Canon XL H1A Camcorder User Manual


 
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Contents
Introduction
The XL H1S / XL H1A - A Broad Range of Capabilities ....................................................................................3
About this Manual .............................................................................................................................................4
Checking the Supplied Accessories .................................................................................................................8
Components Guide...........................................................................................................................................9
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply ...........................................................................................................................15
Preparing the Camcorder................................................................................................................................19
Preparing the Lens..........................................................................................................................................25
Using the Wireless Controller..........................................................................................................................28
Loading/Removing a Cassette........................................................................................................................29
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card ...............................................................................................................30
Changing Settings with the MENU Button......................................................................................................31
Date/Time and Language Settings..................................................................................................................32
Recording
Recording........................................................................................................................................................34
Selecting the Signal Standard and Aspect Ratio............................................................................................38
Locating the End of the Last Scene................................................................................................................39
Zooming ..........................................................................................................................................................40
Adjusting the Focus.........................................................................................................................................42
Using the ND Filter ..........................................................................................................................................47
Selecting the Frame Rate................................................................................................................................48
Setting the Time Code ....................................................................................................................................49
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code ......................................................................................50
Setting the User Bit .........................................................................................................................................52
Audio Recording..............................................................................................................................................53
Image Stabilizer...............................................................................................................................................57
Using the Programmed AE Modes..................................................................................................................58
Recording in Manual Mode.............................................................................................................................61
Recording in Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode..........................................................................................................63
Recording in Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode .......................................................................................................64
Adjusting the Exposure ...................................................................................................................................65
AE Shift............................................................................................................................................................65
Gain.................................................................................................................................................................66
White Balance .................................................................................................................................................67
Zebra Pattern ..................................................................................................................................................69
Color Correction..............................................................................................................................................70
Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................................72
Selective Noise Reduction ..............................................................................................................................73
Clear Scan.......................................................................................................................................................74
Custom Keys...................................................................................................................................................75
Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal.................................................................................................................79
Faders .............................................................................................................................................................79