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Canon XH G1S Reviewing the Recording, Selecting the On-Screen Displays, Press and release, Button

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Selecting the On-Screen Displays

You can select the amount of information shown on the screen from full, partial or no display. Repeatedly pressing the DISP. button will cycle through the options in the following sequence.

Level 11: All screen displays

Level 2: Customized displays ( 103), date/time2

Level 33: Markers, safety zone guides, date/time2

Level 4: No displays

1This level cannot be selected if [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] [ALL DISPLAY] is set to [DISABLE].

2If [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [GUIDE INFO] is set to [D/T DISPLAY], the date and time will be displayed; if it is

set to [CUSTOM KEYS], the functions currently assigned to the custom keys will be displayed instead.

3This level cannot be selected if [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] [MARKERS], [SAFETY ZONE] and [GUIDE INFO] are all set [OFF].

The camcorder’s on-screen displays will also appear on a connected external TV or monitor.

Reviewing the Recording

In record pause mode, this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording.

Press and release the

(record review)

button.

The camcorder rewinds the tape, plays back the last few seconds, and returns to record pause mode.

If the current video signal standard is different from the signal standard in which the tape was recorded, the recording will not be played back correctly.

Recording

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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S Reviewing the Recording, Selecting the On-Screen Displays, Press and release, Button, Record review

Contents

Ntsc Important Warning Important Usage InstructionsIntroduction Important Safety InstructionsNEC National XH G1S / XH A1S a Broad Range of Capabilities Advanced Professional FeaturesUltimate HD Quality Versatile Artistic ExpressionConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Operating modesAbout 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 Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack To Remove the BatteryAbout the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Using a Household Power OutletTurn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Preparations Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackHDV Recording and Playback Times TimesPreparing the Camcorder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching 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 SimultaneouslyAttaching the Shoulder Strap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Lens Hood Tighten the locking screwOpening 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 ButtonSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Language and Date/Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Changing the Display LanguageChanging the Date Format Displaying the Date and Time while RecordingRecording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Press the START/STOP button to begin recordingPower Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording VCR Stop FunctionScreen Displays while Recording Remaining battery chargeTime code Remaining tapeSelecting the On-Screen Displays Reviewing the RecordingPress and release ButtonSelecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Locating the End of the Last ScenePress the END Search button Zoom Speed ZoomingZoom lever on the side grip Approximate zoom speedsPresetting the Zoom Zoom PresetReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onAutofocus Adjusting the FocusTemporary Focus Override Push AFSet 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 MagnifyingPresetting the Focus Focus PresetSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus positionScreen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter30F Mode 60i Mode24F Mode Selecting the Frame RateSelecting the Frame Rate SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown ModeSetting the Time Code Selecting the Frame SettingSelecting the Running Mode Recording Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Connection DiagramGenlock Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Setting the User Bit Displaying the User BitRecording an External User Bit Selecting the Microphone’s Audio Recording Mode SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeAudio Recording Selecting the Sensitivity of the Built-in MicrophoneRecording Audio Using an External MicrophoneSelecting the Audio Channel External Microphones that can be ConnectedAdjusting the Audio Recording Level Using the XLR terminalsConnect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals Automatic Audio Adjustment Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level IndicatorManual Audio Adjustment Set the corresponding switch to aEmbedded 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 modeSelect the aperture using the iris ring Recording in Manual ModeAvailable settings Set the dial to MPress 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 AE Shift Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock buttonGain Assigning Gain Values to the Gain Switch PositionsSelecting the Gain Level Gain Fine TuningSet the AWB switch to on Selecting One of the Preset ModesWhite balance setting Use White BalanceSetting a Custom White Balance Setting the Color TemperatureRecording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set Press the White BAL. buttonZebra 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 To check the current custom key settings Default settingsCustom Keys Following functions can be assigned to the custom keysActivating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys SettingData Code Data Code Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorTC Hold Time Code Hold MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button LockSDI Output SDI Output CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFocus Limit Focus Limit Image Stab Image StabilizerColor Bars/Audio Reference Signal Standard of Video Output while Recording Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output during Playback HD/SD SDI terminal1Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connecting to a Monitor/TVConnection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv TerminalSTV-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 Channel Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Output Level Selecting the Audio MonitorLeft Output Right Output If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Digital Video ControlHDV/DV Copyright SignalAnalog Line-In Press the button to stop recordingAV 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 Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card Activating the Custom Preset SettingsReading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card Press the Custom Preset Select buttonReading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image SET Setup Level KNE Knee Point AdjustmentGAM Gamma Curve BLK Black Stretch/Black PressSHP Sharpness CPH Color PhaseHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail BalanceGGN G Gain RGN R GainBGN B Gain RGM R-G MatrixCustomized Functions Changing the Custom Function SettingsActivating a Custom Function File Resetting a Custom Function FileCopying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory CardCustom Function Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsAE Response AE Response Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring ControlFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedButtons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2Zoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display 12 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display ModeColor Bars Color Bars Signal 16 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio SignalResetting a Custom Display File Changing the Custom Display SettingsCustomized On-Screen Displays Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory CardReading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting OptionsWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Battery Battery-Related DisplaysTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape106 Location of the Custom DisplaysSpecial Playback Modes Playing Back a TapePlayback pause Rewind playback / fast forward playbackAdjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built-in Speaker Index Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position109 Stop the playback Rewind the tapeData Code Date SearchSelecting the Data Code Displaying the Data CodeTo change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller 111Changing the Still Image Quality Selecting the Still Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size 112Using a Memory Card File Numbers113 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 114Press the Photo button fully If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on About the Power Save function Capturing a Still Image from a TapeReviewing a Still Image Right After Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording116 Changing the Drive Mode Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing118 Metering ModeConnecting a Speedlite Flash Using an Optional FlashUsing the Flash 119Slideshow Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardIndex Screen 120Displaying the Recording Data Image Jump Function121 Press and hold the + or buttonErasing a Single Still Image Erasing Still imagesErasing All Images 122Protecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still imagesProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen 123124 Initializing a Memory CardSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print OrdersMenu 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 139Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning StorageTreat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling Precautions141 ViewfinderAbout the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling PrecautionsMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental ErasureTo recharge the built-in lithium battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryVideo Heads 143Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadCondensation Condensation may form in the following casesPower Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback RecordingMemory Card Operations PlaybackAbout the LCD screen 146147 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area148 Optional AccessoriesZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderProvided accessories Optional accessories Product Codes150 SpecificationsSystem Memory CardBP-950G Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 151Eye cup IndexUser bit 153154 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited WarrantyPUB. 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