Setting the White Balance

The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the picture for accurate colour display in different lighting conditions (i.e. sunlight versus indoor incandescent.)

Automated white balance settings include a fully automated mode, an indoor mode and an outdoor mode. In addition, you can set the white balance manually and save up to three white balance presets that can be reused for non-sequential shooting.

Auto	Automated adjustments of white balance.

U (Outdoor)	Bright sunlight - 5600ºK

T (Indoor)	Incandescent light - 3200ºK
Preset 1, 2, 3	Custom white balance setting variable 3200 - 5600ºK.

	POWER dial	Zoom lever
White	sheet
White
or paper
	WHITE BALANCE dial	Zoom ring
WHITE BALANCE W button

Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting

1.Press the WHITE BALANCE dial so that it pops out.

2.Set the WHITE BALANCE dial to A, U or T.

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Cannon XL2 instruction manual Setting the White Balance, Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Contents Playback EditingAdditional Information 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 Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Dioptric AdjustmentPress the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Adjusting the Viewfinder Attaching the Microphone Unit Fastening 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 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 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 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 Setting the User Bit Open the menu and select VCR Setup and USR BIT DataDisplaying the User Bit 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 Recording in the Manual Mode Set the Power dial to MAvailable settings 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 Setting 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 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 Open 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 Changing the custom keys setting Activating the Functions with the Custom KeyTime Code Index Write Audio Level Indicator VCR StopTV Screen Handle Zoom Speed Using the Film Grain Effect Press the F.GRAIN Select button to display Film GrainPress the F.GRAIN ON/OFF button 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 Using the DV Control When the XL2 is in record pause modeWhen the XL2 is recording 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 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 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 Set 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 Mode 101 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 Playback List of Messages Message Explanation Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Storage 107 Condensation Video HeadsCondensation may form in the following cases 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 CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder Battery Pack Charging TimeZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 Specifications SystemInput/Output Terminals CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-930 Battery PackPower/Others Lens Index Diagram Audio Block 121 Canon INC

Cannon XL2 Setting the White Balance, Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting

Models: XL2

Setting the White Balance

Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting