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...XL H1S / XL H1A - DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of XLR audio input terminals with phantom power supply. Whatever your video needs -TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies- And More Audio options The camcorder... is the latest addition to be part of professional broadcast cameras. Enhanced customization Custom functions ( 104) and custom display ( 110) options give it with two sets of Canon...HDV specifications ( 50). Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as custom preset files ( 96). CCDs (each with native recordings according to ...
...XL H1S / XL H1A - DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of XLR audio input terminals with phantom power supply. Whatever your video needs -TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies- And More Audio options The camcorder... is the latest addition to be part of professional broadcast cameras. Enhanced customization Custom functions ( 104) and custom display ( 110) options give it with two sets of Canon...HDV specifications ( 50). Synchronization Genlock synchronization, as well as custom preset files ( 96). CCDs (each with native recordings according to ...
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... Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In 93 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter 94 Connecting to a Computer...95 Customization Custom Preset Settings ...96 Customized Functions ...104 Customized On-Screen Displays ...110 Playback Playing Back a Tape ...114 Returning to a Pre-marked Position...116 Index Search ...116 Date...
... Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In 93 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter 94 Connecting to a Computer...95 Customization Custom Preset Settings ...96 Customized Functions ...104 Customized On-Screen Displays ...110 Playback Playing Back a Tape ...114 Returning to a Pre-marked Position...116 Index Search ...116 Date...
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Left side view Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L IS III lens Eye cup ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) Color viewfinder ( 21-24) STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 58) Lock screw ( 23) Viewfinder cable ( 21) Lock release button ( 24) Iris ring ( 65, 68) Zoom ring ( 42) Lens hood ( 28) Focus ring ( 44) RESET button ( 150) Memory card slot ( 32) ND filter operating ring ( 49) ND filter unlock button ( 49) STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 61) POSITION PRESET switch ( 43) AF switch ( 44)/ POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( 43) Focus mode switch ( 45) 12
Left side view Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L IS III lens Eye cup ( 22) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 23) Color viewfinder ( 21-24) STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 58) Lock screw ( 23) Viewfinder cable ( 21) Lock release button ( 24) Iris ring ( 65, 68) Zoom ring ( 42) Lens hood ( 28) Focus ring ( 44) RESET button ( 150) Memory card slot ( 32) ND filter operating ring ( 49) ND filter unlock button ( 49) STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 61) POSITION PRESET switch ( 43) AF switch ( 44)/ POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( 43) Focus mode switch ( 45) 12
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... ( 126) Microphone ( 25) Viewfinder lock screw ( 21) Handle zoom lever ( 42) EJECT switch ( 31) CUSTOM KEYS ( 79) EVF DISPLAY button ( 39) CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button ( 99) CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button ( 99) Remote sensor ( 30, 118) Tally lamp ( 109) Screw holes for adapter holder ( 26) REC (record) button ( 93) (fast forward) button...
... ( 126) Microphone ( 25) Viewfinder lock screw ( 21) Handle zoom lever ( 42) EJECT switch ( 31) CUSTOM KEYS ( 79) EVF DISPLAY button ( 39) CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button ( 99) CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button ( 99) Remote sensor ( 30, 118) Tally lamp ( 109) Screw holes for adapter holder ( 26) REC (record) button ( 93) (fast forward) button...
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... attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom position to the preset zoom position instantly. Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to SET. Presetting the Zoom 1. The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position. The preset setting is set for...
... attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom position to the preset zoom position instantly. Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to SET. Presetting the Zoom 1. The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position. The preset setting is set for...
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...set the POSITION PRESET switch to focus manually, you can also make it . Manual Focus With the customized functions ( 104) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment when the focus ring is set to allow for temporary autofocus while focusing manually. The camcorder uses the .... AF switch When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred. When the aperture value used . The camcorder focuses on /off according to Autofocus or Manual Focus. Push AF (using the HD 20x L IS III lens) In manual focus mode, ...
...set the POSITION PRESET switch to focus manually, you can also make it . Manual Focus With the customized functions ( 104) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment when the focus ring is set to allow for temporary autofocus while focusing manually. The camcorder uses the .... AF switch When recording under dark conditions, the focusing range narrows and the picture may appear blurred. When the aperture value used . The camcorder focuses on /off according to Autofocus or Manual Focus. Push AF (using the HD 20x L IS III lens) In manual focus mode, ...
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... to manual focus or when you finish the operation. With the customized functions ( 104) you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the focus preset. If you can select when to M, the autofocus will be displayed for the distance display (meter or feet) and with the... on the following subjects. Use the focusing distance display as necessary ( 28). Manual focus cannot be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is attached to the subject will still be activated. When using a lens with low contrast or without autofocus function is in...
... to manual focus or when you finish the operation. With the customized functions ( 104) you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with the focus preset. If you can select when to M, the autofocus will be displayed for the distance display (meter or feet) and with the... on the following subjects. Use the focusing distance display as necessary ( 28). Manual focus cannot be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is attached to the subject will still be activated. When using a lens with low contrast or without autofocus function is in...
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... can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to SET. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to the preset focus position instantly. Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to the preset focus position. You can return to FOCUS. Focus ring Recording Presetting the Focus 1. Setting the Focus Preset Speed MENU ( 33) CAMERA SETUP F SPEED PSET...
... can also select the speed at which the camcorder returns to SET. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to the preset focus position instantly. Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to the preset focus position. You can return to FOCUS. Focus ring Recording Presetting the Focus 1. Setting the Focus Preset Speed MENU ( 33) CAMERA SETUP F SPEED PSET...
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... time code runs only when recording. [REC-RUN PS.]: The time code runs only when recording, starting from a preset value. [FREE-RUN]: The time code runs regardless of the operation of the camcorder. (Cannot be displayed with the frame rate se to set the initial value. 2. Set the time code's initial value... a setting option and close the menu. When you select the [NON-DROP] setting or when you press the MENU button in the middle of the camcorder's time code. MENU SIGNAL SETUP ( 33) TIME CODE FRAME SETTNG•DROP Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP].
... time code runs only when recording. [REC-RUN PS.]: The time code runs only when recording, starting from a preset value. [FREE-RUN]: The time code runs regardless of the operation of the camcorder. (Cannot be displayed with the frame rate se to set the initial value. 2. Set the time code's initial value... a setting option and close the menu. When you select the [NON-DROP] setting or when you press the MENU button in the middle of the camcorder's time code. MENU SIGNAL SETUP ( 33) TIME CODE FRAME SETTNG•DROP Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP].
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... PUSH AE button Iris ring3 SHUTTER buttons AE SHIFT dial GAIN dial WHITE BALANCE dial Custom preset adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button Skin detail Clear scan Frequency selection for clear scan 1 Available during exposure ...lock. 2 Available during clear scan. 3 Only lenses with manual iris ring. - -1 -1 - 2 - - - - -1 - -1 - - (0) - (0 dB) - (auto) - (auto) - - - - 2 - - - - 63 Easy Recording The camcorder ...
... PUSH AE button Iris ring3 SHUTTER buttons AE SHIFT dial GAIN dial WHITE BALANCE dial Custom preset adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button Skin detail Clear scan Frequency selection for clear scan 1 Available during exposure ...lock. 2 Available during clear scan. 3 Only lenses with manual iris ring. - -1 -1 - 2 - - - - -1 - -1 - - (0) - (0 dB) - (auto) - (auto) - - - - 2 - - - - 63 Easy Recording The camcorder ...
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... dots, vertical streaks or blocking). When the GAIN dial is set to a position other than a preset limit between 3 dB and 15 dB. Gain fine tuning. Turn the GAIN dial to , Tv, Av or...can change the gain level in particular, allows you can activate the gain limit to prevent the camcorder from -3 dB to 36.0 dB. 5. mode When you can also set will start... flashing. 4. Turn the SELECT dial to the appearance of the preset gain level ranging from setting a level higher than A (automatic gain control), the selected gain level appears...
... dots, vertical streaks or blocking). When the GAIN dial is set to a position other than a preset limit between 3 dB and 15 dB. Gain fine tuning. Turn the GAIN dial to , Tv, Av or...can change the gain level in particular, allows you can activate the gain limit to prevent the camcorder from -3 dB to 36.0 dB. 5. mode When you can also set will start... flashing. 4. Turn the SELECT dial to the appearance of the preset gain level ranging from setting a level higher than A (automatic gain control), the selected gain level appears...
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...accurate color display under different lighting conditions. Push the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out. 3. Press the WHITE BALANCE button so the preset icon and the neutral value ±0 start flashing. 4. Turn the SELECT dial to a recording program other than . 2. Press the WHITE... BALANCE button. Set the POWER dial to set will start flashing. The color temperature display will be displayed. 3. White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to the fully automated mode, white balance modes include an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a color ...
...accurate color display under different lighting conditions. Push the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out. 3. Press the WHITE BALANCE button so the preset icon and the neutral value ±0 start flashing. 4. Turn the SELECT dial to a recording program other than . 2. Press the WHITE... BALANCE button. Set the POWER dial to set will start flashing. The color temperature display will be displayed. 3. White Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to the fully automated mode, white balance modes include an indoor mode, an outdoor mode, a color ...
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... POWER dial to a recording program other than . 2. Point the camcorder at the white object until it fills the whole screen. Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it off. The following custom preset settings take precedence, and will stop flashing and stay on when the...dial to a recording program other than . 2. Setting a Custom White Balance 1. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to the desired custom preset, A or B. Keep the camcorder zoomed at a white object and zoom in advance is activated. 72 and the corresponding letter will override the white balance set the ...
... POWER dial to a recording program other than . 2. Point the camcorder at the white object until it fills the whole screen. Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it off. The following custom preset settings take precedence, and will stop flashing and stay on when the...dial to a recording program other than . 2. Setting a Custom White Balance 1. Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to the desired custom preset, A or B. Keep the camcorder zoomed at a white object and zoom in advance is activated. 72 and the corresponding letter will override the white balance set the ...
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... code. 82 The flange back adjustment menu appears. (Will have no effect if flange back adjustment is activated. Usually, pressing the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button will be deactivated while displaying the menu screens. • Flip EVF can only be operated with the custom keys. [SDI OUTPUT...display, and the video signal being output from all terminals will not change. • When using XL lenses designed for HDV recording, the Flip EVF function will cycle forwards to the preceding custom preset file. The data code appears. The SDI output setup menu appears. [FOCUS LIMIT] Focus Limit...
... code. 82 The flange back adjustment menu appears. (Will have no effect if flange back adjustment is activated. Usually, pressing the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button will be deactivated while displaying the menu screens. • Flip EVF can only be operated with the custom keys. [SDI OUTPUT...display, and the video signal being output from all terminals will not change. • When using XL lenses designed for HDV recording, the Flip EVF function will cycle forwards to the preceding custom preset file. The data code appears. The SDI output setup menu appears. [FOCUS LIMIT] Focus Limit...
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...Group 2 Parameters related to 9 on a Canon XH G1 or XH A1. * Custom preset files 7 to change in the following table and you can be used on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files, especially designed for a number of the custom preset parameters currently in use within a still image... recorded on the memory card. Custom preset files saved with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 can be...
...Group 2 Parameters related to 9 on a Canon XH G1 or XH A1. * Custom preset files 7 to change in the following table and you can be used on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files, especially designed for a number of the custom preset parameters currently in use within a still image... recorded on the memory card. Custom preset files saved with a Canon XL H1, XH G1 or XH A1 can be...
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...on the column on the left . The cursor will be highlighted in one level back to default values Protect the custom preset file Changing Custom Preset Parameters MENU CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET EDIT ···· ( 33) ···· SELECT CP TUNE 1. The overview display shows in... shortened form the current settings of the parameters of the custom preset file will move between the items with the SELECT dial, the full name of the currently selected item and its current value will start ...
...on the column on the left . The cursor will be highlighted in one level back to default values Protect the custom preset file Changing Custom Preset Parameters MENU CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET EDIT ···· ( 33) ···· SELECT CP TUNE 1. The overview display shows in... shortened form the current settings of the parameters of the custom preset file will move between the items with the SELECT dial, the full name of the currently selected item and its current value will start ...
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...want to rename. 1. From the bottom bar, select [ A confirmation screen will appear next to the custom preset file name. • To cancel the protection, repeat the procedure for a custom preset file with the mark. Select [EXECUTE] and press the SET button. Close the menu. If you attempt ...flashing. 2. You will start flashing. • Set the rest of the custom preset file name will return to select the custom preset file you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the SET button. Resetting a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1-3 in the same way. 3. Close the menu. 97) ...
...want to rename. 1. From the bottom bar, select [ A confirmation screen will appear next to the custom preset file name. • To cancel the protection, repeat the procedure for a custom preset file with the mark. Select [EXECUTE] and press the SET button. Close the menu. If you attempt ...flashing. 2. You will start flashing. • Set the rest of the custom preset file name will return to select the custom preset file you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the SET button. Resetting a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1-3 in the same way. 3. Close the menu. 97) ...
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...CAMERA CARD] from the column on the card will be overwritten (you want to read to the camcorder. 4. If you try to save more than 20 custom preset filed one of the custom preset file you want to store the file on the memory card. • Up to . •...] and then select the [CUSTOM PRESET] submenu. 2. Select [ file. Activating the Custom Preset Settings 1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button. • Repeatedly pressing the button will be replaced by the custom preset file number. You can also set the camcorder to 20 custom preset files can select which you are ...
...CAMERA CARD] from the column on the card will be overwritten (you want to read to the camcorder. 4. If you try to save more than 20 custom preset filed one of the custom preset file you want to store the file on the memory card. • Up to . •...] and then select the [CUSTOM PRESET] submenu. 2. Select [ file. Activating the Custom Preset Settings 1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button. • Repeatedly pressing the button will be replaced by the custom preset file number. You can also set the camcorder to 20 custom preset files can select which you are ...
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...removed, cannot be overwritten. - Even if you deleted or changed the sample custom preset files, you can select to store the file on the camcorder. 5. From the bottom bar, select [ SELECT POSITION] and select the preset number under which you want to 6 with the [ RESET] option, they will... all the camcorder's settings. Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image With the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] ( 104) you can reset them to load the custom preset file later by resetting all contain the same default settings. Select [ ...
...removed, cannot be overwritten. - Even if you deleted or changed the sample custom preset files, you can select to store the file on the camcorder. 5. From the bottom bar, select [ SELECT POSITION] and select the preset number under which you want to 6 with the [ RESET] option, they will... all the camcorder's settings. Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image With the custom function [PHOTO BUTTON] ( 104) you can reset them to load the custom preset file later by resetting all contain the same default settings. Select [ ...
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...button pressed for wide angle W, [REVERSE] - turn down to [PHOTO + CP DATA] the custom preset settings currently in use will have more than 1 second. turn up to -end), the camcorder will be recorded along with the still image. When set to F9.5; Setting Options: [MAGN.] EVF ...for gain fine-tuning: [ONE PUSH], [LONG PUSH] 06 [RINGS DIRECTION] Rings Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the camcorder's rings. turn down to prevent their accidental operation. You can set that a long press be required to activate various buttons to close the...
...button pressed for wide angle W, [REVERSE] - turn down to [PHOTO + CP DATA] the custom preset settings currently in use will have more than 1 second. turn up to -end), the camcorder will be recorded along with the still image. When set to F9.5; Setting Options: [MAGN.] EVF ...for gain fine-tuning: [ONE PUSH], [LONG PUSH] 06 [RINGS DIRECTION] Rings Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the camcorder's rings. turn down to prevent their accidental operation. You can set that a long press be required to activate various buttons to close the...