PUB. DIE-161 DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER E Introduction Instruction Manual Preparation Recording Playback Editing Mini Additional Information PUB.
Important Usage Instructions WARNING: E 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: Introduction 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 USE.
Contents Introduction Preparation Finding Your Way Around the XL1S .................. 7 Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit .. 11 Mounting and Unmounting XL Lenses ............ 12 Adjusting the Colour Viewfinder Unit .............. 14 Attaching the Provided Microphone ................ 16 Powering the XL1S .......................................... 17 Loading a Cassette ............................................ 20 Supporting the Camera......................................
Additional Information Introduction E Notes on Using the Batteries ............................ 97 Camera Holding Styles .................................. 100 Function settings saved at POWER off or with the STANDBY button ............................ 101 Maintenance .................................................... 103 Cautions ...................................................... 103 Storage ........................................................ 103 Maintenance ..................................
Thank you for choosing a Canon First, we’d like to thank you for purchasing this Canon camcorder. Its advanced technology makes it very easy to use — you will soon be making high-quality videos which will give you pleasure for years to come. Introduction For quick reference (in addition to the contents and index) please refer to: • Finding your way around the camcorder (p. 7) • Screen displays (p.
Introducing the XL1S 3CCD System with Pixel Shift Technology Introduction E Higher sensitivity, higher SN ratio, higher image resolution and a greater dynamic range results from horizontally shifting the green CCD (320,000 pixels) Low-angle Recoding You can make a low-angle recording easily thanks to the start/stop button, zoom button and photo button on the handle.
Finding Your Way Around the XL1S E Viewfinder unit locking screw (p.14) Remote sensor (p. 28) EYE POINT SELECT switch (p. 15) Tally lamp (p. 28) Accessory shoe (p. 58) Eye cup (p. 14) Microphone attachment screw (p. 16) Stereo microphone (p. 16) REC LEVEL switch (AUDIO 2) (p. 51) Preparation L/R dials (AUDIO 2) (p. 51) INPUT SELECT switch (AUDIO 1) (p. 49) Viewfinder cable (p. 11) Zooming ring (p. 36) Focusing ring (p. 64) BALANCE dial (AUDIO 1) (p. 49) REC LEVEL switch (AUDIO 1) (p.
E AE Shift dial (p. 66) Microphone cable (p. 16) Preparation Audio LCD panel (p. 118) Remote sensor (p. 28) Tally lamp (p. 28) AUDIO 2 RCA jack (R) (p. 95) PHOTO button (p. 40) AUDIO 2 RCA jack (L) (p. 95) Grip zoom control (p. 36) Lens hood locking screw (p. 14) EJECT (p. 20) button Grip belt (p. 22) Start/stop button (p. 33) BATT. RELEASE button (p. 18) DV terminal (p. 63) REMOTE terminal (p. 84) Flash adapter terminal (p. 58) Backup battery compartment (p. 98) Tripod socket (p.
E PHOTO button (p. 40, 62) Handle zoom control (p. 36, 55) START/STOP button (p. 33, 62) STOP button (p. 74) REW button (p. 74) PLAY/PAUSE / button (p. 74) AUDIO DUB. PHOTO LOCK START/STOP LOCK lever (p. 100) FF W T AV INSERT Viewfinder (p. 11, 67) REC REC / button (p. 91) AV INSERT button (p. 91) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 93) Preparation Viewfinder focusing ring (p. 15) button (p. 74) Attachment bar (p. 22) Release lever (p. 14) PHONES LEVEL dial (p. 52) (phones) terminal (p.
E PHOTO button (p. 62) Transmitter Preparation START/STOP button (p. 62) ZOOM buttons (p. 36) SELF TIMER button (p. 62) ON SCREEN button (p. 113) START/ STOP PHOTO W ZOOM T SELF TIMER DATA CODE button (p. 73, 113) ON SCREEN DATA CODE MENU EXECUTE Cursor key (p. 23) SEARCH SELECT button (p. 79) AUDIO DUB. AUDIO MONITER ST-1 REW REW PLAY PLAY button FF button (p. 74) STOP PAUSE STOP (p. 74) ZERO SET MEMORY button (p. 80) AUDIO DUB. button (p. 93) MIX BALANCE buttons (p.
Attaching and Detaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit Attaching the Colour Viewfinder Unit E 2. Connect the viewfinder cable to the socket at the front of the camera body. Detaching the Viewfinder Unit 1. Detach the viewfinder cable. 2. Loosen the unit locking screw and slide the viewfinder unit off the bracket. 11 Preparation 1. Slide the viewfinder unit onto the bracket and tighten the locking screw to hold the unit in place.
Mounting and Unmounting XL Lenses Any lens bearing the mark can be used with this camcorder. E Preparation Mounting the lens 1. Remove the dust cap from the lens and the body cap from the camcorder. 2. Align the red dot on the camera body with the mount positioning point (the red dot) on the lens, then turn the lens clockwise until it clicks and locks into place. Unmounting the lens LENS RELEASE 1. Slide and hold the LENS RELEASE switch and turn the lens counter-clockwise until it stops.
Attaching the Lens Hood E Preparation 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Align the hood with the lens lengthways, and the Canon logo facing to the left. 3. Twist it 90° into position (clockwise), so that the Canon logo is to the top. • You do not need to assert any pressure — screw the hood lightly into place. 4. Finally, tighten the locking screw. • To remove, reverse the above procedure.
Adjusting the Colour Viewfinder Unit Adjusting for left eye/right eye operation E Preparation 1, 2 3 You can slide the viewfinder unit along the bracket to a position that best suits you — for use with either the left or right eye. 1. Loosen the locking screw and slide the unit to the position you require along the bracket. 2. Tighten the locking screw. 3. Switch the eye cup around (if necessary).
Adjusting to your viewing point E To monitor the scene with your eye near to the viewfinder turn the EYE POINT SELECT switch to NEAR. To view the scene at a distance from the viewfinder, turn the switch to FAR. NEAR FAR EYE POINT SELECT Preparation Adjusting to your eyesight • 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.
Attaching the Provided Microphone 2 E Preparation 1 3 3 MIC IN DC 1. Loosen the microphone attachment screw on the viewfinder unit and insert the microphone into 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 off before attaching or removing the microphone cable.
Powering the XL1S Before operating your camera, you will need to use the power adapter to: E provide power from a mains outlet or charge a battery pack Notes: • The power adapter converts current from a household power socket (100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) to the DC current used by your camera. • If the adapter is used next to a TV, it may cause the TV to emit noise — move the adapter away from the TV or the aerial cable.
Charging and attaching the battery pack E 3 1 2 Preparation 4 Your battery pack was partially charged before it left the factory. It should have enough power for you to check that your camera is working properly. However, you must charge the battery pack fully if you want it to power the camera for more than a few minutes. 1. Attach the battery pack to the power adapter. • Align the triangle on the battery pack with the line on the power adapter. • Slide the battery across until it clicks into place.
CA-910 Compact Power Adapter E Specifications Power supply Power consumption Rated output Operating temperature range Dimensions Weight Preparation 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz 16 W Adapter mode: 6.0 V, 1.7 A DC Charger mode: 8.4 V, 1.2 A DC 0ºC–40ºC (32ºF–104ºF) 63 × 127.5 × 43 mm (2 1/2 × 5 × 1 3/4 in) 340 g (12 oz) 400 g (14 1/8 oz) : Uk, Hongkong model 360 g (12 3/4 oz) : Australia model Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions excepted. Sbject to change without notice.
Loading a Cassette E EJECT 。 さい . じてくだ 先に閉 FIRST 分を IS この部 SE TH CLO Preparation この部分 を先に閉 じてくだ さい。 この部分 を先に閉 じてくだ さい。 Use video cassettes marked with the D logo only.* Loading and unloading 1. Make sure that you have inserted a power source. 2. Slide the EJECT 5 button across to release the cover. • Wait a couple of seconds for the cassette compartment to open automatically. 3. Load or unload the cassette. • Insert the cassette gently with the window facing out.
Protecting tapes from accidental erasure REC SAVE E REC SAVE Handling cassettes • To protect 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 rejoined — they may damage the camcorder. • Do not insert anything into the small holes on the cassette or cover them with cellophane tape.
Supporting the Camera Prepare the lens cap E • Attach/remove the lens cap as shown. Preparation Attach the SP-100 shoulder pad • For extra comfort and control, attach the shoulder pad to the camera. • Clip the adapter unit onto the base of the camcorder and tighten the fixing screw using a coin. • When you are not using the shoulder pad, fold it in towards the camera until it clicks into the storage position.
Using the Menus 2, 11 E 1 MENU VCR OFF POWER 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 A Tv Av M START/ STOP PHOTO W ZOOM T SELF TIMER ON SCREEN DATA CODE MENU IRIS/ SELEC T EXECUTE ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. Preparation Selecting from the Menus 1. Turn the POWER dial to a recording program or to VCR. 2. Press the MENU button to open the menu. • One of the main menu appears, according to the POWER dial setting. 3. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial and move the arrow to the desired submenu. 4.
List of Menus E Turn to the appropriate page for a detailed explanation of each function. Preparation ● CAM. MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to camera mode. There are 6 (+1) submenus within the CAM. MENU.
r t System submenu @8 Sensor @9 Tally lamp #0 Character recording #1 DV control #2 Time zone/Daylight saving time #3 Date/time set #4 Return t y Custom key submenu #5 Custom key 1 select #6 Custom key 2 select #7 Return @3 @5 @7 @8 #0 #2 #4 y #5 #7 D I S P. S E T UP E V F CO L OR • • 1 6 : 9 GU I DE S T V SCRE EN • • G U I DE I N FO • RE T URN SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E • OF F • ON • OF F • + SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E S ENSOR • • • • • • ON T A L L Y L AMP • • ON C HAR.
● VCR MENU Appears when the POWER dial is set to VCR. There are 4 submenus within the VCR MENU.
r Custom key submenu !7 Custom key 1 select !8 Custom key 2 select !9 Return r !7 !9 C US TOM K E Y S KEY 1 • • • KEY 2 • • • RE T URN • • • • • • SE L.
Using the Wireless Controller/Tally Lamps The supplied wireless controller can operate the camera from a distance of up to 5 m (16 feet). Point it at either of the camera’s remote sensors while you press the buttons. E Preparation The tally lamps light up to let you know that the camera is in range and responding to your commands. There are five functions which can only be operated using the wireless controller: • Special playback (p. 76) • Zero set memory (p. 80) • Index/photo/date search (p.
Turning off the remote sensors E The remote sensors can be turned off to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controllers being used nearby. SYSTEM SENSOR•••••• OFF (see p. 25) 1. Open either the camera menu or the VCR menu, and select SYSTEM. 2. Select SENSOR, then select OFF setting. 3. Close the menu. Preparation • B appears in the viewfinder. Turning off the tally lamps The tally lamps let you know that the camera is recording.
Setting the Date and Time E MENU Preparation IRIS/ SELEC T The date and/or time display forms part of the data code. You can choose to display or hide it during playback (see p. 35). Set the date and time display when you first start using your camera. Install the backup battery before you begin (see p. 98). • Before you start setting the date and time, select your home time zone from the menu. Setting the time zone/daylight saving time SYSTEM T.ZONE/DST•• PARIS U (see p. 25) 1.
E 16 1 19 18 24 20 4 2 3 17 6 7 10 9 15 8 5 21 23 14 12 22 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 No. Time zone LONDON PARIS CAIRO MOSCOW DUBAI KARACHI DACCA BANGKOK H. KONG (Hong Kong) TOKYO SYDNEY SOLOMON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 No. Time zone WELLGTN (Wellington) SAMOA HONOLU (Honolulu) ANCHOR (Anchorage) L.A. (Los Angeles) DENVER CHICAGO N.Y. (New York) CARACAS RIO (Rio de Janeiro) FERNAN.
Setting the clock E After you set the date and time, the date/time and home time zone will be displayed for about 4 seconds each time you turn the power on. SYSTEM D/TIME SET•• (see p. 25) 1.JAN.2001 12:00 AM 1. Open the camera menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select D/TIME SET. Preparation • The year display starts to flash. 3. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial up and down to change the year. Press the dial in to move to another part of the display.
Basic Recording START/STOP 2 E 1 VCR OFF POWER A Tv Av M STANDBY 2 Before you start recording Attach a power source (p. 17). Load a cassette (p. 20). Remove the lens cap and fasten the shoulder pad (p. 22). Adjust the viewfinder (p. 14). Choose your grip — side or top (p. 22). Recording • • • • • You may also want to install the backup battery (p. 98) in order to set the date and time display (p. 35). To record 1. Turn the POWER dial to [ . • This selects the camera’s Easy Recording program.
Five-minute Auto Shut off E VCR SET UP PWR SAVE•••• SHUT OFF (see p. 24) The camera will turn itself off if you leave it in the record pause mode for more than about 5 minutes.You can select this 5-minute timer between power off the whole camera (SHUT OFF) or turn off the recorder section (VCR STOP) from the VCR SET UP submenu of the camera menu. In VCR STOP mode, as you can operate the camera section, you can adjust iris, shutter speed or etc. without worrying about the 5-minute timer.
Changing the recording mode (SP/LP) E You can record and play back a tape in SP (standard play) and LP (long play) modes. LP extends tape usage by 1.5 times. You can’t add sound (audio dubbing) or images (AV insert) to a tape that has been recorded in LP mode. If you plan to use either of these functions later, record in SP mode. VCR SET UP REC MODE•••• SP (see p. 24) To change to LP mode, open either the camera menu or the VCR menu and select VCR SET UP.
Zooming (for Zoom Lenses) T E Zoom in T T W W Zoom out W VCR OFF A Tv Av M POWER D.E./BARS SELECT ON/OFF Optical zoom Recording Operate the zoom controls from either the side grip or the camera handle. Turn the zoom control towards W to zoom out to wide-angle. Turn it towards T to zoom in to telephoto. You can also zoom in and out using the lens’s zoom ring.
2× digital zoom E Activate the digital zoom to double the camera’s zoom range. The zoom control continues to work as usual — the camera automatically switches between optical zooming and digital zooming. • Image resolution is slightly lower when the magnification exceeds the optical zoom range. Activating the digital zoom 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program. 2. Press the D.E./BARS SELECT button to move through the list of effects in the viewfinder, until you reach D.ZOOM.
Turning the SuperRange Optical Image Stabilizer On/Off (16× IS2 lens) E STABILIZER ON OFF The Optical Image Stabilizer can compensate for a wide range of camera movement — you can record stable images even if you are shooting from a moving car. Recording Before you start recording, slide the STABILIZER switch on 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.
Using the ND Filter (for appropriate lenses) E ND FILTER OFF ON On bright days or when recording very bright scenes, despite the iris being at its smallest aperture, blurring of the image may occur. In such cases, using an ND filter should remove this problem. The 16× IS2 zoom lens XL comes with a built-in ND filter. The ND FILTER switch is located on the body of the XL lens. Recording Slide the ND FILTER switch to ON to use the filter.
Taking Still Pictures (Photo Mode) E PHOTO VCR OFF POWER A Tv Av M PHOTO STANDBY Recording You can record still pictures like a photograph. The camera records the picture and sound to tape for approximately 6 seconds. The exposure is automatically adjusted. Also, starting your shooting with a still photo makes it easy to find the beginning again later with the Photo Search function (p. 79). There are 2 Photo buttons on the camera body, to let you take still images from both gripping positions.
2. Press the PHOTO button fully down to take the still picture. • The camera takes the image immediately, and then records the “photo” to the tape for approximately 6 seconds. During this time the camera also records the sound, and the display shows the still picture. • A counter display appears, and counts up to 6 seconds as the camera records the picture. F disappears from the display. • The camera returns to record pause mode.
Choosing the Movie Mode (Normal/Frame) The Frame mode can be used when you want to look at a video, scene by scene, free from field slippage (the “flicker” that normally occurs when you pause a video). The vertical resolution of the image is improved by 1.5×. During playback, pause the video at any time if you would like to view a crystal clear still image in the display or on a connected TV screen. It is also possible to transfer your favorite still pictures to a PC for image enhancement and print out.
Searching and Reviewing While Recording Record search E 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. REC SEARCH 1. Make sure the camera is in record pause mode. 2. Press and hold the REC SEARCH + or – button while you check the picture in the viewfinder. • The + button plays the recording forwards and the – button plays it backwards. 3.
Using the Various Recording Programs E VCR OFF POWER A Tv Av M The camera provides you with a choice of 6 recording programs. They use different combinations of camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation. Recording The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.
Availablity of functions in each recording program.
Available functions in recording programs vary by the lens type.
Easy Recording E The simplest way to use the camera is with the POWER dial set to the [ position. The camera will take care of focus, exposure and other adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot. [ Auto In normal recording conditions, set the POWER dial to n (Auto). This is the same as the Easy Recording program, except that you now have the option of using any of the camera’s manual functions — you can adjust focus and exposure, set the white balance, and so on.
Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority: Tv) E Use this program to let you select the shutter speed. The camera sets the appropriate aperture (F number) automatically to give the correct exposure. When you turn the POWER dial to Tv, the current shutter speed is shown in the viewfinder. Select your desired shutter speed by pressing the SHUTTER r and t buttons. Tv 1000 Tv You can choose 12 shutter speeds between 1/6 and 1/16,000 of a second and also CS (Clear Scan) mode.
Selecting the Audio Mode E A MO UDIO NIT OR L -dB 50 40 R AUDIO 1/MIC REC LEVEL INPUT SELECT MIC A ATT. M AUDIO 1 LEVEL MIN L 20 12 REC LEVEL 6 2 0 L A M BALANCE MAX 30 R MIN MAX R AUDIO 2 MIN MAX The XL1S can record sound in 3 audio modes: VCR SET UP Recording • 16-bit (48kHz, 2 channel) for the highest sound quality • 12-bit ST-1 (32kHz, 2 from 4 channels) for recording on two channels (stereo 1), leaving two channels (stereo 2) free for you to add new sound at a later date.
Setting the Audio Input — Two Channel Recording Set the input for Stereo 1 in one of two ways, A or B, depending on the source for the input: E A. Using the supplied microphone or attaching an external microphone to the mini jacks 1. Change the audio mode at the menu if necessary (see page 24). 2. Slide the INPUT SELECT switch to MIC. • This assigns the MIC mini jacks as the source for the audio input. • In place of the supplied microphone, you can attach an external microphone to the mini jacks.
Setting the Audio Input — 4 Channel Recording E A MO UDIO NIT OR L -dB 50 40 R AUDIO 1/MIC REC LEVEL INPUT SELECT MIC A ATT. M AUDIO 1 LEVEL MIN L 20 12 REC LEVEL 6 2 0 L A M BALANCE MAX 30 R MIN MAX R AUDIO 2 MIN MAX 1. Set the audio mode to “12 bit ST-1, 2”. 2. Set the input for stereo 1 in exactly the same way as for 2 channel recording. AUDIO 2 IN•• LINE Recording VCR SET UP (see p. 24) 3.
Making a Sound Check E A MO UDIO NIT OR L -dB 50 40 R AUDIO 1/MIC REC LEVEL INPUT SELECT MIC A ATT. M AUDIO 1 LEVEL Recording MIN BALANCE MAX L R 30 20 12 REC LEVEL 6 2 0 L A M MIN MAX R AUDIO 2 MIN MAX Press the AUDIO MONITOR button to make a sound check — stereo 1 only (ST1), stereo 2 only (ST2) or both (MIX) [each in turn]. • Your choice is selected a few seconds after you last pressed the button, and shown in the viewfinder and audio LCD panel.
Using the Custom Keys You can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys (for camera mode and VCR mode independently). This allows you to customize the camera to your recording situations. E Default settings: CSTM KEYS1 CSTM KEYS2 Camera mode INDEX WRITE ZEBRA VCR mode TV SCREEN DATA CODE To view the current custom key setting in the viewfinder, select CUSTOM KEYS from DISP. SET UP in the camera menu or VCR menu. Functions listed below can be assigned to custom keys.
Operating the CSTM KEY button E • A function assigned to a custom key is used as a button of that effect (e.g. “INDEX WRITE” button). Index Write CAMERA MODE You can add an index signal to your recording for easy search in VCR mode. • You cannot add or erase the index signal later. • You cannot use “INDEX WRITE” button during photo nor interval timer recording. • Index Write can be operated only by the custom key.
Audio 2 input level CAMERA MODE VCR MODE E Press the “AUDIO 2 IN” button to display the Audio 2 input level select menu. The “AUDIO 2 IN” button operates the same way as the “AUDIO 1 IN” button. AUDIO 2 IN•• LINE (see p. 24) Grip zoom speed CAMERA MODE Press the “ZOOM GRIP” button to display the grip zoom speed select menu. 1. Select the zoom speed from VARIABLE, LOW, MEDIUM and FAST. 2. Close the menu by pressing the IRIS/SELECT dial. ZOOM GRIP••• VARIABLE (see p.
Fading In and Out Between Scenes Fade trigger E When you start recording, the scene gradually fades in from a black screen. When you stop recording, it gradually fades out. Set the fade trigger each time you wish to use it (both before you fade in and again before you fade out). FADE-T is shown constantly in the viewfinder when it is ready for use. Activating the fade trigger VCR OFF Recording A Tv Av M POWER D.E./BARS SELECT ON/OFF 1.
Notes: • You cannot select a different digital effect while the fade trigger is still turned on. • You can turn the fade trigger off before you use it by pressing the D.E./BARS ON/OFF button again. • You are unable to use the fade trigger with the Easy Recording program. • The fade trigger setting is remembered by the camera, until you change the POWER dial setting. E 16:9 (Wide screen TV recording) Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback on widescreen TVs. CAM. SET UP 16:9•••••••• OFF (see p.
Using a Canon Speedlite for Flash Photography (optional) For SLR-style flash photography, attach a Canon Speedlite 420EX or 550EX* to the camera using the optional FA-200 Flash Adapter. Attach its hot shoe cube to the XL1S’s accessory shoe, and the flash cable to the flash adapter terminal. E Use the camera in exactly the same way as you would normally in photo mode (p. 40). Turn on the Speedlite using its main switch, and wait for it to charge.
Using the Colour Bars The XL1S is able to record industry standard EBU colour bars. E Activating the colour bars 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program. 2. Press the D.E./BARS SELECT button to move through the list of effects in the viewfinder, until you reach CLR BARS. • The flashing display changes to show which effect you can select. • The camera only displays selectable effects. C L R BAR S D . Z OO M No Display F AD E - T * 3. Press the D.E./BARS ON/OFF button to activate the CLR BARS.
Recording the Viewfinder Information You can record the information (such as date and time) displayed in the viewfinder superimposed within the picture. Unlike the data code, you cannot hide the viewfinder information at a later time. E SYSTEM CHAR. REC••• OFF (see p. 25) 1. Open the camera menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select CHAR. REC, then select ON setting. 3. Close the menu.
Recording with the Interval Timer With the interval timer, you can record images over a selected time with a selected interval. This function is useful when shooting flowers, animals, and other natural events. You can choose an interval from 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes and 10 minutes, and a recording time from 0.5 seconds, 1 second, 1.5 seconds, and 2 seconds. E Example: 2 seconds recording time at a 5 minutes interval (= standby time of 5 minutes including the recording time of 2 seconds) 2 sec.
Setting the Self-Timer E START/ STOP PHOTO W ZOOM T SELF TIMER This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording movies or still photography. 1. Press the wireless controller’s SELF TIMER button or select ON setting of the SELF T. from VCR SET UP of the camera menu. Recording • SELF TIMER appears in the viewfinder. VCR SET UP SELF T.••••• ON (see p. 24) For movies 2. Press the start/stop button.
Using the DV Control When equipment such as another camcorder or video recording device, is connected to the XL1S with a DV cable, its record/record pause operation can be controlled by pressing the XL1S’ start/stop button. E 1. Open the camera menu and select SYSTEM. 2. Select DV CONTROL, then select ON setting. 3. Close the menu. SYSTEM DV CONTROL•• OFF (see p. 25) A.
Adjusting the Focus (for autofocus lenses) The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the centre of the display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the subject is not suitable for autofocus (page 107). E It also has functions which give you more control over focusing. Operate these from the body of the XL lens. Temporary focus override You can adjust the focus temporarily without turning autofocus off.
Adjusting the Exposure Set the aperture value (of the iris) and the shutter speeds independently to give you total creative freedom in setting the exposure. 1 E OFF A Tv Av M POWER EXP.LOCK 2 SHUTTER / IR IS ECT SEL 3 1. Turn the POWER dial to the Manual recording program. 2. Press the SHUTTER r and t buttons to increase or decrease the shutter speed. Recording • Set the shutter to one of 27 speeds between 1/6 and 1/16,000 of a second. 3. Turn the IRIS/SELECT dial to open or close the iris.
Using AE Shift AE SHIFT +0 .5 VCR OFF +1 By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit subjects or subjects with predominately dark or light tones. E +2 0 Recording -1 .5 -0 POWER -2 A Tv Av M 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.
Using the Custom Preset You can alter the colour gain, colour phase, sharpness and setup level for more creative videos. You can also save these settings under three custom preset and use them at any time. E Selecting the custom preset number CSTM PRESET PRESET No.•• <1> (see p. 24) 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program (except [ Easy Recording program). 2. Open the menu and select CSTM PRESET. 3. Select PRESET No., then select the number you want.
Using the custom preset function E 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program (except [ Easy Recording program). 2. Select the custom preset number you want to use by pressing the CSTM PREST SELECT button. CP1 CP2 CP OFF CP3 • When you do not use the custom preset, select CP OFF. 3. Press the CSTM PRESET ON/OFF button to turn the custom preset on. Recording • The picture now reflects your preferences.
Using the Zebra Pattern E MENU VCR OFF POWER A Tv Av M IRIS/ SELEC T The zebra pattern is a series of diagonal stripes that appear in the viewfinder to highlight areas of overexposure. Use as a guide to setting the aperture (iris) and shutter speed. You can also select the pattern appearance level from 80, 85, 90, 95, and 100%. Recording Selecting the zebra pattern level 1. Open the camera menu and select CAM. SET UP. 2. Select ZEBRA LEVEL, then select the level. 3. Close the menu. CAM.
Recording the PC Screen or other equipment using CLEAR SCAN By using the Clear Scan function, you can record the PC screen or other equipment without annoying black band* on the picture. * Difference in the field frequencies of the PC screen and the camera causes the black band. • Frequency range is from 51.7Hz to 200Hz. E 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the POWER dial to Tv or M. Select CS (Clear Scan) by pressing the SHUTTER r button. Open the camera menu and select CAM. SET UP.
Adjusting the Gain E VCR OFF A Tv Av M -3 +30 GAIN dB A +18 POWER 0 +6 +12 PUSH When the GAIN knob is set to n (auto) the camera adjusts the gain automatically. You can also rotate the GAIN dial to one of the 6 preset levels that range from –3 to +30 dB. Recording 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program except [ (Easy Recording) or e (Spotlight). 2. Press the GAIN knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to adjust the gain to your desired level.
Adjusting the White Balance The camera’s auto white balance system compensates for a wide range of lighting conditions. Although slight variations are unavoidable, colours will appear natural in virtually every situation. E In some cases, you will get better results by setting the white balance manually. The XL1S has 2 modes other than fully auto (A) and manual (W):* T Indoor mode (3200K light) U Outdoor mode (5600K sunlight) Recording * You can memorize up to 3 manual settings.
Setting the white balance E 1. Turn the POWER dial to any recording program (except the [ Easy Recording program). 2. Press the white balance selector knob so that it pops out. You can now turn it to choose between A for auto white balance, T for indoor lighting, U for outdoor lighting, or turn it to the right (1, 2 or 3) to set the white balance manually. • T/U appears in the viewfinder when you set the white balance to the indoor/outdoor modes.
Playing back a Cassette E VCR OFF POWER SEARCH SELECT A Tv Av REW PLAY FF PAUSE SLOW + STOP 2 REC AUDIO DUB. AV INSERT You can use the viewfinder for instant, on-the-spot playback. To play back your recordings on a TV, see p. 81. To use the wireless controller, see p. 28. Playback 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).
Other playback modes E Playback Pause To view the video as a still picture press the PAUSE a button. To resume normal playback, press it again, or press the PLAY e button. The camera automatically goes into stop mode after about five minutes’ playback pause. Edit Search When the camera is in playback pause, you can use edit search to play the tape forwards or backwards to find the point where you want to start or restart editing.
Special playback E These can only be operated from the wireless controller (p. 28). Frame Advance To play back frame by frame, press the +/ae button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame advance. Frame Reverse To play back on reverse frame by frame, press the –/4a button repeatedly during playback pause. Press and hold to play back continuous frame reverse. Slow Forward Playback To play back at about 1/5 normal speed, press the SLOW M button during normal playback.
Displaying Date, Time and Camera Data (Data Code) A data code, containing the date and time the recording was made and other camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) is automatically recorded on a special data section of the tape. E MENU VCR OFF POWER A Tv Av M START/ STOP PHOTO W ZOOM T SELF TIMER ON SCREEN DATA CODE IRIS/ SELEC T During VCR mode, the data code can be displayed or hidden while the camera is in play, slow or still mode.
Setting the data code E You can also choose to display camera data (shutter speed and exposure settings) in cassette data codes. DATA CODE••• DATE/TIME DISP.SET UP (see p. 25) To change, open the VCR menu and select DISP.SET UP. Then select DATA CODE, set it to DATE/TIME, CAMERA DATA or CAM. & D/T and close the menu. Possible data code combinations for cassettes: DATA CODE (cassette only) Date/Time Camera data D/TIME SEL. 1 . J A N. 2 0 0 1 – 3 dB F 1. 6 1／1 6 0 0 0 – 3 dB F 1. 6 1／1 6 0 0 0 1 .
Searching the Tape (Photo Search/Date Search/Index Search) E VCR OFF POWER SEARCH SELECT REW PLAY FF A STOP PAUSE SLOW + Tv Av 2 This allows you to move quickly through still pictures recorded anywhere on a tape (photo search), between different days or areas of recording (date search) , or index signals recorded anywhere on a tape (index search). 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to choose between photo/date/index search.
Returning to a Pre-Marked Position E ZERO SET MEMORY AUDIO DUB. AUDIO MONITER VCR OFF POWER ST-1 ST-2 MIX BALANCE SEARCH SELECT A Tv Av REW PLAY FF PAUSE SLOW + STOP 2 Use the wireless controller to mark a point on a tape that you want to return to following playback. 1. Press the ZERO SET MEMORY button on the wireless controller during playback at a point you want to return to later. • The time code is replaced by a tape counter that is set to zero with the  indication.
Connections for Playback on a TV Screen You can connect the camera to a TV or VCR in order to play back your recordings. You will need to attach a power source to the camera (see p. 17). E See your TV or VCR instruction manual for further details. If your TV (or VCR) has a SCART terminal (without S-video) PC-A10 SCART Adaptor L AUDIO AUDIO (L/MONO) (R) VIDEO R V S STV-150 Stereo Video Cable • Connect the PC-A10 SCART adaptor to the TV or VCR’s SCART terminal. • Connect the camera to the adaptor.
If your TV (or VCR) has audio/video input terminals E L L AUDIO R R V VIDEO S STV-150 Stereo Video Cable • Connect the camera using the STV-150 Stereo Video Cable. Connect the white plug to the white audio terminal 7 (left). Connect the red plug to the red audio terminal 9 (right). Connect the yellow plug to the yellow video terminal 0. • Set the TV/VIDEO selector on the television to VIDEO. • If you are connecting the camera to a VCR, set the input selector on the VCR to LINE.
Editing to a VCR Playback the tape on the camcorder. E L STV-150 Stereo Video Cable L AUDIO R R V VIDEO S S-150 S-video Cable S-VIDEO Record the scenes you want on the VCR. By connecting the camera to another VCR, you can edit your recordings in order to remove unwanted scenes — or combine different shots to create your own video productions. Preparations 1. Connect the camera to the VCR. • See “Connections for Playback on a TV screen” on p. 81. 2. Prepare the TV and VCR.
m (LANC) terminal E The m terminal allows you to connect compatible devices such as remote controllers that are m LANC compatible. Some buttons on editing equipment may operate differently from those on the camera. REMOTE Editing Notes: • m (LANC) is a trademark. It stands for Local Application Control Bus System. • We cannot guarantee the results when connecting to equipment not bearing the LANC m symbol.
Dubbing to/from a Cassette with Digital Video Equipment Digital video equipment fitted with the DV terminal lets you edit, copy and transfer data digitally, with virtually no generation loss in image and sound quality. The DV terminal is for both line-in and line-out, since a single DV cable can handle data in both directions.
Dubbing E 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the camera’s REC PAUSE button. • The camcorder enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other digital device while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the play/pause e/a button on the camera body or the PAUSE a on the wireless controller. • Recording starts. 5.
Recording from a VCR, TV or Analog Camera (Analog Line-in) E AV INSERT REC AUDIO DUB. You can record a video played on your VCR or analog camcorder (for digital camcorder, see p. 85) or a TV program onto a tape in the XL1S, if the TV or other device has audio/video outputs. • By selecting the 12bit ST-1,2 of the AUDIO MODE from VCR SET UP of the VCR menu, you can record 4 channels.
Dubbing E 1. Find a point on your recorded cassette slightly before the section you want to copy and set it to playback pause mode. 2. Press the REC PAUSE button. • S-video and audio IN/OUT terminals work as input terminals. • The camera enters record pause mode. 3. Start playback on the other device or turn on the TV to see the desired program while you monitor the picture. 4. Press the play pause e/a button on the camera body or PAUSE a button on the wireless controller. • Recording starts. 5.
Recording Over Existing Scenes (AV Insert Editing) You can insert new scenes from your VCR or other camcorder onto your pre-recorded tape using the XL1S’s analog line-in or DV in terminals. Original video and audio will be replaced with the new video and audio. E • When you make AV insert editing using the DV in terminal, you cannot insert new scenes from a tape recorded in ´SP or ´LP modes.
Preparations E The tape in the camera: When using the XL1S’s AV insert function, only record to tapes recorded in SP mode with continuously recorded time codes. If there are non-recorded portions or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode on the tape, recording will stop. The playback tape: Use only tapes without non-recorded portions. If there are non-recorded portions or changes in the recording mode, you may not be able to insert AV correctly.
Editing E 1. On the VCR, locate a point 3 seconds before the scene to be inserted. Set the VCR to playback pause mode. 2. On the camera, press PLAY and locate the recording start point. Set the camera to playback pause mode. • You can use the playback buttons on the body of the camera or the special playback functions on the wireless controller in the same way as in playback mode. 3. Press the AV INSERT button. • AV INSERT and 2a appear in the viewfinder. 4. Play back the cassette in the VCR. 5.
Audio Dubbing You can add sound to the original sound on a pre-recorded tape from audio products (AUDIO 1) or with the provided or external microphone (MIC). The original sound will not be erased. For best results, add sound to tapes that have been recorded with this camcorder in SP mode with 12-bit ST-1 sound. If there are nonrecorded portions on the tape, or portions recorded in a mode other than SP mode, or with 16-bit or 12-bit, 4-channel sound, dubbing will stop.
Preparations E Turn the camera’s POWER dial to VCR. Load a recorded cassette. • Make sure the REC/SAVE tab on the cassette has been slid to REC (closed position). Dubbing AUDIO DUB. VCR OFF POWER AUDIO MONITER ST-1 A Tv Av ST-2 MIX BALANCE SEARCH SELECT REW PLAY FF REC PAUSE SLOW + STOP 2 AUDIO DUB. AV INSERT REC PAUSE Do not connect/disconnect any cables to/from the camera when dubbing audio or preparing to dub audio. VCR SET UP AUDIO 1 IN•• LINE (see p.
6. When you get to the point where you want to stop dubbing, press the STOP button (and then stop play on the other audio device if AUDIO 1). E • Audio dubbing stops and AUDIO DUB. disappears from the viewfinder. • The camera returns to stop mode. • You can also set zero set memory (p.80) at the place you want to stop audio dubbing, then every time you return to that position, audio dubbing will cancel. • If instead of pressing STOP you press PAUSE, the camera will return to the playback pause mode.
Selecting the Audio Output E R L A MO UDIO NIT OR L R V S Set the audio output in two main stages: (i) Selecting the audio mix (ii) Choosing the output channel (i) Selecting the audio mix When you play back a tape that was recorded in 12 bit mode, you can select the output: Stereo 1, Stereo 2 (4 channel recording or audio dubbing), or a mixture of the two. • Audio from the 16 bit mode only contains stereo 1 sound, therefore it is not possible to select the audio mix.
Notes: • When you have chosen the output, “STEREO1”, “STEREO2”, or “MIX” is shown in the top left of the viewfinder and in the audio LCD panel. If you turn the power off, the output (and display) is set to “STEREO1”. • You cannot mix the balance without first releasing the fixed level: the camera will show “FIXED” in the viewfinder. E MANU L -dB 50 40 R PB ST-1 MIX ST- 2 PB 30 20 12 6 2 0 (ii) Choosing the output channel 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the camera is set to VCR mode.
Notes on Using the Batteries Charging and recording times • These times may vary. • You will get more recording time if you turn the camera off between shots, instead of leaving it in record pause mode. • Recording time will be shorter than usual at low temperatures. You can use the battery pack between 0° and 40°C (32° to 104°F), but it works best between 10° and 30°C (50° to 86°F).
E Taking care of the battery pack Always attach the terminal cover. • Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals, as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack. Attach the terminal cover whenever the battery pack is not being used. Keep the terminals clean. • The camera, adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty. Check them before use, and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary.
DANGER! Treat the battery pack with care. • Keep it away from fire (or it might explode). • Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures greater than 60°C (140°F). Do not leave it near a heater, or inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Do not try to disassemble or modify it. • Do not drop or knock it. • Do not get it wet. E WARNING! • The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Camera Holding Styles E Choose the grip • You can grip the camera from the side grip, or top handle. • Either gripping position allows you to start/stop recording, take a “photo’’ and zoom in and out. • Lock the top controls to prevent accidental operation by flicking across the LOCK lever. T LOCK START/STOP W PHOTO Standard holding style For maximum stability, place your right hand through the side grip belt and keep your right elbow pressed against your body.
Function settings saved at POWER off or with the STANDBY button The following function settings are saved when the power is turned off with the POWER dial or when the STANDBY button is pressed (with the backup battery installed): E ● Camera mode Turning power off with the POWER dial Aperture setting in Av mode Shutter speed setting in Tv mode Aperture, shutter speed setting in Manual mode White balance set Exposure lock on/off Aperture, shutter speed setting during exposure lock Digital effect select Digi
The following function settings are saved when you switch to another recording program (with the backup battery installed): E ● Camera mode Change to [ (Easy recording) Change to other recording program Aperture setting in Av mode Shutter speed setting in Tv mode Aperture, shutter speed setting in Manual mode White balance set Exposure lock on/off Aperture, shutter speed setting during exposure lock Digital effect select Digital effect on/off Camera menu setting Self-timer on/off Interval timer on/off TV
Maintenance Cautions E Avoid high temperatures and high humidity. • Do not leave the camera inside a car in hot weather, for example. • Be careful of heat radiating from video lighting equipment. • Do not take the camera into a humid room. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. • If you take the camera from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts (see p. 105). Do not point the lens or viewfinder at strong light sources.
E Maintenance Viewfinder • Clean the viewfinder screen. 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. Clean the surface with a cotton swab. When finished, replace the eye cup (p. 14). • The viewfinder screen scratches easily. Take care when cleaning. Camera body and lens • Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the camera body or lens.
Condensation E Condensation may form on the camera when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Using the camera while condensation is present can damage both the tape and the camera.
Troubleshooting E Refer to this checklist first if you have any problems with your camcorder. Possible explanations are given for each problem on the list — turn to the page numbers in brackets for more information. Make sure that the camera is properly connected if you are using it with a TV or VCR. Consult your dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Recording/Playback Cause and/or what to do about it ? Nothing happens when I press the buttons. • The camera is not switched on (p. 33,74).
Note: Some subjects are not suitable for autofocus. In these situations, you will often get better results using manual focus (see p. 64). • • • • • • • • • E Horizontal stripes Many subjects at different distances Behind glass Without much contrast (e.g. a white wall) Reflective surfaces (e.g. shiny car surfaces) Fast moving objects Slanted subjects Dark subjects Night scenes Recording/Playback (Contd.
E Miscellaneous Problem Cause and/or what to do about it ? The wireless controller doesn’t work. • The remote sensor is turned off (p. 29). • The batteries are dead or not inserted. ? The tally lamps don’t flash. • They are turned off (p. 29). ? There are air bubbles inside the lens. (16× IS2 lens) • This is unlikely, but may happen if you use the camera in places where the air pressure is low, in an airplane for example.
The XL1S System Diagram (Availability differs from area to area) E ZR-1000 Zoom Remote Controller SS-1000 Shoulder Strap WL-D3000 Wireless Controller BP-930, BP-945 Battery Pack VL-10Li Battery Video Light SP-100 Shoulder Pad MA-200 Microphone Adapter/ Shoulder Pad 420EX Speedlite FA-200 Flash Adapter 550EX Speedlite MA-100 Microphone Adapter/ Shoulder Pad MiniDV Video Cassette * DC-900 DC Coupler CB-910 Car Battery Adapter Extender XL 1.
Optional Accessories E Battery Packs The BP-930 is supplied as standard. It is also available as an optional accessory. The optional BP-945 provides 50% more recording time than the BP-930. CB-910 Car Battery Adapter Power your camera, or recharge battery packs on the move. The car battery adapter plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter socket and runs off a 12-24V DC negative ground battery.
FA-200 Flash Adapter Facilitates use of a Canon Speedlite 420EX/550EX with the XL1S. E 3× Zoom XL 3.4–10.2mm A super wide-angle lens that gives a range of 24 – 72 mm (35mm film equivalent). 16× Manual Zoom Lens XL 5.4–86.4mm A high-resolution zoom lens gives you 2 zoom modes (manual and powered), built-in ND filter and AE functions. Extender XL 1.6× Attach this extender between a Canon XL lens and the XL1S to boost the focal length of the lens by 1.6×.
E VL-10Li Battery Video Light This compact yet powerful video light can be used for both indoor and outdoor shooting. • Lithium ion battery packs can be used to power the light. Approximate usage times are as follows: BP-915 60 min BP-930 120 min BP-945 170 min CH-910 Dual Battery Charger/ Holder This holds two battery packs and can charge them both consectively. It can then be connected directly to the XL1S using its DC Coupler to give twice the playback time.
Screen Displays To display the date and time on a connected TV, press the wireless controller’s DATA CODE button when the camera is in VCR mode with a tape loaded. E ON SCREEN DATA CODE Press the wireless controller’s ON SCREEN button to see the other displays on the TV screen. (The displays appear white on-screen.) They will not be added to any recordings you make with the camera. indicates a flashing display. Record pause mode (p. 33) Recording (p.
E Playback pause (forward and reverse) (p. 75) Camera menu (p. 24) CAM. MENU SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E CAM. S E T UP CS TM PRE S E T VCR S E T UP D I S P. S E T UP S Y S T EM CUS TOM K E Y S RE T URN Slow playback (forward and reverse) (p. 76) /5 /5 VCR menu (p. 26) ×2 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 76) VCR MENU SE L. SETSET MENUC L OS E VCR S E T UP D I S P. S E T UP S Y S T EM CUS TOM K E Y S RE T URN 2 2 ×1 playback (forward and reverse) (p. 76) The remote sensor is turned off (p. 29).
Movie mode (p. 42) - Outdoor mode E F RAME Recording programs (p. 44). - Indoor mode AU T O Tv 250 Av F 2 . 0 Custom keys (p. 53) Camera mode MANUA L S POT L I GH T 1:INDEX WRITE 1:ZEBRA Flash is charging S mark flashes white (p. 58) or charged 1:POWER SAVE 1:TV SCREEN 1:AUDIO 1 IN 1:AUDIO 2 IN S mark lights up green (p. 48) 1:ZOOM GRIP 1:ZOOM HANDLE VCR mode Manual exposure display (p. 65): Exposure locked 1:TV SCREEN 1:DATA CODE 1:AUDIO 1 IN – + 1:AUDIO 2 IN E .
Gain (p. 71) Time Code 0dB E Audio output (p. 95) 0: 12 : 34 : 25 MIX/VARI. Mix balance (p. 95) ST– 1 Mix select has not been released at the menu (p. 96) ST – 2 This records counter information, including hour, minute, second, and frame number on a special data code area on the tape itself. It is reset automatically when a new tape is loaded. Recording reminder MIX/FIXED 0 sec Condensation warning (p.
Caution phrases The camera displays various caution phrases — they appear for 4 seconds before disappearing. Refer to page 86. Appears each time you turn the power on, until you set the time zone, date and time (p. 30). Appears when you try to do audio dubbing or AV insert on a tape recorded in any mode other than SP mode(p. 35). CHECK THE CASSETTE [REC MODE] Appears when you try to do audio dubbing on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio or 12bit 4-channnel mode (p. 87).
E Main LCD panel Recording mode (p. 35) Exposure lock (p. 65) F number (aperture size) (p. 47) Tape has reached the end (p. 116) Cassette: set for erasure prevention or not loaded (p. 21) Time code (p. 116) Audio mode (p. 49) Shutter speed (p. 47) Remaining battery power (p. 97) Audio LCD panel Manual recording level (p. 47) MANU Additional Information L -dB 50 40 R Audio mix (p. 95) • When only PB is shown = 16-bit mode PB ST-1 MIX ST- 2 PB 30 20 L, R Recording levels (p.
Specifications XL1S Mini Output level: Video terminal: RCA jack, 1 Vp-p/75Ω unbalanced, synchronized load S-video terminal: 4 pin mini DIN, 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.3 Vp-p (C signal) Audio terminal: RCA jack (L, R), 2 sets 4dBm (47kΩ load)/3kΩ or less, unbalanced Headphone terminal: φ3.5mm, -25dBV (16Ω load) /120Ω Input level: Video terminal: RCA jack, 1 Vp-p/75Ω unbalanced, synchronized load S-video terminal: 4 pin mini DIN, 1 Vp-p (Y signal), 0.
Index 16:9, 57 E Å Abroad, Using the Camera, 106 Accessories,110 Adapter, AC, 17 AE Shift, 66 Analog Line-in, 87 Audio Dubbing, 92 Audio Mode, 49 Audio Output, 95 Auto, 47 Autofocus, 64 AV Insert, 89 Av Mode, 48 ı Backup Battery, 98 Basic Recording, 33 Battery Pack, 18 Ç Camera Mode, 9 Cassettes, 20 Charging the Battery Pack, 18 Choosing a Recording Program, 44 Cleaning the Camera, 104 Clear Scan, 70 Colour Bars, 59 Colour Gain, 67 Colour Phase, 67 Condensation, 105 Custom Keys, 54 Custom Preset, 67 Î Dat
Menu at a Glance Use the list below to quickly navigate the camera's menu. Functions are listed alphabetically. 16:9 effect 16:9 guide 6-sec.
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