Canon XL1 Displaying Data Code, Press the wireless controller’s Data Code button

Page 54

E

Displaying Data Code

A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape.

During playback, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play, reverse playback, slow forward/reverse playback or frame advance/reverse.

Press the wireless controller’s DATA CODE button.

• Press it once to display, once more to hide it.

The camera playback condition displays are not shown when the data code is displayed.

You can also choose which type of data code to display — either the date/time, camera data or both.

(see p. 18)

DATA CODE¥¥¥DATE/TIME

1.Select DATA CODE from the VCR menu.

2.Choose between DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA and CAM. & D/T.

3.Press the MENU button once more to close the menu.

Playback

Notes:

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).

The data code will read “— — —” in the following situations:

-When the playback is stopped.

-During playback of a blank section of tape.

-If the tape was recorded before entering the date and time in the camera’s memory.

-If the tape was recorded on a camera without a data code function.

-If noise or tape damage prevents the data code from being read.

Data code is not displayed during high speed playback modes.

If a recording made on XL1 is played back on a different DV camcorder, the data code may not be displayed correctly.

54

Image 54
Contents Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions IntroductionImportant 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 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 cameraCharging 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 Prepare the lens cap Adjust the grip beltSupporting the Camera Attach the SP-100 shoulder padSelecting from the Menus Camera menu CAM. MenuVCR 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 recordWhen you have finished recording Changing the recording mode SP/LPTurning 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 Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record searchRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Easy RecordingAuto ManualSpotlight Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority AvActivating the Slow Shutter Effect you can selectCamera 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 CheckFading In and Out Between Scenes Fade triggerActivating 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 autofocusAdjusting the Exposure Turn the Iris wheel to open or close the irisExposure 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 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 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 Output Selecting the audio mixChoose the output Default setting Ii Choosing the output channelHow much power is left? When to rechargeCharging 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 Miscellaneous About the LCD ViewfinderAbout 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⋅CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder Provided accessories Optional accessories380EX 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