Adjusting the Focus, Autofocus, Push AF | Canon XH G1S, XH A1S

Adjusting the Focus

The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus.

Autofocus

The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF*. The camcorder has also a Push AF function to allow for a temporary autofocus while focusing manually.

Manual Focus

With the customized functions ( 97) you can change the direction and response sensitivity of adjustment when the focus ring is used. To make it easier to focus manually, you can also make use of the Peaking and Magnifying functions ( 39).

*The Instant AF function can also be used combined with the Push AF function so you can obtain a very fast initial automatic focus even while focusing manually.

Autofocus

The autofocus is activated when the focus mode switch is set to AF. The camcorder uses the TTL autofocus system with a focusing range of 2 cm

(0.8 in.) (at full wide-angle, measured from the front of the lens barrel) to .

The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen.

	PUSH AF	Recording
	button
Focus ring

Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode.

MENU

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CAMERA SETUP

AF MODE ••• INSTANT AF

Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [AF MODE], select a setting option and close the menu.

[INSTANT AF]: The focus is adjusted at the highest speed. This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low-light surroundings. The TTL system and the external sensor are both used for focusing.

[NORMAL AF]: The autofocus adjustment is made at a stable speed. Only the TTL system is used in this mode making it appropriate for use also with the optional Wide Converter attached.

Temporary Focus Override

Even while in autofocus mode, turn the focus ring to temporarily focus manually.

The camcorder will return to autofocus as soon as you release the focus ring.

Push AF

During manual focus or Normal AF, press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down.

The autofocus (Instant AF) is activated as long as you hold the PUSH AF button pressed down.

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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S instruction manual Adjusting the Focus, Autofocus, Temporary Focus Override, Push AF

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Ntsc Important Warning Important Usage Instructions Introduction Important Safety Instructions NEC National XH G1S / XH A1S a Broad Range of Capabilities Advanced Professional FeaturesUltimate HD Quality Versatile Artistic Expression Conventions Used in this Manual About this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Operating modes 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 Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack To Remove the Battery About 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 Times Preparing the Camcorder Dioptric AdjustmentAttaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching 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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Lens Hood Tighten the locking screw 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 Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Language and Date/Time SettingsSetting the Date and Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Press the START/STOP button to begin recording Power Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording VCR Stop Function Screen Displays while Recording Remaining battery chargeTime code Remaining tape Selecting the On-Screen Displays Reviewing the RecordingPress and release Button Locating the End of the Last Scene Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect RatioPress the END Search button Zoom Speed ZoomingZoom lever on the side grip Approximate zoom speeds Presetting the Zoom Zoom PresetReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Autofocus Adjusting the FocusTemporary Focus Override Push AF 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 Presetting the Focus Focus PresetSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus position Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter 30F Mode 60i Mode24F Mode Selecting the Frame Rate Selecting the Frame Rate SD Selecting the 24F Pulldown Mode Selecting the Frame Setting Setting the Time CodeSelecting the Running Mode Recording Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Connection DiagramGenlock Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Displaying the User Bit Setting 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 Microphone Recording Audio Using an External MicrophoneSelecting the Audio Channel External Microphones that can be Connected Using the XLR terminals Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelConnect a microphone to one of the XLR terminals Automatic Audio Adjustment Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level IndicatorManual Audio Adjustment Set the corresponding switch to a 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 Select the aperture using the iris ring Recording in Manual ModeAvailable settings Set the dial to M 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 AE Shift Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Gain Assigning Gain Values to the Gain Switch Positions Selecting the Gain Level Gain Fine Tuning Set the AWB switch to on Selecting One of the Preset ModesWhite balance setting Use White Balance Setting a Custom White Balance Setting the Color TemperatureRecording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set Press the White BAL. button 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 To check the current custom key settings Default settingsCustom Keys Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys Setting Data Code Data Code Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorTC Hold Time Code Hold MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock SDI Output SDI Output CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFocus Limit Focus Limit Image Stab Image Stabilizer Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal Standard of Video Output while Recording Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output during Playback HD/SD SDI terminal1 Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connecting to a Monitor/TVConnection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv Terminal 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 Channel Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Output Level Selecting the Audio Monitor Left Output Right Output If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Digital Video Control HDV/DV Copyright SignalAnalog Line-In Press the button to stop recording 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 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 button Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image SET Setup Level KNE Knee Point AdjustmentGAM Gamma Curve BLK Black Stretch/Black Press SHP Sharpness CPH Color PhaseHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance GGN G Gain RGN R GainBGN B Gain RGM R-G Matrix Customized Functions Changing the Custom Function Settings Activating 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 Card Custom Function Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsAE Response AE Response Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedButtons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 Zoom 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 Signal Resetting a Custom Display File Changing the Custom Display SettingsCustomized On-Screen Displays Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Wireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Battery Battery-Related DisplaysTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape 106 Location of the Custom Displays Special Playback Modes Playing Back a TapePlayback pause Rewind playback / fast forward playback Adjusting the Volume of Headphones or the Built-in Speaker Index Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position109 Stop the playback Rewind the tape Data Code Date SearchSelecting the Data Code Displaying the Data Code To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller 111 Changing the Still Image Quality Selecting the Still Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Size 112 File Numbers Using a Memory Card113 114 Recording Still Images on a Memory CardPress 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 Tape Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording116 Changing the Drive Mode Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing 118 Metering Mode Connecting a Speedlite Flash Using an Optional FlashUsing the Flash 119 Slideshow Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardIndex Screen 120 Displaying the Recording Data Image Jump Function121 Press and hold the + or button Erasing a Single Still Image Erasing Still imagesErasing All Images 122 Protecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still imagesProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen 123 124 Initializing a Memory Card Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print Orders 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 Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage Treat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling Precautions141 Viewfinder About the battery terminal cover Cassette Handling PrecautionsMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To recharge the built-in lithium battery Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryVideo Heads 143 Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Memory Card Operations PlaybackAbout the LCD screen 146 147 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148 Optional Accessories ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/HolderProvided accessories Optional accessories Product Codes 150 SpecificationsSystem Memory Card BP-950G Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power AdapterPower/Others 151 Eye cup Index User bit 153 154 Canon Consumer Digital Video Equipment Limited Warranty PUB. 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