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Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities 5 About this Manual ...6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...10 Components Guide ...11 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply ...17 Preparing the Camcorder ...21 Preparing the Lens ...27 Using the Wireless Controller ...30 Loading/Removing a Cassette ...31 ...Last Scene ...41 Zooming ...42 Adjusting the Focus...44 Using the ND Filter ...49 Selecting the Frame Rate ...50 Setting the Time Code ...52 Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code 54 Setting the User Bit ...56 Audio Recording...57 Image Stabilizer...61 Using the...
Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities 5 About this Manual ...6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...10 Components Guide ...11 Preparations Preparing the Power Supply ...17 Preparing the Camcorder ...21 Preparing the Lens ...27 Using the Wireless Controller ...30 Loading/Removing a Cassette ...31 ...Last Scene ...41 Zooming ...42 Adjusting the Focus...44 Using the ND Filter ...49 Selecting the Frame Rate ...50 Setting the Time Code ...52 Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code 54 Setting the User Bit ...56 Audio Recording...57 Image Stabilizer...61 Using the...
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... Aperture-Priority Spotlight Night Recording programs Easy Recording * Reserved mode for future software development. Introduction LIGHT button END SEARCH button ( 41) MODE SELECT switch ( 40) FRAME RATE switch ( 50) AUDIO OUTPUT CH button ( 90) indicator Side panel ( 143) Viewfinder attachment bracket ( 21) EVF1 color viewfinder socket ( 21) EVF2 external monitor/viewfinder socket...
... Aperture-Priority Spotlight Night Recording programs Easy Recording * Reserved mode for future software development. Introduction LIGHT button END SEARCH button ( 41) MODE SELECT switch ( 40) FRAME RATE switch ( 50) AUDIO OUTPUT CH button ( 90) indicator Side panel ( 143) Viewfinder attachment bracket ( 21) EVF1 color viewfinder socket ( 21) EVF2 external monitor/viewfinder socket...
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...light. 1. Adjusting the Flange Back (lenses without built-in place. The camcorder can be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. Place the lens hood on top. • Be careful not to full open. 5. Set the frame rate to full wide-angle. 4. Zoom in the center of at full...subject remains in to 10 different lenses. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on the front of the lens and screw it from the subject. Set the dial to Av and set the aperture to ...
...light. 1. Adjusting the Flange Back (lenses without built-in place. The camcorder can be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. Place the lens hood on top. • Be careful not to full open. 5. Set the frame rate to full wide-angle. 4. Zoom in the center of at full...subject remains in to 10 different lenses. Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on the front of the lens and screw it from the subject. Set the dial to Av and set the aperture to ...
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REC indicator Lights up when recording with a shutter speed other than 1/60 (or 1/48, if the frame rate is set to help you can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code ( 52). The REC indicator starts flashing when the remaining time on the screen). Safety zone 80% Level marker Aspect guide...the tape is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on the condition under which the battery pack and camcorder are used. GAIN indicator Lights up when the AGC (auto gain control) is less than 5 minutes (it does not flash if the remaining ...
REC indicator Lights up when recording with a shutter speed other than 1/60 (or 1/48, if the frame rate is set to help you can select between drop frame or non-drop frame time code ( 52). The REC indicator starts flashing when the remaining time on the screen). Safety zone 80% Level marker Aspect guide...the tape is less than 15 seconds, the remaining tape time may not appear. • Depending on the condition under which the battery pack and camcorder are used. GAIN indicator Lights up when the AGC (auto gain control) is less than 5 minutes (it does not flash if the remaining ...
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... 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 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. For playback, the signal is converted...gghhh (tape/playback) 24F (2:3:3:2) Mode Signals are down -converted to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. Selecting the Frame Rate You can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode: HD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) SD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3...
... 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 60i using the 2:3 pulldown method. For playback, the signal is converted...gghhh (tape/playback) 24F (2:3:3:2) Mode Signals are down -converted to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. Selecting the Frame Rate You can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode: HD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) SD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3...
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...2:3:3:2 pulldown method, make sure to the desired position. • i: 60i Mode, F1: 30F Mode, F2: 24F Mode. • The selected frame rate appears on-screen. SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode MENU ( 33) CAMERA SETUP 24F MODE SEL•2:3 Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].... Recording 51 it will not change once you are using an editing system that supports these frame rates. Selecting the Frame Rate Set the FRAME RATE switch to record in 24F 2:3 pulldown mode. Video recorded in orange. If you pause the recording. ...
...2:3:3:2 pulldown method, make sure to the desired position. • i: 60i Mode, F1: 30F Mode, F2: 24F Mode. • The selected frame rate appears on-screen. SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode MENU ( 33) CAMERA SETUP 24F MODE SEL•2:3 Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP].... Recording 51 it will not change once you are using an editing system that supports these frame rates. Selecting the Frame Rate Set the FRAME RATE switch to record in 24F 2:3 pulldown mode. Video recorded in orange. If you pause the recording. ...
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... the SET button. When you select the [NON-DROP] setting or when you press the MENU button in the middle of the camcorder. (Cannot be displayed in blue with the frame rate se to 24F in SD mode, "NDF" will appear on the side panel. Set the time code's initial value. Select the... code. Select the [TIME CODE] submenu and then [COUNT-UP]. Setting the Time Code Selecting the Frame Setting When recording in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of the camcorder's time code. Close the menu. About the time code display - [REC-RUN]: The time code will be displayed with an R next to...
... the SET button. When you select the [NON-DROP] setting or when you press the MENU button in the middle of the camcorder. (Cannot be displayed in blue with the frame rate se to 24F in SD mode, "NDF" will appear on the side panel. Set the time code's initial value. Select the... code. Select the [TIME CODE] submenu and then [COUNT-UP]. Setting the Time Code Selecting the Frame Setting When recording in a mode other than SD at a frame rate of the camcorder's time code. Close the menu. About the time code display - [REC-RUN]: The time code will be displayed with an R next to...
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... time code can be discontinuous as well. As long as the built-in multiples of 5. When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes (including 24F frame rate in SD mode), there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts. When recording over... recording starts may be set only in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the free-run time code continues to run even if you change the frame rate from 60i/30F to 24F, the frames value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5.
... time code can be discontinuous as well. As long as the built-in multiples of 5. When you mix drop frame and non-drop frame time codes (including 24F frame rate in SD mode), there might be a discontinuity in the time code at the point where the recording starts. When recording over... recording starts may be set only in rechargeable lithium battery is charged, the free-run time code continues to run even if you change the frame rate from 60i/30F to 24F, the frames value of the time code will automatically become a multiple of 5.
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...available if you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled and the "TC·IN" display on the tape. Genlock When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is being received, the [FRAME SETTNG] and [COUNT-UP] settings of the camcorder's time code will be recorded as...signal. While a time code signal is input through the GENLOCK terminal, the V and H phases of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code's drop-frame bit will automatically be maintained even if you can also be output also through the HD/SD SDI terminal. Time Code...
...available if you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled and the "TC·IN" display on the tape. Genlock When a reference sync signal (analog blackburst or tri-level signal) is being received, the [FRAME SETTNG] and [COUNT-UP] settings of the camcorder's time code will be recorded as...signal. While a time code signal is input through the GENLOCK terminal, the V and H phases of the camcorder will be ignored and the external time code's drop-frame bit will automatically be maintained even if you can also be output also through the HD/SD SDI terminal. Time Code...
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... will disappear). When the camcorder is set to HD standard, Genlock synchronization is possible even if the external Genlock signal is in SD mode, Time Code IN is set to HD standard and [SDI SPEC.] is not available if you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled and... the "TC·IN" display on . - Recording 55 When an external time code signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will be synchronized to it can be adjusted within the...
... will disappear). When the camcorder is set to HD standard, Genlock synchronization is possible even if the external Genlock signal is in SD mode, Time Code IN is set to HD standard and [SDI SPEC.] is not available if you select the 24F frame rate (the mode will be canceled and... the "TC·IN" display on . - Recording 55 When an external time code signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will be synchronized to it can be adjusted within the...
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... can change the shutter speed, overriding the shutter speed selected in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode Available shutter speeds when recording movies depend on the selected frame rate: 60i/30F 24F 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000, CS (clear scan) 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000...
... can change the shutter speed, overriding the shutter speed selected in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode Available shutter speeds when recording movies depend on the selected frame rate: 60i/30F 24F 1/4*, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/8000, 1/15000, CS (clear scan) 1/3*, 1/6, 1/12, 1/24, 1/48, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000...
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...]. 3 [SIGNAL SETUP] [COMP.OUT] set to [480i]. 4 [SIGNAL SETUP] [HD DOWN-CONV] set to [ON]. 5 16:9 picture is horizontally squeezed to 84 Recording standard and frame rate HD/SD SDI terminal1 Unchanged Downconverted2, 5, 6 COMPONENT OUT terminal Unchanged Downconverted3, 5 HDV/DV terminal HD 60i HD 30F HD 24F 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080...
...]. 3 [SIGNAL SETUP] [COMP.OUT] set to [480i]. 4 [SIGNAL SETUP] [HD DOWN-CONV] set to [ON]. 5 16:9 picture is horizontally squeezed to 84 Recording standard and frame rate HD/SD SDI terminal1 Unchanged Downconverted2, 5, 6 COMPONENT OUT terminal Unchanged Downconverted3, 5 HDV/DV terminal HD 60i HD 30F HD 24F 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080...
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...STD] HD Standard Icon Setting Options: [OFF], [ON] 10 [DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in Standard Definition Setting Options: [OFF], [ON] 11 [FRAME RATE] Frame Rate Display Setting Options: [OFF], [ON] 111 Customization Setting Options: [OFF], [ON(NORMAL)], [ON(ALWAYS)] * Setting applicable only when using lenses with ...OFF], [ON] * Setting applicable only when using lenses with this camcorder. When the operation is finished, "TASK COMPLETED" will appear on the left select [ READ FROM CARD]. 3. Custom display files saved with a Canon XH G1 or XH A1 cannot be used with zoom control (...
...STD] HD Standard Icon Setting Options: [OFF], [ON] 10 [DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in Standard Definition Setting Options: [OFF], [ON] 11 [FRAME RATE] Frame Rate Display Setting Options: [OFF], [ON] 111 Customization Setting Options: [OFF], [ON(NORMAL)], [ON(ALWAYS)] * Setting applicable only when using lenses with ...OFF], [ON] * Setting applicable only when using lenses with this camcorder. When the operation is finished, "TASK COMPLETED" will appear on the left select [ READ FROM CARD]. 3. Custom display files saved with a Canon XH G1 or XH A1 cannot be used with zoom control (...
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...HDV/DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in different operating modes is indicated with another camcorder), only channels 1 and 2 will be 60i, regardless of the frame rate of the original recording. Even if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 ...- - LETTERBOX ON, OFF - - 1 Not available when recording in standard definition (SD) with the frame rate set to ) SIGNAL SETUP Menu item (Submenu item and) Setting options TIME CODE FRAME SETTNG DROP, NON-DROP - Additional Information Menu Options and Default Settings In the following icons: : CAMERA ...
...HDV/DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in different operating modes is indicated with another camcorder), only channels 1 and 2 will be 60i, regardless of the frame rate of the original recording. Even if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 ...- - LETTERBOX ON, OFF - - 1 Not available when recording in standard definition (SD) with the frame rate set to ) SIGNAL SETUP Menu item (Submenu item and) Setting options TIME CODE FRAME SETTNG DROP, NON-DROP - Additional Information Menu Options and Default Settings In the following icons: : CAMERA ...
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..., L 1440x1080, S 640X480 HD IMG SIZE LW 1920x1080, SW 848X480 FILE NOS. FOCUS LIMIT ON , OFF - 1 Available only when recording in standard definition (SD) with the frame rate set to 6) A AREA REV., B AREA REV. FB AF ADJUST, MF ADJUST, SET DEFAULT -
..., L 1440x1080, S 640X480 HD IMG SIZE LW 1920x1080, SW 848X480 FILE NOS. FOCUS LIMIT ON , OFF - 1 Available only when recording in standard definition (SD) with the frame rate set to 6) A AREA REV., B AREA REV. FB AF ADJUST, MF ADJUST, SET DEFAULT -
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... (00 to 03) 08 CUSTOMIZE 03 (00 to 03) 09 RECORDING STD 00 OFF, 01 ON 10 DV REC MODE 00 OFF, 01 ON 11 FRAME RATE 00 OFF, 01 ON 12 TAPE 03 (00 to 07) 13 TAPE REMAINDER 00 OFF, 01 NORMAL, 02 WARNING 14 TAPE/CARD 02 (00 to...
... (00 to 03) 08 CUSTOMIZE 03 (00 to 03) 09 RECORDING STD 00 OFF, 01 ON 10 DV REC MODE 00 OFF, 01 ON 11 FRAME RATE 00 OFF, 01 ON 12 TAPE 03 (00 to 07) 13 TAPE REMAINDER 00 OFF, 01 NORMAL, 02 WARNING 14 TAPE/CARD 02 (00 to...
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... to other programmed AE mode to Changing the frame rate* programmed AE mode Easy Recording Returns to standby or changing operating modes. Settings Memorized and Retained The following lists show the settings that are memorized and retained under different circumstances like turning off the camcorder, setting it to off On-screen display settings...
... to other programmed AE mode to Changing the frame rate* programmed AE mode Easy Recording Returns to standby or changing operating modes. Settings Memorized and Retained The following lists show the settings that are memorized and retained under different circumstances like turning off the camcorder, setting it to off On-screen display settings...
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...* ( 67, 65) Aperture* ( 68, 65) Exposure lock ( 69)/ AE shift ( 69) Skin detail ( 76) Zoom position/Zoom speed ( 42)/ Exposure level ( 65) Recording standard ( 40) Frame rate ( 50) Tape operation Recording Stop Record pause Eject Remote sensor mode ( 118) DV control ( 92) Selective noise reduction ( 77) White balance ( 71) Custom preset file...
...* ( 67, 65) Aperture* ( 68, 65) Exposure lock ( 69)/ AE shift ( 69) Skin detail ( 76) Zoom position/Zoom speed ( 42)/ Exposure level ( 65) Recording standard ( 40) Frame rate ( 50) Tape operation Recording Stop Record pause Eject Remote sensor mode ( 118) DV control ( 92) Selective noise reduction ( 77) White balance ( 71) Custom preset file...
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... ( 104) Custom keys ( 79) Data code ( 117) Date search ( 117)/ Index search ( 116)/ End search ( 41) Recording standard ( 40) Frame rate ( 50) Tape operation ( 114) Recording Record pause Stop Eject Playback : Playback pause : Fast forward : Rewind : Fast forward playback/rewind playback : Playback (...double speed) : Playback (normal speed) : Frame advance/reverse User bit ( 56) Audio level indicator ( 59) Slideshow ( 127) Image protected ( 130) Image number ( 120) Current image/total...
... ( 104) Custom keys ( 79) Data code ( 117) Date search ( 117)/ Index search ( 116)/ End search ( 41) Recording standard ( 40) Frame rate ( 50) Tape operation ( 114) Recording Record pause Stop Eject Playback : Playback pause : Fast forward : Rewind : Fast forward playback/rewind playback : Playback (...double speed) : Playback (normal speed) : Frame advance/reverse User bit ( 56) Audio level indicator ( 59) Slideshow ( 127) Image protected ( 130) Image number ( 120) Current image/total...
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... input 93 F Faders 83 File numbers 120 Flange back adjustment 28 Flash 126 Focus 44 Focus assist functions 46 Focus limit 48 Focus preset 47 Frame rate 50 Free-run (time code 52 G Gain 70 Gain fine-tuning 70 Gamma 101 Genlock 54 H HD 20x L IS III Lens 27 HD/...attenuator 58, 59 N ND filter 49 Night (programmed AE mode 62 Non-drop frame (time code 52 NR (noise reduction 102 P Peaking (focus assist 46 Phantom power (microphone 58 Playback - Movies 114 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 149 Accessories 10, 154 AE shift 69 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing 124 Analog ...
... input 93 F Faders 83 File numbers 120 Flange back adjustment 28 Flash 126 Focus 44 Focus assist functions 46 Focus limit 48 Focus preset 47 Frame rate 50 Free-run (time code 52 G Gain 70 Gain fine-tuning 70 Gamma 101 Genlock 54 H HD 20x L IS III Lens 27 HD/...attenuator 58, 59 N ND filter 49 Night (programmed AE mode 62 Non-drop frame (time code 52 NR (noise reduction 102 P Peaking (focus assist 46 Phantom power (microphone 58 Playback - Movies 114 Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 149 Accessories 10, 154 AE shift 69 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing 124 Analog ...