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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... Main Panel 2-1 Menu Bar ...2-1 Camcorder Status 2-2 Toolbar...2-2 Workspace 2-3 Camcorder Screen 2-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-1 [General] Tab ...3-1 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-2 [HDV Rec] Tab...3-2 [Performance check 3-3...
...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... Main Panel 2-1 Menu Bar ...2-1 Camcorder Status 2-2 Toolbar...2-2 Workspace 2-3 Camcorder Screen 2-3 [Option settings] and [Performance check] Video Folder and Recording Settings 3-1 [General] Tab ...3-1 [DV Rec] Tab ...3-2 [HDV Rec] Tab...3-2 [Performance check 3-3...
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.... mode, only the following limitations apply to adjust the settings of the camcorder can record for directly controlling the camcorder. - Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. During the trial period, the following functions of a camcorder from the memory card × × × HDV recording × × DV recording ...
.... mode, only the following limitations apply to adjust the settings of the camcorder can record for directly controlling the camcorder. - Camcorder XL H1 XL2 Mode EXT.CONT. During the trial period, the following functions of a camcorder from the memory card × × × HDV recording × × DV recording ...
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... [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears. Camcorder's start/stop button - Handle and grip zoom lever - ZOOM SPEED switch and dial - All audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - mode, only the... has been installed correctly. Connecting the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to EXT.CONT. HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on the computer • When the camcorder is set to the Computer 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera icon) appear ...
... [My Computer] and check if the [Canon Camera Storage Device] icon appears. Camcorder's start/stop button - Handle and grip zoom lever - ZOOM SPEED switch and dial - All audio related adjustments except for the location of the camcorder can be used. - mode, only the... has been installed correctly. Connecting the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to EXT.CONT. HDV/DV terminal on the camcorder DV cable IEEE1394 port on the computer • When the camcorder is set to the Computer 1 Turn the camcorder's power on the camcorder mode, (Camcorder icon) and (Camera icon) appear ...
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...] and [Performance check] [DV Rec] Tab This tab is for the DV standard recording settings when you record in DV. [HDV Rec] Tab This tab is for the HDV standard recording settings when you record in "File Name_sub.WAV". When the audio mode is set to 4CH, the sounds on channel...is recorded and added to the same file each time you press the recording button. ( 5-4) Placing a check mark at [Interval recording] makes CONSOLE to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be output to repeatedly ...
...] and [Performance check] [DV Rec] Tab This tab is for the DV standard recording settings when you record in DV. [HDV Rec] Tab This tab is for the HDV standard recording settings when you record in "File Name_sub.WAV". When the audio mode is set to 4CH, the sounds on channel...is recorded and added to the same file each time you press the recording button. ( 5-4) Placing a check mark at [Interval recording] makes CONSOLE to the camcorder. When [All pictures] or [I picture and P picture] is compatible with the same file name as the recording file will be output to repeatedly ...
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... out the results every second; The performance check of the performance check will be executed. When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected and data dropping occurs, select a smaller size at [Preview Resolution] or [I picture only] at [Preview picture] in ...8226; To cancel the performance check, click [Stop]. When CONSOLE executes the performance check, the recording data type used for writing (DV or HDV) will not be according to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab, the writing test of the system starts. 4 Review the result and ...
... out the results every second; The performance check of the performance check will be executed. When receiving the DV standard data from the camcorder while [Frame] is selected and data dropping occurs, select a smaller size at [Preview Resolution] or [I picture only] at [Preview picture] in ...8226; To cancel the performance check, click [Stop]. When CONSOLE executes the performance check, the recording data type used for writing (DV or HDV) will not be according to the recording settings in the [DV Rec] tab, the writing test of the system starts. 4 Review the result and ...
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...displayed on the hard disk. When [Interval recording] is selected, the remaining interval time is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the preview. When the recording mode is displayed. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance ...Audio Monitor 4 Audio Level Indicator 5 Zebra Pattern 6 Split 7 Color/Monochrome 8 Interval Counter 9 Time Code 10 Recording Indicator 11 File Name Displays the camcorder picture. Turns ON/OFF the computer's audio monitor output. Displays the zebra pattern ( 4-5) in the [Rec Viewer] window. The [Rec ...
...displayed on the hard disk. When [Interval recording] is selected, the remaining interval time is set to HDV, the computer takes a few seconds to display the camcorder picture in the preview. When the recording mode is displayed. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance ...Audio Monitor 4 Audio Level Indicator 5 Zebra Pattern 6 Split 7 Color/Monochrome 8 Interval Counter 9 Time Code 10 Recording Indicator 11 File Name Displays the camcorder picture. Turns ON/OFF the computer's audio monitor output. Displays the zebra pattern ( 4-5) in the [Rec Viewer] window. The [Rec ...
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Displays the still image without adjusting its size. redisplays the images in DV and HDV mode, the color bars will be displayed on displays the [Variation] window. Displays a selected still image file. Displays ... specify an area to contrast the current settings with different parameters in the [Play Viewer] window ( 6-1). The [Variation] window shows still images captured from the camcorder picture with alternative settings. 1 2 3 4 10 5 9 6 1 [Display mode] 2 [Level] 3 [Reference] setting 4 [Settings] 5 Candidates 6 [Current] 7 [Cancel] 8 [OK] 9 [Reference] 10 ...
Displays the still image without adjusting its size. redisplays the images in DV and HDV mode, the color bars will be displayed on displays the [Variation] window. Displays a selected still image file. Displays ... specify an area to contrast the current settings with different parameters in the [Play Viewer] window ( 6-1). The [Variation] window shows still images captured from the camcorder picture with alternative settings. 1 2 3 4 10 5 9 6 1 [Display mode] 2 [Level] 3 [Reference] setting 4 [Settings] 5 Candidates 6 [Current] 7 [Cancel] 8 [OK] 9 [Reference] 10 ...
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... on the tape and the hard disc, the recording on which the video folder is 4 channels Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Camcorder's Audio Settings 2CH 4CH Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours 4 hours 30 minutes Not ... Deactivate all programs that the recording can record video and audio from a connected camcorder on both the hard disk and tape. When you start the recording. - Standard DV HDV File Type AVI-Type1 AVI-Type2 MXF MPEG2TS MPEG2ES Creating WAV audio file for ...
... on the tape and the hard disc, the recording on which the video folder is 4 channels Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Checked Unchecked Camcorder's Audio Settings 2CH 4CH Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours Not Limited Not Limited 3 hours 3 hours 4 hours 30 minutes Not ... Deactivate all programs that the recording can record video and audio from a connected camcorder on both the hard disk and tape. When you start the recording. - Standard DV HDV File Type AVI-Type1 AVI-Type2 MXF MPEG2TS MPEG2ES Creating WAV audio file for ...
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... recording onto the new file. • To record the next scene as another file in [Sequence] or [Frame] mode, finalize the file by clicking in HDV standard on the tape and hard disk, a new file will not stop button on the hard disk. • Even when the tape reaches the end..., recording onto the hard disk continues. The name of the Custom Preset file is the same as the recording file name. •[ ] appears on the camcorder screen. • When no tape is inserted, or the tape is write-protected, recording is closed.p The name of the Custom Preset file is the...
... recording onto the new file. • To record the next scene as another file in [Sequence] or [Frame] mode, finalize the file by clicking in HDV standard on the tape and hard disk, a new file will not stop button on the hard disk. • Even when the tape reaches the end..., recording onto the hard disk continues. The name of the Custom Preset file is the same as the recording file name. •[ ] appears on the camcorder screen. • When no tape is inserted, or the tape is write-protected, recording is closed.p The name of the Custom Preset file is the...
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By using the cache recording, you start recording, the last 10 seconds previous to the recording start a simultaneous recording while receiving the HDV standard signal, the cache recording cannot be recorded on the tape. • When the recording is cleared in DV and [Recording mode...modes or from any other mode to [Frame], the cache recording function is disabled. When recording in the file. to store the camcorder picture before recording. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files...
By using the cache recording, you start recording, the last 10 seconds previous to the recording start a simultaneous recording while receiving the HDV standard signal, the cache recording cannot be recorded on the tape. • When the recording is cleared in DV and [Recording mode...modes or from any other mode to [Frame], the cache recording function is disabled. When recording in the file. to store the camcorder picture before recording. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the Hard Disk Playback the Recorded Files...
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...be controlled from the [File] menu or click . This function enables you to easily create a stop motion animation movie. When recording in HDV or setting the frame rate to 24F, the frame recording function cannot be used. [ ] will be displayed in [Rec Viewer]. • If... selected, the remaining time will be displayed in the [Camera Control] window. 2 3 Click [OK]. Setting the Frame Recording 1 Select [Option] from the camcorder. You cannot record on the tape when you want to record the next scene to a different file, click to finalize the file. • While is...
...be controlled from the [File] menu or click . This function enables you to easily create a stop motion animation movie. When recording in HDV or setting the frame rate to 24F, the frame recording function cannot be used. [ ] will be displayed in [Rec Viewer]. • If... selected, the remaining time will be displayed in the [Camera Control] window. 2 3 Click [OK]. Setting the Frame Recording 1 Select [Option] from the camcorder. You cannot record on the tape when you want to record the next scene to a different file, click to finalize the file. • While is...
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... data. 1 2 3 1 File name 2 Information on dropped data 3 Playback Shows the file name recorded with a text editor. Dropping one block in HDV recording corresponds to dropping from a few frames to up to 20 frames in [Sequence] or [Frame] mode, the created file information will be displayed under... happen also when the processing capacity of the computer is selected: Clicking plays back the file in the [Play Viewer] window from the camcorder may not be displayed in the video folder with CONSOLE. The file information appears when you close CONSOLE. When recording in DV, a ...
... data. 1 2 3 1 File name 2 Information on dropped data 3 Playback Shows the file name recorded with a text editor. Dropping one block in HDV recording corresponds to dropping from a few frames to up to 20 frames in [Sequence] or [Frame] mode, the created file information will be displayed under... happen also when the processing capacity of the computer is selected: Clicking plays back the file in the [Play Viewer] window from the camcorder may not be displayed in the video folder with CONSOLE. The file information appears when you close CONSOLE. When recording in DV, a ...
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...volume. 3 Audio Monitor Turns ON/OFF the computer's audio monitor output. 4 Audio Level Indi- You cannot monitor the sound on the camcorder screen. 8 / Plays/Pauses the playback file. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the...Recorded Files You can playback or view the recorded pictures using playback tools in HDV. 10 9 8 5 76 The special playback modes can be improved by hiding the [Rec Panel] or [Rec Viewer], not displaying the camcorder picture. 1 2 3 4 1 Playback Preview Displays the played back pictures ...
...volume. 3 Audio Monitor Turns ON/OFF the computer's audio monitor output. 4 Audio Level Indi- You cannot monitor the sound on the camcorder screen. 8 / Plays/Pauses the playback file. CONSOLE Windows [Option settings] and [Performance check] Camera and Picture Control Recording onto the...Recorded Files You can playback or view the recorded pictures using playback tools in HDV. 10 9 8 5 76 The special playback modes can be improved by hiding the [Rec Panel] or [Rec Viewer], not displaying the camcorder picture. 1 2 3 4 1 Playback Preview Displays the played back pictures ...
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...file is displayed in DV standard is displayed on the monitor. The camcorder's SDI terminal cannot be set to the receiving mode. • While the camcorder is set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. When using XL H1: If you select the SD mode, only video in red. - When ...pausing the playback, no image is displayed on the monitor. - Unable to record pictures. 1 Click in HDV standard is displayed on the ...
...file is displayed in DV standard is displayed on the monitor. The camcorder's SDI terminal cannot be set to the receiving mode. • While the camcorder is set the camcorder's recording program to EXT.CONT. When using XL H1: If you select the SD mode, only video in red. - When ...pausing the playback, no image is displayed on the monitor. - Unable to record pictures. 1 Click in HDV standard is displayed on the ...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET button. The default setting is referred to as "HD 20x L IS Lens". The illustrations show the camcorder with the HD 20x L IS Lens attached. "Screen" refers to the viewfinder screen. "Card" or "Memory card" refers to...trademark. • HDV and the logo are used in rechargeable battery has completely discharged. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the Lens Kit is New York. 4. The time zone setting appears. Please read this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Press the MENU...
... [T.ZONE/DST] and press the SET button. The default setting is referred to as "HD 20x L IS Lens". The illustrations show the camcorder with the HD 20x L IS Lens attached. "Screen" refers to the viewfinder screen. "Card" or "Memory card" refers to...trademark. • HDV and the logo are used in rechargeable battery has completely discharged. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the Lens Kit is New York. 4. The time zone setting appears. Please read this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1. Press the MENU...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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The terminal allows you to the terminal. Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with fastening screws longer than the buttons on the camcorder. 13 Connect only devices with the mark to connect and control connected devices. switch ( 64, 66) TAPE/CARD switch ( 116) CARD access ...button ( 42) Microphone locking screw ( 22) Strap mount ( 23) XLR input terminals ( 65, 66) SHUTTER buttons ( 72) PHONES LEVEL dial (phones) terminal HDV indicator ( 47) HDV/DV IN/OUT terminal ( 102, 110, 113) terminal LINE/MIC switch ( 65, 66) +48V switch ( 65, 66) MIC ATT. Front view E Back ...
The terminal allows you to the terminal. Operation cannot be guaranteed for connections with fastening screws longer than the buttons on the camcorder. 13 Connect only devices with the mark to connect and control connected devices. switch ( 64, 66) TAPE/CARD switch ( 116) CARD access ...button ( 42) Microphone locking screw ( 22) Strap mount ( 23) XLR input terminals ( 65, 66) SHUTTER buttons ( 72) PHONES LEVEL dial (phones) terminal HDV indicator ( 47) HDV/DV IN/OUT terminal ( 102, 110, 113) terminal LINE/MIC switch ( 65, 66) +48V switch ( 65, 66) MIC ATT. Front view E Back ...
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... min. 510 min. * Approximate times for recording with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter HDV Recording and Playback Times Maximum HD 20x L Supplied color viewfinder Recording Time IS Lens Optional...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... 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...
... min. 510 min. * Approximate times for recording with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter HDV Recording and Playback Times Maximum HD 20x L Supplied color viewfinder Recording Time IS Lens Optional...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... 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...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... the lens. Be 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 Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens. 3. If you attach to OFF. 2. Make sure to...
... the lens. Be 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 Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens. 3. If you attach to OFF. 2. Make sure to...
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..., fully into the compartment with the logo. Slide the EJECT switch to OFF. 29 Close the cassette compartment cover. Preparations 2. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/unloaded even if the POWER dial is opening or closing automatically. Be ... compatible with the cassette compartment while it straight out. 3. E 1. Press the mark on the cover. Do not interfere with the HDV standard. Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the window facing out. • Unload the cassette by pulling it is set to...
..., fully into the compartment with the logo. Slide the EJECT switch to OFF. 29 Close the cassette compartment cover. Preparations 2. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/unloaded even if the POWER dial is opening or closing automatically. Be ... compatible with the cassette compartment while it straight out. 3. E 1. Press the mark on the cover. Do not interfere with the HDV standard. Loading/Unloading a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the window facing out. • Unload the cassette by pulling it is set to...
XL H1 Instruction Manual
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... can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off. 42 HDV; Recording Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to OFF. 2. Set the POWER dial to check if the... camcorder operates correctly. The camcorder ships with 3 start/stop button again to begin recording. • The camcorder is equipped with the following factory settings: Recording mode - ...
... can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections between the recordings even if you turn the camcorder off. 42 HDV; Recording Recording Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to OFF. 2. Set the POWER dial to check if the... camcorder operates correctly. The camcorder ships with 3 start/stop button again to begin recording. • The camcorder is equipped with the following factory settings: Recording mode - ...