Canon XL1 instruction manual Using the Various Recording Programs, Easy Recording

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Using the Various Recording Programs

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VCR

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POWER

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Tv

Av

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Recording

The camera provides you with a choice of six recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.

The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.

Notes:

•Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly.

•The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting. The image may flicker, or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in the wrong lighting conditions.

Easy Recording

The simplest way to use the camera is with the

POWER dial set to the [ position. The camera[ will take care of focus, exposure and other

adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot.

If you select this Easy Recording program, you cannot use:

•Frame movie mode

•Exposure lock or adjust the aperture

•White balance settings

•AGC gain

•Shutter settings

•16:9 effect

•Slow shutter effects

•Fade trigger

Also, turning off the autofocus and image stabilizer at the lens has no effect.

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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 Powering the XL1 Connecting the camera to an AC outletProvide 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 Adjust the grip belt Supporting the CameraPrepare the lens cap 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 styleUsing the Standby button Basic RecordingBefore you start 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 Audio Input Two Channel Recording Using the Audio 1 RCA jacksSetting the recording level for two channel recording 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 Setting the Self-Timer Press the wireless controller’s Self Timer buttonPress the wireless controller’s START/STOP button Press the START/STOP button to end recordingUsing a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Flash ChargingAdjusting the Focus Temporary focus overrideManual 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 Adjusting the White Balance Setting the white balanceRecording Playing back a Cassette Other playback modes Playback PauseEdit Search 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 Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camera to the VCR 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 Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup batteryKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Using a tripod Camera Holding StylesChoose the grip Standard holding styleMaintenance StorageMaintenance Using the camera abroadWhat happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camera from condensation 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 VL-10Li Battery Video Light FA-200 Flash Adapter⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98 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