Canon XL1 instruction manual Turning off the remote sensors, Turning off the tally lamps

Turning off the remote sensors

The remote sensors can be turned off to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby.

SENSOR¥¥¥¥¥¥OFF

(see p. 18)

1.Open either the camera or the VCR menu, and point the arrow at SENSOR.

2.Select the OFF setting and close the menu.

• S OFF appears in the viewfinder.

Turning off the tally lamps

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The tally lamps let you know that the camera is recording. However, the flashing of the front lamp may be reflected into the lens during close-up recording, or when recording through glass.

You may therefore decide to turn them off.

Preparation

(see p. 18)

TALLY LAMP¥¥OFF

1.Open either the camera menu or the VCR menu, and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP.

2.Select the OFF setting and close the menu.

•The tally lamps no longer flash during recording, but they will still light up when the camera receives a signal from the wireless controller.

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