Camcorder User Manual

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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 .........................................................................................................................................11
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................16
Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................19
Using the Wireless Controller ..........................................................................................................................24
Loading/Removing a Cassette ........................................................................................................................25
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ...............................................................................................................26
Changing Settings with the MENU Button......................................................................................................27
Language and Date/Time Settings..................................................................................................................28
Recording
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................34
Locating the End of the Last Scene ................................................................................................................ 34
Zooming ..........................................................................................................................................................35
Adjusting the Focus.........................................................................................................................................37
Using the ND Filter .......................................................................................................................................... 41
Selecting the Frame Rate ................................................................................................................................42
Setting the Time Code..................................................................................................................................... 44
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code....................................................................................... 46
Setting the User Bit .........................................................................................................................................48
Audio Recording..............................................................................................................................................49
Image Stabilizer ...............................................................................................................................................54
Using the Programmed AE Modes..................................................................................................................55
Recording in Manual Mode .............................................................................................................................58
Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode .......................................................................................................... 60
Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode........................................................................................................61
Adjusting the Exposure ...................................................................................................................................62
AE Shift............................................................................................................................................................ 62
Gain ................................................................................................................................................................. 63
White Balance ................................................................................................................................................. 65
Zebra Pattern...................................................................................................................................................67
Color Correction ..............................................................................................................................................68
Skin Detail Function......................................................................................................................................... 70
Selective Noise Reduction ..............................................................................................................................71
Clear Scan .......................................................................................................................................................72
Custom Keys ...................................................................................................................................................73
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal.................................................................................................................77
External Connections
Video Signal Output Standards ....................................................................................................................... 78
Connecting to a Monitor/TV ............................................................................................................................79
Audio Output ...................................................................................................................................................83
Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................................ 85
Recording an External Video Signal (HDV/DV In, Analog Line-In)...................................................................86
Converting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Converter) ..................................................... 87
Connecting to a Computer..............................................................................................................................88