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...Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality New and improved lens The HD 20x L IS III is equipped with two sets of professional broadcast cameras. DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color ... terminal for high-definition video. And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest addition to avoid distortions during manual audio level adjustment. CCDs (each with the XL H1S / XL H1A. you even more ! 5 Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - Whatever your video needs -TV programs, commercials, music ...
...Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality New and improved lens The HD 20x L IS III is equipped with two sets of professional broadcast cameras. DIGIC DV II image processor The next generation of Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color ... terminal for high-definition video. And More Audio options The camcorder is the latest addition to avoid distortions during manual audio level adjustment. CCDs (each with the XL H1S / XL H1A. you even more ! 5 Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A - Whatever your video needs -TV programs, commercials, music ...
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...purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Operating modes The availability of the various functions depends on screen. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 32) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK 1. Turn the SELECT dial to select the setting option that matches your camcorder fail ...DST] and press the SET button. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with the HD 20x L IS III lens attached. Menu item shown at its default position Date/Time and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using...
...purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Operating modes The availability of the various functions depends on screen. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time MENU ( 32) SYSTEM SETUP/ D/TIME SET T.ZONE/DST•••NEW YORK 1. Turn the SELECT dial to select the setting option that matches your camcorder fail ...DST] and press the SET button. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with the HD 20x L IS III lens attached. Menu item shown at its default position Date/Time and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using...
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...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 Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ...32 ...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 Programmed ...Bars/Audio Reference Signal...83 Faders ...83 8 Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A -
...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 Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ...32 ...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 Programmed ...Bars/Audio Reference Signal...83 Faders ...83 8 Contents Introduction The XL H1S / XL H1A -
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... Cap Lens Hood The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: XL H1S A / XL H1A A Purchased... DTC-1000 Component Video Cable External Monitor Cable Adjustment Band (for the external Adapter Holder Unit microphone holder) Tripod Adapter Base SS-1100 Shoulder Strap Camcorder Dust Cap Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III (incl.
... Cap Lens Hood The serial number of this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of the camcorder. Write down the number and other information here and retain this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of theft. Date of Purchase: Model Name: XL H1S A / XL H1A A Purchased... DTC-1000 Component Video Cable External Monitor Cable Adjustment Band (for the external Adapter Holder Unit microphone holder) Tripod Adapter Base SS-1100 Shoulder Strap Camcorder Dust Cap Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III (incl.
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switch (CH/CH2) ( 58) CH1 dial ( 59) 11 LOCK button ( 69)/PUSH AE button ( 66) LENS RELEASE switch ( 27) SET button ( 33) SELECT dial ( 33)/IRIS dial ( 65, 68) (record review) button ( 39) BARS/FADE SELECT button ( 83) BARS/FADE ON/...
switch (CH/CH2) ( 58) CH1 dial ( 59) 11 LOCK button ( 69)/PUSH AE button ( 66) LENS RELEASE switch ( 27) SET button ( 33) SELECT dial ( 33)/IRIS dial ( 65, 68) (record review) button ( 39) BARS/FADE SELECT button ( 83) BARS/FADE ON/...
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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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... ( 17) BATT. TC-IN terminal* ( 54) Serial number Screw hole for adapter holder ( 26) AE SHIFT dial ( 69) LOCK switch ( 37) FRONT MIC terminals ( 25) Lens hood lock screw ( 28) Grip zoom lever ( 42) PHOTO button ( 121) / MAGN. button ( 108) Cassette compartment ( 31) 13
... ( 17) BATT. TC-IN terminal* ( 54) Serial number Screw hole for adapter holder ( 26) AE SHIFT dial ( 69) LOCK switch ( 37) FRONT MIC terminals ( 25) Lens hood lock screw ( 28) Grip zoom lever ( 42) PHOTO button ( 121) / MAGN. button ( 108) Cassette compartment ( 31) 13
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... Typical Recording Time1 115 min. 175 min. 240 min. 340 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 70 min. 105 min. 145 min. 205 min. 20x L IS Lens Supplied color viewfinder 80 min. 120 min. 165 min. 230 min. Actual time may be shorter. 2 Optional. 19 FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 115 min. 175... color viewfinder 135 min. 205 min. 285 min. 390 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. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 DV Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder) 70 min. 105 min...
... Typical Recording Time1 115 min. 175 min. 240 min. 340 min. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 70 min. 105 min. 145 min. 205 min. 20x L IS Lens Supplied color viewfinder 80 min. 120 min. 165 min. 230 min. Actual time may be shorter. 2 Optional. 19 FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 115 min. 175... color viewfinder 135 min. 205 min. 285 min. 390 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. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 DV Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder) 70 min. 105 min...
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...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. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 DV Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder) 70 min. 110... 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. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 DV Typical Recording Time1 120 min. 185 min. 255 ...
...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. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 DV Playback Time (supplied color viewfinder) 70 min. 110... 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. FU-1000 monochrome viewfinder2 DV Typical Recording Time1 120 min. 185 min. 255 ...
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Pay special attention when mounting the camcorder on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the Viewfinder The viewfinder position can be exposed to ..., or during its transportation. Do not let the viewfinder be changed (right/left and tighten the screw. Adjusting the Position of the light by the lens. When storing the camcorder in the optional HC-3200 System Case, adjust the viewfinder to the right/left , forward/backward).
Pay special attention when mounting the camcorder on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the Viewfinder The viewfinder position can be exposed to ..., or during its transportation. Do not let the viewfinder be changed (right/left and tighten the screw. Adjusting the Position of the light by the lens. When storing the camcorder in the optional HC-3200 System Case, adjust the viewfinder to the right/left , forward/backward).
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Attach the dust caps to the camcorder and the lens. 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...
Attach the dust caps to the camcorder and the lens. 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...
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... shade it in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. The flange back can be guaranteed when recording in place. Point the camcorder to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with an HD-compatible lens. Zoom in the center of the frame at full telephoto... as well as at a distance of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on at least...
... shade it in HDV standard with the optional Extender XL 1.6x. The flange back can be guaranteed when recording in place. Point the camcorder to deform the lens hood. • Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with an HD-compatible lens. Zoom in the center of the frame at full telephoto... as well as at a distance of the lens and screw it clockwise until the Canon logo appears on at least...
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Turn the SELECT dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button. 3. MF Adjustment 1. The camcorder will reset the stored flange back adjustment value for the mounted lens. 1. Resetting the flange back adjustments This procedure will zoom out to begin the adjustment. 5. Press the MENU button... focus in to begin the adjustment. 5. Select [FB] and then select [SET DEFAULT]. 4. The lens was removed during the flange back adjustment, be adjusted correctly and the camcorder will zoom in AF adjustment. - Press the MENU button. 2. When the message "ADJUST FOCUS & PUSH " ...
Turn the SELECT dial to select [CAMERA SETUP] and press the SET button. 3. MF Adjustment 1. The camcorder will reset the stored flange back adjustment value for the mounted lens. 1. Resetting the flange back adjustments This procedure will zoom out to begin the adjustment. 5. Press the MENU button... focus in to begin the adjustment. 5. Select [FB] and then select [SET DEFAULT]. 4. The lens was removed during the flange back adjustment, be adjusted correctly and the camcorder will zoom in AF adjustment. - Press the MENU button. 2. When the message "ADJUST FOCUS & PUSH " ...
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...lens cap. 3. The end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings in different standards on the same tape. After inserting a cassette, wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. Turn the dial to OFF if you turn the camcorder...recordings in HDV and DV standards on the viewfinder and the tally lamps light up. • Press the Start/Stop button again to use the camcorder for a long time. If you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections ...
...lens cap. 3. The end search, date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings in different standards on the same tape. After inserting a cassette, wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording. Turn the dial to OFF if you turn the camcorder...recordings in HDV and DV standards on the viewfinder and the tally lamps light up. • Press the Start/Stop button again to use the camcorder for a long time. If you do not remove the cassette, you can record the next scene without any noise or blank sections ...
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.... 1 min. 1.22 sec. 1 Default setting when recording movies. Zoom lever Zoom buttons Zoom ring Move the zoom lever toward FAST to -end), the camcorder will be constant at one on how fast you operate the zoom lever: press gently for faster zooms. Approximate zoom speeds using the zoom lever..., the zoom speed will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. Zooming You can operate the zoom using the HD 20x L IS III lens (from full wide-angle to the zoom indicator). When the ZOOM SPEED switch is used, change the direction and response sensitivity of 16 zoom...
.... 1 min. 1.22 sec. 1 Default setting when recording movies. Zoom lever Zoom buttons Zoom ring Move the zoom lever toward FAST to -end), the camcorder will be constant at one on how fast you operate the zoom lever: press gently for faster zooms. Approximate zoom speeds using the zoom lever..., the zoom speed will have more trouble focusing automatically while zooming. Zooming You can operate the zoom using the HD 20x L IS III lens (from full wide-angle to the zoom indicator). When the ZOOM SPEED switch is used, change the direction and response sensitivity of 16 zoom...
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... zoom position appears in yellow on screen. Zoom Preset (lenses with a different magnification. To return to the preset zoom position the camcorder uses the speed set for the constant zoom speed (when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to be adjusted. Zoom buttons on the carrying handle...speed is constant and cannot be memorized. Later, you attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom position to one of 16 zoom speed levels. The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position. The preset setting is used...
... zoom position appears in yellow on screen. Zoom Preset (lenses with a different magnification. To return to the preset zoom position the camcorder uses the speed set for the constant zoom speed (when the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to be adjusted. Zoom buttons on the carrying handle...speed is constant and cannot be memorized. Later, you attach the optional Extender XL 1.6x or mount a lens with zoom preset function) This function enables any given zoom position to one of 16 zoom speed levels. The camcorder returns to the preset zoom position. The preset setting is used...
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... focusing range of 2 cm (0.8 in the center of the screen. Autofocus In addition to the usual autofocus, the camcorder has also a Push-AF function to the instruction manual of the lens. Manual Focus With the customized functions ( 104) you release the focus ring. Autofocus The autofocus is activated when the ... manual focus mode, set to AF. Push AF (using the HD 20x L IS III lens. The autofocus is activated as long as you can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a built-in ND filter, turn the focus ring to temporarily ...
... focusing range of 2 cm (0.8 in the center of the screen. Autofocus In addition to the usual autofocus, the camcorder has also a Push-AF function to the instruction manual of the lens. Manual Focus With the customized functions ( 104) you release the focus ring. Autofocus The autofocus is activated when the ... manual focus mode, set to AF. Push AF (using the HD 20x L IS III lens. The autofocus is activated as long as you can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a built-in ND filter, turn the focus ring to temporarily ...
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...feet) and with the focus preset. This possible slight shift in focus is in manual focus mode. It will be displayed in the camcorder and lens. With the customized functions ( 104) you can change the units for HDV recording, the focusing distance to telephoto. Use the focusing distance...DST UNIT] ( 104) you finish the operation. when the distance reading is used , "MF" will not be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is attached to display this information (always, never, or only upon the operation of adjustment when the focus ring is not considered very...
...feet) and with the focus preset. This possible slight shift in focus is in manual focus mode. It will be displayed in the camcorder and lens. With the customized functions ( 104) you can change the units for HDV recording, the focusing distance to telephoto. Use the focusing distance...DST UNIT] ( 104) you finish the operation. when the distance reading is used , "MF" will not be displayed when the optional Extender XL 1.6x is attached to display this information (always, never, or only upon the operation of adjustment when the focus ring is not considered very...
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...;OFF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. If the lens attached does not support the macro setting being changed from the camcorder. - Using the HD 20x L IS III lens, the focus range 10 cm - (at full wide-angle) is no lens attached. 48 Select [FOCUS LIMIT], set it to restrict the... focus range. If the lens attached has an independent macro switch. - The focus...
...;OFF Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. If the lens attached does not support the macro setting being changed from the camcorder. - Using the HD 20x L IS III lens, the focus range 10 cm - (at full wide-angle) is no lens attached. 48 Select [FOCUS LIMIT], set it to restrict the... focus range. If the lens attached has an independent macro switch. - The focus...
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...ND filter) When recording in ND filter, turn the ND filter operating ring. When using a lens with single-density ND filters (ON/OFF): External ND filter required. With the HD 20x L IS III lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter on/off according to the ...when using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is activated1 ND filter required Lenses with a built-in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred. Setting a custom white balance may change when turning the ND filter on the ND...
...ND filter) When recording in ND filter, turn the ND filter operating ring. When using a lens with single-density ND filters (ON/OFF): External ND filter required. With the HD 20x L IS III lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter on/off according to the ...when using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is activated1 ND filter required Lenses with a built-in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred. Setting a custom white balance may change when turning the ND filter on the ND...