Canon Xi Table of Contents, Introduction, Mastering the Basics, Using the Full Range of Features

	Table of Contents
	Introduction
E
	Reference Guide ..............................................................................................................	5
	Thank You for Choosing a Canon ................................................................................	9
	Introducing the OPTURA Xi ........................................................................................	10
	Components Guide ......................................................................................................	11

Introduction

Mastering the Basics
Preparations
Using a Household Power Source ..............................................................................	15
Attaching and Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................	16
Installing the Backup Battery ......................................................................................	19
Preparing the Camcorder ............................................................................................	20
Loading a Cassette ........................................................................................................	22
Using the Wireless Controller......................................................................................	24
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time......................................................................	25
Basic Recording
Recording Movies on a Tape ......................................................................................	28
Zooming ........................................................................................................................	30
Using the LCD Screen....................................................................................................	32
Searching and Reviewing when Recording ..............................................................	35
Tips for Making Better Videos ....................................................................................	36
Basic Playback
Playing Back a Tape ......................................................................................................	37
Playing Back on a TV Screen........................................................................................	40
Using the Full Range of Features
General
Menus and Settings ......................................................................................................	43
Changing the Remote Sensor Mode ..........................................................................	51
Customizing the Camcorder ........................................................................................	52
Using the Custom Key ..................................................................................................	53
Other Camcorder Settings ..........................................................................................	54
Recording
Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) ......................................................................	56
Recording Still Images on the Tape ............................................................................	57
Using the Built-in Flash ................................................................................................	59
Using the Recording Programs....................................................................................	62
Using Digital Effects......................................................................................................	65
Using the Multi-Image Screen ....................................................................................	71
Turning Off the Image Stabilizer ................................................................................	73
Recording With the Self-Timer....................................................................................	74
Audio Recording ..........................................................................................................	75
Using the VL-3 Video Light (Optional) ......................................................................	78
Using the VFL-1 Video Flash Light (Optional) ..........................................................	79
Using the DM-50 Microphone (Optional)..................................................................	81

	Manual Adjustments
	Adjusting the Focus Manually	....................................................................................82
6	Adjusting Exposure Manually......................................................................................	84