Loading/Removing a Cassette

Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. For recording in HDV we recommend you use videocassettes designed for HDV recording.

1. Slide the EJECT switch to open the cassette compartment cover.

The cassette compartment opens automatically.

2. Load/remove the cassette.

• Insert the cassette straight, fully into the compartment with the window facing out.

• Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out.

3. Close the cassette compartment cover.

Press the mark on the cassette compartment cover.

Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically.

Be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cassette compartment.

If the camcorder is connected to a power source, cassettes can be loaded/removed even if the dial is set to OFF.

Preparations

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Canon XL H1A, XL H1S Loading/Removing a Cassette, Load/remove the cassette, Close the cassette compartment cover

Contents

PAL35 European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsFor Users in the UK 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 About the Terminal Using tripodsFront view Back view Top view Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller Charging the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyAttaching 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 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 Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Microphone UnitFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Adapter Holder Removing the Lens Preparing the LensMounting the Lens Preparations Attaching the Lens HoodTighten the lock screw Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate Resetting the flange back adjustments AF AdjustmentMF Adjustment Inserting the Batteries Using the Wireless Controller Close the cassette compartment cover Loading/Removing a CassetteLoad/remove the cassette Removing the Card Inserting/Removing a Memory CardInserting 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 Press and release the record review button Reviewing the RecordingSelecting the On-Screen Displays 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 Recording an External User Bit Setting the User BitDisplaying the 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 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 AE Shift Adjusting the ExposureExposure Lock Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Selecting the Gain Level Gain Fine TuningGain 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 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 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 during Playback Video Signal Output StandardsStandard of Video Output while Recording 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 External Connections Using the Component OUT TerminalUsing the HDV/DV Terminal 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 Press the button to stop recording HDV/DVAnalog Line-In Concerning Copyright Copyright PrecautionCopyright Signals 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 Resetting a Custom Preset File Renaming a Custom Preset FileProtecting 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 100 Changing the Custom Function SettingsCustomized Functions 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 Press the Photo button fully Recording Still Images on a Memory Card117 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 119 Reviewing a Still Image right after RecordingScreen Displays during Still Image Recording 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 138 Screen DisplaysScreen Displays during Recording Side panel Screen Displays during Playback139 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 Lens Power/Others154 155 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Knee User bit 157 Canon Europa N.V

Canon XL H1A, XL H1S instruction manual Loading/Removing a Cassette, Load/remove the cassette

Models: XL H1S XL H1A