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Cannon XL2 instruction manual Checking Supplied Accessories

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Checking Supplied Accessories

CA-920 Compact Power Adapter

DC-920 DC Coupler

BP-930 Battery Pack

Lithium Button Battery CR2025

WL-D4000 Wireless Controller

Two AAA (R03) Batteries

Colour Viewfinder

Microphone Unit

Camcorder Dust Cap

SS-1000 Shoulder Strap

Adapter Holder

STV-150 Stereo Video Cable

PC-A10 SCART Aapter*

S-150 S-video Cable

20× L IS Zoom Lens XL 5.4-

108 mm (with soft case)

Lens Cap

Lens Dust Cap

Lens Hood

* Not supplied in Oceania and China.

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Cannon XL2 instruction manual Checking Supplied Accessories

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKUsing this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Contents Playback EditingAdditional Information 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 CupUsing the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Dioptric AdjustmentPress the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Adjusting the Viewfinder Attaching the Microphone UnitFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Adapter Holder Preparing the Lens Mounting the LensUnmounting 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 Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and 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 dialSetting the User Bit Open the menu and select VCR Setup and USR BIT DataDisplaying the User Bit 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 lensRecording in the Manual Mode Set the Power dial to MAvailable settings 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 SettingSetting a Custom White Balance Recording with Preset Custom White BalancePress the White Balance W button Using the Zebra Pattern Selecting the Zebra Pattern LevelActivating the Zebra Pattern Using the Skin Detail Function Activating the Skin Detail FunctionDetermining the Skin Area 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 buttonOpen the menu and select Custom Preset and Read Preset Importing Operation on the XL2 to which you importSelect YES Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens Using the Custom Keys Default settingsCamera Mode VCR Mode Time Code Changing the custom keys settingActivating the Functions with the Custom Key Index WriteTV Screen Audio Level IndicatorVCR Stop Handle Zoom SpeedUsing the Film Grain Effect Press the F.GRAIN Select button to display Film GrainPress the F.GRAIN ON/OFF button 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 controllerUsing the DV Control When the XL2 is in record pause modeWhen the XL2 is recording 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 Displaying the Data Code Selecting the Date/Time Display CombinationSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Press the Data Code button on the wireless controller Displaying the Data CodeSix-Second Auto Date Changing the Remote Sensor Mode Changing the Remote Sensor ModeTurning the Remote Sensor Off 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 playbackSet the Power dial to VCR and load a blank cassette Recording from Digital Video Devices DV DubbingConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright 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 Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder ScreenHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV 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 Video HeadsCondensation may form in the following cases 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 UnitCH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder Battery Pack Charging TimeZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 Specifications SystemInput/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-930 Battery Pack LensIndex Diagram Audio Block121 Canon INC