Canon XL1 instruction manual Using AE Shift

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Using AE Shift

By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit subjects or subjects with predominately dark or light tones.

VCR

OFF

A POWER

Tv Av

M

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+1

-1

AE SHIFT

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1.Turn the POWER dial to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program.

2.Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the AE to your desired level.

•To make the image brighter, turn the controller towards the + settings.

•To make the image darker, turn the controller towards the – settings.

Recording

Note:

• AE shift does not function in the Easy, Manual or Spotlight Recording programs.

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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 Mounting the lens Mounting and Removing XL LensesRemoving the lens Attaching the Lens Hood Lens settingsFinally, tighten the locking screw 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 cameraAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Charging and attaching the battery packRemove the battery pack after use Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Prepare the lens cap Adjust the grip beltSupporting the Camera Attach the SP-100 shoulder padCamera menu CAM. Menu Selecting from the MenusVCR 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 recordChanging the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF 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 search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Easy RecordingManual AutoSpotlight Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvEffect you can select Activating the Slow ShutterCamera only displays selectable effects 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 CheckFade trigger Fading In and Out Between ScenesActivating the fade 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 autofocusTurn the Iris wheel to open or close the iris Adjusting the ExposureExposure lock 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 an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals 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 terminalSelecting the audio mix Selecting the Audio OutputChoose the output Default setting Ii Choosing the output channelWhen to recharge How much power is left?Charging and recording times 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 LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD 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⋅Provided accessories Optional accessories CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder380EX Speedlite 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