Preparing the Lens, Mounting the Lens

Preparing the Lens

Refer also to the instruction manual of the lens.

Mounting the Lens

1.Set the POWER dial to OFF.

2.Remove the dust caps from the camcorder and the lens.

3.Align the red mark on the lens with the red mark on the camcorder and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks.

Unmounting the Lens

1.Set the POWER dial to OFF.

2.Slide the LENS RELEASE switch, turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops and remove the lens.

3.Attach the dust caps to the camcorder and the lens.

❍Be careful not to drop the lens or camcorder when mounting/unmounting the lens.

❍Avoid direct sunlight or strong light sources when mounting/unmounting the lens.

❍The XL mount is not compatible with the VL mount.

❍Do not touch the lens, lens mount and the interior of the mount, or expose them to dust or dirt. If necessary, clean it with a dry soft cloth (make sure to turn off the camcorder during cleaning).

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Cannon XL2 instruction manual Preparing the Lens, Mounting the Lens, Unmounting the Lens

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Trademark Acknowledgements Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Contents Additional Information PlaybackEditing Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide XL2 About the m Terminal Custom Keys REC Search WL-D4000 Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Source Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 Charging, Recording and Playback Times Installing the Backup Battery Open the backup battery cover Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder UnitAttaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder Detaching and Attaching the Eye CupDetaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Using the Viewfinder as LCD PanelDioptric Adjustment Adjusting the Viewfinder Attaching the Microphone Unit Attaching the Adapter Holder Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Unmounting the Lens Preparing the LensMounting the Lens Attaching the Lens Hood Tighten the locking screw Using the Wireless Controller Inserting Batteries Loading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassette Menus and Settings Selecting Menus and Settings Menu and Default Settings Camera Menu English VCR Menu Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Displaying Date and Time during Recording 16 17 18 11 12 When You Have Finished Recording RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Power Saving Mechanisms Power Save FunctionLow-angle Recording Standby Button Screen Displays during Recording Displaying the Centre Marker Reviewing and Searching when Recording Record ReviewRecord Search Press and release the c record review button End Search Press the END Search button Zooming About the Variable Zoom SpeedsZoom lever on the side grip Zoom speed with 20× L is Lens from wide-angle to telephoto Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset Function Presetting the ZoomReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Adjusting the Focus Autofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus FunctionTemporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually Manual focus Temporary Autofocus Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset Function Presetting the FocusSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus Setting Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built-in ND Filter Screen display What it means What you should do 50i Mode 25p ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame Rate Recording in 169 Mode Set the Aspect Ratio switch to Setting the Time Code Selecting the Run OptionsSelect SET Turn the SET dial to select the hour and press the SET dial Displaying the User Bit Setting the User BitOpen the menu and select VCR Setup and USR BIT Data Audio Recording 16bit12bit CH 1/2 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 When Using the Front Microphone When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1When Connecting to the XLR terminals Recording on Channels 1 When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory Shoe When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2Set the Input Select switch to Shoe Recording on Channels 3 Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the ScreenAutomatic Audio Adjustments Manual Audio Adjustments Move the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer Using the Programmed AE Modes Selecting the Programmed AE ModesAuto Shutter-Priority Manual SpotlightLow Light Easy Recording Availability of functions in each recording program 20× L IS, 16× is II and 3× zoom lens Recording in the Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Available shutter speeds Recording in the Aperture-Priority Av Mode Available aperture values with 20× L is lens Available settings Recording in the Manual ModeSet the Power dial to M Adjusting the Exposure Exposure LockChanging the Aperture after Exposure Lock Changing the Shutter Speed after Exposure Lock Using AE Shift Adjusting the Gain Setting the White Balance Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting Press the White Balance W button Setting a Custom White BalanceRecording with Preset Custom White Balance Activating the Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra PatternSelecting the Zebra Pattern Level Determining the Skin Area Using the Skin Detail FunctionActivating the Skin Detail Function Using the Custom Preset Colour Phase Setup LevelGain Vertical Detail Setting the Custom Preset Settings Protecting a Custom Preset FileResetting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select Custom Preset Select Preset Setup Activating the Custom Preset Settings Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2Press the Custom Preset Select button Press the Custom Preset ON/OFF button Select YES Open the menu and select Custom Preset and Read PresetImporting Operation on the XL2 to which you import Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens Camera Mode VCR Mode Using the Custom KeysDefault settings Changing the custom keys setting Activating the Functions with the Custom KeyTime Code Index Write Audio Level Indicator VCR StopTV Screen Handle Zoom Speed Press the F.GRAIN ON/OFF button Using the Film Grain EffectPress the F.GRAIN Select button to display Film Grain Recording Colour Bars/Audio Reference Signal Audio Reference SignalColour Bars Press the Bars Select button to display Color Bars Recording with the Interval Timer Selecting Interval and Recording Time Recording with the Interval Timer To Pause Interval RecordingTo Finish Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to start recording Recording with the Self-Timer Press the Self Timer button on the wireless controller When the XL2 is recording Using the DV ControlWhen the XL2 is in record pause mode Other Camcorder Functions/Settings Changing the Recording Mode SP/LPSuperimposing the Screen Displays Turning Off the Tally Lamps Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Slow M Slow Forward/Slow Reverse × 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 PlaybackEdit search Shuttle Dial Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Audio Output Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA TerminalsSelecting the Audio Channels Selecting the Audio Mix When you have finished playback, rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked Position Index Search Date Search Selecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Date/Time Display Combination Six-Second Auto Date Press the Data Code button on the wireless controllerDisplaying the Data Code Turning the Remote Sensor Off Changing the Remote Sensor ModeChanging the Remote Sensor Mode Connecting the Devices Connecting a VCRConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or Camcorder Connect the camcorder to the analog video devicePress the 3 button to stop recording Connected device Stop playback Connect the camcorder to the digital video device Set the Power dial to VCR and load a blank cassetteRecording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals You can also connect to the Video terminal Turning On the Analog-Digital Converter Connecting to a Computer Using a DV IEEE1394 Cable Settings Retained at Power Off or Standby Mode Recording Mode 101 Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the Camcorder Screen 103 Frame rate Audio mode User bit Audio level indicator Screen Displays during Playback List of Messages Message Explanation Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Storage 107 Condensation may form in the following cases CondensationVideo Heads Battery Pack Handling Precautions How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with care Cassette Handling Precautions Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback Others System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories 16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm Extender XL 1.6×EF Adapter XL FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder Unit Zoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderBattery Pack Charging Time Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsSystem CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-930 Battery PackPower/Others Lens Index Diagram Audio Block 121 Canon INC