Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device | Cannon XL2 specs

Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device

You can copy your recordings by connecting the camcorder to a VCR or a digital video device. If you connect a digital video device, you can copy recordings with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality.

Connecting the Devices

qConnecting a VCR

See Playing Back on a TV Screen ( 83).

wConnecting a Digital Video Device

Use the optional CV-150F (4 pin–4 pin) or CV-250F (4 pin–6 pin) DV Cable. Refer also to the instruction manual of the digital video device.

Signal flow

DV Cable (optional)

Recording

1.Set the POWER dial to VCR and load a recorded cassette.

2.Connected device: Load a blank cassette and set the device to record pause mode.

3.Locate the scene you wish to copy and pause playback shortly before the scene.

4.Play back the tape.

5.Connected device: Begin recording when the scene you wish to copy appears. Stop recording when copying is complete.

6.Stop playback.

❍When connecting a VCR, the quality of the edited tape will be slightly lower than that of the original.

❍When connecting a digital video device:

-If the picture does not appear, reconnect the DV cable or turn the camcorder off and back on again.

-Proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all digital video devices equipped with a DV terminal. If operation does not work, use the S-video or the audio and video terminals.

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Contents

PAL For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Using this Manual Symbols and References Used in This ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Contents Playback EditingAdditional Information Checking Supplied Accessories XL2 Components Guide Custom Keys About the m Terminal REC Search WL-D4000 Wireless Controller Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Source Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 Open the backup battery cover Installing the Backup Battery Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Detaching and Attaching the Eye Cup Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDetaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Dioptric AdjustmentPress the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Attaching the Microphone Unit Adjusting the Viewfinder Fastening 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 Hood Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Load/unload the cassette Loading/Unloading a Cassette Selecting Menus and Settings Menus and Settings Camera Menu Menu and Default Settings English 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 Recording Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Power Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording Standby Button Screen Displays during Recording Displaying the Centre Marker Record Review Reviewing and Searching when RecordingRecord Search Press and release the c record review button Press the END Search button End Search About the Variable Zoom Speeds ZoomingZoom lever on the side grip Zoom speed with 20× L is Lens from wide-angle to telephoto Presetting the Zoom Zoom Preset Lenses Equipped with the Zoom Preset FunctionReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Autofocus Lenses Equipped with the Autofocus Function Adjusting the FocusTemporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring during autofocus to focus manually Temporary Autofocus Manual focus Presetting the Focus Focus Preset Lenses Equipped with the Focus Preset FunctionSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus Setting Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Lenses with Built-in ND Filter 25p Mode 50i ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame Rate Set the Aspect Ratio switch to Recording in 169 Mode Selecting the Run Options Setting the Time CodeSelect 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 16bit Audio Recording12bit CH 1/2 12bit CH 1/2 , 3/4 When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO1 When Using the Front MicrophoneWhen Connecting to the XLR terminals Recording on Channels 1 When Connecting to the RCA terminals of AUDIO2 When Connecting to the Advanced Accessory ShoeSet the Input Select switch to Shoe Recording on Channels 3 Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator on the Screen Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAutomatic Audio Adjustments Manual Audio Adjustments Image Stabilizer Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer Move the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Using the Programmed AE ModesAuto Shutter-Priority Spotlight ManualLow Light Easy Recording 20× L IS, 16× is II and 3× zoom lens Availability of functions in each recording program Available shutter speeds Recording in the Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Available aperture values with 20× L is lens Recording in the Aperture-Priority Av Mode Recording 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 Lock Using AE Shift Adjusting the Gain Selecting an Automated White Balance Setting Setting the White Balance 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 Setup Level Colour PhaseGain Vertical Detail Protecting a Custom Preset File Setting the Custom Preset SettingsResetting a Custom Preset File Open the menu and select Custom Preset Select Preset Setup Importing a Custom Preset Setting from Another XL2 Activating the Custom Preset SettingsPress 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 Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the custom keys settingTime Code Index Write VCR Stop Audio Level IndicatorTV 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 Audio Reference Signal Recording Colour Bars/Audio Reference SignalColour Bars Press the Bars Select button to display Color Bars Selecting Interval and Recording Time Recording with the Interval Timer To Pause Interval Recording Recording with the Interval TimerTo Finish Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to start recording Press the Self Timer button on the wireless controller Recording with the Self-Timer Using 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 Lamps Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language Special Playback Modes Playing Back a Tape × 2 Forward ×2 Playback/Reverse ×2 Playback Slow M Slow Forward/Slow ReverseEdit search Shuttle Dial TVs with S S1-Video Input Terminal Playing Back on a TV Screen TVs with Scart Terminal TVs with Audio/Video Terminals Selecting the Audio Output of the RCA Terminals Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channels Selecting the Audio Mix Returning to a Pre-marked Position When you have finished playback, rewind the tape 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 a VCR Connecting the DevicesConnecting a Digital Video Device Recording to a VCR or Digital Video Device Connect 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 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 Recording Mode Settings Retained at Power Off or Standby Mode 101 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 indicator Message Explanation List of Messages Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage 107 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 care Using the Camcorder Abroad Cassette Handling PrecautionsPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Others Playback System 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 Unit CH-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 Lens Index Audio Block Diagram 121 Canon INC