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Canon XH A1 instruction manual 100

Models: XH A1

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Connecting to a Monitor/TV	93
SD Audio Output	97
Returning to a Pre-marked Position	98
Index Search	99
Date Search	100
Displaying the Data Code	101
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode	102
Editing
Recording an External Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HDV/DV In)	103
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter)	105
Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394)	106
Using a Memory Card
Selecting the Image Quality/Size	107
File Numbers	108
Recording Still Images on a Memory Card	109
Selecting the Drive Mode	112
Selecting the Metering Method	114
Using an Optional Flash	115
Reviewing a Still Image Right after Recording	116
Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card	117
Erasing Images	119
Protecting Images	120
Initializing a Memory Card	121
Print Order Settings	122
Additional Information
Settings Retained at Power Off or STANDBY Mode	123
Menu Options and Default Settings	124
Screen Displays	139
List of Messages	142
Maintenance/Others	143
Troubleshooting	149
System Diagram	151
Optional Accessories	152
Specifications	154
Index	156

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Canon XH A1 instruction manual 100

Contents

PAL Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKEuropean Union and EEA only Trademark Acknowledgements About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual Operating modesAbout the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents 100 Checking the Supplied Accessories Power dial Components GuideLeft side view Right side view Introduction Front view Backview About the TerminalTop view Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Turn the dial to OFFUsing a Household Power Outlet About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryTurn Dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder HDV Recording and Playback Times Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 Charging, Recording and Playback Times DV Recording and Playback TimesPreparing the Camcorder Dioptric AdjustmentAdjusting the Viewfinder Press the Menu button to close the menuUsing the LCD Display Adjusting the LCD PanelUsing the Viewfinder and the LCD Panel Simultaneously Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Tighten the locking screwUsing the Wireless Controller Inserting the BatteriesLoading/Removing a Cassette Load/remove the cassetteClose the cassette compartment cover Removing the Card Inserting/Removing a Memory CardInserting the Card Set the dial to OFFChanging Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and SettingsSetting the Date and Time Setting the Time Zone, Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Displaying the Date and Time while RecordingRecording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin RecordingLow-angle Recording Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Standby LeverSelecting the On-Screen Displays Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays while Recording Remaining tapeDisplaying the Aspect Ratio Guides Displaying the Safety Zone GuideDisplaying the Markers Reviewing the RecordingSelecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Locating the End of the Last Scene Press the END Search buttonZooming About the Variable Zoom SpeedsReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Zoom PresetPresetting the Zoom Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onAutofocus Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Manual FocusTemporary Focus Override Set the focus mode switch to MManual focus Temporary Instant AFPresetting the Focus Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and MagnifyingFocus Preset Set the Position Preset switch to FocusSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus SettingUsing the ND Filter Screen display What it means What you should do50i Mode 25F ModeSelecting the Frame Rate Set the time code’s initial value Setting the Time CodeSelect SET Close the menuGenlock Connection DiagramSynchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Time CodeRecording Setting the User Bit Displaying the User BitRecording an External User Bit Audio Recording SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeSelecting the Microphone’s Audio Recording Mode Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-In MicrophoneConnecting to the XLR terminal Using an External MicrophoneConnecting to the MIC terminal Set the input channel selection switch to CH1 or CH1·CH2Automatic Audio Adjustments Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Manual Audio AdjustmentsEmbedded Audio Image Stabilizer Easy Recording Using the Programmed AE ModesSelecting the Programmed AE Modes AutoSpotlight Aperture-PriorityManual NightCustom Preset ON/OFF Availability of functions in each recording programRecording in the Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Recording in the Aperture-Priority Av Mode Set the dial to Av Select the aperture with the Iris ringRecording in the Manual Mode Available settingsSet the dial to M Adjusting the Exposure Exposure LockSet the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Using AE Shift Adjusting the Gain Assigning Gain Values to the Gain Switch PositionsSelect a setting option and press the SELECT/SET dial Selecting the Gain Level Setting the Color Temperature Setting the White BalanceSelecting One of the Preset Modes Set the AWB switch to onSetting a Custom White Balance Recording with Preset Custom White BalancePress the White BAL. button Using the Zebra Pattern Selecting the Zebra Pattern LevelActivating the Zebra Pattern Using the Color Correction Adjusting the Color CorrectionDetermining the Color to be Corrected Activating the Color Correction Using the Skin Detail Function Activating the Skin Detail FunctionDetermining the Skin Area Using the Sky Detail Using the Clear Scan Function Using the Custom Keys Default settingsFollowing functions can be assigned to the custom keys Changing the Custom Keys Setting Activating the Functions with the Custom KeyTC Hold Time Code Hold Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorCP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward Key MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button LockRecording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Using the Digital Video Control When this camcorder is recordingChanging the Display Language Other Camcorder Functions/SettingsSD Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Changing the Date FormatGAM Gamma Curve Using the Custom PresetKNE Knee Point Adjustment BLK Black Stretch/Black PressSHP Sharpness SET Setup LevelPED Master Pedestal HDF Horizontal Detail FrequencyGGN G Gain CPH Color PhaseRGN R Gain BGN B GainChanging the Custom Preset Settings Select Edit from the column on the leftFrom the bottom bar, select Tune Renaming a Custom Preset File Protecting a Custom Preset FileResetting a Custom Preset File Loading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card Activating the Custom Preset SettingsCopying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card Press the Custom Preset Select buttonUse the + / buttons to move between the still images Using the Customized Functions Changing the Custom Function SettingsCopying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Resetting a Custom Function FileActivating a Custom Function File Loading a Custom Function File from the Memory CardCustom Function Custom Function Items List Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/GainAE Response AE Response Buttons OPER. Buttons Operation HIGH-SPEED Zoom High-speed ZoomFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Rings Direction Rings DirectionColor Bars Color Bars Signal 10 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display ModeZoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display Dials Direction Dials DirectionPower Save Power Save Mode 14 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio SignalWireless Remote Wireless Remote Controller LED LED IndicatorsHiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen Changing the Custom Display SettingsCustomizing the On-Screen Displays Customizing the On-Screen DisplaysCopying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card Loading a Custom Display File from the Memory CardCustom Display Items List 07 F.ASSIST FUNC. Focus Assist Functions DV REC Mode Recording Mode in Standard DefinitionImage Effects Image Effects Customize Customized FunctionsLight Metering Light Metering-Related Displays Battery Battery-Related DisplaysWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Card Still Images-Related IconsLocation of the Custom Displays Playback Pause Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Rewind Playback / Fast Forward PlaybackFrame Reverse / Frame Advance Frame AdvanceSlow Forward Slow Reverse / Slow ForwardConnection to a High Definition TV or Monitor HDTV/HiVision Connecting to a Monitor/TVUsing the SD/HD SDI Terminal Set the dial toUsing the Component OUT Terminal Using the HDV/DV TerminalUsing the Video Terminal Connection to a Normal TV or Monitor Non-HDTV/HiVisionUsing the Scart Adapter SD Audio Output Selecting the AudioSelecting the Audio Monitor Returning to a Pre-marked Position After you finish playing back the tape, stop and rewind itIndex Search Press the Search Select button to display Index SearchPress the or button to begin searching Date Search Press the Search Select button to display Date SearchSelecting the Data Code Display Combination Press the Data Code button on the wireless controllerDisplaying the Data Code Displaying the Data CodeChanging the Remote Sensor Mode To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorderTo change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller HDV/DV Recording an External Video Signal Analog Line-In, HDV/DVAnalog Line-In Connect the camcorder to the analog video deviceCopyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright 105 Connecting to a Computer IEEE1394 Selecting the Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image QualityChanging the Still Image Size Reset File NumbersRecording Still Images on a Memory Card Press the Photo button fullyCapturing a Still Image from a Tape Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Selecting the Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Press and hold the Photo buttonAuto Exposure Bracketing Press the Photo buttonSelecting the Metering Method EvaluativeUsing the Flash Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash Press the Photo button to record a still imageReviewing a Still Image Right after Recording Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card SlideshowPress the Slideshow button Index Screen Image Jump FunctionDisplaying the Recording Data Erasing All Images Erasing ImagesErasing a Single Image Select Image Erase Select EraseSelect Protect Select on Protecting ImagesProtecting during Index Screen Display Close the menu to return to the index screenInitializing a Memory Card Selecting in Index Screen Display Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print OrdersSettings Retained at Power Off or Standby Mode ModesMenu Options and Default Settings Submenu Menu Item Setting Options576i, 1080i/576i Camera Menu 1440x1080, SY .JAN.2006 1200AM Preseta Setting ItemsNormal 01 Slow 128 VCR/PLAY Menu LW 1920x1080, SWVCR/PLAY Menu 131 Card Camera Menu Card Camera Menu 134 135 136 Card VCR/PLAY Menu Card VCR/PLAY Menu Screen Displays Screen Displays during RecordingScreen Displays during Playback REC Pause Stop Eject PlaySide panel List of Messages Message ExplanationCleaning Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions StorageVideo Heads ViewfinderCondensation How to avoid condensationWhen condensation is detected Condensation may form in the following casesBattery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal coverTreat the battery pack with care Cassette Handling Precautions Memory CardProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen Problem Cause Solution TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/PlaybackPlayback Memory Card OperationsAbout the LCD screen System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder ZR-2000 Zoom Remote ControllerSystem SpecificationsXH G1 / XH A1 Memory CardPower/Others CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Input/Output TerminalsIndex File numbers157 Custom Keys 158Canon INC