Slow M Slow Forward/Slow Reverse, Edit search | Cannon XL2 specification

SLOW M (Slow Forward)/(Slow Reverse)

Plays back at about 1/3 normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal playback.

×2 (Forward ×2 Playback)/(Reverse ×2 Playback)

Plays back at 2 times normal speed. Press the button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback. Press the e (play) button to return to normal playback.

Edit search

Press and hold the REC SEARCH +/– button in playback pause mode. When you release the button, the camcorder returns to playback pause mode.

❍There is no sound during special playback.

❍ The picture may become distorted during some special playback modes.

❍The camcorder stops the tape automatically after 5 minutes in playback pause mode to protect tape and video heads.

Shuttle Dial

Use the shuttle dial in play or playback pause mode to control the playback speed and direction. Turn the shuttle dial to select slow, ×1 and ×2 playback modes (both forward and reverse), as well as fast forward and rewind playback. Turn it fully to the left/right to rewind/fast forward while the tape is stopped.

Jog Dial

Turn the Jog dial during playback or playback pause for frame advance/reverse or slow forward/slow reverse playback (depending on how far you turn the dial).

When you stop turning the dial, the camcorder goes into playback pause mode.

	Playback pause
Slow reverse		Slow forward
playback		playback
Reverse playback		Forward ×1 playback
Reverse		Forward
Reverse
×2 playback
		×2 playback
Rewind playback		Fast forward playback

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Cannon XL2 Slow M Slow Forward/Slow Reverse, × 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 Playback, Edit search, Shuttle Dial

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UK Symbols and References Used in This Manual Using this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Contents Editing PlaybackAdditional Information 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 Dioptric Adjustment Using the Viewfinder as LCD PanelPress the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Adjusting the Viewfinder Attaching the Microphone Unit Attaching the Shoulder Strap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Adapter Holder Mounting the Lens Preparing 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/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Date and 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 Open the menu and select VCR Setup and USR BIT Data Setting the User BitDisplaying the User Bit 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 Set the Power dial to M Recording in the Manual ModeAvailable settings 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 Recording with Preset Custom White Balance Setting a Custom White BalancePress the White Balance W button Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level Using the Zebra PatternActivating the Zebra Pattern Activating the Skin Detail Function Using the Skin Detail FunctionDetermining the Skin Area 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 Importing Operation on the XL2 to which you import Open the menu and select Custom Preset and Read PresetSelect YES Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens Default settings Using the Custom KeysCamera Mode VCR Mode 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 Select button to display Film Grain Using the Film Grain EffectPress the F.GRAIN ON/OFF button 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 in record pause mode Using the DV ControlWhen the XL2 is recording 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 Date/Time Display Combination Displaying the Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Displaying the Data Code Press the Data Code button on the wireless controllerSix-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 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 Recording from Digital Video Devices DV Dubbing Set the Power dial to VCR and load a blank cassetteConnect the camcorder to the digital video device Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning 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 Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder Screen Screen DisplaysHiding/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 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Storage 107 Video Heads CondensationCondensation may form in the following cases 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 Battery Pack Charging Time CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 System SpecificationsInput/Output Terminals Power/Others CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-930 Battery Pack Lens Index Diagram Audio Block 121 Canon INC