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Cannon XL2 instruction manual English

Models: XL2

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Submenu	Menu Item		Setting Options
Submenu	Menu Item		Setting Options

AUDIO SETUP	AUDIO MODE	16bit, 12bit CH 1/2 , 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4		46
	1kHz TONE	OFF, -12dB, -20dB		74
	AUD.M.SET	NORMAL, LINE OUT		49
	R-XLR GAINUP	OFF, 12dB		47
DISPLAY SETUP/	EVF SETUP	BRIGHTNESS		18
DISPLAY SETUP/	EVF SETUP	BRIGHTNESS		18
		CONTRAST
		COLOR
		SHARPNESS
	CENTER MARK	ON, OFF		33
	TV SCREEN	ON, OFF		102
	AUDIO LEVEL	ON, OFF		49
	GUIDE INFO	OFF, CUSTOM KEYS, D/T DISPLAY		29, 70
	LANGUAGE	ENGLISH,	,	80
	LANGUAGE	ENGLISH,	,	80
	DATE FORMAT			80
	USR BIT DISP	ON, OFF		45
SYSTEM	CUSTOM KEY 1	TIME CODE, INDEX WRITE, ZEBRA, VCR STOP, TV SCREEN,		71
		ZOOM HANDLE, AUDIO LEVEL, (NONE)
	CUSTOM KEY 2	TIME CODE, INDEX WRITE, ZEBRA, VCR STOP, TV SCREEN,
		ZOOM HANDLE, AUDIO LEVEL, (NONE)
	WL.REMOTE	A1, A2, OFF B		92
	TALLY LAMP	ON, OFF		79
	T.ZONE/DST			28
	D/TIME SET			28
	CHAR.REC	ON, OFF		79
	DV CONTROL	ON, OFF		78

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Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKTrademark Acknowledgements Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Contents Additional Information PlaybackEditing Checking Supplied Accessories Components Guide XL2About the m Terminal Custom KeysREC Search WL-D4000 Wireless Controller Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Source Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 Charging, Recording and Playback TimesInstalling the Backup Battery Open the backup battery coverAttaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder UnitDetaching the Eye Cup Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDetaching and Attaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye CupPress the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Using the Viewfinder as LCD PanelDioptric Adjustment Adjusting the Viewfinder Attaching the Microphone UnitAttaching 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 screwUsing the Wireless Controller Inserting BatteriesLoading/Unloading a Cassette Load/unload the cassetteMenus and Settings Selecting Menus and SettingsMenu and Default Settings Camera MenuEnglish 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 12Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin RecordingLow-angle Recording Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Standby ButtonScreen Displays during Recording Displaying the Centre Marker Record Search Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the c record review buttonEnd Search Press the END Search buttonZoom lever on the side grip ZoomingAbout the Variable Zoom Speeds Zoom speed with 20× L is Lens from wide-angle to telephotoReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset FunctionPresetting the Zoom Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onTemporary Focus Override Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manuallyManual focus Temporary AutofocusSetting the Focus Preset Speed Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset FunctionPresetting the Focus Returning to the Preset Focus SettingUsing the ND Filter Lenses with Built-in ND Filter Screen display What it means What you should doSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position 50i Mode25p Mode Selecting the Frame RateRecording in 169 Mode Set the Aspect Ratio switch toSelect SET Setting the Time CodeSelecting the Run Options Turn the SET dial to select the hour and press the SET dialDisplaying the User Bit Setting the User BitOpen the menu and select VCR Setup and USR BIT Data 12bit CH 1/2 Audio Recording16bit 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4When Connecting to the XLR terminals When Using the Front MicrophoneWhen Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 Recording on Channels 1Set the Input Select switch to Shoe When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory ShoeWhen Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 Recording on Channels 3Automatic Audio Adjustments Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen Manual Audio AdjustmentsMove the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image StabilizerAuto Using the Programmed AE ModesSelecting the Programmed AE Modes Shutter-PriorityLow Light ManualSpotlight Easy RecordingAvailability of functions in each recording program 20× L IS, 16× is II and 3× zoom lensRecording in the Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Available shutter speedsRecording in the Aperture-Priority Av Mode Available aperture values with 20× L is lensAvailable settings Recording in the Manual ModeSet the Power dial to M Changing the Aperture after Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock Changing the Shutter Speed after Exposure LockUsing AE Shift Adjusting the Gain Setting the White Balance Selecting an Automated White Balance SettingPress 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 Gain Colour PhaseSetup Level Vertical DetailResetting a Custom Preset File Setting the Custom Preset SettingsProtecting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select Custom Preset Select Preset SetupPress the Custom Preset Select button Activating the Custom Preset SettingsImporting a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2 Press the Custom Preset ON/OFF buttonSelect 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 Time Code Changing the custom keys settingActivating the Functions with the Custom Key Index WriteTV Screen Audio Level IndicatorVCR Stop Handle Zoom SpeedPress the F.GRAIN ON/OFF button Using the Film Grain EffectPress the F.GRAIN Select button to display Film Grain Colour Bars Recording Colour Bars/Audio Reference SignalAudio Reference Signal Press the Bars Select button to display Color BarsRecording with the Interval Timer Selecting Interval and Recording TimeTo Finish Interval Recording Recording with the Interval TimerTo Pause Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to start recordingRecording with the Self-Timer Press the Self Timer button on the wireless controllerWhen the XL2 is recording Using the DV ControlWhen the XL2 is in record pause mode Superimposing the Screen Displays Other Camcorder Functions/SettingsChanging the Recording Mode SP/LP Turning Off the Tally LampsChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatPlaying Back a Tape Special Playback ModesEdit search Slow M Slow Forward/Slow Reverse× 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 Playback Shuttle DialPlaying Back on a TV Screen TVs with S S1-Video Input TerminalTVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Channels Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals Selecting the Audio MixWhen you have finished playback, rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIndex 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 a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DevicePress the 3 button to stop recording Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderConnect the camcorder to the analog video device Connected device Stop playbackConnect 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 Mode101 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 PlaybackList of Messages Message ExplanationCleaning Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Storage107 Condensation may form in the following cases CondensationVideo Heads When condensation is detected Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsHow to avoid condensation Treat the battery pack with carePower Sources Cassette Handling PrecautionsUsing the Camcorder Abroad Playback on a TV ScreenRecording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source RecordingPlayback OthersSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories EF Adapter XL 16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mmExtender XL 1.6× FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder UnitZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderBattery Pack Charging Time Input/Output Terminals SpecificationsSystem Power/Others CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-930 Battery Pack LensIndex Diagram Audio Block121 Canon INC

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