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Canon XL1 instruction manual Mode d’emploi

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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

Instruction Manual

CAMÉSCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUMÉRIQUES

Mode d’emploi

VIDEOCÁMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL

Manual de Instrucciones

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Canon XL1 instruction manual Mode d’emploi

Contents

Mode d’emploi Introduction Important Usage InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions Introduction Contents Thank you for choosing a Canon Introducing the XL1 Mounting the lens Mounting and Removing XL LensesRemoving the lens Attaching the Lens Hood Lens settingsFinally, tighten the locking screw Adjusting for left eye/right eye operation Adjusting the Viewfinder UnitAdjusting to your eyesight Adjusting to your viewing pointAttaching the External Microphone Connecting the camera to an AC outlet Powering the XL1Provide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the cameraAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Charging and attaching the battery packRemove the battery pack after use Loading and unloading Loading a CassetteLoad or unload the cassette Handling cassettes Protecting tapes from accidental erasureCassette memory Supporting the Camera Adjust the grip beltPrepare the lens cap Attach the SP-100 shoulder padCamera menu CAM. Menu Selecting from the MenusVCR menu Press the Menu button to close the menu Press the r or t cursor keys to choose its settingInserting batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally LampsTurning off the tally lamps Turning off the remote sensorsSetting the display style Setting the Date and TimeBasic Recording Using the Standby buttonBefore you start recording To recordChanging the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Optical zoom 16⋅ for standard lens Zooming for Zoom LensesActivating the digital zoom 32⋅ digital zoomTurning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Taking Still Pictures Photo ModeChoosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Easy Recording Using the Various Recording ProgramsManual AutoSpotlight Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority TvEffect you can select Activating the Slow ShutterCamera only displays selectable effects Audio Selecting the Audio ModeUsing the Audio 1 RCA jacks Setting the Audio Input Two Channel RecordingSetting the recording level for two channel recording Slide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to MSetting the recording level for four channel recording Setting the Audio Input Four Channel RecordingMaking a Sound Check HeadphonesFade trigger Fading In and Out Between ScenesActivating the fade trigger Widescreen TV recording Press the wireless controller’s Self Timer button Setting the Self-TimerPress the wireless controller’s START/STOP button Press the START/STOP button to end recordingFlash Charging Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optionalTemporary focus override Adjusting the FocusManual focus Push autofocusTurn the Iris wheel to open or close the iris Adjusting the ExposureExposure lock Using AE Shift Using the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Gain Setting the white balance Adjusting the White BalanceRecording Playing back a Cassette Playback Pause Other playback modesEdit Search Fast Forward PlaybackSpecial playback Displaying Data Code Press the wireless controller’s Data Code buttonSearching Through Your Recorded Photos Photo Search If your TV or VCR has an S-video input terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has audio/video input terminals Preparations Editing to a VCRConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCRDV Dubbing DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394 Remote m terminal Copyright signalSelecting the audio mix Selecting the Audio OutputChoose the output Ii Choosing the output channel Default settingWhen to recharge How much power is left?Charging and recording times Installing the backup battery Taking care of the battery packKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery packTreat the battery pack with care Camera Holding Styles Using a tripodChoose the grip Standard holding styleStorage MaintenanceUsing the camera abroad MaintenanceCondensation What happens when condensation is detectedProtecting the camera from condensation What you should doRecording/Playback TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Contd About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories FA-200 Flash Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98 Extender XL 1.6⋅Provided accessories Optional accessories CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder380EX Speedlite Additional Information Light Button Finding Your Way Around the XL1Information Additional Pause MIX Screen Displays Movie mode p Number Recording reminder Time CodeAudio LCD panel Main LCD panelBP-927 Battery Pack SpecificationsIndex Canada Canon INC