Canon XM2 PAL specification

2.Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still image

•The camcorder takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camcorder also records the sound, and the display shows the still image.

•A counter display appears, and counts up as the camcorder records the still image. F disappears from the display.

•The camcorder returns to record pause mode.

Notes:

•The camcorder automatically returns to record pause mode after recording a still image for approximately 6 seconds. If you turn the POWER switch to OFF during that time, the camcorder will respond only after recording is complete.

•The wireless controller’s PHOTO button has no half-way setting. Press the button fully and the camcorder immediately.

Recording

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Contents

Digital Video Camcorder For Users in the UK Important Usage Instructions Operating Steps and Reference Guide Contents Additional Information Attaching the Ferrite Cores Thank You For Choosing a Canon Symbols Used in This Manual Introducing the XM2 Preparations Finding Your Way Around the XM2 Preparations White Balance Zoom Remove the lens cap Adjusting the ViewfinderPreparing the Camcorder Attaching the Lens Hood Attaching the Large Eye Cup Adjusting the Grip BeltAttaching the Shoulder Strap Using a Household Power Source Powering the Camcorder Remove the battery pack after use Charging and Attaching the Battery PackAttach the battery pack to the power adapter Load or unload the cassette Loading a CassetteLoading and Unloading Cassette Memory Function Cassette Handling PrecautionsProtecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure Play Menu Using the Menus Press the Menu button Selecting From the MenusPress the Select dial CAM. Menu List of Menus Custom Key Submenu VCR Set Up SubmenuDisplay Set Up Submenu System Submenu Title Mix Submenu VCR Menu 9Tally Lamp System Submenu 8Wireless Controller@2Setting Date and Time Camera set up Submenu Card Set Up Submenu Custom Preset Submenu Card Operation Submenu Index Screen Display Custom Key Submenu #2Custom Key#3Return Card Operation Submenu Single Image Display 0Recording Mode 1Return Inserting Batteries Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamp If your wireless controller is not working When Operating 2 Canon DV Camcorders Remote Sensor Mode Turning Off the Tally Lamp Press the Menu button Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving Time London Date and Time Display Setting the Clock Press the start/stop button to begin recording Turn the program selector to Easy Recording modeBasic Recording Before You Start Recording Power Save Function When You Have Finished RecordingUsing the Standby lever Wide-Screen TV Recording Changing the Recording Mode SP/LP Turning the Camcorder Recording Displays ON/OFF Confirmation/Warning beeps Demonstration Mode Sound Recording Using a TripodTips for Making Better Videos Holding the Camcorder Camcorder Moves CompositionPicture Angle 40⋅ /100⋅ Digital Zoom Zooming20⋅ Optical Zoom Changing the Angle of the LCD Screen Using the LCD ScreenOpening the LCD Screen About the LCD Screen Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayAllowing the Subject to Monitor Recording On the Viewfinder Turning the Optical Image Stabilizer Off Using the ND Filter Press the Photo button halfway down and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Tape Press the Photo button fully down to take the still image Selecting the Movie Mode Normal/Frame Record Review Searching and Reviewing While RecordingRecord Search Availability of Functions in Each Recording Program Using the Various Recording Programs Auto Setting the Program AE ModeEasy Recording Shutter Speeds Giving Priority to Shutter Speed Shutter-Priority TvGiving Priority to the Aperture Aperture-Priority Av Spotlight ManualSand & Snow Selecting the Built-in Microphone Sound Selecting the Audio ModeAudio Recording Microphone Attenuator Adjusting the Audio Recording LevelAudio level indicator at the side of the camcorder Audio level indicator on the LCD or viewfinder screen Default settings Using the Custom KeyChanging the Custom Keys Setting Operating the Cstm KEY Button While in record mode Microphone TV Screen Audio Level Indicator Wipe Using Digital EffectsFade Trigger Operating the Fade Trigger Overlap Press the start /stop button Operating Wipe and OverlapPress the D.EFFECTS/BARS ON/OFF button during recording During recording Press the start/stop button Mirror Black and White BLK & WHTSepia Art Select Effect and press the Select dial Operating the Effects Select Color Bars and press the Select dial Using the Colour BarsActivating the Colour Bars Press the D. EFFECTS/BARS Select button Operating the Speedlite Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography OptionalTurn the power of the Speedlite on Attaching the Speedlite Select Interval and set the interval Open the CAM. SET UP submenu and select a IntervalDefault setting Select Interval T. and set it to on Pausing the Interval Recording Press the start/stop button to end recording Recording with the Self-Timer When the XM2 is Recording Using the DV Control Using the VL-3 Video Light Optional Set the microphone’s directivity switch Using the DM-50 Microphone OptionalSet the camcorder to Tape Camera mode Tighten the shoe lock in the direction of the arrow Using the MA-300 Microphone Adapter OptionalAttaching the Microphone Adapter to the Camcorder Attaching the Microphone Pull the EXP dial up or down to open or close the iris Adjusting the Exposure ManuallySet the recording program to Manual Press the EXP dial About the Gain About the Shutter SpeedsAbout the Iris Exposure lock Exposure Lock/AdjustmentExposure adjustment Use the zoom lever to reframe the subject Adjusting the Focus ManuallyRotate the focusing ring to adjust Focus For setting the white balance manually Setting the White Balance Recording Using AE Shift Adjusting the Colour Phase Using the Custom PresetSetting the Custom Preset Functions Adjusting the Colour Gain Turn the program selector to Q Press the Cstm Preset button Adjusting the Setup LevelActivating the Custom Preset Functions Activating the Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra PatternSelecting the Zebra Pattern Level Recording the Display Information Recording PC Screens and Other Screens Using Clear Scan Load the cassette Press the e play button to start playback Playing Back a Tape Slow Reverse Playback Other Playback ModesSpecial Playback Built-in Speaker and Headphone Terminal Selecting Date/Time Displaying Date, Time and Camcorder Data Data Code Date & Time Setting the Data Code Six-second Auto Date Searching the Tape Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search Returning to a Pre-Marked Position Zero Set Memory If Your TV or VCR Has an S-video Input Terminal Connections for Playback on a TV ScreenIf your TV or VCR has a Scart terminal without S S1-video If Your TV or VCR Has Audio/Video Input Terminals Prepare the TV and VCR Editing to a VCRConnect the camcorder to the VCR Lanc terminal Load a blank cassette Dubbing to/from a Tape with Digital Video EquipmentConnect the camcorder and the other digital device Prepare the other device Concerning Copyrighting Copyright precautionCopyright signals Dubbing Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camcorder Analog Line-in 100 101 102 Turning the Analog-Digital Converter On 103 Recording Over Existing Scenes AV Insert Editing Playback tape Slide the TAPE/CARD switch to Tape104 Tape in the camcorder Stop playback on the VCR 105Press the AV Insert button To stop inserting, press the Stop button on the camcorder To connect an external microphone Audio Dubbing106 To connect other audio devices Press Audio DUB 107 108 Adjust the input signal level Select the output channel Setting the Audio Mix109 Playback Sound Selecting Audio Output Channels110 111 Connecting to a PC Using a DV Cable You can do the following with a memory card Memory Card Introduction 113 Turn the Power switch to OFFInserting and Removing the Memory Card Selecting the Image Quality 114 Card Access DisplaySelecting the Image Size 115 File NumbersTurning Off the Shutter Sound Press the Photo button halfway and hold it Recording Still Images onto a Memory Card116 Memory Card Indication 117 118 Playing Back a Memory Card To stop the slide show, press the MIX/SLIDE Show button Card Jump FunctionSlide Show 119 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Settings of the Still Images Recorded on a Memory Card120 Preventing Accidental Erasure Protect 121 File Operation File Oper Select \ Protect Press the Select dial Preventing Accidental Erasure ProtectProtecting an Image While Viewing an Index Screen 122 123 Marking a Still Image for Printing Print Mark Select YES Erasing all Print Marks124 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Image Erase Erasing Still Images125 Select the still image you wish to erase Select ALL 126 127 Combining Images and Recording Them onto a Tape Title MixCreating a Title Image 128 Selecting a Title ImageActivating the Title Mix Protecting a Title Image Select YES and press the Select dial Erasing a Title Image129 Select Execute Copying Still Images from Memory Card to Tape130 Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Copy Open the menu and select Card Oper Select Format Formatting a Memory Card131 132 Connecting to a PC Using a USB Cable 133 Other Information and PrecautionsMemory Card Operating Precautions Charging and Recording Times Battery Max. Recording Time Typical Recording Time Pack 135 How Much Power Is Left?When to Recharge Taking Care of the Battery Pack 136 Installing the Backup BatteryTreat the battery pack with care 137 Maintenance Viewfinder MaintenanceStorage 138 Video heads Using the Camcorder AbroadPower sources 139 Protecting the camcorder from condensation What happens when condensation is detectedCondensation 140 141 TroubleshootingRecording/Playback ? There is no sound coming from the speaker during playback 142 143 Memory Card Operations 144 Miscellaneous 145 XM2 System Diagram Availability differs from area to area 146 Optional Accessories MA-300 Microphone Adapter VL-10Li Battery Video Light147 220EX/420EX/550EX Speedlite 148 Screen DisplaysTV Screen Displays Turning Off the LCD Screen Displays 149 Screen Displays in Tape Camera ModeScreen Displays in Tape Play VCR Mode 150 Screen Displays in Card Camera ModeScreen Displays in Card Play VCR Mode 151 Memory Card Caution Phrases 152 153 Specifications 154 CA-920 Compact Power AdapterBP-915 Battery Pack 155 Index 156 157 Camcorder Setting Function SubmenuMenu at a Glance 158 Canon INC