Cannon XL2 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Recording
Colour Phase
Adjust to [G] for adding more green to the image, and to [R] for more red.
R Gain
Adjust to [-] for white balance toward cyan, and to [+] for white balance toward red.
G Gain
Adjust to [-] for white balance toward magenta, and to [+] for white balance toward green.
B Gain
Adjust to [-] for white balance toward yellow, and to [+] for white balance toward blue.
Vertical Detail
Adjust the vertical detail frequency for recordings in 25p mode. Select from [NORMAL] and [LOW].
• When you play back a recording on an interlaced TV with [V DETAIL] set to [NORMAL], horizontal
lines may flicker.
• Select [NORMAL] for non-interlaced playback or editing on a computer, or for transferring to a DVD.
• Image resolution will not change in the 50i mode.
• When you select a custom preset setting with [V DETAIL] set to [LOW] in 50i mode, “CP” appears in
yellow.
Sharpness
Adjust the degree of sharpness in the picture. Adjust to [-] for a softer picture, and to [+] for a sharper
picture. When set to the [+] side, noise may become more noticeable.
Coring
Adjust the detail noise level. Adjust to [-] to add the noise, and to [+] to reduce noise.
Setup Level
Adjust the black level of the video signal. Adjust to [-] to darken the picture, and to [+] to brighten the
shadow area.
Master Pedestal
Adjust the master pedestal level. Adjust to [-] to make dark areas darker and increase the contrast, and
to [+] to make dark areas lighter and reduce the contrast.
Noise Reduction
Select the variable range of noise reduction from [OFF], [HIGH], [MIDDLE] and [LOW]. With [HIGH],
[MIDDLE] and [LOW], the noise reduction level is adjusted according to the gain. Select [HIGH] for
maximum variable range.
• When set to [HIGH], moving subjects may leave a trailing afterimage.
• When the noise based on the gain setting is low, the NR effect may not be noticeable.