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...audio using three 1/3-in iris ring for video recordings compliant with the XL H1S / XL H1A. you can also activate the audio peak limiter ( 59) to HDV specifications ( 50). The camcorder offers 23 customizable parameters you can shoot it the functionality of professional ...Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) are just a few of the features of the XL H1S that give you want. Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image control to be part of the camcorder...
...audio using three 1/3-in iris ring for video recordings compliant with the XL H1S / XL H1A. you can also activate the audio peak limiter ( 59) to HDV specifications ( 50). The camcorder offers 23 customizable parameters you can shoot it the functionality of professional ...Canon's video processing engine ensures optimal video quality and color reproduction for uncompressed HD signal output, embedded audio and SMPTE time code (LTC) are just a few of the features of the XL H1S that give you want. Custom presets Enjoy unparalleled image control to be part of the camcorder...
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... ...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 ...
... ...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 ...
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... (CH1/CH2) ( 58) CH2 dial ( 59) FRONT MIC ATT. 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 ( 85, 155) EVF PEAKING...
... (CH1/CH2) ( 58) CH2 dial ( 59) FRONT MIC ATT. 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 ( 85, 155) EVF PEAKING...
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... screen will be magnified approximately 2x. • Press the button again to cancel the function. The magnified picture will always be output as displayed on the memory card. Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to make manual focusing easier, you can ... of the EVF MAGNIFYING button. With the custom function [F.AST BW-MOD] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. press once more to cancel the function. The Peaking function will not affect your recordings. The gain and frequency...
... screen will be magnified approximately 2x. • Press the button again to cancel the function. The magnified picture will always be output as displayed on the memory card. Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to make manual focusing easier, you can ... of the EVF MAGNIFYING button. With the custom function [F.AST BW-MOD] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. press once more to cancel the function. The Peaking function will not affect your recordings. The gain and frequency...
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...) 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 in the figure). 24F (camera) A B C D E F G H 60i aabbbcccddee f f f ggghh (tape/playback) 50 HD Video output from the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the COMPONENT OUT terminal, the signal will be down-converted to 60i using the 2:3:3:2 pulldown method. For... -converted to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. This 24F mode is converted and recorded on a TV screen but video output from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode: HD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) SD 60i,...
...) 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 in the figure). 24F (camera) A B C D E F G H 60i aabbbcccddee f f f ggghh (tape/playback) 50 HD Video output from the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the COMPONENT OUT terminal, the signal will be down-converted to 60i using the 2:3:3:2 pulldown method. For... -converted to HDV native 1080/30p specifications. This 24F mode is converted and recorded on a TV screen but video output from the following frame rates depending on the recording mode: HD 60i, 30F, 24F (2:3 pulldown-converted) SD 60i,...
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...frame rate (the mode will be canceled and the "TC·IN" display on the side panel will be output also through the GENLOCK terminal, the V and H phases of the camcorder's time code will appear on the side panel). The Genlock synchronization stabilizes after approx. 10 seconds.... While a time code signal is non-drop frame, "NDF" will automatically be synchronized to an external time code generator. Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code You can also be recorded on tape. After that, the synchronization will be recorded as a standard LTC timing signal. The user bit...
...frame rate (the mode will be canceled and the "TC·IN" display on the side panel will be output also through the GENLOCK terminal, the V and H phases of the camcorder's time code will appear on the side panel). The Genlock synchronization stabilizes after approx. 10 seconds.... While a time code signal is non-drop frame, "NDF" will automatically be synchronized to an external time code generator. Synchronizing the Camcorder's Time Code You can also be recorded on tape. After that, the synchronization will be recorded as a standard LTC timing signal. The user bit...
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... is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or from a digital input if you can change the sensitivity of the output signal from the front microphone. Using the Wind Screen With the supplied microphone (only), you select the Unlock mode. • While recording...unused. • Audio cannot be 48 kHz regardless of wind recorded from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be dubbed using this camcorder. • Audio recorded with this camcorder is 48 kHz. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting option and close the menu. SD Selecting the DV Audio Mode MENU...
... is locked audio except for audio recorded from an analog input, or from a digital input if you can change the sensitivity of the output signal from the front microphone. Using the Wind Screen With the supplied microphone (only), you select the Unlock mode. • While recording...unused. • Audio cannot be 48 kHz regardless of wind recorded from the HD/SD SDI terminal will be dubbed using this camcorder. • Audio recorded with this camcorder is 48 kHz. Select [DV AUDIO], select a setting option and close the menu. SD Selecting the DV Audio Mode MENU...
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.... Signal standard HD SD Sampling frequency (48 kHz) 32 kHz (12bit) 48 kHz (16bit) Locked/unlocked audio Locked Locked Locked Embedded audio output * : Cannot output embedded audio from the HD/SD SDI terminal. [ON]: To embed the audio. [ON(OSD)]: To embed the audio and on-screen displays.... When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from a tape that was originally recorded with the CH1 dial will automatically apply to the superimposing of audio input signals when they exceed ...
.... Signal standard HD SD Sampling frequency (48 kHz) 32 kHz (12bit) 48 kHz (16bit) Locked/unlocked audio Locked Locked Locked Embedded audio output * : Cannot output embedded audio from the HD/SD SDI terminal. [ON]: To embed the audio. [ON(OSD)]: To embed the audio and on-screen displays.... When activated, the audio peak limiter will limit the amplitude of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from a tape that was originally recorded with the CH1 dial will automatically apply to the superimposing of audio input signals when they exceed ...
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...menu. Select [CUSTOM KEY], set it to the custom keys: ]. LOCK button lock CP backward key 1,2 Flange back adjustment Flip EVF 2 SDI output 3 Focus limit Time code TV screen Data code Audio level Time code hold 2 Audio level Viewfinder's B&W mode MAGN. Recording 79 Custom Keys You ... and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ menu. Time code Index write 2 Zebra pattern VCR stop 2 TV screen Time code hold 2 Viewfinder's B&W mode SDI output 3 Zebra pattern TV screen Viewfinder's B&W mode MAGN. button lock SHUTTER button lock AE SHIFT dial lock EXP. button lock SHUTTER button lock AE SHIFT...
...menu. Select [CUSTOM KEY], set it to the custom keys: ]. LOCK button lock CP backward key 1,2 Flange back adjustment Flip EVF 2 SDI output 3 Focus limit Time code TV screen Data code Audio level Time code hold 2 Audio level Viewfinder's B&W mode MAGN. Recording 79 Custom Keys You ... and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ menu. Time code Index write 2 Zebra pattern VCR stop 2 TV screen Time code hold 2 Viewfinder's B&W mode SDI output 3 Zebra pattern TV screen Viewfinder's B&W mode MAGN. button lock SHUTTER button lock AE SHIFT dial lock EXP. button lock SHUTTER button lock AE SHIFT...
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... hold . The time code will continue running normally even while the time code display is on hold . The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will be put on hold. (* only.) • The time code hold can... buttons. [AE D.LOCK] AE SHIFT Dial Lock Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. Pressing the button will still be canceled when you turn the camcorder on -screen displays and indicators will lock the SHUTTER buttons to prevent its accidental operation. Press the custom key button again to reactivate the EVF...
... hold . The time code will continue running normally even while the time code display is on hold . The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will be put on hold. (* only.) • The time code hold can... buttons. [AE D.LOCK] AE SHIFT Dial Lock Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. Pressing the button will still be canceled when you turn the camcorder on -screen displays and indicators will lock the SHUTTER buttons to prevent its accidental operation. Press the custom key button again to reactivate the EVF...
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...2 button. CP backward key can only be operated with the lens attached.) [FLIP EVF] Flip EVF Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The SDI output setup menu appears. [FOCUS LIMIT] Focus Limit ( 48) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. Press the button again to cancel it. [DATA CODE]...Flip EVF can only be operated with the custom keys. [SDI OUTPUT] SDI Output Press the 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 cycle ...
...2 button. CP backward key can only be operated with the lens attached.) [FLIP EVF] Flip EVF Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. The SDI output setup menu appears. [FOCUS LIMIT] Focus Limit ( 48) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. Press the button again to cancel it. [DATA CODE]...Flip EVF can only be operated with the custom keys. [SDI OUTPUT] SDI Output Press the 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 cycle ...
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...480/60i8 480/60i9 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i 480/60i 480/60i8 480/60i9 1080/60i 1080/30p 1080/24p Standard of Video Output while Recording While recording in 480/60i standard. Standard of the recording on the tape being played back) and on various menu settings. ...External Connections Video Signal Output Standards The standard of the video signal output from the HD/SD SDI ( only), COMPONENT OUT and HDV/DV terminals depends on the standard used for recording (or...
...480/60i8 480/60i9 1080/60i 1080/60i 1080/60i 480/60i 480/60i8 480/60i9 1080/60i 1080/30p 1080/24p Standard of Video Output while Recording While recording in 480/60i standard. Standard of the recording on the tape being played back) and on various menu settings. ...External Connections Video Signal Output Standards The standard of the video signal output from the HD/SD SDI ( only), COMPONENT OUT and HDV/DV terminals depends on the standard used for recording (or...
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Connecting to a Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below: HD/SD SDI Terminal* COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDV/DV Terminal HD [LETTERBOX] 1920x1080 set to [OFF] D3 (1440x1080) ... (SD) Normal DV (SD) * only. External Monitor Cable (supplied) Signal flow Green Y Blue Pb Red Pr External Connections 85 Displaying the Viewfinder's Screen on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. Use the supplied external monitor cable to connect to a monitor or TV equipped with component video inputs.
Connecting to a Monitor/TV The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below: HD/SD SDI Terminal* COMPONENT OUT Terminal HDV/DV Terminal HD [LETTERBOX] 1920x1080 set to [OFF] D3 (1440x1080) ... (SD) Normal DV (SD) * only. External Monitor Cable (supplied) Signal flow Green Y Blue Pb Red Pr External Connections 85 Displaying the Viewfinder's Screen on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. Use the supplied external monitor cable to connect to a monitor or TV equipped with component video inputs.
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...will appear on the screen and on -screen displays included in the video output signal are never included in the video signal output from the SDI video output signal Activate the HD/SD SDI output and select the appropriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Select [AUTO] or [SD LOCKED] to...2. Markers (safety zone guide, level/grid markers, etc.) are determined by the display level selected with the EVF DISPLAY button ( 39). Select [SDI OUTPUT] and set to [OFF] (no embedded audio), the audio signal is separate from the SDI terminal. Close the menu. Connection to a High Definition ...
...will appear on the screen and on -screen displays included in the video output signal are never included in the video signal output from the SDI video output signal Activate the HD/SD SDI output and select the appropriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Select [AUTO] or [SD LOCKED] to...2. Markers (safety zone guide, level/grid markers, etc.) are determined by the display level selected with the EVF DISPLAY button ( 39). Select [SDI OUTPUT] and set to [OFF] (no embedded audio), the audio signal is separate from the SDI terminal. Close the menu. Connection to a High Definition ...
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...channels in the following order: CH1/CH2 CH1/CH1 CH2/CH2 ALL CH/ALL CH CH1/CH2. • During playback of the audio output signal from the terminals. Select [AUD.M.SET], select a setting option and close the menu. CH1/CH2 and the (headphone) Repeatedly press the ...AUDIO OUTPUT CH button to MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT LEVEL•••1Vrms Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Selecting the Audio Monitor MENU AUDIO SETUP ( 33) AUD...
...channels in the following order: CH1/CH2 CH1/CH1 CH2/CH2 ALL CH/ALL CH CH1/CH2. • During playback of the audio output signal from the terminals. Select [AUD.M.SET], select a setting option and close the menu. CH1/CH2 and the (headphone) Repeatedly press the ...AUDIO OUTPUT CH button to MENU ( 33) AUDIO SETUP OUTPUT LEVEL•••1Vrms Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Selecting the Audio Monitor MENU AUDIO SETUP ( 33) AUD...
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... Audio Recordings on 4 Channels Left Output: CH1 Right Output: CH2 Left Output: CH3 Right Output: CH4 Left Output: CH1+CH3 Right Output: CH2+CH4 Mix balance fixed at 1:1 Left Output: CH1+CH3 Right Output: CH2+CH4 Mix balance can be adjusted Both Outputs: CH1 Both Outputs: CH3 Both Outputs: CH1+CH3 Mix balance fixed at 1:1 Both Outputs: CH1+CH3 Mix balance can...
... Audio Recordings on 4 Channels Left Output: CH1 Right Output: CH2 Left Output: CH3 Right Output: CH4 Left Output: CH1+CH3 Right Output: CH2+CH4 Mix balance fixed at 1:1 Left Output: CH1+CH3 Right Output: CH2+CH4 Mix balance can be adjusted Both Outputs: CH1 Both Outputs: CH3 Both Outputs: CH1+CH3 Mix balance fixed at 1:1 Both Outputs: CH1+CH3 Mix balance can...
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... signals to [OFF]. Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcorder you may not be input via the HDV/DV terminal. We recommend powering the camcorder from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protection signals...anomalous signals such as ghost signals). For normal use, set to [ON], digital signals cannot be able to transfer converted signals via the camcorder's HDV/DV terminal. Depending on and off. 94 Select [AV DV], set it is set [AV DV] to a digital video ...
... signals to [OFF]. Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) Using the camcorder you may not be input via the HDV/DV terminal. We recommend powering the camcorder from analog to digital signals might not work properly (e.g., signals that include copyright protection signals...anomalous signals such as ghost signals). For normal use, set to [ON], digital signals cannot be able to transfer converted signals via the camcorder's HDV/DV terminal. Depending on and off. 94 Select [AV DV], set it is set [AV DV] to a digital video ...
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...the video signal standard you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing software with the camcorder's video output signal, the camcorder may not be correctly detected or may not work correctly depending on again and reconnect them. Make sure that...capturing system is compatible with the video signal standards of your computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is not compatible with video capturing capability installed. DV output of the video editing software. HDV input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to...
...the video signal standard you will need a computer equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing software with the camcorder's video output signal, the camcorder may not be correctly detected or may not work correctly depending on again and reconnect them. Make sure that...capturing system is compatible with the video signal standards of your computer. If the computer freezes while the camcorder is not compatible with video capturing capability installed. DV output of the video editing software. HDV input: Set [PLAYBACK STD] to [HDV] and [HD DOWN-CONV] to...
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You can select from [AUTO], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Set [-] values to get a darker image, or set for transfer to film. Output [NORMAL] [CINE1] [CINE2] [KNE] Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the range -9 to +9. The master pedestal lowers or raises the ... 101 The setup level lowers or raises the whole gamma curve controlling the darkest level of black in the shadow area of the setting Input Output [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [LOW] [BLK] Black Stretch/Black Press Adjust the dynamic range in the image. [GAM] Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall ...
You can select from [AUTO], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] or [LOW]. Set [-] values to get a darker image, or set for transfer to film. Output [NORMAL] [CINE1] [CINE2] [KNE] Knee Point Adjustment Adjust the dynamic range (knee point) in the range -9 to +9. The master pedestal lowers or raises the ... 101 The setup level lowers or raises the whole gamma curve controlling the darkest level of black in the shadow area of the setting Input Output [HIGH] [MIDDLE] [LOW] [BLK] Black Stretch/Black Press Adjust the dynamic range in the image. [GAM] Gamma Curve The gamma curve changes the overall ...
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...: [WIND SCREEN] Icon of the wind screen function: [OFF], [ON] [AUDIO MODE] Icon of the audio mode: [OFF], [ON] [OUTPUT CH] Icon of the audio channel output: [OFF], [ON] 19 [WARNING/STATUS] Warning and Status Icons Setting Options: [LENS] Lens-related warning icon: [OFF], [ON] [CONDENSATION]...OFF], [ON] [CHARACTER REC] Character recording warning icon: [OFF], [ON] [SDI] Warning icon when on-screen displays are embedded in the SDI output: [OFF], [ON] 20 [BATTERY] Battery-Related Displays You can select to display the information regarding the number of still images available on the memory ...
...: [WIND SCREEN] Icon of the wind screen function: [OFF], [ON] [AUDIO MODE] Icon of the audio mode: [OFF], [ON] [OUTPUT CH] Icon of the audio channel output: [OFF], [ON] 19 [WARNING/STATUS] Warning and Status Icons Setting Options: [LENS] Lens-related warning icon: [OFF], [ON] [CONDENSATION]...OFF], [ON] [CHARACTER REC] Character recording warning icon: [OFF], [ON] [SDI] Warning icon when on-screen displays are embedded in the SDI output: [OFF], [ON] 20 [BATTERY] Battery-Related Displays You can select to display the information regarding the number of still images available on the memory ...