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Canon XH A1 Instruction Manual
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Mini Instruction ManualPAL English 2 Important Usage Instructions3 About this ManualMenu item shown at its default position(23) Setting the Date and Time Conventions Used in this ManualTrademark AcknowledgementsSetting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeThe time zone setting appears. The default setting is Paris. To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone with the next to the area. MENU 4 About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications5 Contents7 Checking the Supplied Accessories8 Components Guide13 Preparing the Power Supply16 Preparing the Camcorder20 Using the Wireless Controller21 Loading/Removing a Cassette22 Inserting/Removing a Memory CardInserting the Card Removing the Card 23 Changing Settings with the MENU ButtonSelecting Menus and Settings 24 Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Displaying the Date and Time while Recording 25 Recording29 Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio30 Locating the End of the Last SceneYou can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. Press the END SEARCH button. 31 Zooming33 Adjusting the FocusAutofocusOpen the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF MODE], select a setting option Temporary Focus OverrideEven while in autofocus mode, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually. Temporary Instant AFDuring manual focus or Normal AF, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down. 34 Manual focus1. Set the focus mode switch to M. 2. Zoom in to telephoto. 3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. 4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject. 35 Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying) Peaking While recording or in record pause, press the PEAKING button. Magnifying In record pause, press the MAGN. button. Focus PresetPresetting the Focus1. Set the focus mode switch to M. 2. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to FOCUS. 3. Adjust the focus with the focus ring. 4. Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to SET. 37 Using the ND Filter 38 Selecting the Frame RateYou can select from the standard 50i and 25F frame rates regardless of the recording mode. 50i Mode 25F Mode 39 Setting the Time Code2. Select [SET]. 3. Set the time codes initial value. 4. Close the menu. 40 Synchronizing the Camcorders Time CodeGenlock Time Code IN Time Code OUT Connection Diagram 42 Setting the User BitDisplaying the User Bit Recording an External User Bit 43 Audio Recording Selecting the DV Audio Mode Selecting the Microphones Audio Recording Mode Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-In Microphone 44 Using an External MicrophoneConnecting to the MIC terminal Connecting to the XLR terminal 45 Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Automatic Audio Adjustments Manual Audio Adjustments 46 Embedded AudioOpen the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT], set it to [ON] and 47 Image Stabilizer 48 Using the Programmed AE Modes51 Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode1. Set the dial to Tv. 2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial. 52 Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) ModeYou can select an aperture value in the range F1.6 to F9.5 or CLOSE. 1. Set the dial to Av. 2. Select the aperture with the Iris ring. 53 Recording in the Manual ModeYou can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture. 1. Set the dial to M. 2. Select the aperture with the Iris ring. 3. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial. 54 Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av. 2. Press the EXP. LOCK button. 55 Using AE Shift56 Adjusting the Gain58 Setting the White BalanceSelecting the Automatic White Balance Selecting One of the Preset Modes Setting the Color Temperature 59 Setting a Custom White BalanceRecording with Preset Custom White Balance 60 Using the Zebra PatternSelecting the Zebra Pattern Level Activating the Zebra Pattern 61 Using the Color Correction63 Using the Skin Detail FunctionActivating the Skin Detail Function Determining the Skin Area 64 Using the Sky Detail65 Using the Clear Scan Function66 Using the Custom Keys67 Changing the Custom Keys SettingActivating the Functions with the Custom Key[TIME CODE] Time Code ( 39) [INDEX WRITE] Index Write [ZEBRA] Zebra Pattern ( 60) [VCR STOP] VCR Stop ( 26) [TV SCREEN] TV Screen ( 86) 69 Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal70 Using the Digital Video Control...when this camcorder is recording: ...when this camcorder is not ready for recording (no cassette loaded etc.) ...after loading a cassette while the connected device is recording: 71 Other Camcorder Functions/Settings Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format 72 Using the Custom Preset79 Using the Customized FunctionsChanging the Custom Function Settings 80 Resetting a Custom Function FileActivating a Custom Function File Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Loading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card 82 Custom Function Items List 01 The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00. [SHCKLSS WB/GN] Shockless White Balance/Gain AE Response [AE RESPONSE] 83 [HIGH-SPEED ZOOM] High-speed Zoom [FOCUS RING CTRL] Focus Ring Control [BUTTONS OPER.] Buttons Operation [RINGS DIRECTION] Rings Direction 84 [DIALS DIRECTION] Dials Direction [FOCUS PRIORITY] Focus Priority [SIMULT.IMG.REC] Simultaneous Recording of a Still Image [MARKER LEVEL] Markers Intensity Level [F.AST BW-MOD] Focus Assist Function B&W Display Mode [OBJ DST UNIT] Object Distance Units Display [ZOOM INDICATOR] Zoom Indicator Display [COLOR BARS] Color Bars Signal 85 [1kHz TONE] 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal [WIRELESS REMOTE] Wireless Remote Controller [POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode [TALLY LAMP] Tally Lamp [LED] LED Indicators [BEEP] Beep [CHARACTER REC] Superimposing Character Recording 86 Customizing the On-Screen DisplaysHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Customizing the On-Screen Displays Changing the Custom Display SettingsResetting a Custom Display File 87 Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory CardLoading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card2. From the column on the left select [ READ FROM CARD]. Custom Display Items ListThe default value for all items is the option assigned to 00. [REC PROGRAMS] Recording Mode Icon [CAMERA DATA1] Camera Data (1/2) [CAMERA DATA2] Camera Data (2/2) [ZOOM] Zoom Indicator [FOCUS] Focus Distance Display [ND] ND Filter displays 88 [IMAGE EFFECTS] Image Effects [TAPE/CARD] Tape/Card-Related Displays [DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in Standard Definition [FRAME RATE] Frame Rate Display [TAPE] Tape-Related Icons and Displays [TAPE REMAINDER] Remaining Time on the Tape 89 [AUDIO] Audio-Related Displays (except for DV audio) [CONDENSATION] Condensation Warning Icon [BATTERY] Battery-Related Displays [WIRELESS REMOTE] Wireless Remote Display 90 Location of the Custom Displays91 Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes (Playback Pause) (Rewind Playback) / (Fast Forward Playback) (Reverse Playback) 93 Connecting to a Monitor/TVThe different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below: Connection to a High Definition TV or Monitor (HDTV/HiVision) Using the SD/HD SDI Terminal 1 94 Using the COMPONENT OUT TerminalSelect the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or mo nitor you connect. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP. OUT], select a setting option Using the HDV/DV Terminal 2DTC-1000 Component Video Cable (supplied) 3Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [HD DOWN-CONV], select a setting Using the VIDEO Terminal 95 Connection to a Normal TV or Monitor (Non-HDTV/HiVision)2 Using the COMPONENT OUT Terminal Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP. OUT], select a setting option Using the VIDEO Terminal Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [LETTERBOX], set it to [ON] and 4 1 96 Using the SCART Adapter Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [LETTERBOX], set it to [ON] and 3 97 Selecting the AudioOpen the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [SEL AUDIO CH], select a setting Selecting the Audio MonitorOpen the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.M.SET], select a setting option SD 98 Returning to a Pre-marked Position1. During playback, press the Z ERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later. 2. After you finish playing back the tape, stop and rewind it. 99 Index Search1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display INDEX SEARCH. 2. Press the or button to begin searching. 100 Date Search1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display DATE SEARCH. 2. Press the or button to begin searching. 101 Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Six-Second Auto Date 102 Changing the Remote Sensor Mode103 Recording an External Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HDV/DV In)105 Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [AV DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu. 106 Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394)107 Selecting the Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image QualityYou can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], select a setting Changing the Still Image SizeThe available image sizes will depend on the operation mode and the recording standard settings. 108 File Numbers109 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card112 Selecting the Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous ShootingPress and hold the PHOTO button.A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed down. 114 Selecting the Metering Method115 Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash Using the Flash1. Set the dial to a recording mode other than M and turn on the flash. 2. Press the PHOTO button to record a still image. 116 Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording117 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardSlideshowPress the SLIDESHOW button. 119 Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Erasing All Images 120 Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display 121 Initializing a Memory Card122 Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)Selecting in Index Screen Display Erasing All Print Orders 123 Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY Mode124 Menu Options and Default Settings139 Screen Displays142 List of Messages143 Maintenance/Others149 TroubleshootingRecording Power Source Recording/Playback 150 RecordingPlayback Memory Card Operations About the LCD screen 151 System Diagram152 Optional Accessories154 Specifications156 Index
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