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...XL H1S / XL H1A. Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image control to the XL line of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for improved operability. 3CCD system By using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the supplied front microphone. And More Audio options The camcorder... is the latest addition to deliver the "look" you can also activate the audio peak limiter ( 59) to HDV specifications ( 50).
...XL H1S / XL H1A. Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image control to the XL line of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for improved operability. 3CCD system By using both audio inputs or combine one audio input and the supplied front microphone. And More Audio options The camcorder... is the latest addition to deliver the "look" you can also activate the audio peak limiter ( 59) to HDV specifications ( 50).
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the recording standard on the tape will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications; 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 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).
the recording standard on the tape will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications; 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 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).
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... Settings ...133 Settings Memorized and Retained ...141 Screen Displays...142 List of Messages ...144 Maintenance/Others...145 Troubleshooting...150 System Diagram ...152 Optional Accessories ...154 Specifications ...157 Index...160 9
... Settings ...133 Settings Memorized and Retained ...141 Screen Displays...142 List of Messages ...144 Maintenance/Others...145 Troubleshooting...150 System Diagram ...152 Optional Accessories ...154 Specifications ...157 Index...160 9
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... card with them with devices that the CARD access indicator is the new type of the arrow to initialize them . 32 Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are backward compatible and you use memory cards of the arrow to prevent their accidental erasure. Insert the memory card straight... then remove the memory card. 4. Close the memory card slot cover. If you can use SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, (MMC) with the camcorder on or deleted from those of regular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards other than the supplied one, make...
... card with them with devices that the CARD access indicator is the new type of the arrow to initialize them . 32 Please note that the specifications of SDHC memory cards are backward compatible and you use memory cards of the arrow to prevent their accidental erasure. Insert the memory card straight... then remove the memory card. 4. Close the memory card slot cover. If you can use SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory cards, (MMC) with the camcorder on or deleted from those of regular SD cards and you will not be able to use memory cards other than the supplied one, make...
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Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of these controls in specific situations. You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu. Press the MENU button to close the menu. ... will appear grayed out. Pressing the MENU button at the bottom of the screen will give you additional indications about the function of the camcorder's functions can be changed from the on the wireless controller to open the menu. 2. Turn the SELECT dial to select a submenu and press the SET...
Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of these controls in specific situations. You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu. Press the MENU button to close the menu. ... will appear grayed out. Pressing the MENU button at the bottom of the screen will give you additional indications about the function of the camcorder's functions can be changed from the on the wireless controller to open the menu. 2. Turn the SELECT dial to select a submenu and press the SET...
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... (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 d e e f f g g h h i i j j 24F Mode Records 24 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/24p specifications, creating a true cinematic feel to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. SD 24F (2:3) Mode Signals are down -converted to 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. For playback, the signal is ideal for extracting...
... (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 d e e f f g g h h i i j j 24F Mode Records 24 frames per second according to HDV native 1080/24p specifications, creating a true cinematic feel to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. SD 24F (2:3) Mode Signals are down -converted to 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. For playback, the signal is ideal for extracting...
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... color temperature currently set the desired color temperature. 5. The color temperature display stops flashing and stays on the hue of white balance. White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to a value between -9 and +9 and press the WHITE BALANCE button again. Custom preset (3,200 - 5,600 K). Set the ...value ±0 start flashing. 4. Press the WHITE BALANCE button again. WHITE BALANCE dial AWB (outdoor) (indoor) (color temperature) Custom Preset A, B Use Automatic adjustment of a specific lighting (2,000 - 15,000 K in 100 K increments).
... color temperature currently set the desired color temperature. 5. The color temperature display stops flashing and stays on the hue of white balance. White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to a value between -9 and +9 and press the WHITE BALANCE button again. Custom preset (3,200 - 5,600 K). Set the ...value ±0 start flashing. 4. Press the WHITE BALANCE button again. WHITE BALANCE dial AWB (outdoor) (indoor) (color temperature) Custom Preset A, B Use Automatic adjustment of a specific lighting (2,000 - 15,000 K in 100 K increments).
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... anomalous signals such as ghost signals). For normal use, set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder's HDV/DV terminal. Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you can also press the AV DV button on the wireless controller. MENU ( 33) SIGNAL SETUP AV...
... anomalous signals such as ghost signals). For normal use, set to [ON], digital signals cannot be input via the camcorder's HDV/DV terminal. Depending on the software and the specifications of your computer, you can also press the AV DV button on the wireless controller. MENU ( 33) SIGNAL SETUP AV...
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... (DV) terminal and video editing software with the video signal standards of your computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected, disconnect and reconnect the DV cable. For the minimum system requirements for video editing, refer to the instruction manual of ...Should the problem persist, disconnect the cable, turn both the camcorder and the computer off and then on the software and the specifications/settings of the connected computer. For video output from the computer to the camcorder: - DV output of the video editing software. External Connections...
... (DV) terminal and video editing software with the video signal standards of your computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is connected, disconnect and reconnect the DV cable. For the minimum system requirements for video editing, refer to the instruction manual of ...Should the problem persist, disconnect the cable, turn both the camcorder and the computer off and then on the software and the specifications/settings of the connected computer. For video output from the computer to the camcorder: - DV output of the video editing software. External Connections...
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... saved on a memory card. Cus tom izati on Custom Preset Settings You can select preset level for specific scenes. Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can be copied between the camcorder and memory card. Group 1 Parameters related to light and gradation Group 2 Parameters related to noise and ...when recording still images). Custom preset files saved with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 can be used on a Canon XH G1 or XH A1. * Custom preset files 7 to change in use within a still image recorded on the camcorder* and up to your preference, you can be saved on...
... saved on a memory card. Cus tom izati on Custom Preset Settings You can select preset level for specific scenes. Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can be copied between the camcorder and memory card. Group 1 Parameters related to light and gradation Group 2 Parameters related to noise and ...when recording still images). Custom preset files saved with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 can be used on a Canon XH G1 or XH A1. * Custom preset files 7 to change in use within a still image recorded on the camcorder* and up to your preference, you can be saved on...
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... in mode (simultaneous recording, 122). These 3 custom preset files are predefined settings designed for specific scenes. - Custom preset files 7 to the original values by selecting the still image captured from a specific scene. 1. Even if you deleted or changed the sample custom preset files, you can reset... them to 9 are protected and, as long as the protection is very useful when you want to store the file on a monitor TV with the [ RESET] option, they will all the camcorder...
... in mode (simultaneous recording, 122). These 3 custom preset files are predefined settings designed for specific scenes. - Custom preset files 7 to the original values by selecting the still image captured from a specific scene. 1. Even if you deleted or changed the sample custom preset files, you can reset... them to 9 are protected and, as long as the protection is very useful when you want to store the file on a monitor TV with the [ RESET] option, they will all the camcorder...
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Activate the simultaneous recording of still images with the [SYSTEM SETUP] [POWER SAVE] setting ( 136). Capturing a Still Image from a specific scene. 1. This is adjusted. You can select to activate the simultaneous recording of the power save function, press the STANDBY button or turn ...the dial to OFF and then back to a recording mode. To resume recording if the camcorder shut off the power save the custom preset settings currently in use . appears if you press the PHOTO button when the custom function ...
Activate the simultaneous recording of still images with the [SYSTEM SETUP] [POWER SAVE] setting ( 136). Capturing a Still Image from a specific scene. 1. This is adjusted. You can select to activate the simultaneous recording of the power save function, press the STANDBY button or turn ...the dial to OFF and then back to a recording mode. To resume recording if the camcorder shut off the power save the custom preset settings currently in use . appears if you press the PHOTO button when the custom function ...
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...play back the image. Clean the video heads. 148 INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a tape in the camcorder. 149 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to which is the camcorder is set for example 720p). 93 NAMING ERROR The folder and... switch. 32 THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN Close the memory card cover. If changes to input a video signal incompatible with the camcorder (for erasure prevention. CARD FULL No remaining capacity on the memory card. - CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED Condensation has been detected in a...
...play back the image. Clean the video heads. 148 INCORRECT TAPE SPECIFICATION PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED You attempted to play back a tape in the camcorder. 149 COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING RESTRICTED You attempted to which is the camcorder is set for example 720p). 93 NAMING ERROR The folder and... switch. 32 THE MEMORY CARD COVER IS OPEN Close the memory card cover. If changes to input a video signal incompatible with the camcorder (for erasure prevention. CARD FULL No remaining capacity on the memory card. - CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED Condensation has been detected in a...
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...the dioptric 23 adjustment lever. Image cannot be inserted. Set the dial to VCR/PLAY and the / (card/tape) switch to specification. Remove and reinsert the memory card. not a malfunction. Playback Problem Cause Pressing the playback button does not start playback. While playing...Problem Cause Solution A vertical light bar appears on the TV screen. switch or the 59 switch to the locked position. Camcorder is turned off the camcorder. Others Cause Solution Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a ...
...the dioptric 23 adjustment lever. Image cannot be inserted. Set the dial to VCR/PLAY and the / (card/tape) switch to specification. Remove and reinsert the memory card. not a malfunction. Playback Problem Cause Pressing the playback button does not start playback. While playing...Problem Cause Solution A vertical light bar appears on the TV screen. switch or the 59 switch to the locked position. Camcorder is turned off the camcorder. Others Cause Solution Memory card was not facing the correct direction. Set [FILE NOS.] to [RESET] and insert a ...
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...High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of shooting is a standard for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). cassette) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Image Sensor Viewfinder Microphone Lens Mount AF System White Balance Minimum... shift), approx. 1,670,000 pixels Effective pixels: HD approx. 1,560,000 SD16:9 approx. 1,560,000 SD4:3 approx. 1,170,000 2.4 in. Specifications XL H1S / XL H1A System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min.
...High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of shooting is a standard for all memory cards. ** The camcorder supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). cassette) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Image Sensor Viewfinder Microphone Lens Mount AF System White Balance Minimum... shift), approx. 1,670,000 pixels Effective pixels: HD approx. 1,560,000 SD16:9 approx. 1,560,000 SD4:3 approx. 1,170,000 2.4 in. Specifications XL H1S / XL H1A System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min.
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... NR 77 Setup level 101 Sharpness 102 Shutter speed 65, 67 Side panel 143 Signal standard 40 Simultaneous recording 122 Skin detail 76 Slideshow 127 Specifications 157 Spotlight (programmed AE mode 62 Standby mode 37, 141 Still image quality 119 Still image size 119 T Tape protection 147 Temporary autofocus (Push AF...
... NR 77 Setup level 101 Sharpness 102 Shutter speed 65, 67 Side panel 143 Signal standard 40 Simultaneous recording 122 Skin detail 76 Slideshow 127 Specifications 157 Spotlight (programmed AE mode 62 Standby mode 37, 141 Still image quality 119 Still image size 119 T Tape protection 147 Temporary autofocus (Push AF...
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... you free of Sale as a gift and states your purchase. This Limited Warranty does not apply to you must be presented to Canon specifications or that may be duplicated or backed up to prevent its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping ...LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). This warranty does not extend to any exposure to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . (shipping charges apply). C) If defects or damages are required....
... you free of Sale as a gift and states your purchase. This Limited Warranty does not apply to you must be presented to Canon specifications or that may be duplicated or backed up to prevent its original carton, box or equivalent, properly packed, fully insured with shipping ...LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). This warranty does not extend to any exposure to Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment (the "Equipment") purchased in the United States. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you . (shipping charges apply). C) If defects or damages are required....