Finding Your Way Around the XL1 | Canon instruction

Finding Your Way Around the XL1

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Remote sensor (p. 21)

Tally lamp (p. 21)

Accessory shoe (p. 43)

Microphone attachment screw (p. 12)

Stereo microphone (p. 12)

Viewfinder cable (p. 67)

Zooming ring (p. 25)

Focusing ring (p. 44)

Lens hood (p.9 )

EXP. LOCK button (p. 45)

IRIS wheel (p. 34, 45)

Additional Information	Light Button

Push the LIGHT button to illuminate the main and audio panels for approximately 10 seconds. If you press and hold the button for at least 3 seconds, the panels remain illuminated until you press the button once more to turn the backlight off.

EYE POINT SELECT switch (p. 11)

Eye cup (p. 10)

REC LEVEL switch (AUDIO 2) (p. 38)

L/R dials (AUDIO 2) (p. 38)

INPUT SELECT switch (AUDIO 1) (p. 37)

BALANCE dial (AUDIO 1) (p. 37)

REC LEVEL switch (AUDIO 1) (p. 37)

LEVEL dial (AUDIO 1) (p. 37)

AUDIO MONITOR button (p. 39, 60)

LIGHT button (p.76 )

cursor key (p. 19)

Menu

cursor key (p. 19 ) operation

cursor key (p. 19)

MENU button (p. 19)

LENS RELEASE switch (p. 8)

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Canon instruction manual Finding Your Way Around the XL1, Additional Information Light Button

Contents

Mode d’emploi Important Usage Instructions Introduction Important 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 the Viewfinder Unit Adjusting for left eye/right eye operation Adjusting to your viewing point Adjusting to your eyesight Attaching the External Microphone Powering the XL1 Connecting the camera to an AC outletProvide power from an AC outlet or Charge a battery pack Attach the DC coupler to the camera Attach 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 Adjust the grip belt Supporting the CameraPrepare the lens cap Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad Camera menu CAM. Menu Selecting from the MenusVCR menu Press the r or t cursor keys to choose its setting Press the Menu button to close the menu Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps Inserting batteries Turning off the remote sensors Turning off the tally lamps Setting the Date and Time Setting the display style Using the Standby button Basic RecordingBefore you start recording To record Changing the recording mode SP/LP When you have finished recordingTurning the camera recording displays ON/OFF Zooming for Zoom Lenses Optical zoom 16⋅ for standard lens 32⋅ digital zoom Activating the digital zoom Turning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off Using the ND Filter for appropriate lenses Taking Still Pictures Photo Mode Press the Photo button fully down to take the still picture Choosing the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record search Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord review Using the Various Recording Programs Easy Recording Manual AutoSpotlight Giving priority to shutter speed shutter-priority Tv Giving priority to the aperture aperture-priority Av Effect you can select Activating the Slow ShutterCamera only displays selectable effects Selecting the Audio Mode Audio Setting the Audio Input Two Channel Recording Using the Audio 1 RCA jacksSetting the recording level for two channel recording Slide the REC Level switch of the Audio 1/MIC controls to M Setting the Audio Input Four Channel Recording Setting the recording level for four channel recording Headphones Making a Sound Check Fade trigger Fading In and Out Between ScenesActivating the fade trigger Widescreen TV recording Setting the Self-Timer Press the wireless controller’s Self Timer buttonPress the wireless controller’s START/STOP button Press the START/STOP button to end recording Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional Flash Charging Adjusting the Focus Temporary focus overrideManual focus Push autofocus Turn the Iris wheel to open or close the iris Adjusting the ExposureExposure lock Using AE Shift Using the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Gain Adjusting the White Balance Setting the white balance Recording Playing back a Cassette Other playback modes Playback PauseEdit Search Fast Forward Playback Special playback Press the wireless controller’s Data Code button Displaying Data Code Searching 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 Editing to a VCR PreparationsConnect the camera to the VCR Prepare the TV and VCR DV Dubbing DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394 Copyright signal Remote m terminal Selecting the audio mix Selecting the Audio OutputChoose the output Default setting Ii Choosing the output channel When to recharge How much power is left?Charging and recording times Taking care of the battery pack Installing the backup batteryKeep the terminals clean Storing the battery pack Treat the battery pack with care Using a tripod Camera Holding StylesChoose the grip Standard holding style Maintenance Storage Maintenance Using the camera abroad What happens when condensation is detected CondensationProtecting the camera from condensation What you should do Troubleshooting Recording/Playback Recording/Playback Contd About the LCD Viewfinder MiscellaneousAbout the CCD XL1 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area Optional Accessories VL-10Li Battery Video Light FA-200 Flash Adapter⋅ Zoom XL 3.4-10.2mm available Summer ’98 Extender XL 1.6⋅ Provided accessories Optional accessories CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder380EX Speedlite Finding Your Way Around the XL1 Additional Information Light Button Information Additional Pause MIX Screen Displays Movie mode p Number Time Code Recording reminder Main LCD panel Audio LCD panel Specifications BP-927 Battery Pack Index Canada Canon INC