Dell XLH1 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Introduction
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Contents
Introduction
Important Usage Instructions.............................................................................................................................2
Using this Manual..............................................................................................................................................3
Checking the Supplied Accessories ..................................................................................................................7
Components Guide............................................................................................................................................8
Preparations
Preparing the Power Supply............................................................................................................................14
Preparing the Camcorder ................................................................................................................................17
Preparing the Lens..........................................................................................................................................22
Using the Wireless Controller..........................................................................................................................26
Loading/Unloading a Cassette ........................................................................................................................27
Inserting/Removing a Memory Card................................................................................................................28
Changing Settings with the MENU Button.......................................................................................................29
Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time............................................................................................................39
Recording
Recording ........................................................................................................................................................40
Selecting the Signal Standard (HD/SD)...........................................................................................................45
Changing the Aspect Ratio..............................................................................................................................46
End Search......................................................................................................................................................47
Zooming ..........................................................................................................................................................48
Adjusting the Focus.........................................................................................................................................50
Using the ND Filter (Lenses with Built-in ND Filter).........................................................................................53
Selecting the Frame Rate................................................................................................................................54
Setting the Time Code.....................................................................................................................................55
Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code....................................................................................................56
Setting the User Bit..........................................................................................................................................58
Audio Recording..............................................................................................................................................59
Image Stabilizer (Lenses Equipped with Image Stabilizer)..............................................................................64
Using the Programmed AE Modes..................................................................................................................65
Recording in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode....................................................................................................68
Recording in the Aperture-Priority (Av) Mode..................................................................................................69
Recording in the Manual Mode........................................................................................................................70
Adjusting the Exposure....................................................................................................................................71
Using AE Shift .................................................................................................................................................72
Adjusting the Gain...........................................................................................................................................73
Setting the White Balance ...............................................................................................................................74
Using the Zebra Pattern ..................................................................................................................................76
Using the Skin Detail Function ........................................................................................................................77
Using the Custom Preset.................................................................................................................................78
Using Clear Scan.............................................................................................................................................85
Using the Custom Keys...................................................................................................................................86
Recording Color Bars/Audio Reference Signal ...............................................................................................89
Using the Faders.............................................................................................................................................90
Using the Digital Video Control........................................................................................................................91
Other Camcorder Functions/Settings ..............................................................................................................92