Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup

You can change the position of the eye cup for use with either the left or right eye. Detach the eye cup and reattach it when changing the position of the eye cup for right or left eye use.

Attaching the Eye Cup

Align the hole for the dioptric adjustment lever with the lever, and pull the eye cup into position.

Right eye use		Left eye use

Detaching the Eye Cup

Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration.

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Canon XL H1S Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup, Attaching the Eye Cup, Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration

Contents

PAL35 European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsFor Users in the UK Advanced Professional Features XL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of CapabilitiesUltimate HD Quality Versatile Artistic Expression About this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements Operating modes About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Contents External Connections Checking the Supplied Accessories Components Guide Left side view Dial Left side view Viewfinder unit/Microphone unit HD 20x L is III lens Right side view Introduction About the Terminal Using tripodsFront view Back view Top view Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery PackAttaching the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Turn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Using a Household Power OutletAbout the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback TimesHDV Maximum Recording Time DV Maximum Recording Time 140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder UnitAttaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye CupDetaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentRight/Left Adjustment Forward/Backward Adjustment Adjusting the Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder as LCD PanelPress the Menu button to close the menu Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Microphone UnitFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Adapter Holder Removing the Lens Preparing the LensMounting the Lens Attaching the Lens Hood PreparationsTighten the lock screw Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate Resetting the flange back adjustments AF AdjustmentMF Adjustment Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Batteries Close the cassette compartment cover Loading/Removing a CassetteLoad/remove the cassette Removing the Card Inserting/Removing a Memory CardInserting the Card Changing Settings with the Menu Button Selecting Menus and Settings Date/Time and Language Settings Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language When You Have Finished Recording RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Power Saving Mechanisms Power Save FunctionLow-angle Recording Standby Button Screen Displays while Recording Press and release the record review button Reviewing the RecordingSelecting the On-Screen Displays Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio Change the position of the Mode Select switch Locating the End of the Last Scene Press the END Search button Zoom Speed switch Custom function Zoom Speed settingZooming Zoom Speed Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset function Presetting the ZoomReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Adjusting the Focus Push AF using the HD 20x L is III lensAutofocus Temporary Focus Override Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus Manual focusZoom in to telephoto Operate the zoom to reframe the subject Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying button Focus Preset lenses with focus preset function Presetting the FocusSetting the Focus Preset Speed Returning to the Preset Focus position Macro Shooting Focus Limit Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter Screen display What it means What you should do 50i Mode 25F ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame Rate Setting the Time Code Select SETSet the time code’s initial value Close the menu Connection Diagram Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time CodeGenlock Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Recording an External User Bit Setting the User BitDisplaying the User Bit SD Selecting the DV Audio Mode Using the Wind ScreenAudio Recording Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone Using the Front Microphone Using the XLR terminalsSet the Input Select switch to Front MIC Recording Audio Adjusting the Audio Recording Level Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level IndicatorAutomatic Audio Adjustment Manual Audio Adjustment Embedded Audio Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization function Using the Programmed AE Modes Available controls/functions by programmed AE mode Easy RecordingSelecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dialPage Recording in Manual Mode Available settingsSet the dial to M Select the shutter speed with the Shutter or button Push AE Press the Push AE button and hold it pressed down Available shutter speeds when recording still images Recording in Shutter-Priority Tv ModeAvailable shutter speeds when recording movies Ring, like the HD 20x L is III lens Recording in Aperture-Priority Av ModeSet the dial to Av Adjusting the Exposure AE ShiftExposure Lock Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Selecting the Gain Level Gain Fine TuningGain Selecting the White Balance Setting Setting the Color TemperatureWhite Balance Press the White Balance button Setting a Custom White Balance Recording with a Custom White Balance Previously Set Activating the Zebra Pattern Zebra PatternSelecting the Zebra Pattern Level Determining the Color to be Corrected Adjusting the Color CorrectionColor Correction Activating the Color Correction Activating the Skin Detail Function Skin Detail FunctionDetermining the Tone to be Detected as Skin Area Activating the Selective Noise Reduction Selective Noise ReductionDetermining the Area to be Corrected Clear Scan Default settings To check the current custom key settingsCustom Keys Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Changing the Custom Keys Setting Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Audio Level Audio Level Indicator EVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W modeTC Hold Time Code Hold MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward Key FB Flange Back AdjustmentFlip EVF Flip EVF SDI Output SDI Output Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal FadersPress the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button Press the Start/Stop button Standard of Video Output during Playback Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output while Recording Connecting to a Monitor/TV Displaying the Viewfinders Screen on an External Monitor Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv External Connections Using the Component OUT TerminalUsing the HDV/DV Terminal Using the Video IN/OUT or S-Video IN/OUT Terminal Connection to a Standard Definition TV or Monitor Using the Scart Adapter Audio Output Selecting the Audio ChannelSelecting the Audio Output Level Selecting the Audio Monitor AUD.M.SET Digital Video Control If the button was pressed while the camcorder was recording Press the button to stop recording HDV/DVAnalog Line-In Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals Connecting to a Computer Custom Preset Settings Custom Preset Parameters Changing Custom Preset Parameters Select Edit from the column on the leftFrom the bottom bar, select Tune Customization Resetting a Custom Preset File Renaming a Custom Preset FileProtecting a Custom Preset File Activating the Custom Preset Settings Copying a Custom Preset File to the Memory CardReading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card Press the Custom Preset Select button Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image KNE Knee Point Adjustment SET Setup LevelGAM Gamma Curve BLK Black Stretch/Black Press CPH Color Phase SHP SharpnessHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance RGN R Gain GGN G GainBGN B Gain RGM R-G Matrix 100 Changing the Custom Function SettingsCustomized Functions Resetting a Custom Function File Activating a Custom Function FileCopying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card 102 Custom Function List of Custom Functions and Setting Options Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/GainZoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control 103 Zoom Speed Zoom Speed Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring ControlButtons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 11 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display Mode Zoom Indicator Zoom Indicator DisplayColor Bars Color Bars Signal 15 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal Changing the Custom Display Settings Resetting a Custom Display FileCustomized On-Screen Displays Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card Battery Battery-Related Displays Wireless Remote Wireless Remote DisplayTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape 109 Playing Back a Tape Special Playback ModesPlayback pause Rewind playback / fast forward playback Frame advance Slow forwardFrame reverse / frame advance Slow reverse / slow forward Returning to a Pre-marked Position Index Search112 Stop the playback Rewind the tape Date Search Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Displaying the Data Code Remote Sensor Mode To change the remote sensor mode of the camcorderTo change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller Change the custom function Wireless Remote Using a Memory Card Selecting the Still Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image Size File Numbers 116 Press the Photo button fully Recording Still Images on a Memory Card117 If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF About the Power Save function Capturing a Still Image from a Tape 119 Reviewing a Still Image right after RecordingScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Drive Mode Changing the Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing Metering Mode 121 Using an Optional Flash Connecting a Speedlite FlashUsing the Flash 122 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card SlideshowIndex Screen 123 Image Jump Function Displaying the Recording Data124 Press and hold the + or button Erasing Still images Erasing a Single Still ImageErasing All Images 125 Protecting Still images Protecting a Single Still ImageProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen 126 Initializing a Memory Card 127 Print Order Settings Setting Print Orders from the Index ScreenSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print Orders Menu Options and Default Settings Playback STD Setting Being played back129 Additional Information „ Camera Setup 130 „ Audio Setup 131 „ Display Setup 132 „ System SETUP/ 133 „ Custom Preset Submenu Customize Custom Preset 134 135 „ Custom Function Submenu Customize Custom Function 136 „ Custom Displays Settings Memorized and Retained 137 138 Screen DisplaysScreen Displays during Recording Side panel Screen Displays during Playback139 140 Message Explanation Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning Storage Battery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal coverTreat the battery pack with care 142 Cassette Handling Precautions Memory CardProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure 143 Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Video HeadsCondensation Condensation may form in the following cases Using the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen 145 Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback Recording Playback OthersAbout the LCD screen 147 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148 149 Optional Accessories 150 151 152 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit Specifications 153System Memory Card Lens Power/Others154 155 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Knee 157 User bit Canon Europa N.V

Canon XL H1S, XL H1A instruction manual Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup, Attaching the Eye Cup

Models: XL H1S XL H1A

Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup

Attaching the Eye Cup

Right eye use

Left eye use

Detaching the Eye Cup

Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration.