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...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 referred to as "HD 20x L IS Lens". The illustrations show the camcorder with the next to an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard ...read this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that represents your camcorder, or if the built-in this manual carefully before you use the E camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Introduction Operating modes Menu item showing at its default ...
...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 referred to as "HD 20x L IS Lens". The illustrations show the camcorder with the next to an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard ...read this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that represents your camcorder, or if the built-in this manual carefully before you use the E camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Introduction Operating modes Menu item showing at its default ...
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The recording standard on the tape will distinguish between the video signal standards used by the camera section of the XL H1, and the recording standards used by the recorder section of the XL H1. About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications. The video signal can be HDV (high definition) or DV, respectively. Camera Section HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV Playback Signal HDV/DV 6
The recording standard on the tape will distinguish between the video signal standards used by the camera section of the XL H1, and the recording standards used by the recorder section of the XL H1. About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications. The video signal can be HDV (high definition) or DV, respectively. Camera Section HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV Playback Signal HDV/DV 6
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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......2 Important Safety 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 MENU Button...31 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time...41 Recording Recording ...42 Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)...47 Changing the Aspect Ratio...48 End Search...49 Zooming ...50 Adjusting the Focus ...52 Using the ND Filter (...
......2 Important Safety 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 MENU Button...31 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time...41 Recording Recording ...42 Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)...47 Changing the Aspect Ratio...48 End Search...49 Zooming ...50 Adjusting the Focus ...52 Using the ND Filter (...
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... Card Controller Two AA (R6) Batteries Color Viewfinder Microphone Unit Camcorder Dust Cap SS-1000 Shoulder Strap Adapter Holder Stereo Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable Introduction Additional Accessories Supplied with the Lens Kit Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens (with soft ...purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: XL H1 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.: ...
... Card Controller Two AA (R6) Batteries Color Viewfinder Microphone Unit Camcorder Dust Cap SS-1000 Shoulder Strap Adapter Holder Stereo Cable DTC-1000 Component Video Cable Introduction Additional Accessories Supplied with the Lens Kit Canon HD Video 5.4-108 mm L IS II Zoom Lens (with soft ...purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of Purchase: Model Name: XL H1 A Purchased From: Serial No.: Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.: ...
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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Battery Pack Charging Time with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off the camcorder instead of leaving it in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). A lithium ion battery ...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 Typical Recording HD 20x L Supplied color viewfinder Time* IS Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 20x L IS Supplied color viewfinder Lens...
Battery Pack Charging Time with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming, power on/off the camcorder instead of leaving it in temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). A lithium ion battery ...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 Typical Recording HD 20x L Supplied color viewfinder Time* IS Lens Optional FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder 20x L IS Supplied color viewfinder Lens...
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... careful not 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 LENS HAS NO STILL SHOOTING CAPABILITY" and "HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS" will appear. 24 If...
... careful not 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 LENS HAS NO STILL SHOOTING CAPABILITY" and "HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS" will appear. 24 If...
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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. Preparations Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard 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 thread. 2. The message "HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS" will appear when using the extender, even with the optional Extender XL 1.6x.
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. Preparations Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard 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 thread. 2. The message "HD INCOMPATIBLE LENS" will appear when using the extender, even with the optional Extender XL 1.6x.
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... 62 114 114 115 104 104 63 64 64, 66 1 Cannot be output. 35 Preparations HD DOWN CONVERT: Selects whether to down -converted output video signal will always be 60 fps interlaced,... only channels 1 and 2 will be selected in Standard Definition (SD) if the frame rate is set to 24F. OUT SDI OUTPUT SDI SPEC. Standard of the tape [HD DOWN-CONV] being played back Setting HDV [ON] [OFF...HDV/DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in Standard Definition (SD). AV DV HD DOWN-CONV REC MODE* UB SELECT IMG QUALITY HD STILL SIZ FILE NOS. Submenu SIGNAL SETUP RECORDING SETUP AUDIO SETUP...
... 62 114 114 115 104 104 63 64 64, 66 1 Cannot be output. 35 Preparations HD DOWN CONVERT: Selects whether to down -converted output video signal will always be 60 fps interlaced,... only channels 1 and 2 will be selected in Standard Definition (SD) if the frame rate is set to 24F. OUT SDI OUTPUT SDI SPEC. Standard of the tape [HD DOWN-CONV] being played back Setting HDV [ON] [OFF...HDV/DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in Standard Definition (SD). AV DV HD DOWN-CONV REC MODE* UB SELECT IMG QUALITY HD STILL SIZ FILE NOS. Submenu SIGNAL SETUP RECORDING SETUP AUDIO SETUP...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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Select the aspect ratio as a standard-definition (SD) camera. If you set the [LED ON/OFF] option in the [SYSTEM/ ] submenu to [ON], the MODE SELECT switch will light on the tape in blue when you set the MODE SELECT switch to use the camcorder as desired. Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD) E MODE SELECT switch Set the MODE SELECT switch to the desired position. • HD: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera. • SD 16:9, SD 4:3: To record on in DV standard or to HD. 47 Recording
Select the aspect ratio as a standard-definition (SD) camera. If you set the [LED ON/OFF] option in the [SYSTEM/ ] submenu to [ON], the MODE SELECT switch will light on the tape in blue when you set the MODE SELECT switch to use the camcorder as desired. Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD) E MODE SELECT switch Set the MODE SELECT switch to the desired position. • HD: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera. • SD 16:9, SD 4:3: To record on in DV standard or to HD. 47 Recording
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.... 3.5-60 seconds The actual zoom speed varies depending on how fast you can be set to one of 16 levels of 16 levels with the HD 20x L IS Lens (from either the side grip or the carrying handle.
.... 3.5-60 seconds The actual zoom speed varies depending on how fast you can be set to one of 16 levels of 16 levels with the HD 20x L IS Lens (from either the side grip or the carrying handle.
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To make use of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 53). If you are not using the HD 20x L IS Lens, refer also to autofocus as soon as you are using . The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of the lens you release the focus ring. When ... (at wide-angle. This may appear blurred. In that case, focus manually. -Reflective surfaces -Subjects with the HD 20x L IS Lens) Turn the focus ring during autofocus to Autofocus or Manual Focus. The camcorder will return to the instruction manual of 2 cm (0.8 in the 60i mode. Autofocus may not work...
To make use of the Peaking and Magnifying display functions ( 53). If you are not using the HD 20x L IS Lens, refer also to autofocus as soon as you are using . The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of the lens you release the focus ring. When ... (at wide-angle. This may appear blurred. In that case, focus manually. -Reflective surfaces -Subjects with the HD 20x L IS Lens) Turn the focus ring during autofocus to Autofocus or Manual Focus. The camcorder will return to the instruction manual of 2 cm (0.8 in the 60i mode. Autofocus may not work...
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...PRESET ON/SET switch to the preset focus setting. You can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to SET. Select [F SPEED PSET], select a setting option and close the menu. Magnifying In...EVF MAGNIFYING button. • The central part of the subject will be canceled as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal and the HDV/DV terminal. The Magnifying function will be emphasized. ...to ON. Setting the Focus Preset Speed MENU ( 31) CAMERA SETUP F SPEED PSET• HIGH Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Returning to the Preset Focus Setting Move the POSITION...
...PRESET ON/SET switch to the preset focus setting. You can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to SET. Select [F SPEED PSET], select a setting option and close the menu. Magnifying In...EVF MAGNIFYING button. • The central part of the subject will be canceled as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal and the HDV/DV terminal. The Magnifying function will be emphasized. ...to ON. Setting the Focus Preset Speed MENU ( 31) CAMERA SETUP F SPEED PSET• HIGH Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Returning to the Preset Focus Setting Move the POSITION...
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...filter * If you should do - Recording ND filter unlock button ND filter operating ring With the HD 20x L IS Lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn it means ND filter is.... Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter) E When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred.When you are using a lens with selectable...filter not required What you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a high shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value. In recording programs other...
...filter * If you should do - Recording ND filter unlock button ND filter operating ring With the HD 20x L IS Lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn it means ND filter is.... Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter) E When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred.When you are using a lens with selectable...filter not required What you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a high shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value. In recording programs other...
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... using the 2:3 pulldown method. This 24F mode is ideal for 24F (camera) A B C D E F G H playback on the recording mode: HD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) SD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted or 2:3:3:2 pulldown-converted) 60i Mode Records in 60 fps interlaced mode,... and outputs signals converted into 60 fps interlaced. 30F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (tape) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j 24F Mode HD Records in 24 fps progressive mode like movie cameras, creating a true cinematic feel to the picture. 24F (2:3) Mode Signals are down -converted to 60 fps...
... using the 2:3 pulldown method. This 24F mode is ideal for 24F (camera) A B C D E F G H playback on the recording mode: HD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) SD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted or 2:3:3:2 pulldown-converted) 60i Mode Records in 60 fps interlaced mode,... and outputs signals converted into 60 fps interlaced. 30F (camera) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (tape) a a b b c c d d e e f f g g h h i i j j 24F Mode HD Records in 24 fps progressive mode like movie cameras, creating a true cinematic feel to the picture. 24F (2:3) Mode Signals are down -converted to 60 fps...
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...Time Code IN is sent out from the TC OUT terminal as a standard LTC timing signal. The camcorder offers the following synchronization options. Also you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled ... Code You can synchronize this camcorder's time code to [ON], "TC OUT" will appear on the side panel display. When you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal.... 60 Time Code IN An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TC IN terminal will be synchronized to send out the camcorder's time...
...Time Code IN is sent out from the TC OUT terminal as a standard LTC timing signal. The camcorder offers the following synchronization options. Also you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled ... Code You can synchronize this camcorder's time code to [ON], "TC OUT" will appear on the side panel display. When you can use either an HD Y signal or an NTSC composite video signal.... 60 Time Code IN An external SMPTE-standard LTC timing signal received from the TC IN terminal will be synchronized to send out the camcorder's time...
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...]. The "GENLOCK" display will stop flashing and stay on when the phase synchronization stabilizes. When you disconnect the cable from that of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code's drop-frame bit will not be canceled and the "TC IN" display on the side panel display...is being received, "EXT LOCK" will appear on the side panel will disappear). Genlock synchronization is not possible when the signal standard of the camcorder (HD/SD) is initially set to +1023) with the [GENLCK ADJUST] option in SD mode, Time Code IN is not available if you select the ...
...]. The "GENLOCK" display will stop flashing and stay on when the phase synchronization stabilizes. When you disconnect the cable from that of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code's drop-frame bit will not be canceled and the "TC IN" display on the side panel display...is being received, "EXT LOCK" will appear on the side panel will disappear). Genlock synchronization is not possible when the signal standard of the camcorder (HD/SD) is initially set to +1023) with the [GENLCK ADJUST] option in SD mode, Time Code IN is not available if you select the ...
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... adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button Skin detail Clear Scan Frequency selection of functions in each recording program Recording programs EXP. HD 20x L IS, 20x L IS, 16x IS II and 3x zoom lens Recording program Manual focus ring Zoom ring Image Stabilizer* ND filter Focus mode AF...
... adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button Skin detail Clear Scan Frequency selection of functions in each recording program Recording programs EXP. HD 20x L IS, 20x L IS, 16x IS II and 3x zoom lens Recording program Manual focus ring Zoom ring Image Stabilizer* ND filter Focus mode AF...
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... shutter speed is not suitable for the recording conditions. To avoid the flicker, set the shutter speed to Tv. 2. Select the shutter speed with the HD 20x L IS Lens. 1.
... shutter speed is not suitable for the recording conditions. To avoid the flicker, set the shutter speed to Tv. 2. Select the shutter speed with the HD 20x L IS Lens. 1.
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Select the aperture with the HD 20x L IS lens) F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F9.5, CLOSE 1. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture. You ... POWER dial to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected aperture is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high F number.
Select the aperture with the HD 20x L IS lens) F1.6, F2.0, F2.8, F4.0, F5.6, F8.0, F9.5, CLOSE 1. In such case, turn the ND Filter off first and readjust the aperture. You ... POWER dial to automatic, the aperture number flashes on the screen when the selected aperture is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high F number.