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HD Video Camera Recorder
Instruction Manual
Caméscope et lecteur vidéo HD
Manuel d'instruction
Videocámara y grabadora HD
Manual de Instrucciones
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. COPYRIGHT WARNING: Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws. HD Video Camera Recorder, XH G1S A / XH A1S A Systems. This device complies with Pa
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Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to 17. Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet the Canon HD Video Camera Recorder XH G1S A / before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. XH A1S A and all its accessories. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual. 1. Read these instructions. 18. Accessories — Do not use accessories not 2. Keep these instructions. recommended in this manual as they m
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25. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna 29. Objects and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of is connected to the product, be sure the antenna is any kind into this product through openings as they grounded so as to provide some protection against may touch dangerous voltage points or short out voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Be 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI / NFPA No. careful not to spill liqui
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Introduction The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities Ultimate HD Quality Improved lens with 20x zoom The lens features not only 20x zoom but also improved operability thanks to the knurled focus, zoom, and iris rings. In addition, you can now manually focus while using the zoom. 3CCD system By using three 1/3-in. CCDs (each with a total of 1.67 mega pixels and 1,440x1,080 effective pixels), the camcorder offers a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines, the highest in HDV standa
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XH G1S / XH A1S. Please read this manual carefully before you use the camcorder and retain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting (145). Conventions Used in this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder’s operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on the camcorder or t
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Introduction About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications In the manual, a distinction is made between video signal standards (camera 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 ( only) HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HDV/DV Terminal HDV/DV Playback Signal HDV/DV 7
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Contents Introduction The XH G1S / XH A1S - A Broad Range of Capabilities ...................................................................................5 About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................6 Checking the Supplied Accessories................................................................................................................10 Components Guide ...............
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Introduction Customization Custom Preset Settings .................................................................................................................................. 89 Customized Functions .................................................................................................................................... 97 Customized On-Screen Displays .................................................................................................................. 103 Playback P
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Checking the Supplied Accessories CA-920 Compact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack WL-D5000 Wireless Controller SD Memory Card HDVM-E63PR Digital 2 x AA (R6) Batteries STV-290N Stereo Video Cable Videocassette (for the wireless controller) DTC-1000 Component Video Adjustment Band (for the external Tripod Adapter Base SS-1100 Shoulder Strap Cable microphone holder) Lens Cap Lens Hood Eye Cup The serial number of this product can be found at the battery attachment unit of
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Introduction Components Guide Left side view dial External control mode* VCR/PLAY mode Power off Manual Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Recording Spotlight programs Night Easy Recording * Reserved mode for future software development. DISP. (display) button ( 33) MENU button ( 27) PEAKING button ( 39) Focus ring ( 37) MAGN. (magnification) button ( 39) Zoom ring ( 35) (record review) button ( 33) SHUTTER dial ( 60)/ dial ( 66) POSITION PRESET switch ( 36, 40) PUSH AF button ( 37) Focu
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Right side view ZOOM SPEED switch ( 35) switches ( 52) / (card/tape) switch ( 114) Lens hood ( 22) VIDEO 2 terminal ( 81) Lens hood locking screw ( 22) HD/SD SDI terminal* ( 79) switches ( 51) GENLOCK terminal* ( 46) CH1 input terminal ( 50) TIME CODE terminal* ( 46) CH2 input terminal ( 50) MIC (external microphone) terminal ( 49) Cassette compartment ( 25) switches ( 50) TIME CODE switch* ( 46) *only. 12
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Introduction Front view Back view External microphone holder ( 50) Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) Tally lamp ( 102) VIEWFINDER COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 80) External sensor for the Instant AF ( 37) terminal Grip belt ( 22) A/V1 terminal ( 79) Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod HDV indicator Adapter ( 148) or the supplied tripod adapter base HDV/DV terminal ( 81, 86, 88) Microphone lock screw ( 21) (headphones) terminal Remote sensor ( 24, 111) HD/SD COMPONENT OUT terminal ( 80) Tr
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Top view (pause) button ( 107) / PHOTO button ( 114)/MAGN. button ( 39) DRIVE MODE button ( 117) Zoom speed adjustment dial ( 35) (stop) button ( 107) / RESET button (metering mode) button ( 118) Speaker ( 108) (rewind) button ( 107) / MIC ATT. switch ( 51) – button ( 120) WHITE BAL. PRESET switch ( 65) (play) button ( 107) / END SEARCH button ( 34) SLIDESHOW button ( 120) Strap mount ( 22) (fast forward) button ( 107) / Microphone ( 49) + button ( 120) Strap mount ( 22) REC (record)
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Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller PHOTO button ( 114) REMOTE SET button ( 111) START/STOP button ( 30) AV DV button ( 87) MENU button ( 27) Zoom buttons ( 35) TV SCREEN button ( 74) Menu selection buttons ( 27) SLIDESHOW button ( 120) SET button ( 27) DATA CODE button ( 110) CARD – button ( 120) INDEX WRITE button ( 74) CARD + button ( 120) AUDIO MONITOR button ( 83) MIX BALANCE buttons ( 83) END SEARCH button ( 34) / buttons ( 109, 110) SEARCH SELECT button ( 109, 110) PLAY button ( 1
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Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler from the compact power adapter before charging. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Attach the battery pack to the compact power adapter. • Press lightly and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks. • The charge indicator starts flashing. The indicator will st
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Preparations Using a Household Power Outlet 1. Turn the dial to OFF. 2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder. Open the battery compartment cover and slide the DC coupler all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 3. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 5. Connect the DC coupler to the adapter. 6. Pass the cable through the special slot and close battery compartment cover. 7. Detach the DC coupler after use. Open t
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Charging, Recording and Playback Times The following times are approximate and vary according to the charging, recording and playback conditions. Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP-970G Charging Time with the CA-920 Compact Power Adapter 145 min. 220 min. 235 min. 320 min. HDV Recording and Playback Times BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP-970G Maximum Recording Time Viewfinder [NORMAL] 150 min. 220 min. 315 min. 430 min. Viewfinder [BRIGHT] 145 min. 215 min. 305 min. 430 min. LCD screen [NORMAL] 145
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Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup Attaching the Eye Cup Attach the eye cup so that it covers the rubber portion of viewfinder unit. • The dioptric adjustment lever can be operated even with the eye cup attached. • For left eye use, attach the eye cup so that the protruding portion faces the opposite side. Viewfinder unit Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration. Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptri
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Using the LCD Display 1. Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the LCD panel. 2. Pull out the LCD panel. 3. Rotate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired position. You can change the LCD display to black & white ( 21). By default, the viewfinder display is turned off while you use the LCD panel. However, you can change the settings to be able to use both displays simultaneously ( 21). Adjusting the Viewfinder/LCD Display You can adjust the brightness, contrast,
