Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer

Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)

The image stabilizer can be turned off.

STABILIZER ON/OFF switch

Move the STABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF.

❍The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode.

❍ The image stabilizer is designed to compensate a normal degree of camcorder shake.

❍The image stabilizer may not be effective when attaching an optional Extender.

❍We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when mounting the camcorder on a tripod.

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Cannon XL2 Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer, Move the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF

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 Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging 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 Attaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Eye Cup Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDetaching and Attaching 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 Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Low-angle Recording Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Standby Button Screen Displays during Recording Displaying the Centre Marker Record Search Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Review Press and release the c record review button End Search Press the END Search button Zoom lever on the side grip ZoomingAbout the Variable Zoom Speeds Zoom speed with 20× L is Lens from wide-angle to telephoto Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset FunctionPresetting the Zoom Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Temporary Focus Override Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually Manual focus Temporary Autofocus Setting the Focus Preset Speed Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset FunctionPresetting the Focus 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 Set the Frame Rate switch to the desired position 50i Mode25p Mode Selecting the Frame Rate Recording in 169 Mode Set the Aspect Ratio switch to Select SET Setting the Time CodeSelecting the Run Options 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 12bit CH 1/2 Audio Recording16bit 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 When Connecting to the XLR terminals When Using the Front MicrophoneWhen Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 Recording on Channels 1 Set the Input Select switch to Shoe When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory ShoeWhen Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 Recording on Channels 3 Automatic Audio Adjustments Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen Manual Audio Adjustments Move the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer Auto Using the Programmed AE ModesSelecting the Programmed AE Modes Shutter-Priority Low Light ManualSpotlight 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 Changing the Aperture after Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureExposure 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 Gain Colour PhaseSetup Level Vertical Detail Resetting a Custom Preset File Setting the Custom Preset SettingsProtecting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select Custom Preset Select Preset Setup Press the Custom Preset Select button Activating the Custom Preset SettingsImporting a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2 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 Time Code Changing the custom keys settingActivating the Functions with the Custom Key Index Write TV Screen Audio Level IndicatorVCR Stop Handle Zoom Speed Press 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 Bars Recording with the Interval Timer Selecting Interval and Recording Time To Finish Interval Recording Recording with the Interval TimerTo Pause 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 Superimposing the Screen Displays Other Camcorder Functions/SettingsChanging the Recording Mode SP/LP Turning Off the Tally Lamps Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Playing Back a Tape Special Playback Modes Edit search Slow M Slow Forward/Slow Reverse× 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 Playback Shuttle Dial Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Channels Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals 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 a Digital Video Device Connecting the DevicesConnecting a VCR Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Press 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 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 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Storage 107 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 care Power Sources Cassette Handling PrecautionsUsing the Camcorder Abroad Playback on a TV Screen Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording Playback Others System 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 Unit Zoom 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 Lens Index Diagram Audio Block 121 Canon INC

Cannon XL2 instruction manual Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer

Models: XL2

Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)

Move the STABILIZER ON/OFF switch to OFF.