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... be part of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for video recordings compliant with the XL H1S / XL H1A. Versatile Artistic Expression HDV native 1080/24p, 1080/30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode for high-definition video. you even more ! 5 And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest...
... be part of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for video recordings compliant with the XL H1S / XL H1A. Versatile Artistic Expression HDV native 1080/24p, 1080/30p recording Use the 24F or 30F mode for high-definition video. you even more ! 5 And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest...
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...XL H1S with a . Press the MENU button. 2. The time zone setting appears. Setting the Date and Time MENU ( 32) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2008 12:00 AM Pre Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV... Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. Brackets [ ] and capital ...300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. 6 To adjust for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Select [D/TIME SET ] and then select [T.ZONE/DST] ...
...XL H1S with a . Press the MENU button. 2. The time zone setting appears. Setting the Date and Time MENU ( 32) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET DATE/TIME••• JAN.1,2008 12:00 AM Pre Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. • is a trademark. • HDV and the HDV... Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller. Brackets [ ] and capital ...300, DENVER, COLORADO 80206. 6 To adjust for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Select [D/TIME SET ] and then select [T.ZONE/DST] ...
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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 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 video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. 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 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 video signal can be HDV or DV, respectively. the recording standard on the tape will be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications;
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Introduction External Connections Video Signal Output Standards ...84 Connecting to a Monitor/TV ...85 Audio Output ...90 Digital Video Control...92 Recording an External 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 ...
Introduction External Connections Video Signal Output Standards ...84 Connecting to a Monitor/TV ...85 Audio Output ...90 Digital Video Control...92 Recording an External 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 ...
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... Microphone lock screw ( 25) Strap mount ( 25) INPUT terminals (CH1/CH2, XLR) ( 58) SHUTTER buttons ( 65, 67) PHONES LEVEL dial (headphone) terminal HDV indicator ( 40) HDV/DV terminal ( 87, 93, 95) terminal switches (CH1,CH2) ( 58) switches (CH1,CH2) ( 58) / (card/tape) switch ( 121) CARD access indicator...109) Remote sensor ( 30, 118) Grip belt ( 25) Attachment sockets for connections with mounting screws longer than the buttons on the camcorder. 14 To use tripods with devices not bearing the mark. Some buttons of connected devices may not operate or may operate differently ...
... Microphone lock screw ( 25) Strap mount ( 25) INPUT terminals (CH1/CH2, XLR) ( 58) SHUTTER buttons ( 65, 67) PHONES LEVEL dial (headphone) terminal HDV indicator ( 40) HDV/DV terminal ( 87, 93, 95) terminal switches (CH1,CH2) ( 58) switches (CH1,CH2) ( 58) / (card/tape) switch ( 121) CARD access indicator...109) Remote sensor ( 30, 118) Grip belt ( 25) Attachment sockets for connections with mounting screws longer than the buttons on the camcorder. 14 To use tripods with devices not bearing the mark. Some buttons of connected devices may not operate or may operate differently ...
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...Preparations Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording and playback conditions. HDV Maximum Recording Time HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color... viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HDV Typical Recording Time1 HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied ...
...Preparations Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording and playback conditions. HDV Maximum Recording Time HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color... viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HDV Typical Recording Time1 HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied ...
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... HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HDV Typical Recording Time1 HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color ...viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HDV Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder) 140 min. 105 min. 140 min. 105 min. 145 min. 110 min. 205 min. 160 min. ...
... HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HDV Typical Recording Time1 HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color ...viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 HDV Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder) 140 min. 105 min. 140 min. 105 min. 145 min. 110 min. 205 min. 160 min. ...
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...or expose them to dust or dirt. Slide the LENS RELEASE switch all the way in red on the camcorder and turn off the camcorder while cleaning the lens. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the VL mount. If you attach such a lens to the...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 compatible with lenses that were not designed for HDV recording. Preparing the Lens Refer also to the...
...or expose them to dust or dirt. Slide the LENS RELEASE switch all the way in red on the camcorder and turn off the camcorder while cleaning the lens. Proper operation cannot be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the VL mount. If you attach such a lens to the...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 compatible with lenses that were not designed for HDV recording. Preparing the Lens Refer also to the...
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...to full open. 5. The flange back can be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. Set the dial to Av and set the aperture to protect the...camcorder at a distance of the frame at full telephoto as well as at full wide-angle. 6. Zoom out to 60i or 30F. 2. Make sure the subject remains in to face a subject and secure it clockwise until the Canon...conditions are difficult to focus on top. • Be careful not to 10 different lenses. The camcorder can be adjusted to correct the focus while zooming to full telephoto or full wide-angle. Preparations...
...to full open. 5. The flange back can be guaranteed when recording in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. Set the dial to Av and set the aperture to protect the...camcorder at a distance of the frame at full telephoto as well as at full wide-angle. 6. Zoom out to 60i or 30F. 2. Make sure the subject remains in to face a subject and secure it clockwise until the Canon...conditions are difficult to focus on top. • Be careful not to 10 different lenses. The camcorder can be adjusted to correct the focus while zooming to full telephoto or full wide-angle. Preparations...
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... cassette compartment cover. Load/remove the cassette. • Insert the cassette straight, fully into the compartment with the logo. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/removed even if the dial is opening or closing automatically. Be ...careful not to get your fingers caught in HDV we recommend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recording. 1. Close the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Press the mark on the cassette ...
... cassette compartment cover. Load/remove the cassette. • Insert the cassette straight, fully into the compartment with the logo. If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/removed even if the dial is opening or closing automatically. Be ...careful not to get your fingers caught in HDV we recommend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recording. 1. Close the cassette compartment cover. The cassette compartment opens automatically. 2. Press the mark on the cassette ...
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... Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to use the camcorder for a long time. If you do not intend to check if the camcorder operates correctly. We recommend not mixing recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape. Recording 1. Set the dial... to pause recording. Disconnect the power source. The default recording standard is HDV. If necessary, clean the video heads ...
... Before You Begin Recording Make a test recording first to use the camcorder for a long time. If you do not intend to check if the camcorder operates correctly. We recommend not mixing recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape. Recording 1. Set the dial... to pause recording. Disconnect the power source. The default recording standard is HDV. If necessary, clean the video heads ...
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...aspect ratio will light up in 4:3, you play back on the tape in DV standard or to use the camcorder as desired. If the custom function [LED] is not set to [ON] ( 133). ...blue when set to HD. If the position of the 16:9 aspect ratio. (Note that not all XL lenses are compatible with 4:3 aspect ratio, set with the RC-72.) 40 Change the position of the MODE SELECT ...switch. • HD: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera. • SD 16:9, SD 4:3: To record on a standard ...
...aspect ratio will light up in 4:3, you play back on the tape in DV standard or to use the camcorder as desired. If the custom function [LED] is not set to [ON] ( 133). ...blue when set to HD. If the position of the 16:9 aspect ratio. (Note that not all XL lenses are compatible with 4:3 aspect ratio, set with the RC-72.) 40 Change the position of the MODE SELECT ...switch. • HD: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera. • SD 16:9, SD 4:3: To record on a standard ...
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Press the END SEARCH button. • appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the last recorded scene. Locating the End of the Last Scene You can use this function to locate the end of the recording and stops the tape. • Pressing the button again cancels the search. The end search function cannot be used once you remove the cassette. The end search function may not work correctly if there is a blank section between recordings or if you mixed recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape. 41 Recording
Press the END SEARCH button. • appears. • The camcorder rewinds/fast forwards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the last recorded scene. Locating the End of the Last Scene You can use this function to locate the end of the recording and stops the tape. • Pressing the button again cancels the search. The end search function cannot be used once you remove the cassette. The end search function may not work correctly if there is a blank section between recordings or if you mixed recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape. 41 Recording
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... autofocus will still be activated. When using a lens designed for HDV recording, the focusing distance to the camcorder. - With the customized functions ( 104) you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with low contrast or without autofocus function is attached to the subject will be...displayed in focus is a result of adjustment when the focus ring is in AF mode, the autofocus will be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is used . 4. Use the focusing distance display as necessary ( 28). Manual focus cannot be displayed with the custom...
... autofocus will still be activated. When using a lens designed for HDV recording, the focusing distance to the camcorder. - With the customized functions ( 104) you focus manually and then leave the camcorder with low contrast or without autofocus function is attached to the subject will be...displayed in focus is a result of adjustment when the focus ring is in AF mode, the autofocus will be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is used . 4. Use the focusing distance display as necessary ( 28). Manual focus cannot be displayed with the custom...
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...white while using the focus assist functions. With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. The screen of an external monitor or viewfinder connected to cancel the Magnifying function when you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes... levels and [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [PEAKING SETUP] setting. Magnifying can be output as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 104) you can also combine both for greater effect.
...white while using the focus assist functions. With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. The screen of an external monitor or viewfinder connected to cancel the Magnifying function when you can use two assist functions: Peaking emphasizes... levels and [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [PEAKING SETUP] setting. Magnifying can be output as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM REC] ( 104) you can also combine both for greater effect.
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HD Video output from the HDV/DV terminal will be down-converted to 60i using the 2:3:3:2 pulldown method. This 24F mode is converted and...F G H I J 30p (tape) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (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. Selecting the Frame Rate You can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode...
HD Video output from the HDV/DV terminal will be down-converted to 60i using the 2:3:3:2 pulldown method. This 24F mode is converted and...F G H I J 30p (tape) A B C D E F G H I J 60i (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. Selecting the Frame Rate You can select from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode...
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... menu. ]. Select [SET]. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Set the rest of the user bit in the camcorder cannot be recorded when recording with the camcorder or from digital devices (HDV or DV). Select [UB REC], select [EXT.USR-BIT] and close the menu. 56 There are sixteen possible characters: the...
... menu. ]. Select [SET]. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Set the rest of the user bit in the camcorder cannot be recorded when recording with the camcorder or from digital devices (HDV or DV). Select [UB REC], select [EXT.USR-BIT] and close the menu. 56 There are sixteen possible characters: the...
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HDV The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz. Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone You can reduce the ... menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. DV You can record audio in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused. • Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder. • Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or...
HDV The audio transfer rate is 384 kbps and the sampling frequency is 48 kHz. Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone You can reduce the ... menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. DV You can record audio in either HDV or DV standard, audio is recorded on channels 1 and 2, leaving the other channels unused. • Audio cannot be dubbed using this camcorder. • Audio recorded with this camcorder is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or...
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... operated with an H next to prevent its accidental operation. LOCK button. [TC HOLD] Time Code Hold You can only be canceled when you turn the camcorder on hold. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. • Pressing the custom key button again will not be displayed in color). Press the button again... to it and "HOLD" will appear on the side panel. • The time code being output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will reactivate the normal display of the time code. Recording 81
... operated with an H next to prevent its accidental operation. LOCK button. [TC HOLD] Time Code Hold You can only be canceled when you turn the camcorder on hold. Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. • Pressing the custom key button again will not be displayed in color). Press the button again... to it and "HOLD" will appear on the side panel. • The time code being output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will reactivate the normal display of the time code. Recording 81
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... KEY (1 or 2) button. This affects only the 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 reverse the displayed image both upside/down and right/left. Press the button again to the preceding custom...
... KEY (1 or 2) button. This affects only the 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 reverse the displayed image both upside/down and right/left. Press the button again to the preceding custom...