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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 ExpressionConventions Used in this Manual About this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Operating modesAbout the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents External Connections Checking the Supplied Accessories Left side view Dial Components GuideViewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L is III lens Left side viewRight 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 useAbout 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 Time140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder UnitAttaching the Eye Cup Attaching and Detaching the Eye CupDetaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustrationDioptric Adjustment Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderRight/Left Adjustment Forward/Backward AdjustmentUsing the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Adjusting the ViewfinderPress the Menu button to close the menu Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapterFastening 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 appropriateMF Adjustment AF AdjustmentResetting the flange back adjustments Inserting the Batteries Using the Wireless ControllerLoad/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 ButtonSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Date/Time and Language SettingsSetting the Date and Time Displaying the Date and Time while RecordingChanging the Display Language Changing the Date FormatRecording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin RecordingPower Save Function Power Saving MechanismsLow-angle Recording Standby ButtonScreen 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 RatioPress the END Search button Locating the End of the Last SceneCustom function Zoom Speed setting Zoom Speed switchZooming Zoom SpeedPresetting the Zoom Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset functionReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onPush AF using the HD 20x L is III lens Adjusting the FocusAutofocus Temporary Focus OverrideManual focus Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusZoom in to telephoto Operate the zoom to reframe the subjectMagnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying button Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and MagnifyingPresetting the Focus Focus Preset lenses with focus preset functionSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus positionMacro Shooting Focus Limit Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter25F Mode 50i ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame RateSelect SET Setting the Time CodeSet the time code’s initial value Close the menuSynchronizing 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 MicrophoneUsing the XLR terminals Using the Front MicrophoneSet the Input Select switch to Front MIC Recording AudioHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAutomatic Audio Adjustment Manual Audio AdjustmentEmbedded Audio Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization function Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFFUsing 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 buttonPress the Push AE button and hold it pressed down Push AEAvailable 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 buttonGain Gain Fine TuningSelecting the Gain Level Setting the Color Temperature Selecting the White Balance SettingWhite Balance Press the White Balance buttonRecording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set Setting a Custom White BalanceSelecting 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 keysActivating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys SettingEVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W mode Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorTC Hold Time Code Hold MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button LockFB Flange Back Adjustment CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFlip EVF Flip EVF SDI Output SDI OutputFaders Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalPress the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button Press the Start/Stop buttonStandard 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/TVConnection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv Using the HD/SD SDI TerminalUsing 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 TerminalUsing the Scart Adapter Selecting the Audio Channel Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Output Level Selecting the Audio MonitorAUD.M.SET If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Digital Video ControlAnalog Line-In HDV/DVPress the button to stop recording Copyright Signals Copyright PrecautionConcerning Copyright Connecting to a Computer Custom Preset Parameters Custom Preset SettingsSelect Edit from the column on the left Changing Custom Preset ParametersFrom the bottom bar, select Tune CustomizationProtecting 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 buttonReading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image SET Setup Level KNE Knee Point AdjustmentGAM Gamma Curve BLK Black Stretch/Black PressSHP Sharpness CPH Color PhaseHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail BalanceGGN G Gain RGN R GainBGN B Gain RGM R-G MatrixCustomized 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 CardCustom Function 102Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsZoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control 103Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedButtons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2Zoom 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 SignalResetting a Custom Display File Changing the Custom Display SettingsCustomized On-Screen Displays Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory CardReading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting OptionsWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Battery Battery-Related DisplaysTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape109 Special Playback Modes Playing Back a TapePlayback pause Rewind playback / fast forward playbackSlow forward Frame advanceFrame reverse / frame advance Slow reverse / slow forwardIndex Search Returning to a Pre-marked Position112 Stop the playback Rewind the tapeData Code Date SearchSelecting the Data Code Displaying the Data CodeTo 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 RemoteSelecting the Still Image Quality/Size Using a Memory CardChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size116 File Numbers117 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 TapeScreen 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 Bracketing121 Metering ModeConnecting a Speedlite Flash Using an Optional FlashUsing the Flash 122Slideshow Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardIndex Screen 123Displaying the Recording Data Image Jump Function124 Press and hold the + or buttonErasing a Single Still Image Erasing Still imagesErasing All Images 125Protecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still imagesProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen 126127 Initializing a Memory CardSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Print Order SettingsSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print OrdersPlayback STD Setting Being played back Menu Options and Default Settings129 Additional Information130 „ Camera Setup131 „ Audio Setup132 „ Display Setup133 „ System SETUP/134 „ Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset„ Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function 135„ Custom Displays 136137 Settings Memorized and RetainedScreen Displays during Recording Screen Displays138 139 Screen Displays during PlaybackSide panel Message Explanation 140Camcorder Handling Precautions Maintenance/OthersCleaning StorageAbout the battery terminal cover Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsTreat the battery pack with care 142Memory Card Cassette Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure 143Video Heads Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryCondensation Condensation may form in the following casesPower Sources Using the Camcorder AbroadPlayback on a TV Screen 145Power Source TroubleshootingRecording/Playback RecordingOthers PlaybackAbout the LCD screen 147148 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area149 150 Optional Accessories151 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit 152153 SpecificationsSystem Memory Card154 Power/OthersLens BP-950G Battery Pack CA-920 Compact Power Adapter155 Knee User bit 157Canon Europa N.V