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Canon XL H1S, XL H1A instruction manual Attaching the Adapter Holder

Models: XL H1S XL H1A

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Attaching the Adapter Holder

Attach the adapter holder to use the optional CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/Holder or a commercially available wireless microphone receiver.

1.Attach the adapter holder and secure it by tightening the screws.

2.Adjust the position of the support bars.

When using the optional CH-910, hook it onto the support bars and secure it with the stop lever. To detach the CH-910, press the stop lever in the direction of the arrow and pull the CH-910 off the support bars.

Support

bars

Stop lever

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Canon XL H1S, XL H1A instruction manual Attaching the Adapter Holder

Contents

PAL35 Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKEuropean Union and EEA only Advanced Professional Features XL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of CapabilitiesUltimate HD Quality Versatile Artistic ExpressionAbout this Manual Conventions Used in this ManualTrademark Acknowledgements 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 Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery PackAttaching 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 Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback TimesHDV Maximum Recording Time DV Maximum Recording Time140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder UnitAttaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder UnitAttaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye CupDetaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustrationAdjusting the Position of the Viewfinder Dioptric AdjustmentRight/Left Adjustment Forward/Backward AdjustmentAdjusting the Viewfinder Using the Viewfinder as LCD PanelPress the Menu button to close the menu 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 Attaching the Lens Hood PreparationsTighten the lock screw 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 SettingsDate/Time and Language Settings Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving TimeSetting the Date and Time Displaying the Date and Time while RecordingChanging the Date Format Changing the Display LanguageWhen You Have Finished Recording RecordingRecording Before You Begin RecordingPower Saving Mechanisms Power Save FunctionLow-angle Recording 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 buttonZoom Speed switch Custom function Zoom Speed settingZooming Zoom SpeedZoom Preset lenses with zoom preset function Presetting the ZoomReturning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to onAdjusting the Focus Push AF using the HD 20x L is III lensAutofocus Temporary Focus OverrideTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus Manual focusZoom in to telephoto Operate the zoom to reframe the subjectUsing the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying buttonFocus Preset lenses with focus preset function Presetting the FocusSetting the Focus Preset Speed 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 do50i Mode 25F ModeSet the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Selecting the Frame RateSetting the Time Code Select SETSet the time code’s initial value Close the menuConnection Diagram Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time CodeGenlock Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Setting the User Bit Displaying the User BitRecording an External User Bit SD Selecting the DV Audio Mode Using the Wind ScreenAudio Recording Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front MicrophoneUsing the Front Microphone Using the XLR terminalsSet the Input Select switch to Front MIC Recording AudioAdjusting the Audio Recording Level Hiding/Displaying the Audio Level IndicatorAutomatic Audio Adjustment Manual Audio AdjustmentEmbedded Audio Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization functionUsing 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 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 Adjusting the Exposure AE ShiftExposure Lock Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock buttonGain Fine Tuning GainSelecting the Gain Level Selecting the White Balance Setting Setting the Color TemperatureWhite Balance 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 Default settings To check the current custom key settingsCustom Keys Following functions can be assigned to the custom keysChanging the Custom Keys Setting Activating the Functions with the Custom KeyAudio Level Audio Level Indicator EVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W modeTC Hold Time Code Hold MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button LockCP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward Key FB Flange Back AdjustmentFlip EVF Flip EVF SDI Output SDI OutputColor Bars/Audio Reference Signal FadersPress the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button 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 Audio Output Selecting the Audio ChannelSelecting the Audio Output Level 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 ParametersChanging Custom Preset Parameters Select Edit from the column on the leftFrom the bottom bar, select Tune CustomizationRenaming a Custom Preset File Protecting a Custom Preset FileResetting 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 buttonReading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image KNE Knee Point Adjustment SET Setup LevelGAM Gamma Curve BLK Black Stretch/Black PressCPH Color Phase SHP SharpnessHDF Horizontal Detail Frequency DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail BalanceRGN R Gain GGN G GainBGN B Gain RGM R-G MatrixChanging the Custom Function Settings Customized Functions100 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 Card102 Custom FunctionList of Custom Functions and Setting Options Shcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/GainZoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control 103Zoom Speed Zoom Speed Focus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring ControlButtons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/211 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 SignalChanging the Custom Display Settings Resetting a Custom Display FileCustomized On-Screen Displays Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory CardList of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory CardBattery Battery-Related Displays Wireless Remote Wireless Remote DisplayTape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape109 Playing Back a Tape Special Playback ModesPlayback pause Rewind playback / fast forward playbackFrame advance Slow forwardFrame reverse / frame advance Slow reverse / slow forwardReturning to a Pre-marked Position Index Search112 Stop the playback Rewind the tapeDate Search Data CodeSelecting the Data Code Displaying the Data CodeRemote 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 RemoteUsing a Memory Card Selecting the Still Image Quality/SizeChanging the Still Image Quality Changing the Still Image SizeFile Numbers 116Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 117Press the Photo button fully 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 TapeReviewing a Still Image right after Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording119 Drive Mode Changing the Drive ModeContinuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure BracketingMetering Mode 121Using an Optional Flash Connecting a Speedlite FlashUsing the Flash 122Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card SlideshowIndex Screen 123Image Jump Function Displaying the Recording Data124 Press and hold the + or buttonErasing Still images Erasing a Single Still ImageErasing All Images 125Protecting Still images Protecting a Single Still ImageProtecting Still Images from the Index Screen 126Initializing a Memory Card 127Print Order Settings Setting Print Orders from the Index ScreenSelecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Erasing All Print OrdersMenu 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 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 ExplanationMaintenance/Others Camcorder Handling PrecautionsCleaning StorageBattery Pack Handling Precautions About the battery terminal coverTreat the battery pack with care 142Cassette Handling Precautions Memory CardProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure 143Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery Video HeadsCondensation Condensation may form in the following casesUsing the Camcorder Abroad Power SourcesPlayback on a TV Screen 145Troubleshooting Power SourceRecording/Playback RecordingPlayback OthersAbout the LCD screen 147System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148149 Optional Accessories 150151 152 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder UnitSpecifications 153System Memory CardPower/Others 154Lens CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack155 Knee 157 User bitCanon Europa N.V