Canon XL 1A Instruction Manual Download

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Page 1: ...DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER instruction anuai CAM SCOPE ET LECTEUR VIDEO NUM RIQUES Mode emploi VIDEOCAMARA Y GRABADORA DIGITAL _nuai de Instrucciones CallOll XL 1 A NTSC Mini Digital Cassette ...

Page 2: ...ception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an e...

Page 3: ...ble to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug if the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 13 Power Cord Protection Power cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to plugs and th...

Page 4: ... controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance This indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used ...

Page 5: ...40 Setting the Self Timer 42 Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography optional 43 When Making Manual Adjustments Adjusting the Focus 44 Adjusting the Exposure 45 Using AE Shift 46 Using the Zebra Pattern 47 Adjusting the Gain 48 Adjusting the White Balance 49 Playing back a Cassette 51 Displaying Data Code 54 Searching Through Your Recorded Photos Photo Search 55 Connections for Playback on a...

Page 6: ...te that capital letters are used to refer to settings displayed in the menus and buttons labelled on the camcorder itself e g Press the EJECT button The XL1 is supplied with the following accessories e _o 2 WL D2000 Wireless Controller CA 900 CA 910 Compact Power Adapter Digital Video Cassette Dust cap Two AAA batteries Lithium button battery SP I00 Shoulder pad Lens hood SS 1000 Shoulder Strap DC...

Page 7: ... you can set the viewpoint from close range to open range at the flick of a switch g 8 o Superb picture quality results from using a larger light capturing area for each pixel and fewer pixels to give higher sensitivity higher SN ratio and a greater dynamic range and then horizontally shifting the green CCD to ensure high image resolution In addition you can now get stunningly clear still pictures...

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Page 9: ...h Autofocus p 44 Manual Focus p 44 Notes Make sure that the camera is turned off before mounting or removing the lens To avoid damaging the lens or camera place them on a table or secure surface when mounting or removing the lens Use only lenses bearing the _ mark You cannot use VL mount lenses with this camcorder If you turn the camera on without a lens attached the caution CHECK THE LENS is disp...

Page 10: ...ye _ 1 Loosen the locking screw and slide the o a unit to the position you require along the bracket 2 Tighten the locking screw 3 Switch the eye cup around if necessary Slide and hold the release lever on the underside of the viewfinder and then twist the eye cup counter clockwise until the mark on the eye cup lines up with the mark on the viewfinder to allow you to remove it fiom the viewfinder ...

Page 11: ...EAR To view the scene at a distance from the viewfinder turn the switch to FAR NEAR EYE POINT SELECT In record pause mode turn the viewfinder focusing ring focusing the display between 5 and 2 to suit your eyesight The viewfinder rotates through 270 to give a choice of shooting positions II _a 11 ...

Page 12: ...to the microphone clamp 2 Align the mark on the microphone with the mark on the clamp and tighten the screw to hold the microphone firmly in place 3 Plug the microphone cable to the camera s MIC terminals Note Make sure that the camera is turned offbefore attaching or removing the microphone cable 12 ...

Page 13: ...ower flom an AC outlet 1 Attach the DC coupler to the camera Align the triangle on the DC coupler with the line on the camera Slide the coupler up in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 2 Connect the DC coupler to the adapter 3 Plug the adapter into an AC outlet 4 Detach the DC coupler after use Press and hold the BATT RELEASE button while you slide the coupler down Always turn t...

Page 14: ...indicator glows steadily when the battery pack is tully charged 3 Take the battery pack off the adapter and attach it to the camera Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the camcorder then slide the battery up in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place 4 Remove the battery pack after use Press and hold the BATT RELEASE button while you slide the battery down Always ...

Page 15: ...ing out Remove the cassette by pulling it straight out 4 Press the _ mark on the compartment until it clicks 5 Click the cover back into place o X3 I_ is a trade mark Notes After loading a cassette use record search p 31 to find the point where you want to start recording Do not interfere with the cassette compartment while it is opening or closing automatically or attempt to close the cover Do no...

Page 16: ...ect the tape heads transfer cassettes directly from the tape case to the camcorder do not open the tape protect cover or touch the tape itself Do not use cassettes where the tape has been damaged or reioined they may damage the camcorder Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape Handle cassettes with care dropping them or exposing them to extern...

Page 17: ...rt stop button and zoom control effectively II _a 8 For extra security and portability attach the shoulder strap before using the camera Pass the ends through the attachment bars and adjust the length as shown Notes Be careful not to leave the viewfinder exposed to bright sunlight or it may damage the LCD The light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Either turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to t...

Page 18: ...et to VCR _o o r_ Camera menu CAM MENU Zebra pattern p 47 16 9 effect p 41 Movie mode p 30 Remote sensor p 21 Tally lamp p 21 Audio mode p 36 Audio 1 Input p 37 Audio 2 Input p 38 Recording mode p 24 Date time set p 22 VCR menu Tally lamp p 21 Remote sensor p 21 Recording mode p 24 Mix balance p 60 Output channel p 61 Data code p 54 Date time select p 22 8 Date time set p 22 Turn to the appropriat...

Page 19: ...sing the I_ cursor key 7 Press the MENU button to close the menu Close the red cover to hide the menu operation keys Notes You can only see eight options on the screen at the same time Pointers at the top_ottom of the screen indicate that there are more options that you can scroll through You may often find it convenient to use the wireless controller to move around the menus Press its MENU button...

Page 20: ...splays p 80 Data code on off p 54 Photo search p 55 Self timer p 42 Insert two AAA batteries following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the batteries _o o r_ Notes When using the wireless controller in brightly lit places or outdoors the effective range will be less The camera may have difficulty picking up the remote control signals at extremely close range Do not leave ...

Page 21: ...ou know that the camera is recording However the flashing of the front lamp may be reflected into the lens during close up recording or when recording through glass You may therefore decide to turn them oft MENU see p 18 _TALLY LAMP OFF 1 Open either the camera menu or the VCR menu and point the arrow at TALLY LAMP 2 Select the OFF setting and close the menu The tally lamps no longer flash during ...

Page 22: ...lay starts flashing 4 Set the months days hours and minutes in the same way 5 Press the MENU button when finished and to start the clock The date can be set to any year between 1997 and 2020 If you press the MENU button in the middle of setting the date and time the seconds are set to zero you leave the menu and the clock starts If you press the I_ cursor key after setting the minutes the seconds ...

Page 23: ...DBY button for a few moments or set the POWER dial to OFF and then back to a recording program 2 Press the start stop button to begin recording There are two start stop buttons to give you control flom both gripping positions The tally lamps flash rapidly and REC appears in the viewfinder 3 Press the start stop button again to pause recording The camera returns to record pause mode and PAUSE reapp...

Page 24: ... MODE from the camera or VCR menu select LP and then close the menu for instructions on how to use the menus refer to page 18 i e o 1o ID I_REC MODE LP see p 18 Notes If you record in both modes on the same tape the picture may become distorted during playback and the time code may not be written correctly When the camera is set to LP mode pausing between recordings may produce mosaic like noise A...

Page 25: ...ve the control ring slightly to zoom slowly Turn it further to zoom more quickly The further you turn the zoom control ring the taster the zoom speed The T and W buttons on the wireless controller and the camera handle adjust the picture angle but not the zoom speed Notes When the lens is at the extreme wide angle position you can focus on a su _ject as close as 13 16 in 2 cm Since the zoom change...

Page 26: ... to show which effect you can select The camera only displays selectable effects t 1 00i 0 __ 3 Press the D EFFECT ON OFF button to activate the digital zoom D ZOOM is shown constantly in the viewfinder 4 The digital zoom will remain activated until you press the D EFFECT ON OFF button to deactivate it When deactivated D ZOOM flashes in the viewfinder and you can then press the D EFFECT SELECT but...

Page 27: ...the video lens to turn the image stabilizer on or off Notes The image stabilizer is designed to deal with a normal degree of camera shake Keep the image stabilizer turned off when the camera is mounted on a tripod Sliding the switch to OFF has no effect when the camera is set to the E Easy Recording program The image stabilizer is not as effective as usual when the Extender XL 1 6 optional is atta...

Page 28: ...e the ND filter is switched on When the camera is set to the Easy or Auto Recording programs and the XL lens is attached ND ON flashes in the viewfinder to advise you to switch the ND filter on ND ON with the ON flashing advises you to fit an external ND filter or that the light conditions are still too bright despite having switched the ND filter on ND OFF with the OFF flashing warns you that the...

Page 29: ...nder In this case override the focus temporarily using the lens manual focusing ring p 44 The green mark lights tip If you are recording using manual focus p 44 the O mark will light tip green when you first press the PHOTO button Focus the camera using the manual focusing ring 3 Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture The camera takes the image almost immediately and then reco...

Page 30: ...orite still pictures to a PC for image enhancement and print out seep 18 _J_ I_MOVIE MODE FRAME 1 Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except Easy Recording 2 Open the camera menu and point the arrow at MOVIE MODE 3 Choose the FRAME setting and close the menu FRAME appears in the viewfinder Notes To return to normal video shooting you need to re select NORMAL from MOVIE MODE at the camera ...

Page 31: ...i_ii_ ii _i_ii_i_ i_i _ii iiiii i i i _ii_ii_i _ _ _ii_ii_ii_ iii _i_ ii_i_ i_i _ _i _i ii _i i li_i _ ii_i i_i _ i_ii_i i ii i_ _ i_i_ _i _ _ i_i _ i _ _ i_i _ i _ i_ i_ii_ i iiiiiiiiilili _ i i i i i _ _ i_i _ t When the camera is in record pause mode you can use record search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or restart recording 1 Make sure the ca...

Page 32: ...he image may change suddenly The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting The image may flicker or a bright line may appear on the screen if you use them in the wrong lighting conditions The simplest way to use the camera is with the POWER dial set to the Z position The camera will take care of focus exposure and other adiustments leaving you free to point and shoot J If ...

Page 33: ... AUTO Select this program for total creative freedom when operating the camcorder You can set aperture and shutter speeds completely independently to give you exactly the exposure you require There are 27 shutter speed settings between 1 60 and 1 15000 of a second and 27 aperture values between f 1 6 and f 16 you can also close the iris M The exposure is automatically adjusted for glare free recor...

Page 34: ...e set the F number to f716 blurring of the image may occur Check the image in the viewfinder while setting the aperture When a lens that has a built in ND filter is attached if you switch the filter on the intensity of the light is reduced and the image in the viewfinder may go dark In such a case switch the filter offand change the aperture setting When shooting in the Z3 Easy Recording or 5_ Aut...

Page 35: ...n to deactivate it When deactivated the effect name flashes in the display and you can then press the D EFFECT SELECT button to select a different digital effect or to turn the digital effects off completely by choosing the blank display 0 D o 5 Notes You cannot select a different digital effect while the current effect is still activated You can only use the slow shutter with the Auto or Manual r...

Page 36: ...e modes open the camera menu and select AUDIO MODE 2 Select a mode and close the menu o The name of your chosen mode is displayed in the viewfinder and main LCD panel w After selecting the audio mode you can set the audio input The settings for 16 bit and 12 bit stereo 1 audio are the same and are explained under Two Channel Recording on the next page The settings for 12 bit stereo 1 2 are explain...

Page 37: ...AUDIO 1 IN LINE To record sound from a VCR CD or other line in devices MIC ATT20 To record sound using a microphone when the sound level is high MIC To record sound using a microphone e g attached via the optional MA 100 Microphone Adapter Shoulder Pad In normal recording conditions the camera sets the audio recording level automatically as long as you slide the REC LEVEL switch to A You can also ...

Page 38: ...n normal recording conditions the camera sets the audio recording level automatically as long as you slide the REC LEVEL switch to A automatic You can also set the recording level manually 2 c o o o tw Set the recording level for stereo 1 in exactly the same way as for two channel recording Set the recording level for stereo 2 by sliding the REC LEVEL switch of the AUDIO 2 controls to M manual Tur...

Page 39: ...tton and shown in the viewfinder and audio LCD panel Unlike selecting the audio output in VCR mode you cannot mix the balance at this point even if VARIABLE is chosen at the VCR menu it is fixed during camera mode You can monitor the sound while recording by attaching stereo headphones to the camera s _ terminal Adjust the headphone volume by rotating the PHONES LEVEL dial o 5 39 ...

Page 40: ...e list of effects in the viewfinde_ until you reach FADE T 4 1 1 The flashing display changes to show which effect you can select Press the D EFFECT ON OFF button to set the fade trigger ready for use FADE T is shown constantly in the viewfinder Start or stop recording The fade trigger is now activated the scene will fade in or out FADE T then starts to flash again in the viewfinder If you wish to...

Page 41: ...til you change the POWER dial setting Produces images in the 16 9 format for playback on widescreen TVs MENU see p 18 _16 9 OFF 1 Select 16 9 from the camera menu and turn the effect ON OFF 2 Press the MENU button once more to close the menu Notes 16 9 is shown in the viewfinder when you switch the 16 9 effect on You cannot use the 16 9 digital effect with the Easy Recording program If you play ba...

Page 42: ...ce of the start stop button The cus and exposure are set before the countdown is complete and the green O mark is displayed Notes Initially the tally lamps flash once a second then just before recording starts they flash more quickly for a few seconds before the camera starts to record To cancel the self timer press the SELF TIMER button once more before recording Once the countdown has begun pres...

Page 43: ...harging the flash will not go off In addition the Speedlite cannot charge while you are holding the PHOTO button halfway down t disappears from the display while the camera records the still picture If the t mark does not appear in the viewfinder when you turn the flash on make sure that the flash unit is slid fully home on the hot shoe cube Notes For filll details of how to use the Speedlite refe...

Page 44: ...ng i E 3 o 0_ IX 4 Slide the focus switch on the body of the XL lens to M manual When using a zoom lens rotate the zooming ring to the telephoto end Rotate the focusing ring to adjust the focus When using a zoom lens use the zooming ring to reframe the subject To resume autofocus slide the focus switch to AF auto If you focus manually then leave the camcorder with the power turned on you may lose ...

Page 45: ... the exposure to activate the SHUTTER buttons and the IRIS wheel The maxinmm and minimum settings for the shutter and aperture are the same but there are 9 possible speeds and 8 possible F numbers D o 5 You can lock the exposure at the current level in order to control the brightness of the image To lock the exposure press the EXP LOCK button Press it again to return to the automatically set expos...

Page 46: ...minately dark or light tones 1 Turn the POWER dial to the Auto Tv or Av recording program 2 Turn the AE SHIFT dial to adjust the AE to your desired level To make the image brighter turn the controller towards the settings To make the image darker turn the controller towards the settings Note m AE shift does not function in the Easy Manual or Spotli_ht_ Recordin_ programs o tD w 46 ...

Page 47: ...ighlight areas of overexposure Use as a guide to setting the aperture iris and shutter speed 1 Open the camera menu and select ZEBRA 2 Select the ON setting and close the menu see p 18 _ZEBRA ON Note The camera does not record the zebra pattern it is only shown in the viewfinder o 5 47 ...

Page 48: ...ain to your desired level The gain level you select appears in the viewfinder Push the knob back m when you have finished making adjustments 3dB Low noise recording for indoor low light or low contrast scenes 0dB Low noise life like color reproduction of illuminated scenes at night 6dB 12dB Brighten indoor or low light scenes when the iris is fully open o Gain up to enable you to increase the dept...

Page 49: ...r modes 5 After turning the knob to the right you can go on to set the white balance manually a Point the camera at a white object such as a sheet of paper and if you are using a zoom lens zoom in until it fills the display b Press the WHITE BALANCE set button t_ll _ flashes quickly in the viewfinder and then remains lit to show that the camera has set the white balance Depending on the light sour...

Page 50: ...ng program If you are already using a mode other than auto the white balance returns to auto while you are in the Z3 Easy Recording program When you push the STANDBY button without changing the POWER dial the current white balance setting remains in the memory If you shoot with studio video lighting use the _ indoor mode If you shoot under fluorescent lights use the automatic white balance or set ...

Page 51: ...or ERASE OFF 1 Attach a power source and turn the POWER dial to VCR 2 Load the cassette 3 Press the PLAY _ button to start playback To end playback press the STOP button To wind the tape forwards stop playback and press the FF _ button To wind the tape backwards stop playback and press the REW 44 button If the playback picture is rough mosaic like noise clean the video heads using a Canon DVM CL D...

Page 52: ...SEARCH buttons during playback while you check the picture in the viewfinder The button plays the recording forwards and the button plays it backwards Release the button when you find the point where you want to start editing The camera returns to playback pause Fast Forward Playback To play back the recording at about 9 5 times normal speed press and hold the FF _ button during normal playback or...

Page 53: ...k Reverse Playback To play back in reverse at normal speed press the _1 button during normal forward playback Press the PLAY _ button to return to normal forward playback Forward 2 Playback Press the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY _ button to return to normal playback Reverse 2 Playback Press the 41 button and then the 2 button during normal playback Press the PLAY _ button to retu...

Page 54: ... DATE TIME 1 Select DATA CODE from the VCR menu 2 Choose between DATE TIME CAMERA DATA and CAM D T 3 Press the MENU button once more to close the menu se o t_ E Notes To avoid accidental recording make sure that you slide the tab on the cassette so that it exposes the hole the switch position is usually labelled SAVE or ERASE OFF The data code will read in the following situations When the playbac...

Page 55: ... next still pictures on the tape Press more than once to move to the corresponding still picture up to a maximum of 10 times e g press the _ _ button 5 times to move forward 5 still pictures on the tape PHOTO SEARCH appears in the middle of the display alongside the _ or _ _ mark and the number of photos to search through Notes Press the button to end your photo search If you begin a search very c...

Page 56: ...g the camera to a VCR set the input selector on the VCR to LINE o t_ K Connect the camera using the STV 150 Stereo Video Cable Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal left Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal right Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal Set the TV VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO If you are connecting the camera to a VCR set the input se...

Page 57: ...ut the VCR in record pause mode See your TV and VCR instruction manuals for details 3 Turn the camera s POWER dial to VCR and load your recorded cassette 1 Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly ahead of the section you want to copy 2 Start to play it back while you monitor the picture on the TV 3 Start recording on the VCR as soon as the section you want to copy appears on the screen 4 P...

Page 58: ...he playback device Then press its pause button to start pause recording Notes If the cables are not connected properly the camera displays the caution CHECK THE DV INPUT The image displayed by tlle camcorder that is being recorded to for example on an attached TV or in its viewfinder may become distorted during digital dubbing The actual recording on the tape however is not affected If you press t...

Page 59: ...quipment not bearing the LANC _ _ symbol Certain pre recorded software tapes are copyright protected If you try to play back such a cassette COPYRIGHT PROTECTED PLAYBACK IS RESTRICTED appears in the display for a few seconds and then the camera displays a blank blue screen you cannot view the contents of the cassette If you try to record fiom such a tape via the digital cable COPYRIGHT PROTECTED D...

Page 60: ...y to stage ii You only need to release the fixed level step 2 if your aim is to mix the balance o 1 Set the camera to VCR mode 2 Release the fixed level for audio mixing only seep 18 _ MIX SELECT VARIABLE a pen the VCR menu and point the arrow at MIX SELECT b Select the VARIABLE setting and close the menu 3 Choose the output a Press the AUDIO MONITOR button to display STEREO1 STEREO2 and MIX each ...

Page 61: ...nd R If you chose stereo 1 for the output at stage i stereo 1 L R will be sent to the RCAjacks labeled Audio 1 L R In addition stereo 2 L R will be sent to the RCAjacks labeled Audio 2 L R This gives you four independent audio signals If you chose stereo 2 for the output at stage i stereo 2 L R will be sent to Audio 1 L R If you mixed the balance at stage i the combination of left channels from st...

Page 62: ...cator in the display shows you approximately how much charge the battery pack has left Notes CHANGE THE BATTERY PACK appears in the display for 4 seconds when the power is completely exhausted The empty battery mark then appears and starts to flash The power indicator light also flashes The indicator is not constant different levels will be shown when you subject the battery pack and camcorder to ...

Page 63: ...uce usage time To prevent damage therefore aim to use a battery pack s complete charge before storage Pull out the battery holder from the base of the camera and insert the CR2025 lithium battery with the side facing upwards Click the holder back into place m This backup battery allows the camera to remember the date and time and other settings when the main power source is removed It has a life s...

Page 64: ...eat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Replace the battery with a Sony Sanyo or Panasonic CR2025 or Duracell DL2025 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Cautions Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools this will cause a short circuit Wipe the battery with a clean dry cloth to ensure proper contact Keep the back up battery out of reach of children if it...

Page 65: ... hand Grip the camera using the top handle and steady the lens with the other hand To prevent any unwanted movement mount the camera on a tripod and operate it from the remote control Be careful not to leave the viewfinder in bright sunlight or it may damage the LCD the light is concentrated by the viewfinder lens Either turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to the FAR setting or change the angle of th...

Page 66: ...when you are recording in rain or mist There is a risk of electric shock if water gets inside the camera contact qualified service personnel as soon as possible Protect the lens Sand and dust can damage the lens be especially careful on windy days Handle the camera gently Vibration or shock can cause damage Do not use the viewfinder unit or microphone as a carrying handle Do not swing the camera a...

Page 67: ...een Clean the video heads using Canon s DVM CL Digital Video Head Cleaning Cassette If the noise remains repeat the cleaning up to maximum of five times Do not use a wet type cleaning cassette as this can cause damage Power sources You can use the compact power adapter to operate your camera and charge battery packs in any country where the electricity supply is between 110 and 240 V AC 50 60 Hz C...

Page 68: ...you take it out of the bag What happens when condensation is detected CONDENSATION HAS BEEN DETECTED is displayed for approximately 4 seconds Then the power indicator flashes and the mark flashes in the viewfinder If there is a cassette in the camera it stops automatically and REMOVE THE CASSETTE is displayed for approximately 4 seconds and then EJECT flashes in the viewfinder without a cassette _...

Page 69: ...e has reached the end The battery pack is exhausted or not properly attached p 13 14 62 The function cannot be used in that recording program p 32 The top controls are locked by the hold lever p 65 The camera was in record pause mode for more than about five minutes p 23 The battery pack is exhausted p 14 The POWER dial is not set to a recording program p 32 The cassette is not loaded or is set fo...

Page 70: ... There s a bright stripe on the screen The playback picture is rough with mosaic like noise There s no picture on the TV screen even though the tape is moving Cause and or what to do about it There are a few restrictions on using the digital effects Refer to the notes on p 41 The POWER dial is not set to VCR p 51 The cassette is not loaded p 15 The tape has reached the end When recording in dark p...

Page 71: ...andom letters appear in the display or if normal operation is interrupted remove and then replace the power source and if necessary the back up battery The EYE POINT SELECT switch is set to FAR p 11 The viewfinder focusing ring needs a lsting p 11 Remove the cable and then reconnect it or turn the power off and back on again Make sure the lens has clicked fully into position If necessary turn the ...

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Page 73: ...r polarizing filters to help you take control of difficult lighting conditions HC 3000 System Case A solid lockable case that provides sate and stylish protection for the camera during transportation and storage HC 3500 System Case Small enough to take onto an aircraft as carry on luggage XL1 body with a lens power supply and an extra lens MA 100 Microphone Adapter Shoulder Pad Allows you to use a...

Page 74: ...een the XLI s 1 3 CCD s and 35mm film means that the effective focal length of still camera lenses is multiplied by 7 2x A 300mm lens for example is transformed into an incredible 2 160mm super telephoto Consult your local service outlet to make sure there are no compatibility problems with your chosen lens VL 10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used _ _ for both ...

Page 75: ...der Pad SS 1000 Shoulder Strap S 150 S Video Cable STV 150 Stereo Video Cable Lens Hood Lens Cap Body Cap Dust Cap Lens Soft Case D51 0310 201 D84 0110 000 D83 0432 000 D85 0492 201 D85 1022 201 D85 0630 201 D85 0852 201 D87 0040 201 D81 1220 000 D82 0330 202 D82 0490 201 YG9 5739 000 YF1 0008 000 DAI 8472 000 YAI 1715 000 YAl 1717 000 Optional accessories CB 900 Car Battery Adapter CH 900 Dual Ba...

Page 76: ...INPUT SELECT switch 1 p 37 BALANCE dial AUDIO 1 p 37 REC LEVEL sw_tch AUDIO 1 p 37 LEVEL dial AUDIO 1 p 37 AUDIO MONITOR button p 39 60 LIGHT button p 76 I1_cursor key p 19 Menu cursor key p 19 t operation _ursor key p 19 J MENU button p 19 LENS RELEASE switch p 8 o_ Light Button Push the LIGHT button to illuminate the main and audio panels for approxtmately 10 seconds If you press and hold the bu...

Page 77: ... p 12 PHOTO button p 29 Zoom control p 25 Lens hood locking screw p 9 Gnp belt p 17 BATT RELEASE button p 13 Start stop button p 23 DV terminal p 58 REMOTE_ terminal p 59 Flash adapter terminal p 43 Backup battery compartment p 63 Socket for attaching the SP 100 Shoulder Pad or MA 100 Mtcrophone Adapter Shoulder Pad Do not attach a tnpod to th_s socket 77 ...

Page 78: ...ILIZER sw_tch p 27 I ND FILTER switch p 28 terminal p 39 p 56 DC out termnal AUDIO 1 RCAjacks p 6O PUSH AF button p Auto Manual focus switch p 44 REC record SEARCH _ button p 31 I_ IX REC record SEARCH __ _ record review button p 31 f l __ EVF DISPLAY button p 24 t_ i EtFFECTtton NFFFFGT __ o oF utton p i_I I ill SHUTTER button p 34 SHUTTER button p 34 p 56 Main LCD panel p 84 POWER dial p 23 p 23...

Page 79: ...IO MONITOR button p 39 60 REW 13_ button p 51 PLAY button p 51 _ll frame reverse button p 53 STOP button p 51 PAUSE Ill button p 52 Transmitter f_7 _ ZOOM buttons p 25 11 cursor key p 19 cursor key p 19 MIX BALANCE buttons p 60 PHOTO SEARCH buttons p 55 1 _ frame advance button p 53 x 2 button p 53 SLOW I_ button p 53 Jog Shuttle dial p 53 o o i 79 ...

Page 80: ...attery is not properly installed or needs replacing p 63 The camera is ejecting the tape p 15 The safety mechanism is activated Unload the cassette and mm the camera off Turn it on again and reload the cassette Recording mode p 24 Shm_s how much battery power remains p 62 The battery pack is exhausted p 14 62 Playback is stopped p 51 Normal playback p 51 Fast forx_ard p 51 No cassette is loaded or...

Page 81: ...s turned off p 21 Self timer countdown p 42 Audio mode p 36 Data code p 54 The camcorder does not have a lens attached Photo search is complete Photo mode p 29 Setting the AF AE O mark flashes _ hire Zoom display p 25 Optical zoom Optical plus digital zoom AF AE locked O mark lights up green Timer Zoom in Zoonl Ol lt Camera menu p 18 CR menu p 18 Movie mode p 30 Recording programs p 32 81 ...

Page 82: ... is set manually p 49 Outdoor mode Indoor mode 82 The 16 9 effects the display flashes when the effect hasbeen selected and appears steadily when it is activated p 41 Digital effects the display flashes when the flmction has being selected and appears steadily when it is activated p 40 Slow shutter effects can not be selected at this time p 35 The camcorder is being recorded to via the DV terminal...

Page 83: ...camera counts fiom 0SEC to 10SEC Shots which are shorter than 10 seconds may be difficult to edit later On the other hand if you are not planning to edit the recording remember that a shot which does not contain action should generally last no longer than 10 seconds Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing Appears each time you turn ...

Page 84: ...e lock p 45 F number Audio mode Shutter speed aperture size p 36 p 34 p 34 Remaining battery power p 62 _E Manual recording level p 37 Audio mix p 60 When only _ is shown 16 bit mode I I I I ST 11 MIXIST 2I 1 L 5011111111111140 R IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 30 20 6 2 0 iiiiiiiiiiirlllllllllllllllllllll I L R Recording levels p 38 84 ...

Page 85: ... 2 Ix using XL 5 5 88mm lens and slow shutter at 1 s of a second Recommended illumination More than 100 lx Filter diameter 72mm XL lens Viewfinder 0 7 inch color LCD approx 180 000 pixels Microphone Stereo electret condenser microphone DV Terminal Special 4 pin connector based on IEEE 1394 Output level Video terminal RCAjack 1 Vp p 75_ _ unbalanced synchronized load S video terminal 4 pin mini DIN...

Page 86: ...anual Focus 44 Manual Recording Program 33 Menus 18 Microphone 12 Mix Balance 60 Movie Mode 30 ND Filter 28 Optical Image Stabilizer 27 Optional Accessories 73 Photo Mode 29 Photo Search 55 Playback 51 Playback Connection 56 Playback Pause 52 Power Adapter 13 Powering Your Camcoder 13 Problems 69 Push Autofocus 44 Recharging the Battery Pack 62 Recording 23 Recording Level 37 38 Recording Programs...

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