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Renaming a Custom Preset File

Follow steps 1-3 in

Changing Custom Preset Parameters

(

88) to select the custom preset file you

want to rename.

1. From the bottom bar, select [

RENAME].

The first character of the custom preset file name will start flashing.

2. Turn the SELECT/SET dial to select a number, letter or punctuation mark and press

the dial.

• The next character of the custom preset file name will start flashing.
• Set the rest of the custom preset file name in the same way.

3. When you finish renaming the custom preset file, press the dial.

You will return to the custom preset editing screen.

4. Close the menu.

Protecting a Custom Preset File

Follow steps 1-3 in

Changing Custom Preset Parameters

(

88) to select the custom preset file you

want to protect.

1. From the bottom bar, select [

PROTECT].

• The protection mark

will appear next to the custom preset file name.

• To cancel the protection, repeat the procedure for a custom preset file with the

mark.

Resetting a Custom Preset File

Follow steps 1-3 in

Changing Custom Preset Parameters

(

88) to select the custom preset file you

want to reset to default values.

1. From the bottom bar, select [

RESET].

A confirmation screen will appear.

2. Select [EXECUTE] and press the SELECT/SET dial.

You will return to the custom preset editing screen.

3. Close the menu.

Protected custom preset files cannot be reset. If you attempt to reset a protected file,

will start

flashing.

Activating the Custom Preset Settings

1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT

button.

• Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle through

the available custom preset files. You can also set
a custom key as [CP BKWD KEY] to cycle through
the custom preset files in reverse order (from last
to first) (

71).

• When you are not using the custom preset

settings, set the camcorder to

•

and the name of the selected custom preset

file will flash on the screen. After 4 seconds, the
file name will be replaced by the custom preset
file number.

2. Press the CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF

button.

and the name of the selected custom preset file will stay on and the custom settings will be activated.

After 4 seconds, the file name will be replaced by the custom preset file number.

Summary of Contents for 3235B001

Page 1: ...Mini Digital igital Video Video Cassette Cassette HD Video Camera Recorder Instruction Manual PUB DIE 316 PAL ...

Page 2: ...cation plate is located on the bottom Use of CV 250F DV cable is necessary to comply with the technical requirement of EMC Directive European Union and EEA only These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste according to the WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC the Battery Directive 2006 66 EC and or your national laws implementing those Directives This product sh...

Page 3: ...easily save and exchange as custom preset files 87 Advanced Professional Features Pro level connectivity An industry standard HD SD SDI terminal for uncompressed HD signal output embedded audio and SMPTE time code LTC are just a few of the features of the XH G1S that give it the functionality of professional broadcast cameras Synchronization Genlock synchronization as well as a TIME CODE terminal ...

Page 4: ...a language and close the menu If you have mistakenly changed the language follow the mark next to the menu item to change the setting The displays and at the bottom of the screen refer to the names of buttons on the camcorder and will not change regardless of the language selected Setting the Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Set the time zone date and time when you first start using your camcorder o...

Page 5: ...ra section and recording standards recorder section The video signal can be set to HD high definition or SD standard definition specifications the recording standard on the tape will be HDV or DV respectively Camera Section HD SD Recorder Section HDV DV Playback Signal HDV DV HD SD SDI Terminal HD SD HDV DV Terminal HDV DV only ...

Page 6: ...e 42 Setting the Time Code 43 Synchronizing the Camcorder s Time Code 44 Setting the User Bit 46 Audio Recording 47 Image Stabilizer 52 Using the Programmed AE Modes 53 Recording in Manual Mode 56 Recording in Shutter Priority Tv Mode 58 Recording in Aperture Priority Av Mode 59 Adjusting the Exposure 60 AE Shift 60 Gain 61 White Balance 63 Zebra Pattern 65 Color Correction 66 Skin Detail Function...

Page 7: ... Images on a Memory Card 112 Reviewing a Still Image Right After Recording 114 Drive Mode 115 Metering Mode 116 Using an Optional Flash 117 Playing Back Still Images from a Memory Card 118 Erasing Still images 120 Protecting Still images 121 Initializing a Memory Card 122 Print Order Settings 123 Additional Information Menu Options and Default Settings 124 Settings Memorized and Retained 133 Scree...

Page 8: ... WL D5000 Wireless Controller SD Memory Card HDVM E63PR Digital Videocassette 2 x AA R6 Batteries for the wireless controller STV 290N Stereo Video Cable DTC 1000 Component Video Cable Adjustment Band for the external microphone holder Tripod Adapter Base SS 1100 Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Lens Hood Eye Cup ...

Page 9: ...h 36 POSITION PRESET ON SET switch 35 39 ND FILTER switch 41 Iris ring 56 59 POWER indicator Side panel 136 OPEN open the LCD display switch 18 CH1 CH2 dials 49 AUDIO LEVEL LOCK switch 49 SELECT SET dial 25 volume dial 106 MENU button 25 Focus ring 36 Zoom ring 34 SHUTTER dial 58 dial 64 PUSH AF button 36 EXP LOCK button 60 PUSH AE button 57 GAIN switch 61 AGC automatic gain control switch 61 OUTP...

Page 10: ...terminal 79 HD SD SDI terminal 77 GENLOCK terminal 44 TIME CODE terminal 44 MIC external microphone terminal 47 switches 48 switches 50 Lens hood 20 Lens hood locking screw 20 switches 49 CH1 input terminal 48 CH2 input terminal 48 Cassette compartment 23 TIME CODE switch 44 ...

Page 11: ...cted devices may not operate or may operate differently than the buttons on the camcorder Front view Back view External microphone holder 48 Tally lamp 100 External sensor for the Instant AF 36 Grip belt 20 Attachment sockets for the optional TA 100 Tripod Adapter 146 or the supplied tripod adapter base Microphone lock screw 19 Remote sensor 22 109 Tripod socket Viewfinder 17 OPEN open the battery...

Page 12: ...button 118 REC record button 84 START STOP button 28 LOCK switch 29 OPEN EJECT switch 23 Grip zoom lever 34 PHOTO button 112 MAGN button 38 Zoom speed adjustment dial 34 RESET button Speaker 106 MIC ATT switch 49 WHITE BAL PRESET switch 63 END SEARCH button 33 Strap mount 20 Microphone 47 Strap mount 20 Hot shoe 117 Handle zoom lever 34 PHOTO button 112 MAGN button 38 LCD panel 18 ...

Page 13: ...button 81 END SEARCH button 33 SEARCH SELECT button 107 108 REC PAUSE button 84 REW button 105 ZERO SET MEMORY button 107 button 105 PAUSE button 105 REMOTE SET button 109 AV DV button 85 Zoom buttons 34 Menu selection buttons 25 SET button 25 CARD button 118 CARD button 118 MIX BALANCE buttons 81 buttons 107 108 PLAY button 105 FF button 105 button 105 STOP button 105 button 105 SLOW button 105 ...

Page 14: ... completed 4 When the charging is completed remove the battery pack from the compact power adapter 5 Unplug the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect it from the compact power adapter Attaching the Battery Pack 1 Turn the dial to OFF 2 Push the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery compartment cover 3 Insert the battery all the way into the compartment and press g...

Page 15: ...th the dial set to OFF for at least 24 hours Disconnect the DC coupler from the compact power adapter when charging a battery pack Turn off the camcorder before connecting or disconnecting the compact power adapter If the compact power adapter is used close to a TV it may cause picture interference Move the compact power adapter away from the TV or the antenna cable Do not connect to the compact p...

Page 16: ...460 min Typical Recording Time Viewfinder NORMAL 95 min 145 min 205 min 295 min Viewfinder BRIGHT 95 min 145 min 205 min 295 min LCD screen NORMAL 95 min 140 min 200 min 275 min LCD screen BRIGHT 90 min 140 min 195 min 280 min Playback Time LCD screen NORMAL 175 min 265 min 370 min 530 min Recording and Playback Times BP 930 BP 945 BP 950G BP 970G Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder NORMAL 155 min 2...

Page 17: ...p so that the protruding portion faces the opposite side Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever Do not let the viewfinder be exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light sources The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens Pay special attentio...

Page 18: ... of the viewfinder LCD display These adjustments will not affect your recording The default value is BRIGHT while using the power adapter 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the dial 3 Select CVF SETUP to adjust the viewfinder or LCD SETUP to adjust the LCD display and then select BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS or BACKLIGHT 4 Adjust the setting...

Page 19: ...ite display mode 1 Press the MENU button 2 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select DISPLAY SETUP and press the dial 3 Select CVF LCD BW set it to ON and press the dial 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu Attaching an External Microphone 1 Loosen the microphone lock screw on the viewfinder unit open the microphone holder and insert the microphone 2 Tighten the lock screw 3 Plug the microphone cabl...

Page 20: ...careful not to drop the camcorder when adjusting the strap or the grip belt Attaching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to protect the lens and shade it from stray light 1 Place the lens hood on the front of the lens so that the window for the external Instant AF sensor faces down and turn it 90 degrees clockwise Be careful not to deform the lens hood Make sure that the lens hood is aligned with ...

Page 21: ...his step is not necessary for the HD SD SDI terminal and VIDEO 2 terminal Closing the Terminal Covers Insert into the opening the strip connecting the cover to the camcorder and close the terminal If the connecting strip is difficult to grasp use a pair of tweezers or similar tool HD SD SDI terminal GENLOCK terminal TIME CODE terminal VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal ...

Page 22: ...e camcorder and wireless controller are equipped with 2 remote sensor modes 109 If the wireless controller does not work verify that the camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode When the camcorder cannot be operated with the wireless controller or when it can only be operated at very close range replace the batteries Make sure to replace both batteries at the same time The wirele...

Page 23: ...ight fully into the compartment with the window facing out Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out 3 Close the cassette compartment by pressing on the mark on the cover The cassette compartment will retract automatically 4 Close the cassette compartment cover Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically Be careful not to get your fingers caught...

Page 24: ... indicator is not flashing and set the dial to OFF 2 Push the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery memory card compartment cover 3 Push the memory card once to release it and then remove the memory card 4 Close the compartment If you use memory cards other than the supplied one make sure to initialize them with the camcorder 122 Turn off the camcorder before inserting or r...

Page 25: ... to close the menu The and icons displayed at the bottom of the screen will give you additional indications about the function of these controls in specific situations You may find it more convenient to use the wireless controller to operate the menu Press the MENU button on the wireless controller to open or close the menu Use the menu selection buttons of the wireless controller instead of the S...

Page 26: ...lect SYSTEM SETUP and press the dial 3 Select D TIME SET and then select T ZONE DST and press the dial The time zone setting appears The default setting is Paris 4 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select the setting option that matches your time zone and press the dial To adjust for daylight saving time select the time zone marked with a Setting the Date and Time 5 Select DATE TIME and press the dial T...

Page 27: ...GUIDE INFO set it to D T DISPLAY and close the menu Changing the Date Format You can select between three date formats JAN 1 2008 1 JAN 2008 and 2008 1 1 Open the menu and select SYSTEM SETUP Select the D TIME SET submenu and then select DATE FORMAT Select a date format and close the menu MENU 25 DISPLAY SETUP GUIDE INFO OFF MENU 25 SYSTEM SETUP D TIME SET DATE FORMAT 1 JAN 2008 ...

Page 28: ...sconnect the power source The end search date search and index search functions may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape We recommend not mixing recordings in different standards on the same tape After inserting a cassette wait until the tape counter stops completely before you start recording Turn the dial to OFF if you do not intend to use the camcord...

Page 29: ...tments without worrying about losing your settings as a result of the automatic shut off Once the camcorder entered the power save mode press the START STOP button to start recording or press one of the custom keys 71 to which the VCR STOP function was assigned to return to record pause mode If the camcorder automatically shut off after 5 minutes turn the dial to OFF and then back to one of the re...

Page 30: ...r of minutes that appears on the cassette s label for example 85 minutes Remaining battery charge The battery symbol indicates the charge status of the battery pack starts flashing in red when the battery pack is empty When you attach an empty battery pack the power may turn off without displaying The actual battery charge may not be indicated accurately depending on the condition under which the ...

Page 31: ...ot be selected if DISPLAY SETUP MARKERS SAFETY ZONE and GUIDE INFO are all set OFF The camcorder s on screen displays will also appear on a connected external TV or monitor Reviewing the Recording In record pause mode this function allows you to review the last few seconds of your recording Press and release the record review button The camcorder rewinds the tape plays back the last few seconds an...

Page 32: ... Select SIGNAL STD select a setting option and select YES to confirm the selection and close the menu HD To record on the tape in HDV standard or to use the camcorder as a high definition HD camera SD16 9 SD4 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 When you play back 16 9 recordings the TV set will switch ...

Page 33: ...st forwards the tape plays back the last few seconds of the recording and stops the tape Pressing the button again cancels the search The end search function cannot be used once you remove the cassette The end search function may not work correctly if there is a blank section between recordings or if you mixed recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape END SEARCH button ...

Page 34: ...row FAST to select a faster zoom speed level higher number turn it the other way to select a slower zoom speed level lower number When the ZOOM SPEED switch is set to VAR variable the zoom speed will depend on how you operate the zoom lever press gently for a slower zoom press harder for faster zooms Approximate zoom speeds 1 Default setting when recording movies in Easy Recording mode When record...

Page 35: ...any given zoom position to be memorized Later you can return to the preset zoom position instantly Presetting the Zoom 1 Set the POSITION PRESET switch to ZOOM 2 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to SET The preset zoom position appears in yellow on the zoom indicator Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to ON The camcorder returns to the preset zoom pos...

Page 36: ...he lens barrel to The camcorder focuses on the subject in the center of the screen Follow the procedure below to change the autofocus mode Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select AF MODE select a setting option and close the menu INSTANT AF The focus is adjusted at the highest speed This mode is useful even when recording in very bright or low light surroundings The TTL system and the externa...

Page 37: ...s manually and then leave the camcorder with the power turned on the focus on the subject may be lost after a while This possible slight shift in focus is a result of the internal temperature rising in the camcorder and lens Check the focus before resuming shooting Manual focus cannot be selected in Easy Recording mode Even if you set the focus mode switch to M the autofocus Instant AF will still ...

Page 38: ...recordings The gain and frequency of peak levels and can be set independently with the DISPLAY SETUP PEAKING SETUP setting Magnifying In record pause press the MAGN button MAGN appears and the central part of the screen will be magnified approximately 2x Press the button again to cancel the function The magnified picture will be output as is to the HD SD SDI terminal only and the HDV DV terminal W...

Page 39: ... preset speed currently selected appears 3 Adjust the focus with the focus ring 4 Move the POSITION PRESET ON SET switch to SET MF and the focus preset speed display turn yellow Setting the Focus Preset Speed Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select F SPEED PSET select a setting option and close the menu 4 is the fastest speed 1 is the slowest Returning to the Preset Focus position Move the PO...

Page 40: ...ing You can activate the focus limit to restrict the focus range The focus range 2 cm at full wide angle is limited to 1 m throughout the entire zoom range Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select FOCUS LIMIT set it to ON and close the menu appears MENU 25 CAMERA SETUP FOCUS LIMIT OFF ...

Page 41: ...set a smaller aperture 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 64 Screen display What it means What you should do No display ND filter is not activated ND ND filter is activated ND flashes ND filter required Turn on the ND filter ND flashes Higher density setting or external ND filter required Set th...

Page 42: ...ed on the tape as 50i Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select FRAME RATE select a setting option and select YES to confirm the selection and close the menu The selected frame rate appears on screen Video recorded in 25F can only be played back with compatible devices and can only be edited with software that supports 25F For software and hardware compatibility consult the relevant customer su...

Page 43: ...de display REC RUN The time code will be displayed with an next to it REC RUN PS The time code will be displayed in blue with a next to it FREE RUN The time code will be displayed in blue with an next to it External Time Code The time code will be displayed in blue with an next to it Time Code Hold The time code will be displayed with an next to it Playback No time code display When you select FRE...

Page 44: ...gnal can also be recorded on tape Time Code OUT Set the TIME CODE switch to OUT to start the Time Code OUT mode The camcorder s internal time code is sent out from the TIME CODE terminal as a standard LTC timing signal When SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD or ON the time code signal will be output also through the HD SD SDI terminal Connection Diagram When synchronizing the camcorder to an...

Page 45: ...signal the internal time code according to the TIME CODE COUNT UP settings will be recorded on the tape instead If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or there is no input signal the external time code being recorded on tape may be incorrect When the camcorder is set to HD standard Genlock synchronization is possible even if the external Genlock signal is in SD standard However Genlock synchr...

Page 46: ...lected 00 00 00 00 2 Select SET The first character of the user bit flashes 3 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a number or letter and press the dial The next character of the user bit starts flashing Set the rest of the user bit in the same way 4 Close the menu To reset the user bit to 00 00 00 00 select CLEAR in step 2 The user bit can be recorded when recording with the camcorder or from analo...

Page 47: ...ophone s Audio Recording Mode You can select the most appropriate setting given your recording conditions for recording audio with the built in microphone Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select LOW CUT select a setting option and close the menu OFF To record audio under usual conditions LC1 To record mainly people s voices LC2 To reduce the background sound of wind when recording outdoors in ...

Page 48: ...hen you connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal the built in microphone will automatically be turned off If necessary you can use the microphone holder External Microphones that can be Connected Microphone Type Condenser microphones with independent power supply Type of Plug 3 5 mm Input Impedance 600 ohms Sensitivity 66 dBV manual volume center Maximum microphone diameter 25 mm Use com...

Page 49: ...corresponding switch to ATT The microphone attenuator will only be effective when the input is set to XLR MIC 5 If necessary adjust the gain of the input signal Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select XLR 1 TRIM or XLR 2 TRIM depending on the audio input you want to adjust Select a setting option and close the menu The gain adjustment will only be effective when the input is set to XLR MIC Whe...

Page 50: ...t XLR ALC LINK select a setting option and close the menu Manual Audio Adjustment 1 Set the corresponding switch to M 2 Turn the corresponding dial CH1 or CH2 to adjust each channel s audio level Adjust the audio recording level so that the audio level meter will go to the right of the mark on the side panel s audio level meter or the larger dot on the level meter displayed on the screen only occa...

Page 51: ...t manually Embedded Audio Embedded audio refers to the superimposing of the audio signal along with the video signal being output from the HD SD SDI terminal ON To embed the audio ON OSD To embed the audio and on screen displays Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select SDI OUTPUT select a setting option and close the menu The embedded audio output depends on the signal standard and the samplin...

Page 52: ...close the menu The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode We recommend turning off the image stabilizer when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod The image stabilizer is designed to compensate for a normal degree of camcorder shake The image stabilizer will have increased effectiveness while half pressing the PHOTO button to lock the autofocus MENU 25 CAMERA SETUP IMG STA...

Page 53: ...The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value Aperture Priority 59 Use this mode to select the aperture value from F 1 6 to F 9 5 or full iris close and let the camcorder automatically set the appropriate shutter speed This mode allows for the best control of depth of field Spotlight The Spotlight mode automatically adjusts the exposure to effectively record images and or subject...

Page 54: ...ble Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dial The symbol of the selected mode appears Do not change the position of the dial while recording as the brightness of the image may change abruptly The Easy Recording Spotlight and Night modes are all automatic modes In the Auto Tv Shutter Priority Av Aperture Priority and M Manual modes you can change some settings manual...

Page 55: ...r scan EXP LOCK button PUSH AE button Iris ring 1 1 SHUTTER dial 1 1 AE shift adjustment 0 GAIN adjustment 0 dB AGC ON WHITE BALANCE adjustment auto Custom preset adjustments CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button CUSTOM PRESET ON OFF button Skin detail Selective NR Color correction Clear scan 2 2 Frequency selection for clear scan ...

Page 56: ...TTER dial You can use the custom keys 71 or the SYSTEM SETUP SHTR D LOCK setting 128 to prevent the accidental operation of the SHUTTER dial With the custom function IRIS LIMIT 95 you can activate the iris limit to prevent the aperture from closing below the diffraction limit of the lens If the iris limit is not activated aperture values that exceed the diffraction limit will appear in gray when s...

Page 57: ...d hold it pressed down The camcorder will adjust the aperture value and gain to achieve optimal exposure mark above the exposure indicator After you release the button the aperture value and gain if the AGC switch is set to ON set by the camcorder will override the previous settings made in M Manual mode You can use the custom keys 71 or the SYSTEM SETUP E LCK B LCK setting to prevent the accident...

Page 58: ... than the shutter speed aperture etc are adjusted automatically Using exposure lock to adjust the exposure manually will change the shutter speed overriding the shutter speed selected in Tv mode When the AGC switch is set to ON the numeric value on the screen flashes if the selected shutter speed is not suitable for the recording conditions In such case readjust the shutter speed If you are using ...

Page 59: ...change the aperture overriding the value selected in Av mode When the AGC switch is set to ON the numeric value on the screen flashes when the selected aperture is not appropriate for the recording condition In such case readjust the aperture When the built in ND filter is activated the picture may become dark when you set a high aperture value In such case turn off the ND Filter first and readjus...

Page 60: ... beyond 2 stops the marker will blink You can use the custom keys 71 or the SYSTEM SETUP E LCK B LCK setting to prevent the accidental operation of the EXP LOCK button AE Shift You can use the AE Shift control to manually override the automatic exposure system in order to darken or lighten the image Select from 15 AE levels 2 0 1 5 1 25 1 0 0 75 0 5 0 25 0 0 25 0 5 0 75 1 0 1 25 1 5 2 0 1 Set the ...

Page 61: ...to the GAIN Switch Positions 1 Set the dial to M Tv or Av 2 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select the GAIN SETTING submenu and then one of the GAIN switch options 3 Select a setting option and press the SELECT SET dial After the adjustment you will return to the GAIN SETTING submenu Assign the gain values to the other GAIN switch options in the same way 36dB is available only in mode 4 Clos...

Page 62: ...2 Set the AGC switch to OFF 3 Set the GAIN switch to the desired gain position When you select high gain levels the picture may flicker slightly The 36 0 dB gain level in particular allows you to shoot video with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance of noise and artifacts white dots vertical streaks or blocking When the AGC switch is set to ON you can activate the gain limit to...

Page 63: ...itch to OFF and the WHITE BAL switch to PRE 3 Set the WHITE BAL PRESET switch to or You can also fine tune the preset settings Press the WHITE BAL button so the preset icon starts flashing and the neutral value 0 appears next to it Adjust the white balance with the dial to a value between 9 and 9 and press the WHITE BAL button again White balance setting Use AWB Automatic adjustment of white balan...

Page 64: ...ce Very rarely and depending on the light source may keep flashing The result will still be better than with automatic white balance As long as the built in rechargeable lithium battery is charged the camcorder retains the custom white balance setting even if you turn it off The following custom preset settings take precedence and will override the white balance set with the procedure above The co...

Page 65: ...ot be displayed while the Peaking function is activated 38 Available zebra pattern settings 70 IRE 75 IRE 80 IRE 85 IRE 90 IRE 95 IRE and 100 IRE Selecting the Zebra Pattern Level Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select ZEBRA LEVEL select a setting option and close the menu Activating the Zebra Pattern Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select ZEBRA set it to ON and close the menu MENU 2...

Page 66: ...ed 6 orange 9 green 12 blue CHROMA Adjust the color saturation for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect areas with richer colors AREA Adjust the color range for the color to be detected 4 levels 1 to 4 are available set higher levels to detect a wider color range Y LEVEL Adjust the brightness for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available...

Page 67: ...e menu and select CAMERA SETUP and select the COLOR CORR submenu 2 Select CORRECT select a correction mode and close the menu You can correct only the predefined A area only the predefined B area or both appears MENU 25 CAMERA SETUP COLOR CORR CORRECT OFF ...

Page 68: ...e menu HUE Adjust the hue for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set values to detect hues closer to green or values to detect hues closer to red CHROMA Adjust the color saturation for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect areas with richer colors AREA Adjust the color range for detection of the skin area 13 levels 6 to 6 are a...

Page 69: ...evels as necessary and close the menu HUE Select the base hue 6 to 6 of the color to be detected Use the following values as an approximate reference 6 blue violet 0 cyan 6 yellowish green CHROMA Adjust the color saturation for the color to be detected 13 levels 6 to 6 are available set higher levels to detect areas with richer colors AREA Adjust the color range for the color to be detected 13 lev...

Page 70: ...n You can adjust the frequency from 50 2 Hz to 200 3 Hz 1 Set the dial to M or Tv 2 Turn the SHUTTER dial to set the shutter speed to CS 3 Open the menu and select CAMERA SETUP Select CLEAR SCAN adjust the frequency and close the menu Adjust the frequency so that the black band does not appear MENU 25 CAMERA SETUP CLEAR SCAN 50 2Hz SHUTTER dial ...

Page 71: ...ted with a custom key Index write can also be operated with the wireless controller 3 only CUSTOM KEY 1 TIME CODE TV SCREEN ZEBRA TV SCREEN CUSTOM KEY 2 INDEX WRITE DATA CODE TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW Time code Index write 2 Zebra pattern VCR stop 2 TV screen Time code hold 2 Audio level Viewfinder and LCD B W mode MAGN button lock SHUTTER dial lock EXP LOCK button lock CP backward key 1 2 SDI output 3...

Page 72: ...ignal cannot be added or erased later ZEBRA Zebra Pattern 65 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The zebra pattern is activated Press the button again to cancel it VCR STOP VCR Stop 29 When the camcorder is in record pause mode you can turn off the recorder section Even if SYSTEM SETUP POWER SAVE is set to OFF you can take your time adjusting the camera settings while the recorder section of the ca...

Page 73: ... between recording and playback or change the position of the card tape switch AUDIO LEVEL Audio Level Indicator 50 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The audio level indicator appears Press the button again to hide the audio level indicator CVF LCD BW Viewfinder and LCD Screen s Black White Display Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The image on the screen will be shown in black white on screen d...

Page 74: ...eys SDI OUTPUT SDI Output Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The SDI output setup menu appears FOCUS LIMIT Focus Limit 40 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The focus limit is activated Press the button again to cancel it IMAGE STAB Image Stabilizer 52 Press the CUSTOM KEY 1 or 2 button The image stabilizer is activated Press the button again to cancel it OUTPUT CH Output Channel 81 Press the CUST...

Page 75: ...e audio signal 12 dB 18 dB or 20 dB 1 Select the standard of the color bars signal COLOR BARS and the strength of the audio reference signal 1kHz TONE with the customized functions 95 2 Set the OUTPUT switch to BARS The color bars appear and the audio reference signal is emitted if activated Press the START STOP button to record the signal If you set 1kHz TONE to OFF the current audio input microp...

Page 76: ...P SDI SPEC set to SD LOCKED 3 SIGNAL SETUP COMP OUT set to 576i 4 SIGNAL SETUP HD DOWN CONV set to ON 5 16 9 picture is horizontally squeezed to a 4 3 aspect ratio 6 On screen displays will not be embedded in the video output even if SIGNAL SETUP SDI OUTPUT is set to ON OSD 7 On screen displays will not be embedded in the video output even if DISPLAY SETUP TV SCREEN is set to ON 8 Converted to 50i...

Page 77: ...PONENT OUT Terminals HDV DV Terminal A V1 and VIDEO 2 Terminals HD LETTERBOX set to OFF 1920x1080 D3 1440x1080 2 MPEG TS LETTERBOX set to ON SD SDI D1 SD MPEG TS SD 16 9 LETTERBOX set to OFF 640x480 D1 SD DV SD LETTERBOX set to ON SD SDI D1 SD DV SD SD 4 3 640x480 D1 SD Normal DV SD 1 R L AUDIO VIDEO INPUT STV 290N Stereo Video Cable supplied BNC Cable commercially available Signal flow Signal flo...

Page 78: ...el grid markers etc are never included in the video signal output The SIGNAL SETUP COMP OUT setting is not available Using the HD SD COMPONENT OUT or VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT Terminal Use the HD SD COMPONENT OUT terminal to monitor the video that the camcorder is recording and use the VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal to monitor the picture on the viewfinder screen When using the HD SD COMPONENT O...

Page 79: ...m a household power outlet TV sets equipped with the WSS System Recordings made with a 16 9 aspect ratio 32 will be played automatically in widescreen mode whether you connect the camcorder to the TV using the A V1 terminal or the VIDEO 2 terminal During fast forward playback rewind playback and reverse playback of a tape recorded in HDV standard the picture may be distorted 3 CV 250F DV Cable opt...

Page 80: ...t LETTERBOX set it to ON and close the menu Using the SCART Adapter If connecting to a TV set with a 4 3 aspect ratio change the LETTERBOX setting appropriately Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select LETTERBOX set it to ON and close the menu We recommend powering the camcorder from a household power outlet TV sets equipped with the WSS System Recordings made with a 16 9 aspect ratio 32 will ...

Page 81: ...erminal from 1 Vrms to 2 Vrms 6 dB Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select OUTPUT LEVEL select a setting option and close the menu The output level from the headphone terminal does not change Selecting the Audio Monitor Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select AUD M SET select a setting option and close the menu You can also select the audio monitor using the wireless controller If you sele...

Page 82: ...CH1 CH1 CH1 CH1 CH CH CH2 CH2 CH2 CH2 ALL CH ALL CH CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 CH1 CH2 CH CH CH CH3 CH4 CH CH CH3 CH3 CH CH CH4 CH4 ALL CH ALL CH CH3 CH4 CH3 CH4 MIX FIXED CH CH CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 Fixed 1 1 CH CH CH1 CH3 CH1 CH3 CH CH CH2 CH4 CH2 CH4 ALL CH ALL CH CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 MIX VAR CH CH CH1 CH3 CH2 CH4 Variable CH CH CH1 CH3 CH1 CH3 CH CH CH2 CH4 CH2 CH4 ALL CH ALL CH CH1 CH2 CH3 ...

Page 83: ...as the external device continues recording While both this camcorder and a connected device are recording if this camcorder stops recording because of a condition other than pressing the START STOP button e g if the tape has reached its end the connected device will continue recording When this camcorder stops recording you may notice a brief interruption of the audio on the connected device The s...

Page 84: ... controller The camcorder enters the record pause mode In this mode you can monitor the picture on the screen If you press only the button recording will start immediately 5 Press the button or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller when the scene you wish to record appears Recording starts 6 Press the button to stop recording Analog Line In 1 Open the menu and select AUDIO SETUP Select DV AU...

Page 85: ...powering the camcorder from a household power outlet Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals Analog Digital Converter Using the camcorder you can convert analog video input signals to a digital video signal SD standard and output it through the HDV DV terminal Open the menu and select SIGNAL SETUP Select AV DV set it to ON and close the menu Depending on the signal sent from the connected d...

Page 86: ...hat the computer s video capturing system is compatible with the video signal standard you are using If the computer is not compatible with the camcorder s video output signal the camcorder may not be correctly detected or may not operate properly Refer also to the instruction manual of the computer and the editing software Adjust the SIGNAL SETUP PLAYBACK STD and HD DOWN CONV settings in accordan...

Page 87: ...n XL H1S XL H1A XH G1 or XH A1 can be used with this camcorder Custom preset files saved with this camcorder can be used on a Canon XL H1S XL H1A XH G1 or XH A1 Custom preset files 7 to 9 on the camcorder are predefined custom preset files especially designed for specific scenes Custom Preset Parameters Available only when recording movies GAM Gamma curve Group 1 Parameters related to light and gr...

Page 88: ...een Repeat this step to adjust all the parameters you want to change 6 When you finish adjusting all the parameters you want to change in the custom preset file select RETURN press the dial and close the menu The custom preset parameters appear in one screen as 3 letter abbreviations followed by the current setting value As you move between the items with the SELECT SET dial the full name of the c...

Page 89: ...tom Preset File Follow steps 1 3 in Changing Custom Preset Parameters 88 to select the custom preset file you want to reset to default values 1 From the bottom bar select RESET A confirmation screen will appear 2 Select EXECUTE and press the SELECT SET dial You will return to the custom preset editing screen 3 Close the menu Protected custom preset files cannot be reset If you attempt to reset a p...

Page 90: ...e overwritten you can select which file to overwrite If there are no custom preset files saved on the memory card the default file name will be NEW_FILE 5 Select EXECUTE and in the confirmation screen select EXECUTE to copy the file 6 Close the menu Reading a Custom Preset File from the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM PRESET submenu 2 Select CARD CAMERA from...

Page 91: ...e confirmation screen select EXECUTE to load the file 6 Close the menu Custom preset files 7 to 9 are predefined settings designed for specific scenes These 3 custom preset files are protected and as long as the protection is not removed cannot be overwritten Even if you deleted or changed the sample custom preset files you can reset them to the original values by resetting all the camcorder s set...

Page 92: ...ster Pedestal Adjust the master pedestal level in the range 9 to 9 The master pedestal lowers or raises the baseline of the luminance signal affecting only the shadow areas Set values to subdue the dark areas or set values to get more detail in the shadows SET Setup Level Adjust the setup level in the range 9 to 9 The setup level lowers or raises the whole gamma curve controlling the darkest level...

Page 93: ...much When picture noise is already low due to the gain settings the noise reduction function may not be noticeable When activated settings other than OFF moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage NR2 Noise Reduction 2 You can select from OFF HIGH MIDDLE or LOW to reduce the noise caused by shooting fast moving objects Results in an effect similar to applying the skin detail function over the...

Page 94: ...e level in the range 50 to 50 GRM G R Matrix The G R matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta red and green cyan gradations without affecting blues Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 GBM G B Matrix The G B matrix changes the tint of the picture along the magenta blue and green yellow gradations without affecting reds Adjust the level in the range 50 to 50 BRM B R Matrix The B R...

Page 95: ...RN and press the SELECT SET dial 3 From the bottom bar select TUNE The first function 00 of the custom function file will be highlighted in blue 4 Turn the SELECT SET dial to select a function you want to adjust and press the dial Make the selection as necessary and press the dial Repeat this step to adjust all the functions you want to change 5 When you finish adjusting all the functions in the c...

Page 96: ...le to the Memory Card 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then select the CUSTOM FUNCTION submenu 2 From the column on the left select the custom function file you want to copy to the memory card 3 From the bottom bar select SAVE TO CARD 4 Select the destination file on the memory card 1 3 5 Select OK press the SELECT SET dial and close the menu When the operation is finished TASK COMPLETED will ...

Page 97: ...OM RING CTRL NORMAL 03 ZOOM SPEED NORMAL 04 FOCUS RING CTRL 05 BUTTONS OPER 1 MAGN WB SET PUSH AF 06 BUTTONS OPER 2 REC REVIEW END SEARCH 07 RINGS DIRECTION ZOOM FOCUS IRIS 1 1 08 OPER DIRECTION CURSOR SHUTTER 1 1 09 IRIS LIMIT 1 1 10 PHOTO BUTTON PHOTO CP DATA PHOTO only PHOTO MAGNIFYING 11 MARKER LEVEL MARKER ASPECT SAFETY 12 F AST BW MOD MAGN PEAKING 13 OBJ DST UNIT 14 ZOOM INDICATOR 15 COLOR B...

Page 98: ... the camcorder s response when you change the automatic exposure setting Setting Options MIDDLE HIGH LOW ZOOM RING CTRL Zoom Ring Control Selects the sensitivity of the response when operating the zoom ring Setting Options NORMAL SLOW FAST Custom Function 00 SHCKLSS WB GN WHITE BALANCE GAIN 01 AE RESPONSE MIDDLE 02 ZOOM RING CTRL REC REVIEW NORMAL 03 ZOOM SPEED FAST FAST 04 FOCUS RING CTRL 05 BUTT...

Page 99: ...mcorder s rings Setting Options ZOOM Zoom ring NORMAL turn up for wide angle W REVERSE turn down for wide angle W FOCUS Focus ring NORMAL turn up to focus closer REVERSE turn down to focus closer IRIS Iris ring NORMAL turn up to close the aperture REVERSE turn down to close the aperture OPER DIRECTION Operation Direction Changes the direction of the adjustment when turning the SHUTTER dial or when...

Page 100: ...AE SHIFT Dial on a Controller Selects the function of the AE SHIFT dial on the optional ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller so you can use it to adjust the exposure compensation or the aperture value Setting Options AE SHIFT IRIS TALLY LAMP Tally Lamp Selects the operation of the tally lamp Even if set to OFF the tally lamp will turn on when receiving a command from the wireless controller Setting Opti...

Page 101: ...tom display file select RETURN press the dial and close the menu 5 Repeatedly press the DISP button to select the display level you customized Custom display items appear in one screen represented only by the item number on the top numbers 00 21 with a black background and the code of the current setting immediately under it Resetting a Custom Display File 1 Open the menu select CUSTOMIZE and then...

Page 102: ...cator You can select to display the zoom indicator permanently or only when operating the zoom Setting Options OFF ON NORMAL ON ALWAYS FOCUS Focus Distance Display You can select to display the focusing distance permanently or only when operating the focus Setting Options OFF ON NORMAL ON ALWAYS ND ND Filter displays Setting Options OFF ON IMAGE EFFECTS Image Effects Setting Options SKIN DETAIL Sk...

Page 103: ...f the flash mode currently active OFF ON CARD REMAINDER Remaining Still Images on the Memory Card You can select to display the information regarding the number of still images available on the memory card permanently or only the warning when the memory card is about to get full Setting Options OFF NORMAL WARNING AUDIO Audio Related Displays Setting Options LOW CUT Icon of the low cut filter OFF O...

Page 104: ...104 Location of the Custom Displays 03 02 02 06 00 01 02 06 14 07 07 19 19 18 21 08 08 10 09 11 19 12 04 12 13 20 05 12 14 18 03 02 02 06 04 00 01 02 06 07 07 16 15 21 15 16 14 17 19 20 05 08 14 ...

Page 105: ...k press the button on the camcorder or the PAUSE button on the wireless controller during normal playback rewind playback fast forward playback Press down and hold the or button on the camcorder or the REW or FF button on the wireless controller during normal playback rewind or fast forward to enter the fast playback at 8x the normal playback speed x1 reverse playback Press the button on the wirel...

Page 106: ...erse slow forward Plays back at about 1 3 normal speed Press the SLOW button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback Press the play button to return to normal playback x1 reverse playback Press the button on the wireless controller during normal playback Press the play button to return to normal playback x2 reverse x2 playback x2 forward x2 playback Plays back at 2x normal spe...

Page 107: ...nd the mark disappears The tape counter changes to time code The zero set memory may not function correctly if the time code has not been recorded consecutively The zero set memory function may not work correctly if you mix recordings in HDV and DV standards on the same tape Index Search With the index search you can locate any point you have marked beforehand with an index signal 72 This function...

Page 108: ...dards on the same tape Data Code The camcorder maintains a data code containing the recording date and time and other camera data such as shutter speed gain and exposure f stop Selecting the Data Code Open the menu and select DISPLAY SETUP Select DATA CODE select a setting option and close the menu Displaying the Data Code Press the DATA CODE button on the wireless controller If you turn off the c...

Page 109: ...d down press and hold the ZOOM T button for more than 2 seconds to change the wireless controller to mode 2 To change the wireless controller to mode 1 press and hold the REMOTE SET and ZOOM W buttons instead Make sure that the camcorder and wireless controller are set to the same mode Display the camcorder s mode by pressing any button on the wireless controller except the REMOTE SET button and s...

Page 110: ...d select RECORDING SETUP Select IMAGE SIZE HD IMG SIZE in mode select a setting option and close the menu Still images are recorded on the memory card using JPEG compression MENU 25 RECORDING SETUP IMG QUALITY FINE Recording still images in mode Simultaneous recording of a still image in mode Capturing a still image in mode LW 1920x1080 HD or SD16 9 LW 1920x1080 SW 848x480 From a recording made in...

Page 111: ...image recorded with the camcorder If the memory card you insert already contains an image with a larger number a new image will be assigned a number one higher than that of the last image on the memory card There will be no duplication of file numbers This is useful for organizing images on a computer Only when playing back a tape To change the setting open the menu and select RECORDING SETUP Sele...

Page 112: ...s controller the still image is recorded immediately 3 Press the PHOTO button fully disappears The CARD access indicator flashes and the card access display appears When you are using an SDHC or SD memory card make sure that the protect switch is set to allow recording If you attempt to record a still image on a write protected memory card the message THE CARD IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION will be...

Page 113: ...a Still Image on a Memory Card While Recording Movies on a Tape With the custom function PHOTO BUTTON 95 you can select to activate the simultaneous recording of a still image while recording movies on the tape If you select PHOTO CP DATA you can also save the custom preset settings currently in use embedded within the still image This is very useful when you want to read the custom preset file la...

Page 114: ...etting is only available when the drive mode is set to single MENU 25 CAMERA SETUP REVIEW 2sec Metering Mode Icon 116 Indicates the metering mode currently selected for recording still images Drive Mode Icon 115 Indicates the drive mode currently selected for recording still images Image Quality and Size Indicates the quality and size currently selected for recording still images Remaining Number ...

Page 115: ...tions and subject Sufficient space on the memory card is required Continuous shooting will stop when the card is full Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOTO button Three still images in different exposures are recorded on the memory card Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card Drive mode Use Continuous Shooting Captures a quick series of still images while you hold the PHOTO ...

Page 116: ... the screen Metering mode Use Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions including backlit scenes The camcorder divides images into several metering zones It evaluates the position and brightness of the subject background direct light or backlight and adjusts the exposure of the main subject accordingly Center weighted average Averages the light metered from the entire screen giving m...

Page 117: ...icator will flash in white Once charged the indicator will stay on in green If the indicator keeps flashing in white for a long time replace the flash s batteries 2 Press the PHOTO button to record a still image Wait until the flash is charged before recording the still image You can record a still image while the flash is charging but the flash will not go off Turn off the Speedlite flash when yo...

Page 118: ...CARD access indicator is on or flashing Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss Do not remove the memory card Do not change the position of the card tape switch or the dial Do not turn off the camcorder remove the battery pack or disconnect the power supply Slideshow Press the SLIDESHOW button Still images are played back one after another Press the button again to stop the slideshow In...

Page 119: ...of the total number of still images Press and hold the or button When you release the button the still image corresponding to the number that appears on the screen is displayed Displaying the Recording Data You can select whether to display all the recording data stored when the still image was recorded histogram Exif camera information etc Repeatedly press the DISP button to display the recording...

Page 120: ...ill Image 1 Select the still image you wish to erase 2 Press the SELECT SET dial to open the still image operations menu In mode the menu appears when you press the dial while you are reviewing a still image or immediately after recording a still image 3 Select IMAGE ERASE 4 Select ERASE The image is erased and the previous image appears 5 Select CLOSE to close the menu Erasing All Images 1 Open t...

Page 121: ...you are reviewing a still image or immediately after recording a still image 3 Select PROTECT 4 Select ON To remove the protection select OFF instead 5 Select CLOSE to close the menu appears and now the image cannot be erased Protecting Still Images from the Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 still images appear 2 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS Select PROTECT and press t...

Page 122: ...t be recovered We recommend using the COMPL INIT option when you feel that the time it takes to record an image on or read an image from the memory card has become too long Depending on the memory card the complete initialization may take up to a few minutes If you use a memory card other than the supplied one initialize it with the camcorder 1 Open the menu and select CARD OPERATIONS 2 Select INI...

Page 123: ...the print order set the number of copies to 0 5 Select CLOSE to close the menu Setting Print Orders from the Index Screen 1 Move the zoom lever toward W Up to 6 still images appear 2 Open the menu select CARD OPERATIONS and select PRINT ORDER 3 Select the still image you wish to print and press the SELECT SET dial 4 Set the number of copies with the SELECT SET dial and press the dial appears on th...

Page 124: ...put video signal will always be 50i regardless of the frame rate of the original recording Even if the audio was originally recorded using all 4 channels with another camcorder only channels 1 and 2 will be output SIGNAL SETUP Menu item Submenu item and Setting options TIME CODE COUNT UP REC RUN REC RUN PS FREE RUN 43 START VALUE 00 00 00 00 SET RESET 43 HDV DV IN REGEN COPY 84 GENLCK ADJST1 0000 ...

Page 125: ...NE 0 0dB to 18 0dB AF MODE INSTANT AF NORMAL AF 36 IMG STAB ON OFF 52 SKIN DETAIL EFFECT LEVEL OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH 68 HUE 0 6 to 6 CHROMA 0 6 to 6 AREA 0 6 to 6 Y LEVEL 0 6 to 6 SELECTIVE NR EFFECT LEVEL OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH 69 HUE 0 6 to 6 CHROMA 0 6 to 6 AREA 0 6 to 6 Y LEVEL 0 6 to 6 COLOR CORR CORRECT OFF A B A B 66 A AREA SEL B AREA SEL COLOR PHASE 0 0 to 15 CHROMA 0 6 to 6 AREA 3 1 to 4 Y LEV...

Page 126: ... Select the amplitude of the audio output signal RECORDING SETUP Menu item Setting options DV REC MODE SP LP 1 102 UB REC2 INT USR BIT EXT USR BIT 46 UB SELECT 00 00 00 00 TIME DATE 46 IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE FINE NORMAL 110 IMAGE SIZE SIGNAL STD is set to HD or SD16 9 LW 1920x1080 SW 848X480 SIGNAL STD is set to SD4 3 L 1440x1080 S 640X480 110 LW 1920x1080 SW 848X480 L 1440x1080 S 640X480 HD IMG S...

Page 127: ... DISPLAY SETUP Menu item Submenu item and Setting options CVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS 0 23 to 22 18 CONTRAST 0 23 to 22 COLOR1 0 3 to 3 SHARPNESS1 2 1 to 4 BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL LCD SETUP BRIGHTNESS 0 23 to 22 18 CONTRAST 0 23 to 22 COLOR 0 3 to 3 SHARPNESS 2 1 to 4 BACKLIGHT BRIGHT NORMAL CVF LCD BW1 ON OFF 19 CVF LCD ON ON OFF 19 PEAKING SETUP1 PEAKING1 GAIN 8 OFF to 15 38 FREQUENCY 2 1 to 4 PEAKING2...

Page 128: ...EN TC HOLD AUDIO LEVEL CVF LCD BW MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK SDI OUTPUT1 FOCUS LIMIT IMAGE STAB OUTPUT CH NONE 71 TIME CODE TV SCREEN DATA CODE AUDIO LEVEL TC HOLD CVF LCD BW SDI OUTPUT1 OUTPUT CH NONE 71 ZEBRA TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW MAGN B LOCK SHTR D LOCK E LCK B LCK SDI OUTPUT1 FOCUS LIMIT IMAGE STAB OUTPUT CH NONE 71 TV SCREEN CVF LCD BW SDI OUTPUT1 NONE 71 CUSTOM KEY 2 TIME CODE INDEX ...

Page 129: ...DMY 1 JAN 2008 12 00AM BEEP HIGH VOLUME LOW VOLUME OFF DV CONTROL ON OFF 83 MAGN B LOCK DISABLED ACTIVE 38 SHTR D LOCK DISABLED ACTIVE 58 E LCK B LCK DISABLED ACTIVE 60 ALL DISPLAY ENABLE DISABLE 31 RESET ALL NO YES 143 CAM F VER Current version of the camcorder s firmware CUSTOMIZE Menu item Submenu item CUSTOM PRESET EDIT 87 CAMERA CARD CARD CAMERA RETURN META DATA CP CARD CAMERA 87 RETURN CUSTO...

Page 130: ... NR1 OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH NR2 NR2 OFF LOW MIDDLE HIGH CMX COLOR MAT NORMAL CINE1 CINE2 CGN COLOR GAIN 0 50 to 50 CPH COLOR PHASE 0 9 to 9 RGN R GAIN 0 50 to 50 GGN G GAIN 0 50 to 50 BGN B GAIN 0 50 to 50 RGM RG MATRIX 0 50 to 50 RBM RB MATRIX 0 50 to 50 GRM GR MATRIX 0 50 to 50 GBM GB MATRIX 0 50 to 50 BRM BR MATRIX 0 50 to 50 BGM BG MATRIX 0 50 to 50 RENAME PROTECT RESET CANCEL EXECUTE CAMERA CARD...

Page 131: ...R 1 00 00 to 07 06 BUTTONS OPER 2 00 00 to 03 07 RINGS DIRECTION 00 00 to 07 08 OPER DIRECTION 00 00 to 03 09 IRIS LIMIT 00 OFF 01 ON 10 PHOTO BUTTON 00 PHOTO CP DATA 01 PHOTO 02 MAGNIFYING 03 OFF 11 MARKER LEVEL 00 00 to 07 12 F AST BW MOD 00 00 to 03 13 OBJ DST UNIT 00 m meter 01 ft feet 14 ZOOM INDICATOR 00 BAR 01 NUMBER 15 COLOR BARS 00 TYPE 1 01 TYPE 2 16 1kHz TONE 00 OFF 01 12dB 02 18dB 03 2...

Page 132: ...NC 03 00 to 03 08 CUSTOMIZE 03 00 to 03 09 RECORDING STD 00 OFF 01 ON 10 DV REC MODE 00 OFF 01 ON 11 FRAME RATE 00 OFF 01 ON 12 TAPE 03 00 to 07 13 TAPE REMAINDER 00 OFF 01 NORMAL 02 WARNING 14 TAPE CARD 00 00 to 07 15 LIGHT METERING 03 00 to 03 16 CARD 03 00 to 03 17 CARD REMAINDER 00 OFF 01 NORMAL 02 WARNING 18 AUDIO 00 00 to 07 19 WARNING STATUS 07 00 to 07 03 00 to 03 20 BATTERY 00 OFF 01 NORM...

Page 133: ...mode Custom white balance Exposure lock Returns to off Aperture shutter speed setting during exposure lock Reset MENU settings TV SCREEN on off On screen display settings Gain fine tuning Gain limit Iris limit Modes Changing from Easy Recording to other programmed AE mode Changing the programmed AE mode to Easy Recording Changing the frame rate Shutter speed setting in Tv mode Aperture setting in ...

Page 134: ... balance 63 Custom preset file 87 Superimposed character recording 100 Button dial used is locked Center marker 128 End search 33 Remote sensor mode 109 Index write 72 Custom function 95 Still image size quality simultaneous recording 110 Manual focus 37 Focus limit 40 Custom keys 71 Date and time 26 Focus preset speed 39 Color correction 66 Focusing distance 37 Peaking 38 Magnifying 38 Audio peak...

Page 135: ...ast forward playback rewind playback Playback double speed Playback normal speed Frame advance reverse User bit 46 Audio level indicator 49 Slideshow 118 Image protected 121 Image number 111 Current image total number of still images 110 Histogram 119 Exif information icons 119 Date and time of recording Custom preset data embedded with the still image 90 Still image quality size Programmed AE 53 ...

Page 136: ...36 Side panel Time code Tape has reached the end Remaining battery charge Genlock Audio level indicator Time code setting Video output signal from the HD SD SDI Terminal Time code synchronization setting ...

Page 137: ... the one to which the camcorder is set INPUT SIGNAL NOT SUPPORTED You attempted to input a video signal incompatible with the camcorder for example 720p 84 NAMING ERROR The folder and file numbers have reached their maximum value NO CARD Memory card is not inserted into the camcorder 24 NO IMAGES No images are recorded on the memory card PLAYBACK STD LOCKED INCOMPATIBLE VIDEO INPUT When the playba...

Page 138: ...amage Be careful of heat generated by lighting equipment Do not disassemble the camcorder If the camcorder does not function properly consult qualified service personnel Handle the camcorder with care Do not subject the camcorder to shocks or vibration as this may cause damage Avoid sudden changes in temperature Moving the camcorder rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation ...

Page 139: ...t performance we recommend to discharge the battery pack fully and to store it in a dry place at temperatures no higher than 30 ºC If you do not use the battery pack for long periods charge and discharge it fully at least once a year If you have more than one battery pack perform these precautions at the same time for all battery packs Although the battery pack s operating temperature range is fro...

Page 140: ...n is not supported by the camcorder Protecting Tapes from Accidental Erasure To protect your recordings from accidental erasure slide the tab on the cassette to the left This switch position is usually labeled SAVE or ERASE OFF If you load a protected cassette in recording mode the message THE TAPE IS SET FOR ERASURE PREVENTION appears for approx 4 seconds and starts flashing If you wish to record...

Page 141: ...Rechargeable Lithium Battery The camcorder has a built in rechargeable lithium battery to keep the date time and other settings The built in lithium battery is recharged while you use the camcorder however it will become totally discharged if you do not use the camcorder for about 3 months To recharge the built in lithium battery Connect the compact power adapter to the camcorder and leave it conn...

Page 142: ...tely and leave the cassette compartment open Leaving the cassette in the camcorder may damage the tape A cassette cannot be loaded when condensation is detected Resuming use It takes about 1 hour until the water droplets evaporate After the condensation warning stops flashing wait for 1 more hour before resuming use Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources You can use the compact power adapter to ...

Page 143: ...ll persists disconnect the power source and reset all the camcorder s settings to default values using the SYSTEM SETUP RESET ALL setting Problem Cause Solution The dial is not in the OFF position but the POWER indicator is off The LED indicators option in the customized functions is set to OFF Set the LED setting to one of the other types 100 Image will not appear on the screen The dial is not se...

Page 144: ...5 Cassette is not loaded Load a cassette 23 Tape is running but image will not appear on the TV screen Video heads are dirty Clean the video heads 141 You attempted to play back or dub a copyright protected tape Stop playback dubbing The video output cable is not connected correctly Verify that the video cable is connected properly While playing back a tape recorded in HDV standard there are brief...

Page 145: ...oupler BP 930 BP 945 BP 950G BP 970G Battery Pack CB 920 Car Battery Adapter CA 920 Compact Power Adapter CH 910 Dual Battery Charger Holder BP 930 BP 945 BP 950G BP 970G Battery Pack STV 290N Stereo Video Cable VCR CV 250F DV Cable Monitor TV Digital Device SCART Adapter ZR 2000 Zoom Remote Controller SBR 1000 Shooting Brace DTC 1000 Component Video Cable Speedlite Flash 420EX 430EX 430 EX II 550...

Page 146: ...ransportation and storage TA 100 Tripod Adapter The TA 100 allows you to quickly mount unmount the XH G1S XH A1S on from a tripod SBR 1000 Shooting Brace Using the SBR 1000 for additional support of the camcorder with the neck strap will significantly lighten the load of the camcoder s weight while shooting Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended This product is designed to achieve excelle...

Page 147: ...oller When the ZR 2000 is connected to the LANC terminal of a Canon camcorder it is possible to control functions such as the start and stop of recording the zoom and the focus functions while reviewing the picture on the local display without touching the camcorder This is particularly useful while the camcorder is mounted on a tripod and you want to ensure maximum stability of a shot Battery Pac...

Page 148: ...3 horizontal pixel shift approx 1 670 000 pixels Effective pixels HD approx 1 560 000 SD16 9 approx 1 560 000 SD4 3 approx 1 170 000 Viewfinder 0 57 in wide 16 9 aspect ratio TFT color approx 269 000 dots LCD Screen 2 8 in wide 16 9 aspect ratio TFT color approx 207 000 dots Microphone Stereo electret Cross layout microphone Lens f 4 5 90 mm F 1 6 3 5 20x power zoom 35 mm equivalent HD SD16 9 16 9...

Page 149: ...Min to Max 50 ohms or less LANC Terminal 2 5 mm stereo mini jack GENLOCK Terminal BNC jack input 1 Vp p 75 ohms TIME CODE Terminal BNC jack input 0 5 V 18 Vp p 10 kohms output 1 Vp p 75 ohms HD SD SDI Terminal BNC jack output only 0 8 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced SDI 576 50i ITU R BT 656 SMPTE 272M SMPTE RP 188 LTC HD SDI SMPTE 292M SMPTE 299M SMPTE RP 188 LTC Component Terminals HD SD COMPONENT OUT 10...

Page 150: ...recording programmed AE mode 54 Embedded audio 51 End search 33 Erasing still images 120 Error messages 137 Exposure 60 Exposure lock 60 External synchronization 44 External video input 84 Eye cup 17 F File numbers 111 Flash 117 Focus 36 Focus assist functions 38 Focus limit 40 Focus preset 39 Frame rate 42 Free run time code 43 G Gain 61 Gain fine tuning 62 Gamma 92 Genlock 44 H HD SD COMPONENT O...

Page 151: ...Shutter speed 56 58 Side panel 136 Signal standard 32 Simultaneous recording 113 Skin detail 68 Slideshow 118 Specifications 148 Spotlight programmed AE mode 53 Still image quality 110 Still image size 110 T Tape protection 140 Temporary autofocus Push AF 36 Temporary automatic exposure Push AE 57 Time code 43 Troubleshooting 143 Tv programmed AE mode 58 U User bit 46 V VCR Stop 29 Video heads cle...

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