~ When Making Manual Adjustments ...~
Adjusting the Focus ..........................................44
Adjusting the Exposure......................................45
Using AE Shift ..................................................46
Using the Zebra Pattern......................................47
Adjusting the Gain ............................................48
Adjusting the White Balance..............................49
Playing back a Cassette......................................51
Displaying Data Code ........................................54
Searching Through Your Recorded “Photos”
(Photo Search) ..................................................55
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen ........56
Editing to a VCR................................................57
DV Dubbing
(DV terminal conforming to IEEE1394) ..........58
Selecting the Audio Output................................60
Notes on Using the Batteries..............................62
Camera Holding Styles ......................................65
Maintenance ..............................................................66
Troubleshooting..................................................69
The XL1 System Diagram ................................72
Optional Accessories..........................................73
Finding Your Way Around the XL1 ..................76
Screen Displays..................................................80
Specifications ....................................................85
Index ..................................................................86
Important Usage Instructions ..............................2
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........3
Thank you for choosing a Canon ........................6
Introducing the XL1 ............................................7
Mounting and Removing XL Lenses ..................8
Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit ..........................10
Attaching the External Microphone ..................12
Powering the XL1 ..............................................13
Loading a Cassette ............................................15
Supporting the Camera ......................................17
Selecting from the Menus ..................................18
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps ......20
Setting the Date and Time..................................22
Basic Recording ................................................23
Zooming (for Zoom Lenses) ..............................25
Turning the SuperRange Optical Image
Stabilizer On/Off ..............................................27
Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses) ....28
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode)....................29
Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame)......30
Searching and Reviewing While Recording ......31
Using the Various Recording Programs ............32
Activating the Slow Shutter ..............................35
Selecting the Audio Mode..................................36
Setting the Audio Input — Two Channel
Recording ..........................................................37
Setting the Audio Input — Four Channel
Recording ..........................................................38
Making a Sound Check ......................................39
Fading In and Out Between Scenes ..................40
Setting the Self-Timer........................................42
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography
(optional) ..........................................................43
Introduction
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Contents

Introduction

Preparation

Recording

Playback

Additional Information

The serial number of this product may be found on the bottom
of the camera. No others have the same serial number as
yours. You should record the number and other vital
information here and retain this book as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model Name XL1
Serial No.