Professional Functionality for
Today’s Production Environments
The XL H1S and XL H1A allow for advanced control over all aspects of audio during recording. The camcorder is
equipped with
2 built-in XLR terminals
, each with an individual sensitivity setting. Sensitivity for the XLR line
input manual operation has been increased as well as the amplitude of the audio line output level being
switchable between 1 Vrms and 2 Vrms at full scale for added audio quality. This allows for audio output
at a m6 dBV when video
is recorded at the st4 dBu
input setting. XLR and microphone
sensitivity selections i12
dB, +6 dB, 0 dB, -6 dB and -12 dB.
2-channel recording is possible via
simultaneous use of the supplied
microphone and XLR inputs.
Automatic level control settings
for both XLR channels can be set to
link or remain independent to each
other. The camcorder is also equipped with a
3.5mm terminal
for a camera microphone,
3.5mm stereo
mini-phono jack
, and a rugged
headphone terminal
with level control. Additional audio controls include
an
audio limiter
function (manual recording mode) to prevent distortion in audio signals due to sudden
loud noises, a
1 kHz Reference Tone
(selectable to -12 dB, -18 dB or -20 dB), and
monitor output
selec-
tions of LR/LL/RR/monaural.
Flexible Audio Control
2 Channel Recording via supplied microphone and XLR inputs
XLR input sensitivity can be set for Channel
1/2 individually
Use the supplied microphone and XLR input at
the same time
Audio and Connections
Sensitivity for the
XLR line has been
increased; output at
a m6 dBV
is possible when
recorded at the
st4 dBu
2 built-in XLR terminals
allow for 2-channel
recording via simulta-
neous use of the sup-
plied microphone and
XLR inputs.
BNC style HD-SDI,
Genlock, TimeCode
input /output
terminals (available
on XL H1S only)
S-Video input/output;
composite video; audio
input/output (RCA)
Component output
terminal
Supplied microphone
6-pin IEEE1394 terminal for
HDV/DV input/output;
LANC terminal
HD-SDI, Genlock and Time Code
Connection Terminals (XL H1S only)
The Canon XL H1S is ready for any professional
application with
HD-SDI
,
Genlock
and
Time Code
Connections (BNC)
. SDI outputs conform to industry
standards HD-SDI (SMPTE 299M) or SD-SDI (SMPTE
272M. The XL H1S includes embedded audio and
time code. The HD-SDI output provides an uncom-
pressed
1.485 Gbps 60i signal at 1920 x 1080
resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling
. Because a
single industry standard connection carries video,
audio and SMPTE (LTC) Time Code, cabling com-
plexity is significantly reduced. This enables longer
cable runs, improves the operator’s mobility, and
simplifies the cabling process. Genlock input
enables synchronization of a multi-camera, live-
switched production environment in the studio or
on location. When shooting HD, it can accept either
an
SD (blackburst)
or
HD (tri-level)
sync signal.
A separate SMPTE Time Code Input and Output
terminal accommodates time code requirements
in multi-camera shoots, or when synching with
other devices.
Superior Connectivity
Additional standard con-
nectors include a resilient
6-pin IEEE1394 terminal
which provides a more
robust connection to
external hardware, com-
ponent analog video out-
put (1080/60i or 480/60i
connection), S-Video
input/output, composite
video output and LANC
terminal. The XL H1S and
XL H1A are also equipped
with a Flash Accessory Shoe for use with Canon
EX-series Speedlites.
