PAL35

HD Video Camera Recorder

Instruction Manual

Mini Digital

Video

Cassette

PUB. DIE-308A

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Canon XL H1A, XL H1S instruction manual PAL35

Contents

PAL35 For Users in the UK Important Usage InstructionsEuropean Union and EEA only XL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of Capabilities Advanced Professional FeaturesUltimate HD Quality Versatile Artistic Expression Conventions Used in this Manual About this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Operating modes About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents External Connections Checking the Supplied Accessories Left side view Dial Components Guide Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L is III lens Left side view Right side view Introduction Front view Back view Using tripodsAbout the Terminal Top view Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Using a Household Power OutletTurn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Charging, Recording and Playback Times Battery PackHDV Maximum Recording Time DV Maximum Recording Time 140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Attaching the Eye Cup Attaching and Detaching the Eye CupDetaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Dioptric Adjustment Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderRight/Left Adjustment Forward/Backward Adjustment Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Adjusting the ViewfinderPress the Menu button to close the menu Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Fastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Microphone UnitAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Adapter Holder Mounting the Lens Preparing the LensRemoving the Lens Preparations Attaching the Lens HoodTighten the lock screw Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate MF Adjustment AF AdjustmentResetting the flange back adjustments Inserting the Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Load/remove the cassette Loading/Removing a CassetteClose the cassette compartment cover Inserting the Card Inserting/Removing a Memory CardRemoving the Card Selecting Menus and Settings Changing Settings with the Menu Button Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Date/Time and Language SettingsSetting the Date and Time Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Power Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording Standby Button Screen Displays while Recording Selecting the On-Screen Displays Reviewing the RecordingPress and release the record review button Change the position of the Mode Select switch Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Press the END Search button Locating the End of the Last Scene Custom function Zoom Speed setting Zoom Speed switchZooming Zoom Speed Presetting the Zoom Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset functionReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Push AF using the HD 20x L is III lens Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Temporary Focus Override Manual focus Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusZoom in to telephoto Operate the zoom to reframe the subject Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying button Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Presetting the Focus Focus Preset lenses with focus preset functionSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus position Macro Shooting Focus Limit Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter 25F Mode 50i ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame Rate Select SET Setting the Time CodeSet the time code’s initial value Close the menu Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Connection DiagramGenlock Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Displaying the User Bit Setting the User BitRecording an External User Bit Using the Wind Screen SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeAudio Recording Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone Using the XLR terminals Using the Front MicrophoneSet the Input Select switch to Front MIC Recording Audio Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAutomatic Audio Adjustment Manual Audio Adjustment Embedded Audio Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization function Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Using the Programmed AE Modes Easy Recording Available controls/functions by programmed AE modeSelecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dialPage Available settings Recording in Manual ModeSet the dial to M Select the shutter speed with the Shutter or button Press the Push AE button and hold it pressed down Push AE Available shutter speeds when recording movies Recording in Shutter-Priority Tv ModeAvailable shutter speeds when recording still images Set the dial to Av Recording in Aperture-Priority Av ModeRing, like the HD 20x L is III lens AE Shift Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Gain Gain Fine TuningSelecting the Gain Level Setting the Color Temperature Selecting the White Balance SettingWhite Balance Press the White Balance button Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set Setting a Custom White Balance Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level Zebra PatternActivating the Zebra Pattern Color Correction Adjusting the Color CorrectionDetermining the Color to be Corrected Activating the Color Correction Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area Skin Detail FunctionActivating the Skin Detail Function Determining the Area to be Corrected Selective Noise ReductionActivating the Selective Noise Reduction Clear Scan To check the current custom key settings Default settingsCustom Keys Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys Setting EVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W mode Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorTC Hold Time Code Hold MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock FB Flange Back Adjustment CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFlip EVF Flip EVF SDI Output SDI Output Faders Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalPress the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button Press the Start/Stop button Standard of Video Output while Recording Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output during Playback Displaying the Viewfinders Screen on an External Monitor Connecting to a Monitor/TV Connection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Using the HDV/DV Terminal Using the Component OUT TerminalExternal Connections Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Using the Video IN/OUT or S-Video IN/OUT Terminal Using the Scart Adapter Selecting the Audio Channel Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Output Level Selecting the Audio Monitor AUD.M.SET If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Digital Video Control Analog Line-In HDV/DVPress the button to stop recording Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Connecting to a Computer Custom Preset Parameters Custom Preset Settings Select Edit from the column on the left Changing Custom Preset ParametersFrom the bottom bar, select Tune Customization Protecting a Custom Preset File Renaming a Custom Preset FileResetting a Custom Preset File Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card Activating the Custom Preset SettingsReading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card Press the Custom Preset Select button Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image SET Setup Level KNE Knee Point AdjustmentGAM Gamma Curve BLK Black Stretch/Black Press SHP Sharpness CPH Color PhaseHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance GGN G Gain RGN R GainBGN B Gain RGM R-G Matrix Customized Functions Changing the Custom Function Settings100 Activating a Custom Function File Resetting a Custom Function FileCopying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card Custom Function 102 Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsZoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control 103 Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedButtons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 Zoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display 11 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display ModeColor Bars Color Bars Signal 15 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal Resetting a Custom Display File Changing the Custom Display SettingsCustomized On-Screen Displays Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Wireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Battery Battery-Related DisplaysTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape 109 Special Playback Modes Playing Back a TapePlayback pause Rewind playback / fast forward playback Slow forward Frame advanceFrame reverse / frame advance Slow reverse / slow forward Index Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position112 Stop the playback Rewind the tape Data Code Date SearchSelecting the Data Code Displaying the Data Code To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller Change the custom function Wireless Remote Selecting the Still Image Quality/Size Using a Memory CardChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size 116 File Numbers 117 Recording Still Images on a Memory CardPress the Photo button fully If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on About the Power Save function Capturing a Still Image from a Tape Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Reviewing a Still Image right after Recording119 Changing the Drive Mode Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing 121 Metering Mode Connecting a Speedlite Flash Using an Optional FlashUsing the Flash 122 Slideshow Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardIndex Screen 123 Displaying the Recording Data Image Jump Function124 Press and hold the + or button Erasing a Single Still Image Erasing Still imagesErasing All Images 125 Protecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still imagesProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen 126 127 Initializing a Memory Card Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print Orders Playback STD Setting Being played back Menu Options and Default Settings129 Additional Information 130 „ Camera Setup 131 „ Audio Setup 132 „ Display Setup 133 „ System SETUP/ 134 „ Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset „ Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function 135 „ Custom Displays 136 137 Settings Memorized and Retained Screen Displays during Recording Screen Displays138 139 Screen Displays during PlaybackSide panel Message Explanation 140 Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning Storage About the battery terminal cover Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care 142 Memory Card Cassette Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure 143 Video Heads Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Power Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen 145 Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback Recording Others PlaybackAbout the LCD screen 147 148 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 149 150 Optional Accessories 151 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit 152 153 SpecificationsSystem Memory Card 154 Power/OthersLens BP-950G Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power Adapter155 Knee User bit 157 Canon Europa N.V