Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio | Canon XL H1S

Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio

You can select the signal standard of your recording (high definition or standard definition) and, for standard definition recordings, also the aspect ratio of the recording. Since the camcorder’s screen has an aspect ratio of 16:9, when you set the MODE SELECT switch to SD 4:3 the picture will appear in the center of the screen with black sidebars.

Change the position of the MODE SELECT switch.

• HD: To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high-definition (HD) camera.

• SD 16:9, SD 4:3: To record on the tape in DV standard or to use the camcorder as a standard-definition (SD) camera. Select the aspect ratio as desired.

If the custom function [LED] is not set to [OFF], the MODE SELECT switch will light up in blue when set to HD.

If the position of the MODE SELECT switch is changed while recording, the standard/aspect ratio will not change immediately; it will change once you pause the recording.

When you play back 16:9 recordings, the TV set will switch automatically to widescreen mode if it is compatible with the WSS system. Otherwise, change the aspect ratio of the TV manually.

To play back on a standard TV set with 4:3 aspect ratio, set [SIGNAL SETUP] [LETTERBOX] to [ON] ( 129).

When recording in 4:3, you can attach the optional RC-72 Ratio Converter (0.8x) to get the same angle of view of the 16:9 aspect ratio. (Note that not all XL lenses are compatible with the RC-72.)

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Canon XL H1S, XL H1A Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio, Change the position of the Mode Select switch

Contents

PAL35 European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsFor Users in the UK Ultimate HD Quality Advanced Professional FeaturesXL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of Capabilities Versatile Artistic Expression Trademark Acknowledgements About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual 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 Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging 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 HDV Maximum Recording Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times DV Maximum Recording Time 140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching and Detaching the Eye CupAttaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Right/Left Adjustment Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDioptric Adjustment Forward/Backward Adjustment Press the Menu button to close the menu Adjusting the ViewfinderUsing the Viewfinder as LCD Panel 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 Tighten the lock screw Attaching the Lens HoodPreparations 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 Setting the Date and Time Date/Time and Language SettingsSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Changing the Date Format Changing the Display Language Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Before You Begin Recording Low-angle Recording Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function 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 Zooming Zoom Speed switchCustom function Zoom Speed setting Zoom Speed Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset functionPresetting the Zoom Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Autofocus Adjusting the FocusPush AF using the HD 20x L is III lens Temporary Focus Override Zoom in to telephoto Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusManual focus Operate the zoom to reframe the subject Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying button Setting the Focus Preset Speed Focus Preset lenses with focus preset functionPresetting the Focus 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 Set the Frame Rate switch to the desired position 50i Mode25F Mode Selecting the Frame Rate Set the time code’s initial value Setting the Time CodeSelect SET Close the menu Genlock Connection DiagramSynchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Time Code About the Side Panel Indications Recording an External User Bit Setting the User BitDisplaying the User Bit Audio Recording SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeUsing the Wind Screen Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone Set the Input Select switch to Front MIC Using the Front MicrophoneUsing the XLR terminals Recording Audio Automatic Audio Adjustment Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator 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 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 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 Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureAE Shift Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Selecting the Gain Level Gain Fine TuningGain White Balance Selecting the White Balance SettingSetting the Color Temperature 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 Custom Keys Default settingsTo check the current custom key settings Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Changing the Custom Keys Setting Activating the Functions with the Custom Key TC Hold Time Code Hold Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorEVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W mode MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock Flip EVF Flip EVF CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFB Flange Back Adjustment SDI Output SDI Output Press the BARS/FADE ON/OFF button Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalFaders 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 Selecting the Audio Output Level Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channel 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 From the bottom bar, select Tune Changing Custom Preset ParametersSelect Edit from the column on the left Customization Resetting a Custom Preset File Renaming a Custom Preset FileProtecting 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 button Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image GAM Gamma Curve KNE Knee Point AdjustmentSET Setup Level BLK Black Stretch/Black Press HDF Horizontal Detail Frequency CPH Color PhaseSHP Sharpness DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance BGN B Gain RGN R GainGGN G Gain RGM R-G Matrix 100 Changing the Custom Function SettingsCustomized Functions 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 Card 102 Custom Function Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsShcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain 103 Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 Color 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 Signal Customized On-Screen Displays Changing the Custom Display SettingsResetting a Custom Display File 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 Tape Tape-Related Icons and Displays Battery Battery-Related DisplaysWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape 109 Playback pause Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Rewind playback / fast forward playback Frame reverse / frame advance Frame advanceSlow forward Slow reverse / slow forward 112 Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIndex Search Stop the playback Rewind the tape Selecting the Data Code Date SearchData Code Displaying the Data Code To 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 Remote Changing the Still Image Quality Using a Memory CardSelecting the Still Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Size File Numbers 116 Press the Photo button fully Recording Still Images on a Memory Card117 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 Tape 119 Reviewing a Still Image right after RecordingScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Auto Exposure Bracketing Metering Mode 121 Using the Flash Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash 122 Index Screen Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardSlideshow 123 124 Image Jump FunctionDisplaying the Recording Data Press and hold the + or button Erasing All Images Erasing Still imagesErasing a Single Still Image 125 Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen Protecting Still imagesProtecting a Single Still Image 126 Initializing a Memory Card 127 Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Erasing All Print Orders 129 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 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 Cleaning Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Storage Treat the battery pack with care Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover 142 Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Cassette Handling PrecautionsMemory Card 143 Condensation Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryVideo Heads Condensation may form in the following cases Playback on a TV Screen Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources 145 Recording/Playback TroubleshootingPower Source Recording About the LCD screen PlaybackOthers 147 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 148 149 Optional Accessories 150 151 152 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit System Specifications153 Memory Card Lens Power/Others154 155 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Knee 157 User bit Canon Europa N.V