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PUB. DIE-248
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER
English
Instruction Manual
Introduction
Preparation
Recording
Playback
Editing
Using a
Memory Card
Digital
Mini
Video
Cassette
Additional
Information
PAL
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Introduction Important Usage Instructions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND TO REDUCE ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY. CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET WHEN NOT IN U
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Introduction Prep Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XL H1. 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 the E Troubleshooting table ( 141). Conventions Used in this Manual : Precautions related to the camcorder operation. : Additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. : Reference page number. Capital letters are used to refer to buttons on
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About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will distinguish between the video signal standards used by the camera section of the XL H1, and the recording standards used by the recorder section of the XL H1. The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) specifications. The recording standard on the tape will be HDV (high definition) or DV, respectively. Camera Section HD/SD HD/SD SDI Terminal HD/SD Recorder Section HDV/DV HDV/DV Termina
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Introduction Contents Introduction E Important Usage Instructions............................................................................................................................. 2 Using this Manual.............................................................................................................................................. 3 Checking the Supplied Accessories ...............................................................................................................
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Playback Playing Back a Tape........................................................................................................................................ 94 Connecting to a Monitor/TV............................................................................................................................. 96 Audio Output ................................................................................................................................................. 101 Returning to a
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Introduction Checking the Supplied Accessories Body Kit E CA-920 Compact DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory WL-D5000 Wireless Power Adapter Card Controller Two AA (R6) Batteries Color Viewfinder Microphone Unit Camcorder Dust Cap SS-1000 Shoulder Strap Adapter Holder Stereo Cable PC-A10 SCART DTC-1000 Component Adapter* Video Cable * Not included in China and Oceania Additional Accessories Supplied with the Lens Kit Canon HD Video Lens Cap Lens Dust Cap Lens Hood 5.4-108
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Components Guide XL H1 Left side view POWER dial External control mode VCR/PLAY mode Power off Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Recording Manual programs Spotlight Night Easy Recording LIGHT button BARS/FADE SELECT button ( 89) END SEARCH button ( 47) BARS/FADE ON/OFF button ( 89) MODE SELECT switch ( 46) MENU button ( 29) FRAME RATE switch ( 54) GAIN dial ( 71) AUDIO MONITOR button ( 63, 101) WHITE BALANCE dial ( 74) POWER indicator WHITE BALANCE button ( 74) Side panel ( 132) STANDBY
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Introduction Left side view E Dioptric adjustment lever ( 19) RESET button STEREO/MONO microphone selector ( 60) Memory card slot ( 28) Lock lever ( 18) ND filter operating ring ( 53) Eye cup ( 18) ND filter unlock button ( 53) Color viewfinder ( 17-20) STABILIZER ON/OFF switch ( 64) Lock release button ( 19) POSITION PRESET switch ( 49) Viewfinder cable ( 17) AF switch ( 50)/ Zoom ring ( 48) POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch ( 49) Lens hood ( 23) Focus selector ( 51) Focus ring ( 50) 9
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Right side view S-video terminal ( 98) TC IN terminal ( 56) Video terminal (BNC) ( 98) Serial number RCA/BNC selector ( 98) Screw hole for adapter holder ( 21) Video terminal (RCA) ( 98) AE SHIFT dial ( 72) AUDIO 2 terminals (RCA) ( 62) LOCK lever ( 41) AUDIO 1 terminals (RCA) ( 60) FRONT MIC terminals ( 20) Terminal cover Microphone cable ( 20) Battery attachment unit ( 14) Lens hood locking screw ( 23) BATT. RELEASE button ( 14) Grip zoom lever ( 48) HD/SD SDI terminal ( 96) PHOTO button ( 113
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Introduction Front view E Back view Tally lamp ( 93) (phones) terminal Remote sensor ( 26, 106) HDV indicator ( 45) Grip belt ( 21) HDV/DV IN/OUT terminal ( 98, 107, 110) Attachment sockets for the optional TA-100 Tripod terminal Adapter ( 147) LINE/MIC switch ( 61, 62) Tripod socket* +48V switch ( 61, 62) Viewfinder cable ( 17) MIC ATT. switch ( 60, 62) Remote sensor ( 26, 106) TAPE/CARD switch ( 113) Start/stop button ( 40) CARD access indicator ( 113) Microphone locking screw ( 20) ZOOM S
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Top view (pause) button ( 94) / Remote sensor ( 26, 106) DRIVE MODE button ( 116) Handle zoom lever ( 48) (stop) button ( 94,107) / Viewfinder locking screw ( 17) (metering mode) button ( 118) Microphone ( 20) (rewind) button ( 94) / Advanced accessory shoe ( 62, 119) - button ( 121) Start/stop button ( 40) (play) button ( 94) / PHOTO button ( 113) SLIDESHOW button ( 121) CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button ( 81) (fast forward) button ( 94) / CUSTOM PRESET ON/OFF button ( 81) + button ( 83, 12
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Introduction WL-D5000 Wireless Controller E PHOTO button ( 113) REMOTE SET button ( 106) START/STOP button ( 40) AV DV button ( 109) MENU button ( 29) Zoom buttons ( 48) TV SCREEN button ( 129) Menu selection buttons ( 29) SLIDESHOW button ( 121) SET button ( 29) DATA CODE button ( 105) - button ( 121) INDEX WRITE button ( 87) + button ( 83, 121) AUDIO MONITOR button ( 63, 101) MIX BALANCE buttons ( 101) END SEARCH button ( 47) / buttons ( 103, 104) SEARCH SELECT button ( 103, 104) PLAY button
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Preparations Preparing the Power Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coupler from the power adapter before charging. Remove the terminal cover of the battery pack. 1. Connect the power cord to the adapter. 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Attach the battery pack to the 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 stay on when the charging is complete. 4
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Preparations Using a Household Power Outlet 1. Turn the POWER dial to OFF. 2. Attach the DC coupler to the camcorder. Press lightly and slide the DC coupler up, in the E direction of the arrow 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. Detach the DC coupler after use. Holding the BATT.RELEASE button pressed down, slide the DC coupler down to remove it. About the Built-in Rechargeable
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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. Recording and Playback Times HDV Maximum HD 20x L Supplied color viewfinder 140 min. 210 min. 295 min. 405 min. Recording Time IS Lens Optional FU-1000 105 min. 165 min. 230 min. 315 min. monochrome viewfinder Typical R
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Preparations Preparing the Camcorder Attaching and Detaching the Color Viewfinder Unit E Attaching the Color Viewfinder Unit 1. Slide the viewfinder unit onto the bracket and tighten the locking screw. 2. Connect the viewfinder cable to the upper socket of the camcorder body. 3. Hook the viewfinder cable onto the cable clamp. Insert the cable plug straight into the camcorder socket. Detaching the Viewfinder Unit 1. Detach the viewfinder cable. 2. Loosen the locking screw and slide the viewfi
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Attaching and Detaching the Eye Cup You can change the position of the eye cup for use with either the left or right eye. Detach the eye cup and reattach it when changing the position of the eye cup for right or left eye use. Attaching the Eye Cup Align the hole for the dioptric adjustment lever with the lever, and pull the eye cup into position. Right eye use Left eye use Detaching the Eye Cup Detach the eye cup as shown in the illustration. Adjusting the Position of the Viewfinder The view
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Preparations Dioptric Adjustment Turn on the camcorder and adjust the dioptric adjustment lever. E Prevent direct sunlight from getting in the viewfinder. The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens. Pay special attention when mounting the camcorder on a tripod, or during transportation. Using the Viewfinder as LCD Panel You can use the viewfinder as an LCD panel by opening the eyepiece adapter. Press the lock release button and open the eyepiece adapt
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Adjusting the Viewfinder You can adjust the brightness, contrast, color and sharpness of the viewfinder. These adjustments will not affect your recording. MENU DISPLAY SETUP / EVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS••• ( 29) CONTRAST••••• COLOR•••••••• SHARPNESS•••• 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Turn the SELECT dial to select [DISPLAY SETUP/ ] and press the SET button. 3. Select [EVF SETUP] and then select [BRIGHTNESS], [CONTRAST], [COLOR] or [SHARPNESS]. 4. Adjust the setting with the SELECT dial and press the
