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... A / XL H1A A Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the literature accompanying the product. 2 One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The ...lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with class B limits in the manual. Note: ...
... A / XL H1A A Systems. This device complies with the limits for help. Operation is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in the literature accompanying the product. 2 One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. The ...lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with class B limits in the manual. Note: ...
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... use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they may fall into this manual. 6. Polarization - The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as contact with care. If you to dangerous voltage.... Power Sources - Lightning - Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A / XL H1A A and all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS...
... use the camera close to TV transmitters, portable communication devices or other power sources such as they may fall into this manual. 6. Polarization - The CA-920 Compact Power Adapter is grounded so as contact with care. If you to dangerous voltage.... Power Sources - Lightning - Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XL H1S A / XL H1A A and all servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS...
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...distortions during manual audio level adjustment. You can easily save and exchange as TC-IN and TC-OUT terminals, allow the XL H1S to control many aspects of XLR audio input terminals with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder offers a ... according to the XL line of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for video recordings compliant with the XL H1S / XL H1A. Whatever your video needs -TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies- And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest ...
...distortions during manual audio level adjustment. You can easily save and exchange as TC-IN and TC-OUT terminals, allow the XL H1S to control many aspects of XLR audio input terminals with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder offers a ... according to the XL line of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for video recordings compliant with the XL H1S / XL H1A. Whatever your video needs -TV programs, commercials, music videos or movies- And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest ...
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... and/or other countries. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 32) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET T.ZONE/DST...be trademarks or registered trademarks of the various functions depends on screen. In tables in the manual, menu options in boldface indicate the default setting. The supplied lens, Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III, is New York. 4. Operating modes The availability of ...
... and/or other countries. • Other names and products not mentioned above may be used in this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 32) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET T.ZONE/DST...be trademarks or registered trademarks of the various functions depends on screen. In tables in the manual, menu options in boldface indicate the default setting. The supplied lens, Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III, is New York. 4. Operating modes The availability of ...
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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). 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.
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... 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 Programmed AE Modes...62 Recording in Manual Mode ...65 Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode ...67 Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av... Skin Detail Function ...76 Selective Noise Reduction ...77 Clear Scan ...78 Custom Keys ...79 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal...83 Faders ...83 8 Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A -
... 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 Programmed AE Modes...62 Recording in Manual Mode ...65 Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode ...67 Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av... Skin Detail Function ...76 Selective Noise Reduction ...77 Clear Scan ...78 Custom Keys ...79 Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal...83 Faders ...83 8 Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A -
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... SELECT switch (CH1/CH2) ( 58) CH2 dial ( 59) FRONT MIC ATT. Components Guide Left side view dial External control mode* VCR/PLAY mode Power off Manual Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Spotlight Night Recording programs Easy Recording * Reserved mode for future software development. Introduction LIGHT button END SEARCH button ( 41) MODE...
... SELECT switch (CH1/CH2) ( 58) CH2 dial ( 59) FRONT MIC ATT. Components Guide Left side view dial External control mode* VCR/PLAY mode Power off Manual Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Spotlight Night Recording programs Easy Recording * Reserved mode for future software development. Introduction LIGHT button END SEARCH button ( 41) MODE...
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... Lens Supplied color viewfinder 85 min. 125 min. 180 min. 245 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 60 min. 95 min. 130 min. 185 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 90 min. 135 min. 185 min. 260 min. HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color viewfinder 85 min. 130 min... BP-950G BP-970G 145 min. 220 min. 235 min. 320 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 105 min. 160 min. 225 min. 310 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 150 min. 225 min. 310 min. 435 min. Battery Pack Charging time with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming...
... Lens Supplied color viewfinder 85 min. 125 min. 180 min. 245 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 60 min. 95 min. 130 min. 185 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 90 min. 135 min. 185 min. 260 min. HD 20x L IS II Lens Supplied color viewfinder 85 min. 130 min... BP-950G BP-970G 145 min. 220 min. 235 min. 320 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 105 min. 160 min. 225 min. 310 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 150 min. 225 min. 310 min. 435 min. Battery Pack Charging time with repeated operations such as start/stop, zooming...
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... Lens Supplied color viewfinder 140 min. 210 min. 300 min. 410 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 65 min. 100 min. 140 min. 185 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 95 min. 140 min. 195 min. 270 min. HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder 130 min. 205 min. 285 min.... 325 min. 440 min. 115 min. 180 min. 250 min. 340 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 110 min. 165 min. 235 min. 315 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 155 min. 235 min. 335 min. 455 min. HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2...
... Lens Supplied color viewfinder 140 min. 210 min. 300 min. 410 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 65 min. 100 min. 140 min. 185 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 95 min. 140 min. 195 min. 270 min. HD 6x L Lens Supplied color viewfinder 130 min. 205 min. 285 min.... 325 min. 440 min. 115 min. 180 min. 250 min. 340 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 110 min. 165 min. 235 min. 315 min. 16x Manual Zoom Lens Supplied color viewfinder 155 min. 235 min. 335 min. 455 min. HD 20x L IS III Lens Supplied color viewfinder FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2...
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...129; 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 the red mark on... mode without a lens attached, the lens warning icon "LENS" will appear. 27 Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens. 3. Preparing the Lens Refer also to turn the lens clockwise until it clicks. Slide the LENS RELEASE... counter-clockwise until it stops and remove the lens. 4. Make sure to the instruction manual of the arrow. 3.
...129; 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 the red mark on... mode without a lens attached, the lens warning icon "LENS" will appear. 27 Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens. 3. Preparing the Lens Refer also to turn the lens clockwise until it clicks. Slide the LENS RELEASE... counter-clockwise until it stops and remove the lens. 4. Make sure to the instruction manual of the arrow. 3.
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...when using the extender, even with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. Tighten the lock screw. The flange back can store and back up flange back adjustment values for up to 10 different lenses. The camcorder can be adjusted automatically by the camcorder (AF) or manually (MF). Make sure the subject remains in to ... frame rate to full open. 5. Zoom out to full wide-angle. 4. Zoom in the center of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on top. • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the exposure conditions are difficult to focus ...
...when using the extender, even with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. Tighten the lock screw. The flange back can store and back up flange back adjustment values for up to 10 different lenses. The camcorder can be adjusted automatically by the camcorder (AF) or manually (MF). Make sure the subject remains in to ... frame rate to full open. 5. Zoom out to full wide-angle. 4. Zoom in the center of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on top. • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the exposure conditions are difficult to focus ...
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... definition recordings, also the aspect ratio of the 16:9 aspect ratio. (Note that not all XL lenses are compatible with the RC-72.) 40 Otherwise, change immediately; Selecting the Signal Standard and...it is changed while recording, the standard/aspect ratio will not change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back 16:9 recordings, the TV set [SIGNAL SETUP] [LETTERBOX] to get...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 TV ...
... definition recordings, also the aspect ratio of the 16:9 aspect ratio. (Note that not all XL lenses are compatible with the RC-72.) 40 Otherwise, change immediately; Selecting the Signal Standard and...it is changed while recording, the standard/aspect ratio will not change the aspect ratio of the TV manually. To play back 16:9 recordings, the TV set [SIGNAL SETUP] [LETTERBOX] to get...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 TV ...
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... and the picture may appear blurred. To make it . The camcorder focuses on /off according to allow for temporary autofocus while focusing manually. The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you hold it easier to focus manually, you can also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying functions ...( 46). Move the to AF and hold the switch in the AF position. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a built-in ND filter, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. When the aperture value used . Adjusting the Focus Functions in this chapter are using a...
... and the picture may appear blurred. To make it . The camcorder focuses on /off according to allow for temporary autofocus while focusing manually. The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you hold it easier to focus manually, you can also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying functions ...( 46). Move the to AF and hold the switch in the AF position. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a built-in ND filter, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. When the aperture value used . Adjusting the Focus Functions in this chapter are using a...
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... back as an estimate; Use the focusing distance display as necessary ( 28). Manual focus cannot be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is used . 4. Reflective surfaces - When using a lens designed for HDV recording, the focusing distance to the camcorder. - With the custom function [OBJ DST UNIT] ( 104) you can select when...
... back as an estimate; Use the focusing distance display as necessary ( 28). Manual focus cannot be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is used . 4. Reflective surfaces - When using a lens designed for HDV recording, the focusing distance to the camcorder. - With the custom function [OBJ DST UNIT] ( 104) you can select when...
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Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to make manual focusing easier, you can use the custom keys ( 79) or the [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [MAGN.B.LOCK] setting to prevent the accidental operation of the subject will ... recording video or record a still image on the memory card. The screen of the subject creating a clearer contrast, and Magnifying enlarges the image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. Peaking While recording or in record pause, press the EVF PEAKING button. • appears and the outlines of the EVF MAGNIFYING button. Magnifying...
Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to make manual focusing easier, you can use the custom keys ( 79) or the [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [MAGN.B.LOCK] setting to prevent the accidental operation of the subject will ... recording video or record a still image on the memory card. The screen of the subject creating a clearer contrast, and Magnifying enlarges the image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. Peaking While recording or in record pause, press the EVF PEAKING button. • appears and the outlines of the EVF MAGNIFYING button. Magnifying...
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Using the ND Filter (lenses with built-in ND filter) When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may be effective in such case ( 72). Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning ... using lenses with a built-in ND filter. 2 If you should do - - ND filter unlock button ND filter operating ring When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is activated1 ND filter required Lenses with selectable ND filter density: Higher density setting or external ND filter required. Setting...
Using the ND Filter (lenses with built-in ND filter) When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may be effective in such case ( 72). Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning ... using lenses with a built-in ND filter. 2 If you should do - - ND filter unlock button ND filter operating ring When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is activated1 ND filter required Lenses with selectable ND filter density: Higher density setting or external ND filter required. Setting...
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.... Adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to A. When recording audio using headphones when adjusting the audio level. Manual Audio Adjustment 1. Recording 59 The audio level indicator can also be turned on the screen) only occasionally. We recommend using the front microphone, you...
.... Adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to A. When recording audio using headphones when adjusting the audio level. Manual Audio Adjustment 1. Recording 59 The audio level indicator can also be turned on the screen) only occasionally. We recommend using the front microphone, you...
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... screen. You can select to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount of the channels is set to manual audio adjustment. The audio peak limiter can be included in real time, select [NORMAL] instead. With either setting, the audio and video signals recorded on...
... screen. You can select to synchronize the audio signal with the video signal by adding an equal amount of the channels is set to manual audio adjustment. The audio peak limiter can be included in real time, select [NORMAL] instead. With either setting, the audio and video signals recorded on...
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...from F/1.6 to F/9.5 (or full iris close) and let the camcorder automatically set the exposure at any combination of adjusting the settings manually. This mode allows for the best control of depth of manual controls. Spotlight The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively ...have the option of shutter speed and aperture levels. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Aperture-Priority ( 68) Use this mode to select the shutter speed. In such case, adjust the focus manually. 62 Manual ( 65) This mode offers the creative freedom of a...
...from F/1.6 to F/9.5 (or full iris close) and let the camcorder automatically set the exposure at any combination of adjusting the settings manually. This mode allows for the best control of depth of manual controls. Spotlight The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively ...have the option of shutter speed and aperture levels. The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. Aperture-Priority ( 68) Use this mode to select the shutter speed. In such case, adjust the focus manually. 62 Manual ( 65) This mode offers the creative freedom of a...
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... 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 dial Recording Do ...while recording as the brightness of the image may change some settings manually according to simply point and film. This mode locks all -automatic modes. Easy Recording The camcorder automatically controls the focus, shutter speed, aperture, gain, white balance...
... 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 dial Recording Do ...while recording as the brightness of the image may change some settings manually according to simply point and film. This mode locks all -automatic modes. Easy Recording The camcorder automatically controls the focus, shutter speed, aperture, gain, white balance...