Canon XL1 Special playback

Playback

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Note:

• Mosaic-like noise appears on the screen during some of the VCR modes.

These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 20)

Frame Advance

To play back frame by frame, press the +/ae button repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance.

Frame Reverse

To play back on reverse frame by frame, press the –/4a button repeatedly during playback pause.

Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse.

Slow Forward Playback

To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW button during normal playback.

Press the PLAYe button to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.

Slow Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at about 1/5 normal speed, press the –/4a button and then the SLOW button

during normal playback.

Press PLAYe to return to normal playback.

• The camera automatically returns to ×1 reverse playback after about 30 seconds of slow playback.

Reverse Playback

To play back in reverse at normal speed, press the –/4a button during normal forward playback.

Press the PLAYe button to return to normal forward playback.

Forward ×2 Playback

Press the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAYe button to return to normal playback.

Reverse ×2 Playback

Press the –/4a button and then the ×2 button during normal playback.

Press the PLAYe button to return to normal playback.

Special playback

REVERSE FORWARD

Fast forward pl

Forward

×2 playback

Forward ×1 play

Slow foward

playback

Rewind playback

Reverse

×2 playback

Reverse playback

Slow reverse

playback

Playback pause

Shuttle Dial

Use the shuttle dial in play or playback pause

mode to control the playback speed and direction.

Turn the shuttle dial to different angles (see figure)

to select slow, ×1 and ×2 playback modes (both

forward and reverse), as well as fast forward and

rewind playback. Turn it fully to the left/right to

rewind/fast forward while the tape is stopped.

Jog Dial

Turn the Jog dial during playback or playback

pause for frame advance/reverse or slow

forward/slow reverse playback (depending on how

far you turn the dial).

• When you stop turning the dial, the camcorder

goes into playback pause mode.

REVERSE FORWARD

Contents

Main E Important Usage Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Page Contents Introduction Preparation Recording Playback Additional Information Thank you for choosing a Canon Introducing the XL1 Mounting and Removing XL Lenses Page Adjusting the Viewfinder Unit 1, 2 3 Page Attaching the External Microphone Powering the XL1 Page 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. 4, 5, 6 3, 7 1 Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps Inserting batteries Page 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 T W Page 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 A M 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 Page 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 Page 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) Page (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). ST- MANU MIX ST- 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 Page 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 Page Page Finding Your Way Around the XL1 Page Page + Screen Displays indicates a flashing display. Page Page Page Main LCD panel Audio LCD panel 026 20 PB PB ST-1MIX ST-2 MANU 50 R L -dB Specifications XL1 BP-927 Battery Pack Index CANON CONSUMER DIGITAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY CANONXL1 DIGITALVIDEO CAMCORDER LIMITED WARRANTY Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, New York 11042 U.S.A. CANADA CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan