Playback, Editing, Additional Information

Playback
Playing Back a Tape	81
Playing Back on a TV Screen	83
Audio Output	86
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position	87
Index Search	88
Date Search	89
Displaying the Data Code	90
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode	92

Editing
Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device	93
Recording from Analog Video Devices (VCR, TV or Camcorder)	94
Recording from Digital Video Devices (DV Dubbing)	95
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)	97
Connecting to a Computer Using a DV (IEEE1394) Cable	99
Additional Information
Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY Mode	100
Screen Displays	102
List of Messages	105
Maintenance/Others	106
Troubleshooting	111
System Diagram	113
Optional Accessories	114
Specifications	117
Index	119
Audio Block Diagram	120

Introduction

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Cannon XL2 instruction manual Playback, Editing, Additional Information

Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Trademark Acknowledgements Using this ManualSymbols and References Used in This Manual Contents Additional Information PlaybackEditing Checking Supplied Accessories XL2 Components Guide Custom Keys About the m Terminal REC Search WL-D4000 Wireless Controller Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 Open the backup battery cover Installing the Backup Battery Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Detaching and Attaching the Eye Cup Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDetaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Using the Viewfinder as LCD PanelDioptric Adjustment Attaching the Microphone Unit Adjusting the Viewfinder Attaching the Adapter Holder Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Unmounting the Lens Preparing the LensMounting the Lens Tighten the locking screw Attaching the Lens Hood Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a Cassette Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and Settings Camera Menu Menu and Default Settings English VCR Menu Setting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time 16 17 18 11 12 Displaying Date and Time during Recording Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Power Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording Standby Button Screen Displays during Recording Displaying the Centre Marker Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Search Press and release the c record review button Press the END Search button End Search About the Variable Zoom Speeds ZoomingZoom lever on the side grip Zoom speed with 20× L is Lens from wide-angle to telephoto Presetting the Zoom Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset FunctionReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Autofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function Adjusting the FocusTemporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually Temporary Autofocus Manual focus Presetting the Focus Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset FunctionSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus Setting Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built-in ND Filter 25p Mode 50i ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame Rate Set the Aspect Ratio switch to Recording in 169 Mode Selecting the Run Options Setting the Time CodeSelect 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 16bit Audio Recording12bit CH 1/2 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 When Using the Front MicrophoneWhen Connecting to the XLR terminals Recording on Channels 1 When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory ShoeSet the Input Select switch to Shoe Recording on Channels 3 Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAutomatic Audio Adjustments Manual Audio Adjustments Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer Move the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Using the Programmed AE ModesAuto Shutter-Priority Spotlight ManualLow Light Easy Recording 20× L IS, 16× is II and 3× zoom lens Availability of functions in each recording program Available shutter speeds Recording in the Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Available aperture values with 20× L is lens Recording in the Aperture-Priority Av Mode Available settings Recording in the Manual ModeSet the Power dial to M Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureChanging the Aperture after Exposure Lock Changing the Shutter Speed after Exposure Lock Using AE Shift Adjusting the Gain Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting Setting the White Balance 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 Setup Level Colour PhaseGain Vertical Detail Protecting a Custom Preset File Setting the Custom Preset SettingsResetting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select Custom Preset Select Preset Setup Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2 Activating the Custom Preset SettingsPress 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 Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the custom keys settingTime Code Index Write VCR Stop Audio Level IndicatorTV 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 Audio Reference Signal Recording Colour Bars/Audio Reference SignalColour Bars Press the Bars Select button to display Color Bars Selecting Interval and Recording Time Recording with the Interval Timer To Pause Interval Recording Recording with the Interval TimerTo Finish Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to start recording Press the Self Timer button on the wireless controller Recording with the Self-Timer When the XL2 is recording Using the DV ControlWhen the XL2 is in record pause mode Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Other Camcorder Functions/SettingsSuperimposing the Screen Displays Turning Off the Tally Lamps Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language Special Playback Modes Playing Back a Tape × 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 Playback Slow M Slow Forward/Slow ReverseEdit search Shuttle Dial TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channels Selecting the Audio Mix Returning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tape 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 a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderPress 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 Recording Mode Settings Retained at Power Off or Standby Mode 101 Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Screen DisplaysHiding the Displays on the Camcorder Screen 103 Screen Displays during Playback Frame rate Audio mode User bit Audio level indicator Message Explanation List of Messages Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage 107 Condensation may form in the following cases CondensationVideo Heads How to avoid condensation Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with care Using the Camcorder Abroad Cassette Handling PrecautionsPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Others Playback System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Extender XL 1.6× 16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mmEF 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 BP-930 Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others Lens Index Audio Block Diagram 121 Canon INC