Cannon XL2 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Introduction
Important Usage Instructions ..............................................................................................................................2
Using this Manual ................................................................................................................................................3
Checking Supplied Accessories ............................................................................................................................6
Components Guide ..............................................................................................................................................7
Preparation
Preparing the Power Supply ..............................................................................................................................11
Installing the Backup Battery ............................................................................................................................14
Preparing the Camcorder ..................................................................................................................................15
Preparing the Lens..............................................................................................................................................20
Using the Wireless Controller ............................................................................................................................22
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ..........................................................................................................................23
Menus and Settings............................................................................................................................................24
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time ............................................................................................................28
Recording
Recording ............................................................................................................................................................30
End Search ..........................................................................................................................................................35
Zooming ..............................................................................................................................................................36
Adjusting the Focus............................................................................................................................................38
Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter) ........................................................................................41
Selecting the Frame Rate ..................................................................................................................................42
Recording in 16:9 Mode ....................................................................................................................................43
Setting the Time Code........................................................................................................................................44
Setting the User Bit ............................................................................................................................................45
Audio Recording ................................................................................................................................................46
Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)..............................................................................50
Using the Programmed AE Modes ....................................................................................................................51
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode ....................................................................................................54
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode ................................................................................................55
Recording in the Manual Mode ........................................................................................................................56
Adjusting the Exposure......................................................................................................................................57
Using AE Shift ....................................................................................................................................................58
Adjusting the Gain ............................................................................................................................................59
Setting the White Balance ................................................................................................................................60
Using the Zebra Pattern ....................................................................................................................................62
Using the Skin Detail Function ..........................................................................................................................63
Using the Custom Preset ....................................................................................................................................64
Using Clear Scan for Recording Computer Screens..........................................................................................69
Using the Custom Keys ......................................................................................................................................70
Using the Film Grain Effect................................................................................................................................73
Recording Colour Bars/Audio Reference Signal ..............................................................................................74
Recording with the Interval Timer ....................................................................................................................75
Recording with the Self-Timer ..........................................................................................................................77
Using the DV Control ........................................................................................................................................78
Other Camcorder Functions/Settings ................................................................................................................79
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