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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S Changing Settings with the Menu Button, Selecting Menus and Settings

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Changing Settings with the MENU Button

Many of the camcorder’s functions can be changed from the on-screen menu.

Selecting Menus and Settings

1.Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2.Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select a submenu and press the dial.

3.Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select a menu item and press the dial.

4.Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select a setting option and press the dial.

5.Press the MENU button to close the menu.

MENU button

SELECT/SET

dial

The , and icons displayed at the bottom of the screen will give you additional indications about the function of these controls in specific situations.

You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu. Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu. Use the menu selection

buttons of the wireless controller instead of the SELECT/SET dial, and press the SET button on the wireless controller to save the settings or make a selection.

Unavailable items will appear grayed out.

Pressing the MENU button at any time closes the menu.

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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S instruction manual Changing Settings with the Menu Button, Selecting Menus and Settings

Contents

Ntsc Important Warning Important Usage InstructionsIntroduction Important Safety InstructionsNEC National Versatile Artistic Expression Advanced Professional FeaturesXH G1S / XH A1S a Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD QualityOperating modes About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual Trademark AcknowledgementsAbout the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents Customization Checking the Supplied Accessories Left side view Dial Components GuideRight side view Using tripods Front view Back view IntroductionAbout the Terminal OPEN/EJECT Top viewWL-D5000 Wireless Controller To Remove the Battery Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery PackPreparations Using a Household Power OutletAbout the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Turn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorderTimes Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times HDV Recording and Playback TimesAttaching the Eye Cup Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Eye CupUsing the LCD Display Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD DisplayPress the Menu button to close the menu Attaching an External Microphone Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Display SimultaneouslyTighten the locking screw Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens HoodOpening and Closing the Terminal Covers Opening the Terminal CoversClosing the Terminal Covers Inserting the Batteries Using the Wireless ControllerLoading/Removing a Cassette Load/remove the cassetteClose the cassette compartment cover Inserting/Removing a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Selecting Menus and Settings Changing Settings with the Menu ButtonChanging the Display Language Language and Date/Time SettingsSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and TimeChanging the Date Format Displaying the Date and Time while RecordingPress the START/STOP button to begin recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording RecordingVCR Stop Function Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Low-angle RecordingRemaining tape Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays while Recording Time codeButton Reviewing the RecordingSelecting the On-Screen Displays Press and releaseSelecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Locating the End of the Last ScenePress the END Search button Approximate zoom speeds ZoomingZoom Speed Zoom lever on the side gripMove the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Zoom PresetPresetting the Zoom Returning to the Preset Zoom PositionPush AF Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Temporary Focus OverrideSet the focus mode switch to M Manual focusOperate the zoom to reframe the subject Magnifying Record pause, press the MAGN. button Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and MagnifyingReturning to the Preset Focus position Focus PresetPresetting the Focus Setting the Focus Preset SpeedScreen display What it means What you should do Using the ND FilterSelecting the Frame Rate 60i Mode30F Mode 24F ModeSelecting the Frame Rate SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown ModeSetting the Time Code Selecting the Frame SettingSelecting the Running Mode Recording Time Code Connection DiagramSynchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Genlock About the Side Panel Indications Setting the User Bit Displaying the User BitRecording an External User Bit Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-in Microphone SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeSelecting the Microphone’s Audio Recording Mode Audio RecordingExternal Microphones that can be Connected Using an External MicrophoneRecording Audio Selecting the Audio ChannelAdjusting the Audio Recording Level Using the XLR terminalsConnect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals Set the corresponding switch to a Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level IndicatorAutomatic Audio Adjustment Manual Audio AdjustmentEmbedded Audio Signal standard Sampling frequencyImage Stabilizer Using the Programmed AE Modes Easy Recording Selecting the Programmed AE ModesPress the lock button and turn the dial Skin detail Selective NR Color correction Clear scan Available controls/functions by programmed AE modeSet the dial to M Recording in Manual ModeSelect the aperture using the iris ring Available settingsPress the Push AE button and hold it pressed down Push AERecording in Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Recording in Aperture-Priority Av Mode Set the dial to Av Select the aperture with the iris ringAvailable aperture values Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Adjusting the ExposureAE Shift Exposure LockGain Assigning Gain Values to the Gain Switch PositionsSelecting the Gain Level Gain Fine TuningWhite Balance Selecting One of the Preset ModesSet the AWB switch to on White balance setting UsePress the White BAL. button Setting the Color TemperatureSetting a Custom White Balance Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously SetZebra Pattern Selecting the Zebra Pattern LevelActivating the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Color Correction Color CorrectionDetermining the Color to be Corrected Activating the Color Correction Skin Detail Function Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin AreaActivating the Skin Detail Function Selective Noise Reduction Determining the Area to be CorrectedActivating the Selective Noise Reduction Clear Scan Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Default settingsTo check the current custom key settings Custom KeysActivating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys SettingMAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorData Code Data Code TC Hold Time Code HoldImage Stab Image Stabilizer CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeySDI Output SDI Output Focus Limit Focus LimitColor Bars/Audio Reference Signal HD/SD SDI terminal1 Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output while Recording Standard of Video Output during PlaybackTerminal Connecting to a Monitor/TVUsing the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connection to a High Definition Monitor or HdtvSTV-290N Stereo White Red Video Cable* supplied Using the A/V1 or Video 2 Terminal Using the HDV/DV TerminalConnection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Selecting the Audio Monitor Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Output LevelLeft Output Right Output If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Digital Video ControlPress the button to stop recording Copyright SignalHDV/DV Analog Line-InAV Dvoff Connecting to a Computer Custom Preset Settings Custom Preset ParametersCustomization Changing Custom Preset Parameters 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 Press the Custom Preset Select button Activating the Custom Preset SettingsCopying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory CardReading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image BLK Black Stretch/Black Press KNE Knee Point AdjustmentSET Setup Level GAM Gamma CurveDHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance CPH Color PhaseSHP Sharpness HDF Horizontal Detail FrequencyRGM R-G Matrix RGN R GainGGN G Gain BGN B GainCustomized Functions Changing the Custom Function SettingsReading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card Resetting a Custom Function FileActivating a Custom Function File Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory CardCustom Function Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsShcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain AE Response AE ResponseButtons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/216 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal 12 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display ModeZoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display Color Bars Color Bars SignalCopying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card Changing the Custom Display SettingsResetting a Custom Display File Customized On-Screen DisplaysReading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting OptionsTape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape Battery Battery-Related DisplaysWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Tape Tape-Related Icons and Displays106 Location of the Custom DisplaysRewind playback / fast forward playback Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Playback pauseAdjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built-in Speaker Stop the playback Rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIndex Search 109Displaying the Data Code Date SearchData Code Selecting the Data Code111 Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller112 Selecting the Still Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image SizeUsing a Memory Card File Numbers113 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 114Press the Photo button fully Capturing a Still Image from a Tape If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF About the Power Save functionReviewing a Still Image Right After Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording116 Auto Exposure Bracketing Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting118 Metering Mode119 Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash Using the Flash120 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardSlideshow Index ScreenPress and hold the + or button Image Jump FunctionDisplaying the Recording Data 121122 Erasing Still imagesErasing a Single Still Image Erasing All Images123 Protecting Still imagesProtecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen124 Initializing a Memory CardErasing All Print Orders Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Selecting Still Images for Printing Print OrderMenu Options and Default Settings Playback STD Setting Being played back126 Additional Information 127128 „ Recording Setup„ Card Operations 129130 „ System Setup131 „ System SETUP/132 „ Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset„Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function 133„ Custom Displays 134135 Settings Memorized and RetainedScreen Displays Screen Displays during Recording136 137 Screen Displays during PlaybackSide panel 138Message Explanation 139Storage Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions CleaningViewfinder Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care 141Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Memory Card143 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryTo recharge the built-in lithium battery Video HeadsCondensation may form in the following cases Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources CondensationRecording TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback146 PlaybackMemory Card Operations About the LCD screen147 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area148 Optional AccessoriesProduct Codes CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller Provided accessories Optional accessoriesMemory Card Specifications150 System151 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Power/OthersEye cup IndexUser bit 153154 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited WarrantyPUB. 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