Canon XL1 instruction manual Recording

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Notes:

If the lighting conditions change, reset the white balance by first returning to the auto setting, and then reselecting the manual balance.

Try to record with light from a single source. Correct white balance cannot be obtained for two types of lighting at once.

You cannot set the white balance manually or use the indoor/outdoor modes when the POWER dial is set to the [ (Easy Recording) program. If you are already using a mode other than auto, the white balance returns to auto while you are in the [ (Easy Recording) program.

When you push the STANDBY button without changing the POWER dial, the current white balance setting remains in the memory.

If you shoot with studio/video lighting, use the (indoor) mode.

If you shoot under fluorescent lights use the automatic white balance or set the balance manually, since

the camera may not adjust the white balance correctly in the mode.

When you turn the camera off, the camera remembers your white balance setting.

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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