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Canon XL H1S, XL H1A instruction manual Optional Accessories, 150

Models: XL H1S XL H1A

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Optional Accessories

Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.

Battery Packs

The BP-950G is also available as an optional accessory. The optional BP-970G provides over 35% more recording time than the BP-950G.

BP-950GBP-970G

Car Battery Adapter CB-920

Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or charge battery packs on the move. The car battery adapter plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery.

FS-72U Filter Set

Ultraviolet, neutral density and circular polarizing filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions.

HC-3200 System Case

A solid, lockable case that provides safe and stylish protection for the camcorder during transportation and storage.

16x Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4-86.4 mm

A high-resolution zoom lens with two zoom modes (manual and powered), built-in ND filter and AE functions.

Extender XL 1.6x

Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the camcorder to boost the focal length of the lens by 1.6x.

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Contents

PAL35 Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKEuropean Union and EEA only Ultimate HD Quality Advanced Professional FeaturesXL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of Capabilities Versatile Artistic ExpressionTrademark Acknowledgements About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual Operating modesAbout the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents External Connections Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view DialLeft side view Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L is III lensRight side view Introduction Using tripods Front view Back viewAbout the Terminal Top view Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after useUsing a Household Power Outlet About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryTurn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder HDV Maximum Recording Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times DV Maximum Recording Time140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder UnitDetaching the Eye Cup Attaching and Detaching the Eye CupAttaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustrationRight/Left Adjustment Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDioptric Adjustment Forward/Backward AdjustmentPress the Menu button to close the menu Adjusting the ViewfinderUsing the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapterAttaching the Microphone Unit Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Adapter Holder Preparing the Lens Mounting the LensRemoving the Lens Tighten the lock screw Attaching the Lens HoodPreparations Check that the exposure conditions are appropriateAF Adjustment MF AdjustmentResetting the flange back adjustments Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the BatteriesLoading/Removing a Cassette Load/remove the cassetteClose the cassette compartment cover Inserting/Removing a Memory Card Inserting the CardRemoving the Card Changing Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and SettingsSetting the Date and Time Date/Time and Language SettingsSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Displaying the Date and Time while RecordingChanging the Date Format Changing the Display LanguageRecording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin RecordingLow-angle Recording Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Standby ButtonScreen Displays while Recording Reviewing the Recording Selecting the On-Screen DisplaysPress and release the record review button Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Change the position of the Mode Select switchLocating the End of the Last Scene Press the END Search buttonZooming Zoom Speed switchCustom function Zoom Speed setting Zoom SpeedReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset functionPresetting the Zoom Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onAutofocus Adjusting the FocusPush AF using the HD 20x L is III lens Temporary Focus OverrideZoom in to telephoto Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusManual focus Operate the zoom to reframe the subjectUsing the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying buttonSetting the Focus Preset Speed Focus Preset lenses with focus preset functionPresetting the Focus Returning to the Preset Focus positionMacro Shooting Focus Limit Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter Screen display What it means What you should doSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position 50i Mode25F Mode Selecting the Frame RateSet the time code’s initial value Setting the Time CodeSelect SET Close the menuGenlock Connection DiagramSynchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Setting the User Bit Displaying the User BitRecording an External User Bit Audio Recording SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeUsing the Wind Screen Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front MicrophoneSet the Input Select switch to Front MIC Using the Front MicrophoneUsing the XLR terminals Recording AudioAutomatic Audio Adjustment Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Manual Audio AdjustmentEmbedded Audio Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization functionUsing the Programmed AE Modes Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Available controls/functions by programmed AE modeEasy Recording Press the lock button and turn the dialPage Set the dial to M Recording in Manual ModeAvailable settings Select the shutter speed with the Shutter or buttonPush AE Press the Push AE button and hold it pressed downRecording in Shutter-Priority Tv Mode Available shutter speeds when recording moviesAvailable shutter speeds when recording still images Recording in Aperture-Priority Av Mode Set the dial to AvRing, like the HD 20x L is III lens Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureAE Shift Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock buttonGain Fine Tuning GainSelecting the Gain Level White Balance Selecting the White Balance SettingSetting the Color Temperature Press the White Balance buttonSetting a Custom White Balance Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously SetZebra Pattern Selecting the Zebra Pattern LevelActivating the Zebra Pattern Adjusting the Color Correction Color CorrectionDetermining the Color to be Corrected Activating the Color Correction Skin Detail Function Determining the Tone to be Detected as Skin AreaActivating the Skin Detail Function Selective Noise Reduction Determining the Area to be CorrectedActivating the Selective Noise Reduction Clear Scan Custom Keys Default settingsTo check the current custom key settings Following functions can be assigned to the custom keysChanging the Custom Keys Setting Activating the Functions with the Custom KeyTC Hold Time Code Hold Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorEVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W mode MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button LockFlip EVF Flip EVF CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFB Flange Back Adjustment SDI Output SDI OutputPress the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalFaders Press the Start/Stop buttonVideo Signal Output Standards Standard of Video Output while RecordingStandard of Video Output during Playback Connecting to a Monitor/TV Displaying the Viewfinders Screen on an External MonitorUsing the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connection to a High Definition Monitor or HdtvUsing the Component OUT Terminal Using the HDV/DV TerminalExternal Connections Using the Video IN/OUT or S-Video IN/OUT Terminal Connection to a Standard Definition TV or MonitorUsing the Scart Adapter Selecting the Audio Output Level Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio MonitorAUD.M.SET Digital Video Control If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recordingHDV/DV Analog Line-InPress the button to stop recording Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright Connecting to a Computer Custom Preset Settings Custom Preset ParametersFrom the bottom bar, select Tune Changing Custom Preset ParametersSelect Edit from the column on the left CustomizationRenaming a Custom Preset File Protecting a Custom Preset FileResetting a Custom Preset File Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card Activating the Custom Preset SettingsCopying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card Press the Custom Preset Select buttonReading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image GAM Gamma Curve KNE Knee Point AdjustmentSET Setup Level BLK Black Stretch/Black PressHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency CPH Color PhaseSHP Sharpness DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail BalanceBGN B Gain RGN R GainGGN G Gain RGM R-G MatrixChanging the Custom Function Settings Customized Functions100 Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Resetting a Custom Function FileActivating a Custom Function File Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card102 Custom FunctionZoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsShcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain 103Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2Color Bars Color Bars Signal 11 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display ModeZoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display 15 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio SignalCustomized On-Screen Displays Changing the Custom Display SettingsResetting a Custom Display File Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory CardList of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory CardTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Battery Battery-Related DisplaysWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape109 Playback pause Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Rewind playback / fast forward playbackFrame reverse / frame advance Frame advanceSlow forward Slow reverse / slow forward112 Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIndex Search Stop the playback Rewind the tapeSelecting the Data Code Date SearchData Code Displaying the Data CodeTo change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder Change the custom function Wireless RemoteChanging the Still Image Quality Using a Memory CardSelecting the Still Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image SizeFile Numbers 116Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 117Press the Photo button fully About the Power Save function If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF Capturing a Still Image from a TapeReviewing a Still Image right after Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording119 Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Auto Exposure BracketingMetering Mode 121Using the Flash Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash 122Index Screen Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardSlideshow 123124 Image Jump FunctionDisplaying the Recording Data Press and hold the + or buttonErasing All Images Erasing Still imagesErasing a Single Still Image 125Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Protecting Still imagesProtecting a Single Still Image 126Initializing a Memory Card 127Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Print Orders129 Menu Options and Default SettingsPlayback STD Setting Being played back Additional Information„ Camera Setup 130„ Audio Setup 131„ Display Setup 132„ System SETUP/ 133„ Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset 134135 „ Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function136 „ Custom DisplaysSettings Memorized and Retained 137Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording138 Screen Displays during Playback 139Side panel 140 Message ExplanationCleaning Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions StorageTreat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover 142Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsMemory Card 143Condensation Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryVideo Heads Condensation may form in the following casesPlayback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources 145Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source RecordingAbout the LCD screen PlaybackOthers 147System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148149 Optional Accessories 150151 152 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder UnitSystem Specifications153 Memory CardPower/Others 154Lens CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack155 Knee 157 User bitCanon Europa N.V