Main
Mini
HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
Instruction Manual
PAL
English
Important Usage Instructions
About this Manual
Menu item shown at its default position
(23)
Setting the Date and Time
Conventions Used in this Manual
About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications
Contents
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Checking the Supplied Accessories
Components Guide
XH G1/XH A1
Left side view
POWER dial
Right side view
About the Terminal
Front view
Backview
Top vie w
WL-D5000 Wireless Controller
Preparing the Power Supply
Charging the Battery Pack
Attaching the Battery Pack
Using a Household Power Outlet
About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
HDV
DV
HDV
Preparing the Camcorder
Dioptric Adjustment
Adjusting the Viewfinder
Using the LCD Display
Adjusting the LCD Panel
Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Panel Simultaneously
Changing the Viewfinder and the LCD Panel to Black & White Display
Fastening the Grip Belt
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
Attaching the Lens Hood
Using the Wireless Controller
Inserting the Batteries
Loading/Removing a Cassette
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card
Inserting the Card
Removing the Card
Changing Settings with the MENU Button
Selecting Menus and Settings
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
Setting the Date and Time
Displaying the Date and Time while Recording
Recording
Recording
When You Have Finished Recording
Low-angle Recording
Power Saving Mechanisms
STANDBY Lever
Power Save Function
VCR Stop Function
Screen Displays while Recording
Selecting the On-Screen Displays
Displaying the Markers
Displaying the Aspect Ratio Guides
Displaying the Safety Zone Guide
Reviewing the Recording
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio
Locating the End of the Last Scene
You can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene.
Press the END SEARCH button.
Zooming
About the Variable Zoom Speeds
Zoom Preset
Adjusting the Focus
Autofocus
Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF MODE], select a setting option
Temporary Focus Override
Even while in autofocus mode, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually.
Manual focus
1. Set the focus mode switch to M.
2. Zoom in to telephoto. 3. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.
4. Operate the zoom to reframe the subject.
Using the Focus Assist Functions (Peaking and Magnifying)
Peaking While recording or in record pause, press the PEAKING button.
Magnifying In record pause, press the MAGN. button.
Focus Preset
Presetting the Focus
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Using the ND Filter
Selecting the Frame Rate
You can select from the standard 50i and 25F frame rates regardless of the recording mode.
50i Mode
25F Mode
HD SD
Setting the Time Code
2. Select [SET].
3. Set the time codes initial value.
4. Close the menu.
Synchronizing the Camcorders Time Code
Genlock
Time Code IN
Time Code OUT
Connection Diagram
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Setting the User Bit
Displaying the User Bit
Recording an External User Bit
Audio Recording
Selecting the DV Audio Mode
Selecting the Microphones Audio Recording Mode
Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-In Microphone
Using an External Microphone
Connecting to the MIC terminal
Connecting to the XLR terminal
Adjusting the Audio Recording Level
Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator
Automatic Audio Adjustments
Manual Audio Adjustments
Embedded Audio
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT], set it to [ON] and
Image Stabilizer
Using the Programmed AE Modes
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Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode
1. Set the dial to Tv. 2. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial.
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode
You can select an aperture value in the range F1.6 to F9.5 or CLOSE.
1. Set the dial to Av. 2. Select the aperture with the Iris ring.
Recording in the Manual Mode
You can set the exposure at any combination of shutter speed and aperture.
1. Set the dial to M.
2. Select the aperture with the Iris ring.
3. Select the shutter speed with the SHUTTER dial.
Adjusting the Exposure
Exposure Lock
1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av. 2. Press the EXP. LOCK button.
Using AE Shift
Adjusting the Gain
Assigning Gain Values to the GAIN Switch Positions
Selecting the Gain Level
Setting the White Balance
Selecting the Automatic White Balance
Selecting One of the Preset Modes
Setting the Color Temperature
Setting a Custom White Balance
Recording with Preset Custom White Balance
Using the Zebra Pattern
Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level
Activating the Zebra Pattern
Using the Color Correction
Determining the Color to be Corrected
Adjusting the Color Correction
Activating the Color Correction
Using the Skin Detail Function
Activating the Skin Detail Function
Determining the Skin Area
Using the Sky Detail
Using the Clear Scan Function
Using the Custom Keys
Changing the Custom Keys Setting
Activating the Functions with the Custom Key
[TIME CODE] Time Code ( 39)
[INDEX WRITE] Index Write
[ZEBRA] Zebra Pattern ( 60)
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Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal
Using the Digital Video Control
...when this camcorder is recording:
...when this camcorder is not ready for recording (no cassette loaded etc.)
...after loading a cassette while the connected device is recording:
Other Camcorder Functions/Settings
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP)
Changing the Display Language
Changing the Date Format
Using the Custom Preset
[GAM] Gamma Curve
[KNE] Knee Point Adjustment
[BLK] Black Stretch/Black Press
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Changing the Custom Preset Settings
Renaming a Custom Preset File
Protecting a Custom Preset File
Resetting a Custom Preset File
Activating the Custom Preset Settings
Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card
Loading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card
Loading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image to the Camcorder
Using the Customized Functions
Changing the Custom Function Settings
Resetting a Custom Function File
Activating a Custom Function File
Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card
Loading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card
Customization
Custom Function Items List
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The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00.
[SHCKLSS WB/GN] Shockless White Balance/Gain
AE Response [AE RESPONSE]
[HIGH-SPEED ZOOM] High-speed Zoom
[FOCUS RING CTRL] Focus Ring Control
[BUTTONS OPER.] Buttons Operation
[RINGS DIRECTION] Rings Direction
[DIALS DIRECTION] Dials Direction
[FOCUS PRIORITY] Focus Priority
[SIMULT.IMG.REC] Simultaneous Recording of a Still Image
[MARKER LEVEL] Markers Intensity Level
[F.AST BW-MOD] Focus Assist Function B&W Display Mode
[1kHz TONE] 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal
[WIRELESS REMOTE] Wireless Remote Controller
[POWER SAVE] Power Save Mode
[TALLY LAMP] Tally Lamp
[LED] LED Indicators
Customizing the On-Screen Displays
Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen
Customizing the On-Screen Displays
Changing the Custom Display Settings
Resetting a Custom Display File
Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card
Loading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card
2. From the column on the left select [ READ FROM CARD].
Custom Display Items List
The default value for all items is the option assigned to 00.
[IMAGE EFFECTS] Image Effects
[TAPE/CARD] Tape/Card-Related Displays
[DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in Standard Definition
[FRAME RATE] Frame Rate Display
[TAPE] Tape-Related Icons and Displays
[AUDIO] Audio-Related Displays (except for DV audio)
[CONDENSATION] Condensation Warning Icon
[BATTERY] Battery-Related Displays
[WIRELESS REMOTE] Wireless Remote Display
Location of the Custom Displays
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Playing Back a Tape
Special Playback Modes
(Playback Pause)
(Rewind Playback) / (Fast Forward Playback)
(Reverse Playback)
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Connecting to a Monitor/TV
The different recording modes and the corresponding output terminals are given in the table below:
Connection to a High Definition TV or Monitor (HDTV/HiVision)
Using the SD/HD SDI Terminal
1. Set the dial to .
Using the COMPONENT OUT Terminal
Select the appropriate component video signal depending on the TV or mo nitor you connect.
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP. OUT], select a setting option
Using the HDV/DV Terminal
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Connection to a Normal TV or Monitor (Non-HDTV/HiVision)
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Using the COMPONENT OUT Terminal
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [COMP. OUT], select a setting option
Using the VIDEO Terminal
Using the SCART Adapter
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [LETTERBOX], set it to [ON] and
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Playback
Audio Output
Selecting the Audio
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [SEL AUDIO CH], select a setting
Selecting the Audio Monitor
Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.M.SET], select a setting option
SD
Returning to a Pre-marked Position
1. During playback, press the Z ERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wish to return to later.
2. After you finish playing back the tape, stop and rewind it.
Index Search
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display INDEX SEARCH.
2. Press the or button to begin searching.
Date Search
1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display DATE SEARCH.
2. Press the or button to begin searching.
Displaying the Data Code
Selecting the Data Code Display Combination
Displaying the Data Code
Six-Second Auto Date
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode
Recording an External Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HDV/DV In)
Analog Line-In
HDV/DV In
Concerning Copyright
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)
Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [AV DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.
Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394)
Selecting the Image Quality/Size
Changing the Still Image Quality
You can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal.
Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], select a setting
Changing the Still Image Size
File Numbers
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card
3. Press the PHOTO button fully.
Recording a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape
Capturing a Still Image from a Tape
Screen Displays during Still Image Recording
Selecting the Drive Mode
Changing the Drive Mode
Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting
Press and hold the PHOTO button.
A series of still images will be recorded as long as you hold the PHOTO button pressed down.
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Selecting the Metering Method
Using an Optional Flash
Connecting a Speedlite Flash
To detach the flash:
Using the Flash
1. Set the dial to a recording mode other than M and turn on the flash.
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording
Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card
Slideshow
Press the SLIDESHOW button.
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Erasing Images
Erasing a Single Image
Erasing All Images
Protecting Images
Protecting during Index Screen Display
Initializing a Memory Card
Print Order Settings
Selecting Still Images for Printing (Print Order)
Selecting in Index Screen Display
Erasing All Print Orders
Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY Mode
/ Modes
/ Modes
Menu Options and Default Settings
Default settings are shown in boldface.
CAMERA MENU
L 1440x1080, S 640x480
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VCR/PLAY MENU
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VCR/PLAY MENU (cont.)
CARD CAMERA MENU
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CARD VCR/PLAY MENU
CARD VCR/PLAY MENU (cont.)
Screen Displays
Screen Displays during Recording
See also 27.
Screen Displays during Playback
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List of Messages
Message Explanation
Maintenance/Others
Camcorder Handling Precautions
Storage
Cleaning
Camcorder Body and Lens
Viewfinder
Video Heads
Condensation
Condensation may form in the following cases:
How to avoid condensation:
When condensation is detected:
Resuming use:
Battery Pack Handling Precautions
About the battery terminal cover
DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care.
Cassette Handling Precautions
Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure
Memory Card
Using the Camcorder Abroad
Troubleshooting
Recording
Power Source Recording/Playback
Recording
Playback
Memory Card Operations
About the LCD screen
System Diagram
Optional Accessories
CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder
ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller
Specifications
XH G1 / XH A1
System
Memory Card
CA-920 Compact Power Adapter
BP-950G Battery Pack
Input/Output Terminals
Power/Others
Index
A
B
C
D
R
S
T
U
V
Custom Keys