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Contents
Introduction
The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities	.................................................................................... 3
About this Manual	4
Checking the Supplied Accessories	8
Components Guide	9
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply	15
Preparing the Camcorder	19
Preparing the Lens	25
Using the Wireless Controller	28
Loading/Removing a Cassette	29
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card	30
Changing Settings with the MENU Button	31
Date/Time and Language Settings	32
Recording
Recording	34
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio	38
Locating the End of the Last Scene	39
Zooming	40
Adjusting the Focus	42
Using the ND Filter	47
Selecting the Frame Rate	48
Setting the Time Code	49
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code	50
Setting the User Bit	52
Audio Recording	53
Image Stabilizer	57
Using the Programmed AE Modes	58
Recording in Manual Mode	61
Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode	63
Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode	64
Adjusting the Exposure	65
AE Shift	65
Gain	66
White Balance	67
Zebra Pattern	69
Color Correction	70
Skin Detail Function	72
Selective Noise Reduction	73
Clear Scan	74
Custom Keys	75
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal	79
Faders	79

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Canon XL H1S, XL H1A instruction manual Contents

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PAL35 Important Usage Instructions For Users in the UKEuropean Union and EEA only 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 Using tripods Front view Back viewAbout the Terminal Top view Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller Attaching the Battery Pack Preparing the Power SupplyCharging the Battery Pack Remove the battery pack after use Using a Household Power Outlet About the Built-in Rechargeable Lithium BatteryTurn the dial to OFF Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder 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 Microphone Unit Fastening the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Attaching the Adapter Holder Preparing the Lens Mounting the LensRemoving the Lens Tighten the lock screw Attaching the Lens HoodPreparations Check that the exposure conditions are appropriate AF Adjustment MF AdjustmentResetting the flange back adjustments Using the Wireless Controller Inserting the Batteries Loading/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 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 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 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 Setting the User Bit Displaying the User BitRecording an External 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 Recording 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 Exposure Lock Adjusting the ExposureAE Shift Set the dial to , Tv or Av Press the EXP. Lock button Gain Fine Tuning GainSelecting the Gain Level 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 Zebra 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 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 Video 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 Monitor Using the HD/SD SDI Terminal Connection to a High Definition Monitor or Hdtv Using 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 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 HDV/DV Analog Line-InPress the button to stop recording Copyright Precaution Copyright SignalsConcerning Copyright 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 Renaming a Custom Preset File Protecting a Custom Preset FileResetting 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 Changing the Custom Function Settings Customized Functions100 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 Recording Still Images on a Memory Card 117Press the Photo button fully 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 Reviewing a Still Image right after Recording Screen Displays during Still Image Recording119 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 Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording138 Screen Displays during Playback 139Side panel 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 Power/Others 154Lens CA-920 Compact Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack155 Knee 157 User bit Canon Europa N.V