Custom Keys, Composite/S-Video In & Out, DV Control

Custom Keys

You can assign frequently used functions to the keys (camera mode and VCR mode independently) to customise the camera to your shooting preferences or environment. You can assign the following functions to the Custom Keys.

Camera Mode

•Index Write • Zebra pattern • VCR stop • TV screen • Audio 1 in • Audio 2 in • Zoom grip speed

•Zoom handle speed • No function assigned

VCR Mode

•TV screen • Data code • Audio 1 in • Audio 2 in

•No function assigned

Composite/S-Video In & Out

The XL1s can be connected to any monitor by a composite (RCA) cable or by an S-Video cable. The same video terminals also accept video signals for recording from external sources such as a TV, VCR or another camcorder. The MA-200 adaptor has a BNC connector for connection to professional equipment.

AV Insert and Audio Dubbing

Add a new scene into your video from another source such as a camcorder or VCR. (Your video must be recorded in SP mode.) You can also add a new stereo audio track onto your video such as a voice over or background music. (Your audio must be recorded in the 12 bit mode.)

DV Control

You can control the record and pause of equipment that conforms to the AV/C protocol connected to the XL1s using the DV terminal. For example, record to a miniDV tape and FireWire Hard drive simultaneously.

Time Code

This precisely identifies each recording down to the individual frame, showing the hour, minute, second and frame in the display. The XL1s uses a “drop- frame” system that is frame accurate.

Data Code

Data code, which is recorded separately from the video signal, lets you display or hide data such as date, time, exposure etc. as required. This data can also be permanently “burned in” over the video for verification or surveillance purposes.

Index Recording

You can mark “the best take” when you are shooting, for easy access when playing back in the VCR mode.

Ergonomics and Magnesium Body

The XL1s camcorder is designed to support extensive field use. Its chassis is mounted on a single, durable magnesium alloy frame to provide overall strength and protection from external shock – blending twenty times the durability of ordinary camcorder bodies, with countless times the style. The layout and design of the controls and functions makes the XL1s ergonomically and practically a joy to use.

Top Grip with Recording Controls

In addition to the normal side grip, the XL1s features a carrying handle complete with a duplicate set of recording and zoom controls to better meet your individual recording style, as well as being ideal for low-angle recording.

Durable, magnesium alloy frame