About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1S / XL H1A. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (
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Conventions Used in this Manual
: Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation.
: Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
: Reference page number.
Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or the wireless controller.
Brackets [ ] and capital letters are used to refer to menu options as they are displayed on screen. In tables in the manual, menu options in boldface indicate the default setting.
The supplied lens, Canon HD Video Lens 20x Zoom XL
“Screen” refers to the viewfinder screen.
“Card” or “Memory card” refers to an SDHC memory card, an SD memory card or a MultiMedia Card (MMC).
Photographs in the manual are simulated pictures taken with a still camera.
: Text that applies only to the model shown in the icon.
Illustrations in the manual show an XL H1S with the HD 20x L IS III lens attached.
Operating modes
The availability of the various functions depends on the operating mode as indicated in the bar.
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: Function can be used in this mode.
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: Function cannot be used in this mode.
Menu item shown at its default position
Date/Time and Language Settings
Set the time zone, date and time when you first start using your camcorder, or if the
Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time
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1.ress the MENU button.
2.Turn the SELECT dial to select [SYSTEM SETUP/
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3.Select [D/TIME SET
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4.Turn the SELECT dial to select the setting option that matches your time zone and press the SET button.
To adjust for daylight saving time, select the time zone marked with a 
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Setting the Date and Time
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Trademark Acknowledgements
•Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
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is a trademark.
•HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC).
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is a trademark.
•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•Other names and products not mentioned above may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
•ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
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