Canon XL1 Supporting the Camera, Prepare the lens cap, Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad

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Supporting the Camera

Prepare the lens cap

• Attach/remove the lens cap as shown.

Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad

• For extra comfort and control, attach the shoulder pad to the camera.

• Clip the adapter unit onto the base of the camcorder and tighten the fixing screw using a coin.

• When you are not using the shoulder pad, fold it in towards the camera until it clicks into the storage position.

Adjust the grip belt

•Adjust the length of the grip belt strap so that you can operate the start/stop button and zoom control effectively.

Attach the shoulder strap

•For extra security and portability, attach the shoulder strap before using the camera

•Pass the ends through the attachment bars and

adjust the length as shown.

Notes:

•Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight, or it may damage the LCD. (The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens.) Either turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to the FAR setting, or change the angle of the viewfinder to move it out of direct sunlight.

•Place the camera on a table or secure surface when attaching the shoulder pad, grip belt or strap.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Introduction Important Usage InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Thank you for choosing a Canon Introducing the XL1 Removing the lens Mounting and Removing XL LensesMounting the lens Finally, tighten the locking screw Lens settingsAttaching the Lens Hood Adjusting for left eye/right eye operation Adjusting the Viewfinder UnitAdjusting to your eyesight Adjusting to your viewing pointAttaching the External Microphone Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Powering the XL1Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the cameraRemove the battery pack after use Charging and attaching the battery packAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and unloading Cassette memory Protecting tapes from accidental erasureHandling cassettes Supporting the Camera Adjust the grip beltPrepare the lens cap Attach the SP-100 shoulder padVCR menu Selecting from the MenusCamera menu CAM. Menu Press the Menu button to close the menu Press the r or t cursor keys to choose its settingInserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampsTurning off the tally lamps Turning off the remote sensorsSetting the display style Setting the Date and TimeBasic Recording Using the Standby buttonBefore you start recording To recordTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Optical zoom 16⋅ for standard lens Zooming for Zoom LensesActivating the digital zoom 32⋅ digital zoomTurning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Taking Still Pictures Photo ModeChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsSpotlight AutoManual Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority TvCamera only displays selectable effects Activating the Slow ShutterEffect you can select Audio Selecting the Audio ModeUsing the Audio 1 RCA jacks Setting the Audio Input Two Channel RecordingSetting the recording level for two channel recording Slide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to MSetting the recording level for four channel recording Setting the Audio Input Four Channel RecordingMaking a Sound Check HeadphonesActivating the fade trigger Fading In and Out Between ScenesFade trigger Widescreen TV recording Press the wireless controller’s Self Timer button Setting the Self-TimerPress the wireless controller’s START/STOP button Press the START/STOP button to end recordingFlash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optionalTemporary focus override Adjusting the FocusManual focus Push autofocusExposure lock Adjusting the ExposureTurn the Iris wheel to open or close the iris Using AE Shift Using the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Gain Setting the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceRecording Playing back a Cassette Playback Pause Other playback modesEdit Search Fast Forward PlaybackSpecial playback Displaying Data Code Press the wireless controller’s Data Code buttonSearching Through Your Recorded Photos Photo Search If your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminal Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRDV Dubbing DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394 Remote m terminal Copyright signalChoose the output Selecting the Audio OutputSelecting the audio mix Ii Choosing the output channel Default settingCharging and recording times How much power is left?When to recharge Installing the backup battery Taking care of the battery packKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Camera Holding Styles Using a tripodChoose the grip Standard holding styleStorage MaintenanceUsing the camera abroad MaintenanceCondensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camera from condensation What you should doRecording/Playback TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Contd About the CCD MiscellaneousAbout the LCD Viewfinder XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories FA-200 Flash Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98 Extender XL 1.6⋅380EX Speedlite CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ HolderProvided accessories Optional accessories Additional Information Light Button Finding Your Way Around the XL1Information Additional Pause MIX Screen Displays Movie mode p Number Recording reminder Time CodeAudio LCD panel Main LCD panelBP-927 Battery Pack SpecificationsIndex Canada Canon INC