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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
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