Canon XL1 instruction manual Miscellaneous, About the LCD Viewfinder, About the CCD

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Miscellaneous

Problem

?The wireless controller doesn’t work.

?The tally lamps don’t flash.

?There are air bubbles inside the lens.

?The camera malfunctions.

?The viewfinder displays are unclear.

?The DV cable is connected correctly, but there’s nothing in the display.

?The lens is attached, but LENS continues to flash in the viewfinder.

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Cause and/or what to do about it

•The remote sensor is turned off (p. 21).

•The batteries are dead or not inserted.

•They are turned off (p. 21).

•This is unlikely, but may happen if you use the camera in places where the air pressure is low, in an airplane for example. The bubbles will disappear a week or so after you return the camera to normal atmospheric pressure.

•External interference may cause the camera’s microprocessor to malfunction temporarily. If random letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted, remove and then replace the power source (and if necessary, the back-up battery).

•The EYE POINT SELECT switch is set to FAR (p. 11).

•The viewfinder focusing ring needs adjusting (p. 11).

•Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off and back on again.

•Make sure the lens has clicked fully into position. If necessary, turn the POWER dial to OFF, remove the lens and retry (p. 9).

About the LCD Viewfinder

Liquid Crystal Viewfinders use extremely high-precision technology, but there will be pixels which do not light up or which are continuously lit. This is not an error and will not affect the recording.

About the CCD

Due to the construction of the CCD, in low-light recording using the slow shutter or gaining up, small specks of light may become visible in the viewfinder. In such cases, increase the shutter speed, reduce the gain or use an additional light source such as a video light.

Information

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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