Using the Custom Keys

You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys (for recording and VCR mode independently).

Default settings:

 

Recording Mode

VCR Mode

 

 

 

CUSTOM KEY 1

TIME CODE

TV SCREEN

 

 

 

CUSTOM KEY 2

INDEX WRITE

DATA CODE

Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys:

CAMERA Mode

VCR Mode

Time code

Time code

Index write

TV screen

Zebra pattern

Data code

VCR STOP*

Audio level indicator

TV screen

 

Handle zoom speed

 

Audio level indicator

 

* Function that can only be operated by the custom keys.

 

 

 

To check the current custom key settings:

 

In recording mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [GUIDE INFO], set it to [CUSTOM KEYS] and close the menu.

In VCR mode: Open the menu and select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEYS], set it to [ON] and close the menu.

70

Page 70
Image 70
Cannon XL2 instruction manual Using the Custom Keys, Default settings, Camera Mode VCR Mode