Low-angle Recording, Power Saving Mechanisms | Canon XH G1S, XH A1S

Low-angle Recording

The carrying handle is equipped with a duplicate set of recording and zoom controls, ideal for low-angle recording. Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of

the arrow to prevent the accidental operation of these controls.

Zoom lever

LOCK switch

Power Saving Mechanisms

Power Save Function

In order to protect the tape and video heads, the camcorder will enter the power save mode (VCR stop) after 4 minutes 30 seconds (in low temperatures, this may be 3 minutes) in record pause mode. If left 30 more seconds without any operation, the camcorder will automatically shut off (when a battery pack is being used). Turn off the power save function with [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [POWER SAVE] setting ( 130) if you wish to make adjustments without worrying about losing your settings as a result of the automatic shut-off. Once the camcorder entered the power save mode, press the START/STOP button to start recording or press one of the custom keys ( 73) to which the [VCR STOP] function was assigned, to return to record

pause mode. If the camcorder automatically shut off (after 5 minutes), turn the dial to OFF and then back to one of the recording programs.

VCR Stop Function

You can assign the [VCR STOP] function to either custom key ( 73). In VCR stop mode the camcorder is only partially turned off: The camera section is powered normally while the recorder section is shut off. When you press the assigned custom key, you can make adjustments to the camera section as long as necessary without worrying about the 5-minute shut-off timer of the power save function. To return to record pause mode, press the assigned custom key again.

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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S instruction manual Low-angle Recording, Power Saving Mechanisms, Power Save Function, VCR Stop Function

Contents

Ntsc Important Warning Important Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety Instructions NEC National Versatile Artistic Expression Advanced Professional FeaturesXH G1S / XH A1S a Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Operating modes About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual Trademark Acknowledgements About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents Customization Checking the Supplied Accessories Left side view Dial Components Guide Right side view Front view Back view Introduction Using tripodsAbout the Terminal OPEN/EJECT Top view WL-D5000 Wireless Controller To Remove the Battery Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack Preparations Using a Household Power OutletAbout the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Turn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Times Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times HDV Recording and Playback Times Attaching the Eye Cup Dioptric AdjustmentPreparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Display Using the LCD DisplayPress the Menu button to close the menu Attaching an External Microphone Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Display Simultaneously Tighten the locking screw Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Lens Hood Opening the Terminal Covers Opening and Closing the Terminal CoversClosing the Terminal Covers Inserting the Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Load/remove the cassette Loading/Removing a CassetteClose the cassette compartment cover Inserting the Card Inserting/Removing a Memory CardRemoving the Card Selecting Menus and Settings Changing Settings with the Menu Button Changing the Display Language Language and Date/Time SettingsSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Changing the Date Format Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Press the START/STOP button to begin recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Recording VCR Stop Function Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Low-angle Recording Remaining tape Remaining battery chargeScreen Displays while Recording Time code Button Reviewing the RecordingSelecting the On-Screen Displays Press and release Locating the End of the Last Scene Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect RatioPress the END Search button Approximate zoom speeds ZoomingZoom Speed Zoom lever on the side grip Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Zoom PresetPresetting the Zoom Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Push AF Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Temporary Focus Override Manual focus Set the focus mode switch to MOperate the zoom to reframe the subject Magnifying Record pause, press the MAGN. button Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Returning to the Preset Focus position Focus PresetPresetting the Focus Setting the Focus Preset Speed Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Selecting the Frame Rate 60i Mode30F Mode 24F Mode Selecting the Frame Rate SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode Selecting the Frame Setting Setting the Time CodeSelecting the Running Mode Recording Time Code Connection DiagramSynchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Genlock About the Side Panel Indications Displaying the User Bit Setting 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 Recording External Microphones that can be Connected Using an External MicrophoneRecording Audio Selecting the Audio Channel Using the XLR terminals Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelConnect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals Set the corresponding switch to a Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level IndicatorAutomatic Audio Adjustment Manual Audio Adjustment Embedded Audio Signal standard Sampling frequency Image Stabilizer Using the Programmed AE Modes Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Easy RecordingPress the lock button and turn the dial Skin detail Selective NR Color correction Clear scan Available controls/functions by programmed AE mode Set the dial to M Recording in Manual ModeSelect the aperture using the iris ring Available settings Press the Push AE button and hold it pressed down Push AE Recording in Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Set the dial to Av Select the aperture with the iris ring Recording in Aperture-Priority Av ModeAvailable aperture values Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Adjusting the ExposureAE Shift Exposure Lock Gain Assigning Gain Values to the Gain Switch Positions Selecting the Gain Level Gain Fine Tuning White Balance Selecting One of the Preset ModesSet the AWB switch to on White balance setting Use Press the White BAL. button Setting the Color TemperatureSetting a Custom White Balance Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level Zebra PatternActivating the Zebra Pattern Color Correction Adjusting the Color CorrectionDetermining the Color to be Corrected Activating the Color Correction Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area Skin Detail FunctionActivating the Skin Detail Function Determining the Area to be Corrected Selective Noise ReductionActivating the Selective Noise Reduction Clear Scan Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Default settingsTo check the current custom key settings Custom Keys Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys Setting MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorData Code Data Code TC Hold Time Code Hold Image Stab Image Stabilizer CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeySDI Output SDI Output Focus Limit Focus Limit Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal HD/SD SDI terminal1 Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output while Recording Standard of Video Output during Playback Terminal Connecting to a Monitor/TVUsing the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv STV-290N Stereo White Red Video Cable* supplied Using the A/V1 or Video 2 Terminal Using the HDV/DV Terminal Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Selecting the Audio Monitor Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Output Level Left Output Right Output If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Digital Video Control Press the button to stop recording Copyright SignalHDV/DV Analog Line-In AV Dvoff Connecting to a Computer Custom Preset Parameters Custom Preset SettingsCustomization Select Edit from the column on the left Changing Custom Preset ParametersFrom the bottom bar, select Tune Protecting a Custom Preset File Renaming 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 Card Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image BLK Black Stretch/Black Press KNE Knee Point AdjustmentSET Setup Level GAM Gamma Curve DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance CPH Color PhaseSHP Sharpness HDF Horizontal Detail Frequency RGM R-G Matrix RGN R GainGGN G Gain BGN B Gain Customized Functions Changing the Custom Function Settings Reading 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 Card Custom Function Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsShcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain AE Response AE Response Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 16 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 Signal Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card Changing the Custom Display SettingsResetting a Custom Display File Customized On-Screen Displays Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape Battery Battery-Related DisplaysWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Tape Tape-Related Icons and Displays 106 Location of the Custom Displays Rewind playback / fast forward playback Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Playback pause Adjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built-in Speaker Stop the playback Rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIndex Search 109 Displaying the Data Code Date SearchData Code Selecting the Data Code 111 Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller 112 Selecting the Still Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size File Numbers Using a Memory Card113 114 Recording Still Images on a Memory CardPress 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 function Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording116 Auto Exposure Bracketing Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting 118 Metering Mode 119 Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash Using the Flash 120 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardSlideshow Index Screen Press and hold the + or button Image Jump FunctionDisplaying the Recording Data 121 122 Erasing Still imagesErasing a Single Still Image Erasing All Images 123 Protecting Still imagesProtecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen 124 Initializing a Memory Card Erasing All Print Orders Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Playback STD Setting Being played back Menu Options and Default Settings126 Additional Information 127 128 „ Recording Setup „ Card Operations 129 130 „ System Setup 131 „ System SETUP/ 132 „ Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset „Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function 133 „ Custom Displays 134 135 Settings Memorized and Retained Screen Displays during Recording Screen Displays136 137 Screen Displays during Playback Side panel 138 Message Explanation 139 Storage Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Cleaning Viewfinder Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care 141 Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Memory Card 143 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryTo recharge the built-in lithium battery Video Heads Condensation may form in the following cases Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Condensation Recording TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback 146 PlaybackMemory Card Operations About the LCD screen 147 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148 Optional Accessories Product Codes CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller Provided accessories Optional accessories Memory Card Specifications150 System 151 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Power/Others Eye cup Index User bit 153 154 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty PUB. 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