Canon XL H1A Contents

Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions.............................................................................................................................	2
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................	3
Using this Manual..............................................................................................................................................	5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..................................................................................................................	9
Components Guide..........................................................................................................................................	10
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................	16
Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................	19
Preparing the Lens ..........................................................................................................................................	24
Using the Wireless Controller..........................................................................................................................	28
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ........................................................................................................................	29
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card................................................................................................................	30
Changing Settings with the MENU Button.......................................................................................................	31
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time............................................................................................................	41
Recording
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................	42
Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)...........................................................................................................	47
Changing the Aspect Ratio..............................................................................................................................	48
End Search......................................................................................................................................................	49
Zooming ..........................................................................................................................................................	50
Adjusting the Focus.........................................................................................................................................	52
Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter).........................................................................................	55
Selecting the Frame Rate................................................................................................................................	56
Setting the Time Code.....................................................................................................................................	58
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code....................................................................................................	60
Setting the User Bit..........................................................................................................................................	62
Audio Recording..............................................................................................................................................	63
Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)..............................................................................	68
Using the Programmed AE Modes..................................................................................................................	69
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode....................................................................................................	72
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode..................................................................................................	73
Recording in the Manual Mode........................................................................................................................	74
Adjusting the Exposure....................................................................................................................................	75
Using AE Shift .................................................................................................................................................	76
Adjusting the Gain ...........................................................................................................................................	77
Setting the White Balance ...............................................................................................................................	78
Using the Zebra Pattern ..................................................................................................................................	80
Using the Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................	81
Using the Custom Preset.................................................................................................................................	82
Using Clear Scan.............................................................................................................................................	89
Using the Custom Keys...................................................................................................................................	90
Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal ...............................................................................................	93
Using the Faders .............................................................................................................................................	94
Using the Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................	95
Other Camcorder Functions/Settings ..............................................................................................................	96

Introduction