Recording in Aperture-Priority Av Mode | Canon XH G1S, XH A1S

Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode

The aperture value can be adjusted in 1/8 EV stops; however, the aperture value displayed on the screen will change only in 1/4 EV stops.

Available aperture values

F1.6, F1.8, F2.0, F2.2, F2.4, F2.6, F2.8, F3.2, F3.4, F3.7, F4.0, F4.4, F4.8, F5.2, F5.6, F6.2, F6.7, F7.3, F8.0, F8.7, F9.5, F10*, F11*, F12*, F14*, F15*, F16*, F17*, F19*, F21*, F22*, CLOSE*

* Can only be selected if the custom function [IRIS LIMIT] is set to [OFF].

1.Set the dial to Av.

2.Select the aperture with the iris ring.

With the custom function [RINGS DIRECTION] ( 97) you can change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the iris ring.

Iris ring

Settings other than the aperture value (shutter speed, etc.) are adjusted automatically.

Using exposure lock to adjust the exposure manually will change the aperture, overriding the value selected in Av mode.

When the AGC switch is set to ON, the numeric value on the screen flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition. In such case, readjust the aperture.

When the built-in ND filter is activated, the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value. In such case, turn off the ND Filter first and readjust the aperture.

With the custom function [IRIS LIMIT] ( 97) you can activate the iris limit to prevent the aperture from closing below the diffraction limit (F9.5) of the lens. If the iris limit is not activated, aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray when selecting the aperture. Using aperture values displayed in gray will cause diffraction blur.

With the custom function [LANC AE SHIFT] ( 97), you can change the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR-2000 Zoom Remote Controller and use it to change the aperture value.

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Canon XH G1S, XH A1S Recording in Aperture-Priority Av Mode, Set the dial to Av Select the aperture with the iris ring

Contents

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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