Canon XL1 - page 59

Playback

REMOTE

The REMOTE m terminal allows you to connect

the camera to editing equipment. Some buttons on

editing equipment may operate differently from

those on the camera.

•m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Application Control Bus System.

• We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol.

REMOTE mterminal

Certain pre-recorded software tapes are copyright protected. If you try to play back such a cassette,

“COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED” appears in the display for a few seconds

and then the camera displays a blank blue screen; you cannot view the contents of the cassette.

If you try to record from such a tape via the digital cable “COPYRIGHT PROTECTED DUBBING

RESTRICTED” appears in the display; you cannot record the contents of the tape.

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