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...card, an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card (MMC). Photographs in the manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the manual show an XL H1S with a . Menu item shown at its default position Date/Time and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A.... Press the MENU button. 2. About this Manual Thank you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in rechargeable battery has discharged completely. Turn...
...card, an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card (MMC). Photographs in the manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the manual show an XL H1S with a . Menu item shown at its default position Date/Time and Language Settings Set the time zone, date and time when you for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A.... Press the MENU button. 2. About this Manual Thank you first start using your camcorder, or if the built-in rechargeable battery has discharged completely. Turn...
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... Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Controller SDC-32M SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Videocassette Color Viewfinder Unit 2 x AA (R6) Batteries (for the wireless controller...) Microphone Unit Stereo Cable 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...
... Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Controller SDC-32M SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Digital Videocassette Color Viewfinder Unit 2 x AA (R6) Batteries (for the wireless controller...) Microphone Unit Stereo Cable 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...
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... prevent their accidental erasure. Inserting/Removing a Memory Card You can use regular SD cards with them with the camcorder ( 131). Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card. Close the memory card slot cover. If you can use memory cards of SD memory card with capacities over 2 GB with this camcorder. Set the dial to OFF. 2. Close...
... prevent their accidental erasure. Inserting/Removing a Memory Card You can use regular SD cards with them with the camcorder ( 131). Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing a memory card. Close the memory card slot cover. If you can use memory cards of SD memory card with capacities over 2 GB with this camcorder. Set the dial to OFF. 2. Close...
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...the Peaking level to make manual focusing easier, you can be output as displayed on the memory card. With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 104) you can use two assist functions: ... function. The Peaking function will show the exact same picture as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM ...REC] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to ; You can set...
...the Peaking level to make manual focusing easier, you can be output as displayed on the memory card. With the custom function [BUTTONS OPER.1] ( 104) you can use two assist functions: ... function. The Peaking function will show the exact same picture as is to the HD/SD SDI terminal ( only) and the HDV/DV terminal. With the custom function [CUSTOM ...REC] ( 104) you start recording video or record a still image on the camcorder's viewfinder screen. Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) In order to ; You can set...
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...Genlock synchronization will not be possible if the external Genlock signal is in HD standard but the camcorder is set to SD standard. The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to or from the TC-IN terminal. "GENLOCK" will flash until the ... is no input signal, the external time code being recorded on . - Changing the position of the / (card/tape) switch. - When an external time code signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will be synchronized to it can be adjusted within the range of approx. ±0.4H ...
...Genlock synchronization will not be possible if the external Genlock signal is in HD standard but the camcorder is set to SD standard. The phase difference between the external Genlock signal and the camcorder is initially set to or from the TC-IN terminal. "GENLOCK" will flash until the ... is no input signal, the external time code being recorded on . - Changing the position of the / (card/tape) switch. - When an external time code signal is received, the camcorder's own time code will be synchronized to it can be adjusted within the range of approx. ±0.4H ...
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...hold. (* only.) • The time code hold will still be canceled when you turn the camcorder on/off, change the operating mode between recording and playback or change the position of the time ... button again to reactivate the EXP. Press the custom key button again to freeze the display of the / (card/tape) switch. [AUDIO LEVEL] Audio Level Indicator ( 59) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. ... custom keys. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will continue running normally even while the time code display...
...hold. (* only.) • The time code hold will still be canceled when you turn the camcorder on/off, change the operating mode between recording and playback or change the position of the time ... button again to reactivate the EXP. Press the custom key button again to freeze the display of the / (card/tape) switch. [AUDIO LEVEL] Audio Level Indicator ( 59) Press the CUSTOM KEY (1 or 2) button. ... custom keys. The time code superimposed on the video signal output from the TC-OUT*, HD/SD SDI*, (LANC) and HDV/DV terminals will continue running normally even while the time code display...
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As of March 2008, only the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears on the screen or the CARD access indicator is half-pressed you are using an SDHC or SD memory card, make sure that the protect switch is locked. The picture may result in permanent data loss. - If ...turns green once the focus is adjusted and exposure is set the / (card/tape) switch to do so may appear out of the / (card/tape) switch or the dial. - Do not remove the memory card. - Do not turn off the camcorder, remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply. 121 Using a ...
As of March 2008, only the following precautions while the card access display ( ) appears on the screen or the CARD access indicator is half-pressed you are using an SDHC or SD memory card, make sure that the protect switch is locked. The picture may result in permanent data loss. - If ...turns green once the focus is adjusted and exposure is set the / (card/tape) switch to do so may appear out of the / (card/tape) switch or the dial. - Do not remove the memory card. - Do not turn off the camcorder, remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply. 121 Using a ...
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...CAMERA MENU ( dial set to one of the recording modes, / switch set to ) : VCR/PLAY MENU ( dial set to , / switch is set to ) : CARD CAMERA MENU ( dial set to one of the original recording. Even if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 channels (with the frame rate... output DV The down -convert the video signal output from the HDV/DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in standard definition (SD) with another camcorder), only channels 1 and 2 will always be output. Additional Information 133 GENLCK ADJST2 HDV/DV IN REGEN., COPY 0000 (-1023 to down -...
...CAMERA MENU ( dial set to one of the recording modes, / switch set to ) : VCR/PLAY MENU ( dial set to , / switch is set to ) : CARD CAMERA MENU ( dial set to one of the original recording. Even if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 channels (with the frame rate... output DV The down -convert the video signal output from the HDV/DV terminal while playing back a tape recorded in standard definition (SD) with another camcorder), only channels 1 and 2 will always be output. Additional Information 133 GENLCK ADJST2 HDV/DV IN REGEN., COPY 0000 (-1023 to down -...
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..., the playback picture may become distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back on this camcorder, a tape that was recorded in standard definition (SD). - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 59 - 90 - 57 - 90 - 57 - 57 - 59 - 90 -... 59 - 59 [OUTPUT LEVEL]: Select the amplitude of the audio output signal. CARD OPERATIONS Menu item Setting options ERASE ALL PRINT ORD NO, YES - - - ...
..., the playback picture may become distorted, and the time code may not be written correctly. If you play back on this camcorder, a tape that was recorded in standard definition (SD). - - - - 1 - - - - - - - - - 59 - 90 - 57 - 90 - 57 - 57 - 59 - 90 -... 59 - 59 [OUTPUT LEVEL]: Select the amplitude of the audio output signal. CARD OPERATIONS Menu item Setting options ERASE ALL PRINT ORD NO, YES - - - ...
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... during Recording You can be customized using the custom displays ( 110). Most of the on-screen displays and icons can find additional explanations on the card ( 119) Flash ( 126) * In M Manual mode. 142 Programmed AE ( 62) Shutter speed* ( 67, 65) Aperture* ( 68, 65) Exposure ...correction ( 74) Focusing distance ( 45) Peaking ( 46) Magnifying ( 46) Wind screen ( 57) Audio peak limiter ( 59) Audio output ( 90) SD Audio mode ( 57) SD Recording mode ( 134) Audio level indicator ( 59) Color bars ( 83) Metering mode ( 125) Drive mode ( 124) Still image size/quality ( 119...
... during Recording You can be customized using the custom displays ( 110). Most of the on-screen displays and icons can find additional explanations on the card ( 119) Flash ( 126) * In M Manual mode. 142 Programmed AE ( 62) Shutter speed* ( 67, 65) Aperture* ( 68, 65) Exposure ...correction ( 74) Focusing distance ( 45) Peaking ( 46) Magnifying ( 46) Wind screen ( 57) Audio peak limiter ( 59) Audio output ( 90) SD Audio mode ( 57) SD Recording mode ( 134) Audio level indicator ( 59) Color bars ( 83) Metering mode ( 125) Drive mode ( 124) Still image size/quality ( 119...
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... tape. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. - THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION SD/SDHC memory card is set for 1 second when you set the time zone, date and time. The error may be temporary. green, you attempted to which is the camcorder is protected. May also appear when an anomalous signal...
... tape. Rewind the tape or replace the cassette. - THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION SD/SDHC memory card is set for 1 second when you set the time zone, date and time. The error may be temporary. green, you attempted to which is the camcorder is protected. May also appear when an anomalous signal...
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... attach other settings. Take the necessary precautions when you do not use the camcorder; however, it will become totally discharged if you dispose of private data. SD/SDHC memory cards have evaporated completely. Do not touch or expose the terminals to avoid the accidental erasure of... or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted. The built-in HDV standard the picture and/or sound stops momentarily (about 3 months. Consult a Canon Service Center. 148 Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot ...
... attach other settings. Take the necessary precautions when you do not use the camcorder; however, it will become totally discharged if you dispose of private data. SD/SDHC memory cards have evaporated completely. Do not touch or expose the terminals to avoid the accidental erasure of... or initialize the memory card, only the file allocation table is altered and the data itself is not actually deleted. The built-in HDV standard the picture and/or sound stops momentarily (about 3 months. Consult a Canon Service Center. 148 Forcing a memory card backwards into the slot ...
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...set to unlock it again. 32 No memory card. Recording Problem Cause Solution A vertical light bar appears on the TV screen. position. Memory Card Operations Solution Set the camcorder to play back or dub a copyright protected tape. Problem Memory card cannot be played back. Set [FILE NOS.]...% of the write-protect 148 protect switch is turned off the camcorder. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may cause a Record in the playback picture. standard there are dirty. On an SDHC or SD memory card, the write- not a malfunction. This is not recorded. Verify...
...set to unlock it again. 32 No memory card. Recording Problem Cause Solution A vertical light bar appears on the TV screen. position. Memory Card Operations Solution Set the camcorder to play back or dub a copyright protected tape. Problem Memory card cannot be played back. Set [FILE NOS.]...% of the write-protect 148 protect switch is turned off the camcorder. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may cause a Record in the playback picture. standard there are dirty. On an SDHC or SD memory card, the write- not a malfunction. This is not recorded. Verify...
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...72U Filter Set 16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108 mm HD 20x L IS II Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108 mm HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III PL C 82 mm Circular Polarizing Filter HD Video Lens 6x Zoom XL 3.4-20.4 mm L 82 mm Protection ...Filter (colorless) EF Adapter XL 4 HC-3200 System Case EF lens 2 TA-100 Tripod Adapter Tripod Adapter Base FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit 3 SS-1100 Shoulder Strap SBR-1000 Shooting Brace Memory card (SD/SDHC/MMC) WL-D5000 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video ...
...72U Filter Set 16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108 mm HD 20x L IS II Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108 mm HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL 5.4-108 mm L IS III PL C 82 mm Circular Polarizing Filter HD Video Lens 6x Zoom XL 3.4-20.4 mm L 82 mm Protection ...Filter (colorless) EF Adapter XL 4 HC-3200 System Case EF lens 2 TA-100 Tripod Adapter Tripod Adapter Base FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit 3 SS-1100 Shoulder Strap SBR-1000 Shooting Brace Memory card (SD/SDHC/MMC) WL-D5000 Wireless Controller MiniDV Video ...
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... 100 lx 0.5 to 100,000 lx (60i/30F) Memory Card Recording media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of shooting is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high... Effective pixels: HD approx. 1,560,000 SD16:9 approx. 1,560,000 SD4:3 approx. 1,170,000 2.4 in. Specifications XL H1S / XL H1A System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. Additional Information 157
... 100 lx 0.5 to 100,000 lx (60i/30F) Memory Card Recording media SDHC (SD High Capacity) memory card, SD memory card, MultiMedia Card (MMC)* Size of shooting is a standard for enhancing the communication between camcorders and printers. Exif Print is used and optimized, yielding extremely high... Effective pixels: HD approx. 1,560,000 SD16:9 approx. 1,560,000 SD4:3 approx. 1,170,000 2.4 in. Specifications XL H1S / XL H1A System Video Recording System Audio Recording System Television System Tape Format Tape Speed Maximum Recording Time (60 min. Additional Information 157
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... terminal 86 HD/SD video signal standards 7 HDV/DV tape recording standards 7 HDV/DV terminal 87, 93, 95 I Image stabilizer 61 Index search 116 Index write 80 Initializing the memory card 131 K Knee 101 L Language 35 Lens ... Magnifying (focus assist 46 Manual (programmed AE mode 65 Manual focus 45 Markers 136 Master pedestal 101 Memory card 32, 147 MENU settings 33, 133 Metering mode 125 Microphone 25, 58 Microphone attenuator 58, 59 N ...External synchronization 54 160 * only. Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 149 Accessories 10, 154 AE shift 69 AEB - Movies 114
... terminal 86 HD/SD video signal standards 7 HDV/DV tape recording standards 7 HDV/DV terminal 87, 93, 95 I Image stabilizer 61 Index search 116 Index write 80 Initializing the memory card 131 K Knee 101 L Language 35 Lens ... Magnifying (focus assist 46 Manual (programmed AE mode 65 Manual focus 45 Markers 136 Master pedestal 101 Memory card 32, 147 MENU settings 33, 133 Metering mode 125 Microphone 25, 58 Microphone attenuator 58, 59 N ...External synchronization 54 160 * only. Index A Abroad, using the camcorder 149 Accessories 10, 154 AE shift 69 AEB - Movies 114
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... images 130 Pulldown mode (24F frame rate 51 R Record review 39 Recording - Movies 36 Recording - Playback - Still images 121 Recording mode (SD 134 Rec-run (time code 52 Rec-run preset (time code 52 Remaining battery 38 Remaining tape 38 Remote sensor 30 RESET 150 Reviewing still... images (Review 123 S Safety zone 136 Screen displays 142 SD/SDHC memory card 32 Selective NR 77 Setup level 101 Sharpness 102 Shutter speed 65, 67 Side panel 143 Signal standard 40 Simultaneous recording 122 ...
... images 130 Pulldown mode (24F frame rate 51 R Record review 39 Recording - Movies 36 Recording - Playback - Still images 121 Recording mode (SD 134 Rec-run (time code 52 Rec-run preset (time code 52 Remaining battery 38 Remaining tape 38 Remote sensor 30 RESET 150 Reviewing still... images (Review 123 S Safety zone 136 Screen displays 142 SD/SDHC memory card 32 Selective NR 77 Setup level 101 Sharpness 102 Shutter speed 65, 67 Side panel 143 Signal standard 40 Simultaneous recording 122 ...