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Important Usage Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
Introduction Preparation
Recording
Playback
Additional Information
Thank you for choosing a Canon
Introducing the XL1
Mounting and Removing XL Lenses
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Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit
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Attaching the External Microphone
Powering the XL1
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Loading a Cassette
EProtecting tapes from accidental erasure
Cassette memory
Handling cassettes
Supporting the Camera
Preparation
Selecting from the Menus
Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function.
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Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps
Inserting batteries
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Setting the Date and Time
Basic Recording
Changing the recording mode (SP/LP)
Turning the camera recording displays ON/OFF
When you have finished recording
Zooming (for Zoom Lenses)
Optical zoom (16 for standard lens)
Zoom in Zoom out
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Turning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off
Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses)
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)
3. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture.
Choosing the Movie Mode
Searching and Reviewing While Recording
Using the Various Recording Programs
Easy Recording
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Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av)
Av
Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority: Tv)
Tv
Activating the Slow Shutter
Selecting the Audio Mode
Setting the Audio Input Two Channel Recording
Setting the Audio Input Four Channel Recording
Making a Sound Check
Fading In and Out Between Scenes
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Setting the Self-Timer
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography
Adjusting the Focus
Adjusting the Exposure
Exposure lock
3. Turn the IRIS wheel to open or close the iris.
Using AE Shift
Using the Zebra Pattern
Adjusting the Gain
Adjusting the White Balance
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Playing back a Cassette
Other playback modes
Special playback
Displaying Data Code
Searching Through Your Recorded Photos
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen
If your TV (or VCR) has an S-video input terminal
If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals
Editing to a VCR
DV Dubbing (DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394)
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(i) Selecting the audio mix
Selecting the Audio Output
3. Choose the output.
1. Set the camera to VCR mode. 2. Release the fixed level (for audio mixing only).
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Notes on Using the Batteries
Charging and recording times
How much power is left?
When to recharge
Taking care of the battery pack
Installing the backup battery
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Camera Holding Styles
Maintenance
Cautions
Storage
Maintenance
Using the camera abroad
Condensation
Troubleshooting
Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback (Contd.)
Miscellaneous
The XL1 System Diagram
* The power remaining indicators may not show the correct information if used with the XL1.
Optional Accessories
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Finding Your Way Around the XL1
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Screen Displays
indicates a flashing display.
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Main LCD panel
Audio LCD panel
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Specifications
XL1
BP-927 Battery Pack
Index
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