using a BNC cable (commercially available). We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. TV sets equipped with...
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Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor 1 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal • Refer to [ON] and close the menu. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. TV sets equipped with the Video ID-1 System: ...Recordings made with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [LETTERBOX] setting appropriately. Select [LETTERBOX], set with a 16:9 aspect ratio ( 34) will be played automatically in HDV standard, the...
Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor 1 Using the HD/SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal • Refer to [ON] and close the menu. We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet. TV sets equipped with the Video ID-1 System: ...Recordings made with a 4:3 aspect ratio, change the [LETTERBOX] setting appropriately. Select [LETTERBOX], set with a 16:9 aspect ratio ( 34) will be played automatically in HDV standard, the...