Canon XL1 - page 75

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380EX Speedlite

Attaches to the XL1 to give SLR-style flash

photography (the optional FA-100 Flash Adapter is

also necessary).

CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder

This holds two battery packs and can charge them

both consectively.

It can then be connected directly to the XL1 using

its DC Coupler to give twice the playback time. It

can also make use of the high performance battery

pack BP-927, to give up to 3hrs. recording time.

This mark identifies genuine Canon video accessories. When you use Canon video equipment,

we recommend Canon-brand accessories or products bearing the same mark.

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Provided accessories:

16×Zoom Lens D51-0310-201

Stereo Microphone D84-0110-000

WL-D2000 Wireless Controller D83-0432-000

CA-900 Compact Power Adapter D85-0492-201

CA-910 Compact Power Adapter D85-1022-201

DC-900 DC Coupler D85-0630-201

BP-927 Battery Pack D85-0852-201

SP-100 Shoulder Pad D87-0040-201

SS-1000 Shoulder Strap D81-1220-000

S-150 S Video Cable D82-0330-202

STV-150 Stereo Video Cable D82-0490-201

Lens Hood YG9-5739-000

Lens Cap YF1-0008-000

Body Cap DA1-8472-000

Dust Cap YA1-1715-000

Lens Soft Case YA1-1717-000

Optional accessories:

CB-900 Car Battery Adapter D85-0502-201

CH-900 Dual Battery Charger/

Holder D85-0772-201

MA-100 Microphone Adapter/

Shoulder Pad D84-0100-201

HC-3000 System Case D81-1181-201

FS-72U Filter Set D53-0030-202

Extender XL 1.6×D56-0080-201

EF Adapter XL D56-0070-201

VL-10Li Battery Video Light D86-0081-201

JR7.2V 10WF Halogen Bulb DY4-4530-000

FA-100 Flash Adapter D82-0540-201

380EX Speedlite (Flash Unit) C50-0721-201

DVM-CL DV Cleaning Cassette D36-0032-201

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