Console Software Operations Manual
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... can only go up to +12dB even you set to AF, or when you are using a manual video lens, you move faster. You can also adjust the zoom and focus position of the camcorder with the [] and [] keys on the keyboard after clicking the slider with mouse. When you are using... a manual video lens and selecting [Manual], you cannot control the zoom function from CONSOLE. When the focus switch of...
... can only go up to +12dB even you set to AF, or when you are using a manual video lens, you move faster. You can also adjust the zoom and focus position of the camcorder with the [] and [] keys on the keyboard after clicking the slider with mouse. When you are using... a manual video lens and selecting [Manual], you cannot control the zoom function from CONSOLE. When the focus switch of...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... and Time MENU ( 34) SYSTEM/ D/TIME SET Available functions depend on the screen. The Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens supplied with the Lens Kit is a trademark. • HDV and the logo are used in the United States and/or other countries....rechargeable battery has completely discharged. Please read this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Using this Manual Thank you use the E camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder, or if the built-in this mode. : Function cannot be trademarks or registered ...
... and Time MENU ( 34) SYSTEM/ D/TIME SET Available functions depend on the screen. The Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens supplied with the Lens Kit is a trademark. • HDV and the logo are used in the United States and/or other countries....rechargeable battery has completely discharged. Please read this manual carefully before you for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Using this Manual Thank you use the E camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder, or if the built-in this mode. : Function cannot be trademarks or registered ...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... Instructions...3 Using this Manual ...5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...9 Components Guide...10 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply...16 Preparing the Camcorder ...19 Preparing the Lens ...24 Using the Wireless Controller ...28 Loading/Unloading a Cassette ...29 Inserting/Removing a Memory Card...30 Changing Settings with the...ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter 55 Selecting the Frame Rate...56 Setting the Time Code...58 Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code ...60 Setting the User Bit...62 Audio Recording ...63 Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer 68 Using...
... Instructions...3 Using this Manual ...5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...9 Components Guide...10 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply...16 Preparing the Camcorder ...19 Preparing the Lens ...24 Using the Wireless Controller ...28 Loading/Unloading a Cassette ...29 Inserting/Removing a Memory Card...30 Changing Settings with the...ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter 55 Selecting the Frame Rate...56 Setting the Time Code...58 Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code ...60 Setting the User Bit...62 Audio Recording ...63 Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer 68 Using...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... theft. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Checking the Supplied Accessories Body Kit CA-920 Compact DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory WL-D5000...Introduction Additional Accessories Supplied with the Lens Kit Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens (with soft case) Lens Cap Lens Dust Cap Lens Hood The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of Purchase: Model Name: XL H1 A Purchased From: Serial No...
... theft. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of the camcorder. Checking the Supplied Accessories Body Kit CA-920 Compact DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory WL-D5000...Introduction Additional Accessories Supplied with the Lens Kit Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens (with soft case) Lens Cap Lens Dust Cap Lens Hood The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of Purchase: Model Name: XL H1 A Purchased From: Serial No...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... press the LIGHT button once more to illuminate the side panel for approximately 10 seconds. Components Guide XL H1 Left side view POWER dial External control mode VCR/PLAY mode Power off . 10 LOCK button ( 75) LENS RELEASE switch ( 24) SET button ( 31) IRIS dial ( 73)/SELECT dial ( 31) (record review) button ( 46...
... press the LIGHT button once more to illuminate the side panel for approximately 10 seconds. Components Guide XL H1 Left side view POWER dial External control mode VCR/PLAY mode Power off . 10 LOCK button ( 75) LENS RELEASE switch ( 24) SET button ( 31) IRIS dial ( 73)/SELECT dial ( 31) (record review) button ( 46...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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Left side view E Introduction Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 64) Lock lever ( 20) Eye cup ( 20) Color viewfinder ( 19-22) Lock release button ( 21) Viewfinder cable ( 19) Zoom ring ( 50) Lens hood ( 25) Focus ring ( 52) RESET button Memory card slot ( 30) ND filter operating ring ( 55) ND filter unlock button ( 55) STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 68) POSITION PRESET switch ( 51) AF switch ( 52)/ POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( 51) Focus selector ( 53) 11
Left side view E Introduction Dioptric adjustment lever ( 21) STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 64) Lock lever ( 20) Eye cup ( 20) Color viewfinder ( 19-22) Lock release button ( 21) Viewfinder cable ( 19) Zoom ring ( 50) Lens hood ( 25) Focus ring ( 52) RESET button Memory card slot ( 30) ND filter operating ring ( 55) ND filter unlock button ( 55) STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 68) POSITION PRESET switch ( 51) AF switch ( 52)/ POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( 51) Focus selector ( 53) 11
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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Right side view S-video terminal ( 102) Video terminal (BNC) ( 102) RCA/BNC selector ( 102) Video terminal (RCA) ( 102) AUDIO 2 terminals (RCA) ( 66) AUDIO 1 terminals (RCA) ( 64) Terminal cover Battery attachment unit ( 16) BATT. RELEASE button ( 16) HD/SD SDI terminal ( 100) GEN.LOCK terminal ( 60) TC OUT terminal ( 60) TC IN terminal ( 60) Serial number Screw hole for adapter holder ( 23) AE SHIFT dial ( 76) LOCK lever ( 43) FRONT MIC terminals ( 22) Microphone cable ( 22) Lens hood locking screw ( 25) Grip zoom lever ( 50) PHOTO button ( 116) Cassette compartment ( 29) 12
Right side view S-video terminal ( 102) Video terminal (BNC) ( 102) RCA/BNC selector ( 102) Video terminal (RCA) ( 102) AUDIO 2 terminals (RCA) ( 66) AUDIO 1 terminals (RCA) ( 64) Terminal cover Battery attachment unit ( 16) BATT. RELEASE button ( 16) HD/SD SDI terminal ( 100) GEN.LOCK terminal ( 60) TC OUT terminal ( 60) TC IN terminal ( 60) Serial number Screw hole for adapter holder ( 23) AE SHIFT dial ( 76) LOCK lever ( 43) FRONT MIC terminals ( 22) Microphone cable ( 22) Lens hood locking screw ( 25) Grip zoom lever ( 50) PHOTO button ( 116) Cassette compartment ( 29) 12
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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...Supplied color viewfinder Time* IS Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 20x L IS Supplied color viewfinder Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 16x Supplied color viewfinder Manual Zoom Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 3x Zoom Supplied color viewfinder Lens XL Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder ... turn off . Battery Pack Charging Time with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off the camcorder instead of leaving it before charging. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to the charging, recording and playback conditions...
...Supplied color viewfinder Time* IS Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 20x L IS Supplied color viewfinder Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 16x Supplied color viewfinder Manual Zoom Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 3x Zoom Supplied color viewfinder Lens XL Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder ... turn off . Battery Pack Charging Time with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off the camcorder instead of leaving it before charging. We recommend that you prepare battery packs 2 to the charging, recording and playback conditions...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... Adjustment Turn on a tripod, or during transportation. The screen is slightly brighter when you are not using the viewfinder as an LCD panel by the lens. E Prevent direct sunlight from getting in the viewfinder. Make sure to concentration of the light by opening the eyepiece adapter. Press the lock release button... the eyepiece adapter. 21 Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel You can use the viewfinder as an LCD panel. Pay special attention when mounting the camcorder on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.
... Adjustment Turn on a tripod, or during transportation. The screen is slightly brighter when you are not using the viewfinder as an LCD panel by the lens. E Prevent direct sunlight from getting in the viewfinder. Make sure to concentration of the light by opening the eyepiece adapter. Press the lock release button... the eyepiece adapter. 21 Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel You can use the viewfinder as an LCD panel. Pay special attention when mounting the camcorder on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever.
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... manual of the mount, or expose them to turn the lens clockwise until it clicks. Preparing the Lens Refer also to drop the lens or camcorder when mounting or removing the lens. Avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources when mounting or removing the lens. The XL mount is not HDV compatible, the messages "THIS...
... manual of the mount, or expose them to turn the lens clockwise until it clicks. Preparing the Lens Refer also to drop the lens or camcorder when mounting or removing the lens. Avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources when mounting or removing the lens. The XL mount is not HDV compatible, the messages "THIS...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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Preparations Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the thread. 2. Tighten the locking screw. 25 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on top. • Be careful not to protect the lens and shade it from stray light. 1. The message "HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS" will appear when using the extender, even with an HDV compatible lens. E Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the optional Extender XL 1.6x.
Preparations Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the thread. 2. Tighten the locking screw. 25 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on top. • Be careful not to protect the lens and shade it from stray light. 1. The message "HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS" will appear when using the extender, even with an HDV compatible lens. E Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with the optional Extender XL 1.6x.
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... press the SET button. Turn the SELECT dial to close the menu. In the AF adjustment the camcorder cannot focus. - Press the MENU button. 2. Preparations 27 Select [YES] and press the SET button. 5. The lens was removed during the flange back adjustment. Resetting the flange back adjustments This procedure will return to...
... press the SET button. Turn the SELECT dial to close the menu. In the AF adjustment the camcorder cannot focus. - Press the MENU button. 2. Preparations 27 Select [YES] and press the SET button. 5. The lens was removed during the flange back adjustment. Resetting the flange back adjustments This procedure will return to...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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...) if the frame rate is set to 24F. 2 Can only be selected in Standard Definition (SD). OUT 480i, 1080i/480i 101 SDI OUTPUT ON, OFF 101 SDI SPEC. AUTO, SD LOCKED 101 CAMERA SETUP 24F MODE SEL* 2:3, 2:3:3:2 57 ZEBRA ON, ... 80 SKIN D.SET HUE 81 CHROMA AREA Y LEVEL SKIN DETAIL OFF, LOW , MIDDLE , 81 HIGH F SPEED PSET2 LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH 54 CLEAR SCAN 89 FB AF ADJUST 26 MF ADJUST 26 SET DEFAULT 27 1 Cannot be selected when a lens with focus preset function is mounted. 32 Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP...
...) if the frame rate is set to 24F. 2 Can only be selected in Standard Definition (SD). OUT 480i, 1080i/480i 101 SDI OUTPUT ON, OFF 101 SDI SPEC. AUTO, SD LOCKED 101 CAMERA SETUP 24F MODE SEL* 2:3, 2:3:3:2 57 ZEBRA ON, ... 80 SKIN D.SET HUE 81 CHROMA AREA Y LEVEL SKIN DETAIL OFF, LOW , MIDDLE , 81 HIGH F SPEED PSET2 LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH 54 CLEAR SCAN 89 FB AF ADJUST 26 MF ADJUST 26 SET DEFAULT 27 1 Cannot be selected when a lens with focus preset function is mounted. 32 Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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..., 1080i/480i ON, OFF AUTO, SD LOCKED ON, OFF 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 HUE CHROMA AREA Y LEVEL SKIN DETAIL OFF, LOW , MIDDLE , HIGH LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH AF ADJUST MF ADJUST SET DEFAULT ON, OFF OFF, 2 sec., 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec. 1 Can only be selected when... a lens with focus preset function is mounted. 61 61 E 101 101 101 80 80 81 81 54 26 26 27 117 123 Preparations 37 OUT SDI ...
..., 1080i/480i ON, OFF AUTO, SD LOCKED ON, OFF 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 HUE CHROMA AREA Y LEVEL SKIN DETAIL OFF, LOW , MIDDLE , HIGH LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH AF ADJUST MF ADJUST SET DEFAULT ON, OFF OFF, 2 sec., 4 sec., 6 sec., 8 sec., 10 sec. 1 Can only be selected when... a lens with focus preset function is mounted. 61 61 E 101 101 101 80 80 81 81 54 26 26 27 117 123 Preparations 37 OUT SDI ...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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When You Have Finished Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Replace the lens cap. 3. HDV; Disconnect the power source. Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you turn the camcorder off. 42 Audio mode - 2 channels About the audio recording, refer to a recording program. 3. Press the ... the relevant chapter ( 63). Unload the cassette. 4. Recording Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to OFF. 2. The camcorder ships with 3 start/stop buttons: one on the carrying handle, one on the side grip and one at the front. • The ...
When You Have Finished Recording 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Replace the lens cap. 3. HDV; Disconnect the power source. Wait until the tape counter stops completely before you turn the camcorder off. 42 Audio mode - 2 channels About the audio recording, refer to a recording program. 3. Press the ... the relevant chapter ( 63). Unload the cassette. 4. Recording Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to OFF. 2. The camcorder ships with 3 start/stop buttons: one on the carrying handle, one on the side grip and one at the front. • The ...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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...SAVE•••ON Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ]. Slide the LOCK lever towards the lens to the camera and VCR sections while maintaining the camera settings. The camcorder retains the exposure lock and color bars settings. This mode, where only the VCR is set to [OFF... zoom controls, ideal for more minutes without worrying about the automatic shut-off. Therefore, you can adjust the camera section without any operation, the camcorder will automatically shut off. Power Save Function In order to a custom key ( 90). Even if the power save mode (VCR STOP) after...
...SAVE•••ON Open the menu and select [SYSTEM/ ]. Slide the LOCK lever towards the lens to the camera and VCR sections while maintaining the camera settings. The camcorder retains the exposure lock and color bars settings. This mode, where only the VCR is set to [OFF... zoom controls, ideal for more minutes without worrying about the automatic shut-off. Therefore, you can adjust the camera section without any operation, the camcorder will automatically shut off. Power Save Function In order to a custom key ( 90). Even if the power save mode (VCR STOP) after...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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.... Zoom ring: The zoom speed depends on how fast you operate the zoom lever: Pressing softly will result in a slower zoom; Zoom buttons on the lens. This is the same zoom speed setting as when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to telephoto): CONSTANT: Level 1: approx. 60 seconds Level 16: approx... speed varies depending on the carrying handle: The zoom speed itself does not change , but you can also use the zoom ring on the zoom lens or the zoom buttons on the supplied wireless controller: The zoom speed is set to VARIABLE, the zoom speed will be adjusted. 50 Zoom speed...
.... Zoom ring: The zoom speed depends on how fast you operate the zoom lever: Pressing softly will result in a slower zoom; Zoom buttons on the lens. This is the same zoom speed setting as when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to telephoto): CONSTANT: Level 1: approx. 60 seconds Level 16: approx... speed varies depending on the carrying handle: The zoom speed itself does not change , but you can also use the zoom ring on the zoom lens or the zoom buttons on the supplied wireless controller: The zoom speed is set to VARIABLE, the zoom speed will be adjusted. 50 Zoom speed...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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Zoom Preset (Lenses equipped with a different magnification. The camcorder uses the zoom speed of the CONSTANT setting when returning to the preset zoom position. MENU ( 31) DISPLAY SETUP / ZOOM IND BAR Open the menu ... the menu. 51 Select [ZOOM IND.], set it to display a numeric value instead. The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position. The preset setting is canceled when you attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with the zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom setting to be memorized...
Zoom Preset (Lenses equipped with a different magnification. The camcorder uses the zoom speed of the CONSTANT setting when returning to the preset zoom position. MENU ( 31) DISPLAY SETUP / ZOOM IND BAR Open the menu ... the menu. 51 Select [ZOOM IND.], set it to display a numeric value instead. The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position. The preset setting is canceled when you attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with the zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom setting to be memorized...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... the center of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 53). Adjusting the Focus The camcorder can also make it easier to focus manually, you are using a lens with built-in ND filter, turn it on the lens is set when the focus selector on /off according to the instruction manual of the...) to . To make use of the screen. If you are using the HD 20x L IS Lens, refer also to the screen display ( 55). When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may be set to AF. AF switch Focus ring Focus selector Autofocus (...
... the center of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 53). Adjusting the Focus The camcorder can also make it easier to focus manually, you are using a lens with built-in ND filter, turn it on the lens is set when the focus selector on /off according to the instruction manual of the...) to . To make use of the screen. If you are using the HD 20x L IS Lens, refer also to the screen display ( 55). When recording under bright conditions, the camcorder sets a small aperture value, and the picture may be set to AF. AF switch Focus ring Focus selector Autofocus (...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... will appear grayed out. : Infinity focus -: Over infinity focus The manual focus cannot be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is due to the camcorder. Use the distance display as an estimate. Peaking and Magnifying Display Functions In order to M. Zoom in meter or ft...focus. 4. Temporary Autofocus Press the AF switch on your subject. If you hold it. Lenses equipped with the focus preset. When using a lens with the power turned on, you can also combine both for approx. 3 seconds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when you...
... will appear grayed out. : Infinity focus -: Over infinity focus The manual focus cannot be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is due to the camcorder. Use the distance display as an estimate. Peaking and Magnifying Display Functions In order to M. Zoom in meter or ft...focus. 4. Temporary Autofocus Press the AF switch on your subject. If you hold it. Lenses equipped with the focus preset. When using a lens with the power turned on, you can also combine both for approx. 3 seconds when you switch from autofocus to manual focus or when you...