Canon XL1 instruction manual Important Usage Instructions, Introduction

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Important Usage Instructions

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

COPYRIGHT WARNING:

Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.

Introduction

Digital Video Camcorder, XL1

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual.

If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Canon U.S.A. Inc.

One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.

Tel No. (516)328-5600

Important Warning

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure, that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions IntroductionImportant 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 the Viewfinder Unit Adjusting for left eye/right eye operationAdjusting to your viewing point Adjusting to your eyesightAttaching the External Microphone Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Powering the XL1Connecting the camera to an AC outlet 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 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the grip beltSupporting the Camera Attach the SP-100 shoulder padVCR menu Selecting from the MenusCamera menu CAM. Menu Press the r or t cursor keys to choose its setting Press the Menu button to close the menuUsing the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps Inserting batteriesTurning off the remote sensors Turning off the tally lampsSetting the Date and Time Setting the display styleBefore you start recording Using the Standby buttonBasic Recording To recordTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF When you have finished recordingChanging the recording mode SP/LP Zooming for Zoom Lenses Optical zoom 16⋅ for standard lens32⋅ digital zoom Activating the digital zoomTurning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode Press the Photo button fully down to take the still pictureChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord search Using the Various Recording Programs Easy RecordingSpotlight AutoManual Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvCamera only displays selectable effects Activating the Slow ShutterEffect you can select Selecting the Audio Mode AudioSetting the recording level for two channel recording Setting the Audio Input Two Channel RecordingUsing the Audio 1 RCA jacks Slide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to MSetting the Audio Input Four Channel Recording Setting the recording level for four channel recordingHeadphones Making a Sound CheckActivating the fade trigger Fading In and Out Between ScenesFade trigger Widescreen TV recording Press the wireless controller’s START/STOP button Setting the Self-TimerPress the wireless controller’s Self Timer button Press the START/STOP button to end recordingUsing a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Flash ChargingManual focus Adjusting the FocusTemporary focus override 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 Adjusting the White Balance Setting the white balanceRecording Playing back a Cassette Edit Search Other playback modesPlayback Pause Fast Forward PlaybackSpecial playback Press the wireless controller’s Data Code button Displaying Data CodeSearching 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 Connect the camera to the VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Prepare the TV and VCRDV Dubbing DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394 Copyright signal Remote m terminalChoose the output Selecting the Audio OutputSelecting the audio mix Default setting Ii Choosing the output channelCharging and recording times How much power is left?When to recharge Keep the terminals clean Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Choose the grip Using a tripodCamera Holding Styles Standard holding styleMaintenance StorageMaintenance Using the camera abroadProtecting the camera from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation What you should doTroubleshooting Recording/PlaybackRecording/Playback Contd About the CCD MiscellaneousAbout the LCD Viewfinder XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories ⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98 VL-10Li Battery Video LightFA-200 Flash Adapter Extender XL 1.6⋅380EX Speedlite CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ HolderProvided accessories Optional accessories Finding Your Way Around the XL1 Additional Information Light ButtonInformation Additional Pause MIX Screen Displays Movie mode p Number Time Code Recording reminderMain LCD panel Audio LCD panelSpecifications BP-927 Battery PackIndex Canada Canon INC