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START/STOP button ( 31)

LOCK lever ( 31)

a (pause) button ( 81) 3 (stop) button ( 81)

E

Handle zoom lever ( 36)

Dioptric adjustment lever ( 17)

Viewfinder ( 15-18)

Lock release button ( 17)

Lock lever ( 16)

ND filter unlock button ( 41)

STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 50)

POSITION PRESET switch ( 37, 39)

Strap mount ( 19)

Colour viewfinder socket ( 15)

` (rewind) button ( 81)

2 button ( 94, 95)

1 (fast forward) button ( 81)

e (play) button ( 81)

Strap mount ( 19)

PHONES LEVEL dial

H (phones) terminal

DV terminal ( 95, 99)

mterminal

Introduction

e AF switch ( 38)/

POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( 37, 39)

ND filter operating ring ( 41)

Focus selector ( 39)

FU-1000 Monochrome

Viewfinder Socket ( 115)

REC SEARCH + button ( 34, 81)

REC SEARCH – /

c (record review) button ( 34, 81)

BARS/F.GRAIN

SELECT button ( 73, 74)

BARS/F.GRAIN

ON/OFF button ( 73, 74)

SHUTTER r button ( 54)

SHUTTER t button ( 54)

+48V switch ( 47, 48)

MIC ATT. switch ( 47, 48)

POWER dial ( 51)

Side panel ( 104)

STANDBY button ( 31)

WHITE BALANCE W button ( 60)

WHITE BALANCE dial ( 60)

GAIN dial ( 57)

External control mode

VCR mode

Power off

Auto

Shutter-Priority

Aperture-Priority

Recording

Manualprograms

Spotlight

Low Light mode

Easy Recording

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Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage InstructionsUsing this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Contents Playback EditingAdditional Information Checking Supplied Accessories XL2 Components GuideCustom Keys About the m TerminalREC Search WL-D4000 Wireless Controller Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945Open the backup battery cover Installing the Backup BatteryAttaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder UnitDetaching and Attaching the Eye Cup Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDetaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye CupUsing the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Dioptric AdjustmentPress the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Attaching the Microphone Unit Adjusting the ViewfinderFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Shoulder StrapAttaching the Adapter Holder Preparing the Lens Mounting the LensUnmounting the Lens Tighten the locking screw Attaching the Lens HoodInserting Batteries Using the Wireless ControllerLoad/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a CassetteSelecting Menus and Settings Menus and SettingsCamera Menu Menu and Default SettingsEnglish VCR Menu Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time 16 17 18 11 12 Displaying Date and Time during RecordingRecording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin RecordingPower Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording Standby ButtonScreen Displays during Recording Displaying the Centre Marker Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Search Press and release the c record review buttonPress the END Search button End SearchAbout the Variable Zoom Speeds ZoomingZoom lever on the side grip Zoom speed with 20× L is Lens from wide-angle to telephotoPresetting the Zoom Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset FunctionReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onAutofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function Adjusting the FocusTemporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manuallyTemporary Autofocus Manual focusPresetting the Focus Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset FunctionSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus SettingScreen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built-in ND Filter25p Mode 50i ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame RateSet the Aspect Ratio switch to Recording in 169 ModeSelecting the Run Options Setting the Time CodeSelect SET 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 16bit Audio Recording12bit CH 1/2 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 When Using the Front MicrophoneWhen Connecting to the XLR terminals Recording on Channels 1When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory ShoeSet the Input Select switch to Shoe Recording on Channels 3Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAutomatic Audio Adjustments Manual Audio AdjustmentsImage Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer Move the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFFSelecting the Programmed AE Modes Using the Programmed AE ModesAuto Shutter-PrioritySpotlight ManualLow Light Easy Recording20× L IS, 16× is II and 3× zoom lens Availability of functions in each recording programAvailable shutter speeds Recording in the Shutter-Priority Tv ModeAvailable aperture values with 20× L is lens Recording in the Aperture-Priority Av ModeRecording in the Manual Mode Set the Power dial to MAvailable settings Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureChanging the Aperture after Exposure Lock Changing the Shutter Speed after Exposure LockUsing AE Shift Adjusting the Gain Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting Setting the White BalanceSetting 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 Setup Level Colour PhaseGain Vertical DetailProtecting a Custom Preset File Setting the Custom Preset SettingsResetting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select Custom Preset Select Preset SetupImporting a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2 Activating the Custom Preset SettingsPress the Custom Preset Select button 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 Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the custom keys settingTime Code Index WriteVCR Stop Audio Level IndicatorTV Screen Handle Zoom SpeedUsing the Film Grain Effect Press the F.GRAIN Select button to display Film GrainPress the F.GRAIN ON/OFF button Audio Reference Signal Recording Colour Bars/Audio Reference SignalColour Bars Press the Bars Select button to display Color BarsSelecting Interval and Recording Time Recording with the Interval TimerTo Pause Interval Recording Recording with the Interval TimerTo Finish Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to start recordingPress the Self Timer button on the wireless controller Recording with the Self-TimerUsing the DV Control When the XL2 is in record pause modeWhen the XL2 is recording Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Other Camcorder Functions/SettingsSuperimposing the Screen Displays Turning Off the Tally LampsChanging the Date Format Changing the Display LanguageSpecial Playback Modes Playing Back a Tape× 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 Playback Slow M Slow Forward/Slow ReverseEdit search Shuttle DialTVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Playing Back on a TV ScreenTVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channels Selecting the Audio MixReturning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tapeIndex 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 VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video DeviceConnect the camcorder to the analog video device Recording from Analog Video Devices VCR, TV or CamcorderPress the 3 button to stop recording 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 Recording Mode Settings Retained at Power Off or Standby Mode101 Screen Displays Hiding the Displays on the Camcorder ScreenHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen 103 Screen Displays during Playback Frame rate Audio mode User bit Audio level indicatorMessage Explanation List of MessagesCamcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage107 Condensation Video HeadsCondensation may form in the following cases How to avoid condensation Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsWhen condensation is detected Treat the battery pack with careUsing the Camcorder Abroad Cassette Handling PrecautionsPower Sources Playback on a TV ScreenPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback RecordingOthers PlaybackSystem Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories Extender XL 1.6× 16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mmEF Adapter XL FU-1000 Monochrome CRT Viewfinder UnitCH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder Battery Pack Charging TimeZoom Remote Controller ZR-1000 Specifications SystemInput/Output Terminals BP-930 Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others LensIndex Audio Block Diagram121 Canon INC