Canon XL1 instruction manual Playing back a Cassette

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Playing back a Cassette

E

VCR OFF

A

Tv

Av

POWER

REC

You can use the viewfinder for instant, on-the-spot playback.

To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 56.

To use the wireless controller, see p. 20.

Note:

•To avoid accidental recording, make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole (the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF).

1.Attach a power source and turn the POWER dial to VCR.

2.Load the cassette.

3.Press the PLAY e button to start playback.

•To end playback, press the STOP 3 button.

•To wind the tape forwards, stop playback and press the FF 1 button.

•To wind the tape backwards, stop playback and press the REW ` button.

•If the playback picture is rough (mosaic-like noise), clean the video heads using a Canon DVM-CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette or a commercially available digital video head cleaning cassette.

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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 Mounting and Removing XL Lenses Mounting the lensRemoving the lens Lens settings Attaching the Lens HoodFinally, tighten the locking screw 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 packCharging and attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to the power adapterRemove the battery pack after use Loading a Cassette Loading and unloadingLoad or unload the cassette Protecting tapes from accidental erasure Handling cassettesCassette memory Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad Adjust the grip beltSupporting the Camera Prepare the lens capSelecting from the Menus Camera menu CAM. MenuVCR 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 recordingWhen you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LPTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF 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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsAuto ManualSpotlight Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority TvActivating the Slow Shutter Effect you can selectCamera only displays selectable effects 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 HeadphonesFading In and Out Between Scenes Fade triggerActivating the fade 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 focusAdjusting the Exposure Turn the Iris wheel to open or close the irisExposure lock 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 Connections for Playback on a TV Screen If your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminalIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals 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 signalSelecting the Audio Output Selecting the audio mixChoose the output Ii Choosing the output channel Default settingHow much power is left? When to rechargeCharging and recording times 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 Miscellaneous About the LCD ViewfinderAbout the CCD 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 ’98CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder Provided accessories Optional accessories380EX Speedlite 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