Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter | Canon XL H1A

Using the ND Filter

(lenses with built-in ND filter)

When recording in bright surroundings, the camcorder will set a small aperture value and the picture may appear blurred. When using a lens with a built-in ND filter, turn the ND filter on/off according to the screen display.

With the HD 20x L IS III lens: Press the ND filter unlock button and turn the ND filter operating ring.

ND filter unlock button

ND filter operating ring

When using a recording program other than M Manual and if the GAIN dial is set to A, the following displays appear:

Screen display		What it means	What you should do
No display		ND filter is not activated	–
“ND”		ND filter is activated1	–
“ND	” flashes	ND filter required	Turn on the ND filter

ND “	” flashes	Lenses with single-density ND filters (ON/OFF):	Set the ND filter to a higher density setting or
		External ND filter required.	attach an external ND filter to the lens2
		Lenses with selectable ND filter density: Higher
		density setting or external ND filter required.

ND “	” flashes	Built-in ND filter not required	Turn off the ND filter

“ND” flashes in red		Incorrect setting of the built-in ND filter	Set the ND filter to an appropriate density

1Displayed only when using lenses with built-in ND filter.

2If you have no external ND filter available, use the Tv mode and set a faster shutter speed, or use the Av mode and set a small aperture value.

Depending on the scene, the color may change when turning the ND filter on/off. Setting a custom white balance may be effective in such case ( 68).

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Canon XL H1A, XL H1S Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter, Screen display What it means What you should do

Contents

PAL35 European Union and EEA only Important Usage InstructionsFor Users in the UK Versatile Artistic Expression Advanced Professional FeaturesXL H1S / XL H1A a Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Operating modes About this ManualConventions Used in this Manual Trademark Acknowledgements 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 Remove the battery pack after use Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Attaching the Battery Pack Turn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder Using a Household Power OutletAbout the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery DV Maximum Recording Time Battery Pack Charging, Recording and Playback Times HDV Maximum Recording Time 140 min 205 min 290 min 400 min Detaching the Viewfinder Unit Preparing the CamcorderAttaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Attaching and Detaching the Eye CupAttaching the Eye Cup Detaching the Eye Cup Forward/Backward Adjustment Adjusting the Position of the ViewfinderDioptric Adjustment Right/Left Adjustment Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapter Adjusting the ViewfinderUsing the Viewfinder as LCD Panel Press the Menu button to close the menu Attaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Microphone UnitFastening the Grip Belt Attaching the Adapter Holder Removing the Lens Preparing the LensMounting the Lens Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate Attaching the Lens HoodPreparations Tighten the lock screw 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 Displaying the Date and Time while Recording Date/Time and Language SettingsSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time Setting the Date and Time Changing the Display Language Changing the Date Format Before You Begin Recording When You Have Finished RecordingRecording Recording Standby Button Power Saving MechanismsPower Save Function Low-angle Recording 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 Zoom Speed Zoom Speed switchCustom function Zoom Speed setting Zooming Move the Position Preset ON/SET switch to on Zoom Preset lenses with zoom preset functionPresetting the Zoom Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Temporary Focus Override Adjusting the FocusPush AF using the HD 20x L is III lens Autofocus Operate the zoom to reframe the subject Turn the focus ring to adjust the focusManual focus Zoom in to telephoto Magnifying Record pause, press the EVF Magnifying button Using the Focus Assist Functions Peaking and Magnifying Returning to the Preset Focus position Focus Preset lenses with focus preset functionPresetting the Focus Setting the Focus Preset Speed Macro Shooting Focus Limit Screen display What it means What you should do Using the ND Filter Lenses with built-in ND filter Selecting the Frame Rate 50i Mode25F Mode Set the Frame Rate switch to the desired position Close the menu Setting the Time CodeSelect SET Set the time code’s initial value Time Code Connection DiagramSynchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Genlock About the Side Panel Indications Recording an External User Bit Setting the User BitDisplaying the User Bit Selecting the Sensitivity of the Front Microphone SD Selecting the DV Audio ModeUsing the Wind Screen Audio Recording Recording Audio Using the Front MicrophoneUsing the XLR terminals Set the Input Select switch to Front MIC Manual Audio Adjustment Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelHiding/Displaying the Audio Level Indicator Automatic Audio Adjustment Embedded Audio Image Stabilizer Lenses with image stabilization function Set the Stabilizer ON/OFF switch to OFF Using the Programmed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dial Available controls/functions by programmed AE modeEasy Recording Selecting the Programmed AE ModesPage Select the shutter speed with the Shutter or button Recording in Manual ModeAvailable settings Set the dial to M 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 Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Adjusting the ExposureAE Shift Exposure Lock Selecting the Gain Level Gain Fine TuningGain Press the White Balance button Selecting the White Balance SettingSetting the Color Temperature White Balance 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 Following functions can be assigned to the custom keys Default settingsTo check the current custom key settings Custom Keys Activating the Functions with the Custom Key Changing the Custom Keys Setting MAGN.B.LOCK MAGN. Button Lock Audio Level Audio Level IndicatorEVF BW Mode Viewfinder’s B&W mode TC Hold Time Code Hold SDI Output SDI Output CP Bkwd KEY Custom Preset Backward KeyFB Flange Back Adjustment Flip EVF Flip EVF Press the Start/Stop button Color Bars/Audio Reference SignalFaders Press the BARS/FADE ON/OFF 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 Monitor Audio OutputSelecting the Audio Channel Selecting the Audio Output Level 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 Customization Changing Custom Preset ParametersSelect Edit from the column on the left From the bottom bar, select Tune Resetting a Custom Preset File Renaming a Custom Preset FileProtecting a Custom Preset File Press the Custom Preset Select button Activating the Custom Preset SettingsCopying a Custom Preset File to the Memory Card Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card Reading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image BLK Black Stretch/Black Press KNE Knee Point AdjustmentSET Setup Level GAM Gamma Curve DHV Horizontal/Vertical Detail Balance CPH Color PhaseSHP Sharpness HDF Horizontal Detail Frequency RGM R-G Matrix RGN R GainGGN G Gain BGN B Gain 100 Changing the Custom Function SettingsCustomized Functions Reading a Custom Function File from the Memory Card Resetting a Custom Function FileActivating a Custom Function File Copying a Custom Function File to the Memory Card Custom Function 102 103 List of Custom Functions and Setting OptionsShcklss WB/GN Shockless White Balance/Gain Zoom Ring Ctrl Zoom Ring Control Buttons OPER.2 Buttons Operation 2/2 Zoom Speed Zoom SpeedFocus Ring Ctrl Focus Ring Control Buttons OPER.1 Buttons Operation 1/2 15 1kHz Tone 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal 11 F.AST BW-MOD Focus Assist Function B&W Display ModeZoom Indicator Zoom Indicator Display Color Bars Color Bars Signal Copying a Custom Display File to the Memory Card Changing the Custom Display SettingsResetting a Custom Display File Customized On-Screen Displays Reading a Custom Display File from the Memory Card List of Custom Display Items and Setting Options Tape Remainder Remaining Time on the Tape Battery Battery-Related DisplaysWireless Remote Wireless Remote Display Tape Tape-Related Icons and Displays 109 Rewind playback / fast forward playback Playing Back a TapeSpecial Playback Modes Playback pause Slow reverse / slow forward Frame advanceSlow forward Frame reverse / frame advance Stop the playback Rewind the tape Returning to a Pre-marked PositionIndex Search 112 Displaying the Data Code Date SearchData Code Selecting the Data Code Change the custom function Wireless Remote Remote Sensor ModeTo change the remote sensor mode of the camcorder To change the remote sensor mode of the wireless controller Changing the Still Image Size Using a Memory CardSelecting the Still Image Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality 116 File Numbers Press the Photo button fully Recording Still Images on a Memory Card117 Capturing a Still Image from a Tape If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to on If Camera Setup Focus PRI. is set to OFF About the Power Save function 119 Reviewing a Still Image right after RecordingScreen Displays during Still Image Recording Auto Exposure Bracketing Drive ModeChanging the Drive Mode Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting 121 Metering Mode 122 Using an Optional FlashConnecting a Speedlite Flash Using the Flash 123 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory CardSlideshow Index Screen Press and hold the + or button Image Jump FunctionDisplaying the Recording Data 124 125 Erasing Still imagesErasing a Single Still Image Erasing All Images 126 Protecting Still imagesProtecting a Single Still Image Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen 127 Initializing a Memory Card Erasing All Print Orders Print Order SettingsSetting Print Orders from the Index Screen Selecting Still Images for Printing Print Order Additional Information Menu Options and Default SettingsPlayback STD Setting Being played back 129 130 „ 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 Storage Maintenance/OthersCamcorder Handling Precautions Cleaning 142 Battery Pack Handling PrecautionsAbout the battery terminal cover Treat the battery pack with care 143 Cassette Handling PrecautionsMemory Card Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Condensation may form in the following cases Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryVideo Heads Condensation 145 Using the Camcorder AbroadPower Sources Playback on a TV Screen Recording TroubleshootingPower Source Recording/Playback 147 PlaybackOthers About the LCD screen 148 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 149 150 Optional Accessories 151 FU-2000 Color Viewfinder Unit 152 Memory Card Specifications153 System Lens Power/Others154 155 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-950G Battery Pack Knee User bit 157 Canon Europa N.V