Console Software Operations Manual
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... adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder and analyze a shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to compose the image you to adjust the settings of a camcorder from a computer and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV...
... adjust and save the Custom Preset settings of the camcorder and analyze a shooting image using a waveform monitor and a vector scope to compose the image you to adjust the settings of a camcorder from a computer and to record on the tape in the camcorder and onto the computer's hard disk by connecting the camcorder using an IEEE1394 (DV...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE iii Required Accessories iii System Requirements iii Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder 1-3 Connecting the Camcorder...Vector Monitor 4-10 [Custom Preset 4-11 Importing the Custom Preset 4-12 Exporting the Custom Preset 4-13 Preset Variation 4-14 Resetting the Custom Preset 4-14 Recording onto the Hard Disk Recording a Movie File 5-2 By Operating the Camcorder 5-2 By Operating CONSOLE...
...Canon camcorder compatible with CONSOLE iii Required Accessories iii System Requirements iii Preparation (Installation, Connection, Launch, Activation) Installing the Software and the Designated Drivers 1-1 Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver 1-2 Connecting the Camcorder 1-3 Connecting the Camcorder...Vector Monitor 4-10 [Custom Preset 4-11 Importing the Custom Preset 4-12 Exporting the Custom Preset 4-13 Preset Variation 4-14 Resetting the Custom Preset 4-14 Recording onto the Hard Disk Recording a Movie File 5-2 By Operating the Camcorder 5-2 By Operating CONSOLE...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...All audio related adjustments except for AUDIO MONITOR button • Camera mode ( ): This mode is set to the computer. Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. You can be used with the recordings in the same window. • Display a safety zone marker...of the camcorder can adjust and save or load Custom Preset files. EJECT switch - Camera Custom Preset Settings × Saving the Custom Preset on the camcorder × × Saving the Custom Preset on the memory card × × × Saving the Custom Preset on the...
...All audio related adjustments except for AUDIO MONITOR button • Camera mode ( ): This mode is set to the computer. Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. You can be used with the recordings in the same window. • Display a safety zone marker...of the camcorder can adjust and save or load Custom Preset files. EJECT switch - Camera Custom Preset Settings × Saving the Custom Preset on the camcorder × × Saving the Custom Preset on the memory card × × × Saving the Custom Preset on the...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...the Computer ( 1-3). Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you cannot adjust the Custom Preset settings. You need to connect the camcorder to the camcorder. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. - If this time...the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver is used for downloading and uploading the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to the computer. If a warning message regarding the installation appears, click [Continue Anyway]. • ...
...the Computer ( 1-3). Without Installing the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver, you cannot adjust the Custom Preset settings. You need to connect the camcorder to the camcorder. In the next window, select [Install the software automatically (Recommended)] and click [Next]. - If this time...the AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA Driver The AV/C Camera Storage Subunit-WIA driver is used for downloading and uploading the Custom Preset file (Camcorder settings) from and to the computer. If a warning message regarding the installation appears, click [Continue Anyway]. • ...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...Version][Registration]. 4 Read the license agreement and note the product ID. You can record for 120 minutes only. - For details, visit the Canon's download site. 6 Receive the license key. When you are already running CONSOLE, select [Version][Version][Registration]. 4 Read the license agreement and... receiving the license key, you are in the trial confirmation window. You cannot save or load Custom Preset files. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to EXT.CONT. If an appropriate camcorder is not the same as the one for receiving the license key. 2 Start CONSOLE. 3...
...Version][Registration]. 4 Read the license agreement and note the product ID. You can record for 120 minutes only. - For details, visit the Canon's download site. 6 Receive the license key. When you are already running CONSOLE, select [Version][Version][Registration]. 4 Read the license agreement and... receiving the license key, you are in the trial confirmation window. You cannot save or load Custom Preset files. or Camera mode and connect the camcorder to EXT.CONT. If an appropriate camcorder is not the same as the one for receiving the license key. 2 Start CONSOLE. 3...
Console Software Operations Manual
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.... 4 Displays/Hides the [Focus Assist] window. 5 Displays/Hides the [Custom Preset] window. Playback Toolbar 1 23 1 Displays/Hides the [Play Viewer] window. 2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape Stop mode Recording Tape...][Toolbars] and the name of the toolbar you want to redisplay. Tape error Toolbar There are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the tape.
.... 4 Displays/Hides the [Focus Assist] window. 5 Displays/Hides the [Custom Preset] window. Playback Toolbar 1 23 1 Displays/Hides the [Play Viewer] window. 2 Displays/Hides the [File Browser] window. 3 Displays/Hides the waveform vector monitor. Camcorder Status This status shows the name of the camcorder connected and status of the tape Stop mode Recording Tape...][Toolbars] and the name of the toolbar you want to redisplay. Tape error Toolbar There are "Main Toolbar", "Recording Toolbar" and "Playback Toolbar" in the camcorder Status of the tape.
Console Software Operations Manual
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...time you start CONSOLE. CONSOLE only saves the settings of the camcorder when the recoding is started the recording. 4 When the camcorder's sound setting is recorded in the [DV Rec] tab of the [Option settings] window, the Custom Preset file will be recorded separately from the file menu, or ...click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the camcorder onto the hard disk. A sequence number (up to record the Custom Preset settings of the tabs, set to 4ch, channel 3 and ...
...time you start CONSOLE. CONSOLE only saves the settings of the camcorder when the recoding is started the recording. 4 When the camcorder's sound setting is recorded in the [DV Rec] tab of the [Option settings] window, the Custom Preset file will be recorded separately from the file menu, or ...click . 1 2 2 Choose one of the camcorder onto the hard disk. A sequence number (up to record the Custom Preset settings of the tabs, set to 4ch, channel 3 and ...
Console Software Operations Manual
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In the PARADE mode, the waveform monitor will reset the Custom Preset settings in the line mode. When using XL H1, CONSOLE will be used in the following cases. You can also select items by pressing [2] (down), [4] (left), [6] (right), and ... When using XL H1, you need to set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. to other mode - Set the Camcorder mode to the camcorder. - For details, refer to the Camcorder's memory. ( 4-12) 4. Save the Custom Preset file on the hard disc) to the camcorder instruction manual. The [Custom Preset] window cannot be ...
In the PARADE mode, the waveform monitor will reset the Custom Preset settings in the line mode. When using XL H1, CONSOLE will be used in the following cases. You can also select items by pressing [2] (down), [4] (left), [6] (right), and ... When using XL H1, you need to set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. to other mode - Set the Camcorder mode to the camcorder. - For details, refer to the Camcorder's memory. ( 4-12) 4. Save the Custom Preset file on the hard disc) to the camcorder instruction manual. The [Custom Preset] window cannot be ...
Console Software Operations Manual
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... that were recorded separately when recording on a tape. Clicking [Cancel] stops importing the file and returns the camcorder setting to the camcorder. 1 Click . 2 Select a Custom Preset file. • When importing a Custom Preset file from the camcorder, select . • When importing a Custom Preset file from the card, select . - CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording...
... that were recorded separately when recording on a tape. Clicking [Cancel] stops importing the file and returns the camcorder setting to the camcorder. 1 Click . 2 Select a Custom Preset file. • When importing a Custom Preset file from the camcorder, select . • When importing a Custom Preset file from the card, select . - CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...and click [OK]. • When a confirmation window appears, click [OK]. • The Custom Preset file will be saved, and the camcorder settings will be set yet. • Select the preset number you wish to export when selecting or . • When selecting , specify a file name... the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-13 Exporting the Custom Preset 2 You can save the current camcorder setting as a Custom Preset file. 1 Click . Select a destination to the saved Custom Preset file setting. The information of the recently exported and saved files.
...and click [OK]. • When a confirmation window appears, click [OK]. • The Custom Preset file will be saved, and the camcorder settings will be set yet. • Select the preset number you wish to export when selecting or . • When selecting , specify a file name... the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files Camera and Picture Control 4-13 Exporting the Custom Preset 2 You can save the current camcorder setting as a Custom Preset file. 1 Click . Select a destination to the saved Custom Preset file setting. The information of the recently exported and saved files.
Console Software Operations Manual
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... , and specify an area to shoot a still object. You can close the window by the camcorder. A still reference image. Resetting the Custom Preset Clicking resets the current settings. 8 7 Still images with the current Custom Preset settings. The setting of the Custom Preset settings. When displaying the [Variation] window for the candidate are not the same images...
... , and specify an area to shoot a still object. You can close the window by the camcorder. A still reference image. Resetting the Custom Preset Clicking resets the current settings. 8 7 Still images with the current Custom Preset settings. The setting of the Custom Preset settings. When displaying the [Variation] window for the candidate are not the same images...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...8226; When no tape is inserted, or the tape is write-protected, recording is selected in the [General] tab setting, the Custom Preset file will be created after changing the tape, the camcorder will start /stop button on the tape and hard disk, a new file will be saved in HDV standard on the...8226; When no tape is inserted, or the tape is write-protected, recording is saved only on both the tape in the camcorder and the hard disk. • When [Save custom preset file when recording start] is saved only on the hard disk. • Even when the tape reaches the end, recording onto...
...8226; When no tape is inserted, or the tape is write-protected, recording is selected in the [General] tab setting, the Custom Preset file will be created after changing the tape, the camcorder will start /stop button on the tape and hard disk, a new file will be saved in HDV standard on the...8226; When no tape is inserted, or the tape is write-protected, recording is saved only on both the tape in the camcorder and the hard disk. • When [Save custom preset file when recording start] is saved only on the hard disk. • Even when the tape reaches the end, recording onto...
Console Software Operations Manual
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...129; When using XL2, you cannot use a memory card. When using XL H1, you wish to the thumbnails of all files in the card. • By clicking [Show Custom Preset file only] displays the Custom Preset files only. 3 Click [OK]. 4 Select a folder for storing the copied file...thumbnails of still image files and the Custom Preset files are not using Canon camcorders to the thumbnails of the still image files that have the corresponding Custom Preset files that were recorded in 24F mode are displayed. You can load the Custom Preset file to the camcorder. • is attached to copy....
...129; When using XL2, you cannot use a memory card. When using XL H1, you wish to the thumbnails of all files in the card. • By clicking [Show Custom Preset file only] displays the Custom Preset files only. 3 Click [OK]. 4 Select a folder for storing the copied file...thumbnails of still image files and the Custom Preset files are not using Canon camcorders to the thumbnails of the still image files that have the corresponding Custom Preset files that were recorded in 24F mode are displayed. You can load the Custom Preset file to the camcorder. • is attached to copy....
Console Software Operations Manual
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...: [.] Displaying the [Control] tab: [*] Displaying the [Information] tab: [/] Switching the setting item Next: [], [Tab] Previous: [], [Shift] + [Tab] Up: [8] Down: [2] Right: [6] Left: [4] Setting the level:[], [] [Custom Preset] Switching the setting item Next: [], [Tab] Previous: [], [Shift] + [Tab] Up: [8] Down: [2] Right: [6] Left: [4] Moving the slider Increase: [] Decrease: [] Changing items in the pull down menu...
...: [.] Displaying the [Control] tab: [*] Displaying the [Information] tab: [/] Switching the setting item Next: [], [Tab] Previous: [], [Shift] + [Tab] Up: [8] Down: [2] Right: [6] Left: [4] Setting the level:[], [] [Custom Preset] Switching the setting item Next: [], [Tab] Previous: [], [Shift] + [Tab] Up: [8] Down: [2] Right: [6] Left: [4] Moving the slider Increase: [] Decrease: [] Changing items in the pull down menu...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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...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... ...80 Using the Skin Detail Function ...81 Using the Custom Preset...82 Using Clear Scan...89 Using the Custom Keys ...90 Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 93 Using the Faders ...94 Using the Digital Video Control...95 Other Camcorder Functions/Settings ...96 7
...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... ...80 Using the Skin Detail Function ...81 Using the Custom Preset...82 Using Clear Scan...89 Using the Custom Keys ...90 Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal 93 Using the Faders ...94 Using the Digital Video Control...95 Other Camcorder Functions/Settings ...96 7
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... ) button ( 98,110) / (metering mode) button ( 121) (rewind) button ( 98) / - Top view (pause) button ( 98) / DRIVE MODE button ( 119) (stop button ( 42) PHOTO button ( 116) CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button ( 85) CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button ( 85) EVF DISPLAY button ( 45...
... ) button ( 98,110) / (metering mode) button ( 121) (rewind) button ( 98) / - Top view (pause) button ( 98) / DRIVE MODE button ( 119) (stop button ( 42) PHOTO button ( 116) CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button ( 85) CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button ( 85) EVF DISPLAY button ( 45...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... Submenu Menu Item CUSTOM PRESET EDIT Setting Options SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_E TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET RETURN GAMMA NORMAL, CINE1, CINE2 KNEE AUTO, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE, PRESS MASTER PED. -9 ~ +9 SETUP LEVEL -9 ~ +9 SHARPNESS -9 ~ +9 H DTL FREQ LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH DTL HV -9 ~ +9 BALANCE CORING -9 ~ +9 NR1 OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH NR2 OFF...
... Submenu Menu Item CUSTOM PRESET EDIT Setting Options SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_E TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET RETURN GAMMA NORMAL, CINE1, CINE2 KNEE AUTO, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE, PRESS MASTER PED. -9 ~ +9 SETUP LEVEL -9 ~ +9 SHARPNESS -9 ~ +9 H DTL FREQ LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH DTL HV -9 ~ +9 BALANCE CORING -9 ~ +9 NR1 OFF, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH NR2 OFF...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... GAINUP Setting Options SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 82 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_E TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET RETURN KNEE AUTO, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE, PRESS SHARPNESS -9 ~ +9 H DTL FREQ LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH DTL HV -9 ~ +9 BALANCE CORING -9 ~ +9 COLOR GAIN -9 ~ +9 COLOR PHASE -9 ~ +9 R GAIN -9 ~ +9 G GAIN -9 ~ +9 B GAIN -9 ~ +9 RG MATRIX -9 ~ +9 RB MATRIX... 115 ON , OFF 64 OFF, 12dB 64, 66 38 CARD CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item CUSTOM PRESET EDIT RECORDING SETUP AUDIO SETUP IMG QUALITY IMAGE SIZE FILE NOS.
... GAINUP Setting Options SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A, 2 PRESET_B, 82 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_E TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET RETURN KNEE AUTO, LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE, PRESS SHARPNESS -9 ~ +9 H DTL FREQ LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH DTL HV -9 ~ +9 BALANCE CORING -9 ~ +9 COLOR GAIN -9 ~ +9 COLOR PHASE -9 ~ +9 R GAIN -9 ~ +9 G GAIN -9 ~ +9 B GAIN -9 ~ +9 RG MATRIX -9 ~ +9 RB MATRIX... 115 ON , OFF 64 OFF, 12dB 64, 66 38 CARD CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item CUSTOM PRESET EDIT RECORDING SETUP AUDIO SETUP IMG QUALITY IMAGE SIZE FILE NOS.
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... display Audio level indicator, zoom indicator, center and level markers, aspect ratio guides, safety zone guides, EVF peaking/magnifying, recording program, EXP lock, ND filter, custom preset, shutter speed, aperture, AE shift, gain, white balance, color bars, faders, skin detail, Speedlite flash charge indicator, warning, date/time* Center and level markers, safety...
... display Audio level indicator, zoom indicator, center and level markers, aspect ratio guides, safety zone guides, EVF peaking/magnifying, recording program, EXP lock, ND filter, custom preset, shutter speed, aperture, AE shift, gain, white balance, color bars, faders, skin detail, Speedlite flash charge indicator, warning, date/time* Center and level markers, safety...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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...) * Not available with the 3x zoom lens. LOCK button IRIS dial SHUTTER button 1 1 1 1 AE SHIFT dial (0) GAIN dial (auto) WHITE BALANCE dial (auto) Custom preset 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. Modes other than E (0 dB) (0) (auto) 2 Recording...
...) * Not available with the 3x zoom lens. LOCK button IRIS dial SHUTTER button 1 1 1 1 AE SHIFT dial (0) GAIN dial (auto) WHITE BALANCE dial (auto) Custom preset 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. Modes other than E (0 dB) (0) (auto) 2 Recording...