Canon XL H1A Camcorder User Manual


 
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Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions............................................................................................................................. 2
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................................................3
Using this Manual..............................................................................................................................................5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..................................................................................................................9
Components Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................16
Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................19
Preparing the Lens ..........................................................................................................................................24
Using the Wireless Controller..........................................................................................................................28
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ........................................................................................................................29
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card................................................................................................................30
Changing Settings with the MENU Button.......................................................................................................31
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time............................................................................................................41
Recording
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................42
Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)...........................................................................................................47
Changing the Aspect Ratio..............................................................................................................................48
End Search......................................................................................................................................................49
Zooming .......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Adjusting the Focus.........................................................................................................................................52
Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter).........................................................................................55
Selecting the Frame Rate................................................................................................................................56
Setting the Time Code.....................................................................................................................................58
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code....................................................................................................60
Setting the User Bit.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Audio Recording..............................................................................................................................................63
Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)..............................................................................68
Using the Programmed AE Modes.................................................................................................................. 69
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode....................................................................................................72
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode.................................................................................................. 73
Recording in the Manual Mode........................................................................................................................74
Adjusting the Exposure.................................................................................................................................... 75
Using AE Shift ................................................................................................................................................. 76
Adjusting the Gain ...........................................................................................................................................77
Setting the White Balance ............................................................................................................................... 78
Using the Zebra Pattern .................................................................................................................................. 80
Using the Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................ 81
Using the Custom Preset................................................................................................................................. 82
Using Clear Scan............................................................................................................................................. 89
Using the Custom Keys...................................................................................................................................90
Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal ...............................................................................................93
Using the Faders ............................................................................................................................................. 94
Using the Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................95
Other Camcorder Functions/Settings .............................................................................................................. 96