Canon XL1 instruction manual Activating the Slow Shutter, Effect you can select

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Activating the Slow Shutter

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VCR

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A POWER

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Av

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D.EFFECT

SELECT

ON/OFF

You can select one of three SLOW shutter effects: 1/8, 1/15 or 1/30 of a second.

1.Turn the POWER dial to the Auto or Manual recording program.

2.Press the D.EFFECT SELECT button to move through the list of effects in the viewfinder, until you reach the SLOW setting of your choice.

The flashing display changes to show which

effect you can select.

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S L OW S . 3 0

S L OW S . 1 5

 

 

 

• The camera only displays selectable effects.

 

 

 

 

No Display

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3.Press the D.EFFECT ON/OFF button to activate the slow shutter.

• The name of your chosen effect is shown constantly in the viewfinder.

4.The slow shutter will remain activated until you press the D.EFFECT ON/OFF button to deactivate it. When deactivated, the effect name flashes in the display and you can then press the D.EFFECT SELECT button to select a different digital effect, or to turn the digital effects off completely by choosing the blank display.

Recording

Notes:

You cannot select a different digital effect while the current effect is still activated.

You can only use the slow shutter with the Auto or Manual recording programs.

You cannot select a slow shutter; [SLOW S.] is shown in the display when:

-The movie mode is set to FRAME.

-You have pressed the EXP. LOCK button.

-You have chosen a shutter speed greater than 1/60 in the manual recording program (in this case set the shutter speed to 1/60 by pressing the shutter r button).

The slow shutter setting is remembered by the camera, until you change the POWER dial setting.

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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 Attach the DC coupler to the camera Powering the XL1Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery packRemove 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 Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad Adjust the grip beltSupporting the Camera Prepare the lens capVCR 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 TimeTo record Using the Standby buttonBasic Recording Before you start recordingTurning 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 ModeSlide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to M Setting the Audio Input Two Channel RecordingUsing the Audio 1 RCA jacks Setting the recording level for two channel recordingSetting 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 START/STOP button to end recording Setting the Self-TimerPress the wireless controller’s Self Timer button Press the wireless controller’s START/STOP buttonFlash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optionalPush autofocus Adjusting the FocusTemporary focus override Manual focusExposure 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 Fast Forward Playback Other playback modesPlayback Pause Edit SearchSpecial 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 Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRPreparations Connect the camera to the 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 Storing the battery pack Taking care of the battery packInstalling the backup battery Keep the terminals cleanTreat the battery pack with care Standard holding style Using a tripodCamera Holding Styles Choose the gripStorage MaintenanceUsing the camera abroad MaintenanceWhat you should do What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation Protecting the camera from condensationRecording/Playback TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Contd About the CCD MiscellaneousAbout the LCD Viewfinder XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Extender XL 1.6⋅ VL-10Li Battery Video LightFA-200 Flash Adapter ⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98380EX 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