Canon XG A1 manual

Mini Digital Video Cassette DIGIT AL VIDEO CAMCORDER Instruction Manual P AL PUB. DIE-269 English Introduction Prep aration Recordin g Customization Playback Using a Memory Card Editing Additional Information[...]

2 Introduction Impor tant Usa g e Instr uctions W ARN ING: TO REDUC E THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO VER (OR BACK). NO USER SER VICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING T O QUALIFIED SERVICE P ERSONNEL. W ARN ING: TO REDUC E THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPO SE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RI[...]

3 E Introduction About this Man ual Thank you for purchasing the Canon XH G1/XH A1. Please read th is manual carefully before you use the camcorder and ret ain it for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly , refer to the T roubleshooting ta ble ( 149). Conventions Used in this Manual  : Precautions rela ted to the camc[...]

4 About the HD/HDV and SD/DV Specifications Throughout the manual we will distinguish between the video signal standards used by the camera section, and the recordi ng standards used by the recorde r section. The video signal can be set to HD (high definition) or SD (st andard definition) specifications. The re cording standard on the t ape will be[...]

5 Introduction E Contents Introducti on Important Usage Instru ctions........ .......................... ....................... ....................... ................... ....... ................... 2 About this Manual ......................... ....................... ...................... ....................... ................. ...... .......[...]

6 Connecting to a M onitor/TV ...... ....................... ...................... ....................... ....................... .... ................... ..... 93 Audio Output .. ........................... ...................... ....................... ....................... ................. ......... ................. 97 Returning to a Pre-m[...]

7 Introduction E Chec king the Supplied Accessories * Europe only . CA-920 Co mpact Power Adapter DC-920 DC Coupler BP-950G Battery Pack SDC-16M SD Memory Card WL-D5000 Wireless Controller T wo AA (R6 ) Batteries Lens Hood Lens Cap SS-1 100 Shoulder St r a p STV -290N Stereo Video Cable PC-A10 SCART Adapter* DTC-1000 Component Video Cable[...]

8 Components Guide XH G1/XH A1 External contro l mode VCR/PLA Y mode Power off Auto Shutter-Priority Aperture-Priority Manual S potlight Night Easy Recording Left side view Recording programs POWER dial DISP . (display) button ( 27) PEAKING button ( 35) MAGN. (magnifica tion) button ( 35) (record review) button ( 28) POSITION PRESET switch ( 32, 35[...]

9 Introduction E *o n l y . Right side view Grip zoom lever ( 31) PHOTO button ( 109) Zoom speed adjustment dial ( 31) ZOOM SPEED switch ( 31) / (card/tape) switch ( 109) VIDEO2 terminal ( 95) TIME CODE switch* ( 40) LOCK switch ( 26) MIC (externa l microphone) te rminal ( 43) XLR MIC A TT . switches ( 44) LINE/MIC switch ( 44) Input channel select[...]

10 * Do not use tripods wit h fastening screws longer than 5.5 m m as it may damage the camcorder . ** only . About the T erminal (LANC) stands for Local Ap plication Control Bus System . The terminal allows you to connect and c ontrol connected d evices. Connect only device s with the mark t o the terminal.  Operation cann ot be guarantee d for[...]

11 Introduction E To p v i e w (pause) button ( 91) / DRIVE MODE button ( 1 12) (stop) butto n ( 91 ) / (metering mo de) button ( 1 14) (rewind) butto n ( 91 ) / – button ( 1 17) (play) button ( 91) / SLIDESHOW button ( 1 17) (fast forward) button ( 91) / + button ( 1 17) REC (record) but ton ( 103) S tart/stop button ( 25) LOCK switch ( 26) OPEN[...]

12 WL-D5000 Wireless Controller PHOTO button ( 109) ST ART/STOP button ( 25) MENU button ( 23) TV SCREEN button ( 86) SLIDESHOW button ( 1 17 ) DA T A CODE button ( 101) INDEX WRITE button ( 67) AUDIO MONITOR button ( 97) END SEARCH button ( 30) SEARCH SELECT button ( 99, 100) REC P AUSE button ( 103) REW b utton ( 91) ZERO SET MEMORY button ( 98) [...]

13 Prep arations E Preparations Pre paring the P ow er Supply Charging the Battery Pack Disconnect the DC coup ler from the power adapter befo re charging. Remove the terminal cover of th e battery pack. 1. Connect the p ower cord to the adapter . 2. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 3. Att ach the battery p ack to th e adapter . • Press l[...]

14 Using a Household Power Outlet 1. T urn the dial to OFF . 2. Att ach the DC coupler to the camcorder . Open the bat tery compartment cove r and slide the DC coupler all the way into the compartment and press gently until it clicks. 3. Connect the p ower cord to t he power adapter . 4. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 5. Connect the DC co[...]

15 Prep arations E  Charging, Reco rding and Playback Ti mes The following times are approximate and vary according to th e charging, recording and playback conditions. * Approxima te times for recor ding with repeated op erations such as start/sto p, zooming, power on/off. Actual time may be sh orter . Battery Pack BP-930 BP-945 BP-950G BP- 970[...]

16 Pre paring the Camcor der Dioptric Adjustment T urn on the camcorder and a djust the dioptric adjustment lever . Prevent direct sunlight fro m getting in the viewfin der . The viewfinder LCD may become damaged due to concentration of the light by the lens. Pa y special atte ntion when mounting the camcorder on a tripod, or during its trans porta[...]

17 Prep arations E Using the LCD Display 1. Slide the OPEN switch in the direction of th e arrow to unlock the LCD panel. 2. Pull out the LCD p anel. 3. Rot ate the LCD panel and adjust it to the desired pos ition.  Y ou can change the LCD panel to black & wh ite display ( 18).  By default , the viewfind er display is turned off while yo [...]

18 Using the Viewfinder and the LCD Panel Simult aneously By default, the vi ewfinder display is turned of f while you use the LCD p anel. Follow the procedure be low to use both of them simult aneously . 1. Press the MENU butt on. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ] and press the dial. 3. Select [C VF+LCD ON], set it to [ON] [...]

19 Prep arations E Att aching the Lens Hood Attach the lens hood to pro tect the lens and shade it from stray light. 1. Place the lens h ood on the front of the lens so that the window for the external Inst ant AF sensor faces down and turn it 90 degree s clockwise. • Be careful not to deform the lens hood. • Make su re that the len s hood is a[...]

20 Using the W ireless Contr oller When you press the buttons on the wirele ss controller , point it at the camcorder’s remot e sensor . Inserting the Batteries The wireless controll er operates with two AA (R6) batteries. 1. Open the battery c over . 2. Insert the bat teries following the + and – markings. 3. Clo se the battery co ver .  Th[...]

21 Prep arations E Loading/R emo ving a Cassette Use only videocassettes marked with the logo. For recording in HDV we re commend you use videocassettes compatible with the HDV standard. 1. Slide the OPEN/EJECT switch to open the cassette comp artment cover . The cassett e compartment opens automa tically . 2. Load/remove the cassett e. • Insert [...]

22 Inser ting/R emo ving a Memor y Car d Y ou can use only SDHC memory cards, SD memory cards or MultiMedia Car ds (MMC) with this camcorder . Inserting the Card 1. Set the dial to OFF . 2. Push the OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow to open the battery/memory card comp artment cover . 3. Insert the memory card straight, all the way into the[...]

23 Prep arations E Changing Settings with the MENU Button Many of the camcorder’s functions can be changed from the on-scree n menu. Selecting Menus and Settings 1. Press the MENU button to ope n the menu. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select a submenu and press the dial. 3. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select a menu item and press the dial. 4.[...]

24 Setting the Time Zone, Date and Time Set the time zone, date an d time when you first st art using your camcorder , or if the built-in rechargeable battery has completely discha rged. Setting the Time Zone/Daylight Saving T ime 1. Press the MENU butt on. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ] and press the dial. 3. Select [D/TIM[...]

25 Recordin g E Recording R ecor ding The default recording st andard is HDV . About the audio recording, refer to th e relevant chapter ( 43). Recording 1. Remove the le ns cap. 2. Press the lock butt on and set the dial to a recording program. 3. Press the st art/stop button to be gin recording. • The tally lamp light s up and the recording ind[...]

26 Low-angle Recording The carrying han dle is equipped with a d uplicate set of recording and zoom con trols, ideal for low-angle recording. Slide the LOCK switch in the direction of the arrow to prevent the accident al operation of these controls. Power Saving Mechanisms ST ANDBY Lever Switch the ST ANDBY lever to the LOCK pos ition to temporaril[...]

27 Recordin g E Screen Displays while Recording Selecting the On-Screen Displays Y ou can select the amount of information shown on the screen fr om full, partial or no display . Repeatedly pressing the DISP . button will cycle through the options in the following sequence. * If [GUIDE INFO] is set to [D/T DISPLA Y], the date and time will be displ[...]

28 Displaying the Markers Y ou can display the on-scre en markers to help you accurately fr ame your subject. Select from a center marker , a horizontal level marker or a gr id. Y ou can also adjust the intensity of the mar kers display ( 84 ). Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [MARKERS], set it to [CENT . MARK.], [LEVEL MARK.] or[...]

29 Recordin g E Selecting the Signal Standar d and Aspect Rat io Y ou can select the signal standard of your reco rding (high definition or st andard definition) and, for standard defini tion recordings, also the aspect ratio of the recording. Since the displays on the camcorder have an aspect ratio of 16:9, when you select [SD4:3] the picture will[...]

30 Locating the End of the Last Scene Y ou can use this function to locate the end of the last recorded scene. Press the END SEARCH button. • appears. • The camcorde r rewinds/fast forw ards the tape, plays back the last few seconds of the rec ording and stops the ta pe. • Pressing the button again ca ncels the search.  The end search func[...]

31 Recordin g E Zooming Y ou can operate the zoom from either the side gri p or the carrying handle. Y ou can also use the zoom ring on the lens or the zoom buttons on the wireless controll er . With the customized functions ( 79) you can change the direction of the adjustment when you turn the zoom rin g, turn the high-speed zoom on/of f or change[...]

32 Zoom Preset This function enables any give n zoom setting to be memorized and to return to that zoom setting instantly . Presetting the Zoom 1. Set the POSITION PRESET switch to ZOOM. 2. Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to SET . The preset zoom position appe ars in yellow on the zoom indicator . Returning to the Preset Zoom Position Move t[...]

33 Recordin g E Adjusting the F ocus The camcorder can be set to Autofocus or Manual Focus. Autofocus The autofocus can be set to Normal AF or Instant AF*. The camcorder has also a Push-AF function to allow for a temporary autofocus while fo cusing manually . When you operate the PUSH AF button, the Instant AF is activated, regardless of the cu rre[...]

34 T emporary Focus Override Even while in autofocus mode, turn th e focus ring to temporarily focus manually . The camcorder will return to autofo cus as soon as you release the focus ring. T emporary Inst ant AF During manual focus or Normal AF , press the PUSH AF button and hold it pressed down. The autofocus (Instant AF) is activated as long as[...]

35 Recordin g E  The manual focus cannot be selected in the Easy Reco rding mode. Even if you set the focus mode switch to M, the autofocus (I nstant AF) will still be activated.  The focal distance to the subject will be displayed for approx. 3 seconds when you switch f rom autofocus to manual focus or when you operate the focus ring in the [...]

36 Setting the Focus Preset S peed Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [F SPEE D PSET], select a setting option and close the menu. The selected spee d appears next to “MF”. Returning to the Preset Focus Setting Move the POSITION PRESET ON/SET switch to ON. The camcorder returns to th e preset focus setting. MENU (2 3 ) CAM ERA S ET[...]

37 Recordin g E Using the ND Filter When recording in brig ht surroundings, the camcorder will set a small ap erture value and the pictu re may appear blurre d. T urn the ND filter on/off accordi ng to the screen display . When using a recording pr ogram other t han M Manual and if the AGC switch is set to ON, the following displays appear: * If yo[...]

38 Selecting the F rame Ra te Y ou can select from the st andard 50i and 25F frame rates regardless of the recording mo de. 50i Mode Records in 50 fp s interlaced mode, the same as standard -definition TV signals. 25F Mode Records in 25 fp s progressive mode and output s signals converted into 50 f ps interlaced. Video ou tput from the HDV/DV termi[...]

39 Recordin g E Setting the Time Code Y ou can select the runn ing mode of the camcorder’s time code. Y o u can enter the initial value for the [FREE-RUN] and the [REC-RUN PS.] settings. [REC-RUN]: The time code runs only when recording. [REC-RUN PS.]: The time code runs only when recording st arting from a preset value. [FREE-RUN]: The time code[...]

40 Synchronizing the Camcorder’s Time Code Y ou can synchronize this camcord er ’s time code to an external time code generator . Also you can include in the recordin g the user bit signal received from the TIME CODE termin al ( 42). The camcorder offer s the following synchronizatio n options. Genlock When a reference sync signal (ana log blac[...]

41 Recordin g E  If the external time code signal is incorrect or th ere is no input signal, the internal time code (according to the [TIME CODE]/[COUNT -UP] sett ings) will be recorded on the tape instead.  If the external Genlock signal is incorrect or th ere is no input signal, the exte rnal time code being recorded on tap e may be incorre[...]

42 Setting the User Bit The user bit display can be selected from the date or the time of recordi ng, or an identificati on code consisting of 8 characters in the hexadecim al system that is useful for labeling tapes. There are sixteen possible character s: the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F . If a user bit is being received along with an ex[...]

43 Recordin g E A udio R ecor ding Y ou can select to reco rd audio from the built- in microphone or from an exter nal microphone connected either to the MIC term inal or to the XLR terminal. While recordi ng, the sampling frequency of the output signal from the HD/SD SDI terminal wil l be 48 kHz rega rdless of the au dio input. The audio transfer [...]

44 Using an External Microphone Connecting to the MIC terminal When you connect an external microphone to the MIC terminal, the buil t-in microphone will automatically be turned of f. If necessary , you can use the microphone holder . External Microphones that can be Connected Microphone T ype: Condenser microphones with independ ent power supply .[...]

45 Recordin g E 6. If necessary , turn on the gain up (12 dB): Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [XLR GAIN UP], set it to [12dB] and close the menu. Only effective when the LI NE/MIC switch is set to MIC. When connecting a microphone th at does not support phantom power , make sure to set the switch to OFF . Otherw ise the microphone m[...]

46 Embedded Audio Embedded audio re fers to the superimposin g of the audio sig nal along with the video signal bei ng output from the HD/SD SDI terminal. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT], set it to [ON] and close the menu. • The embedded audio output will differ depending on the signal standard and the sampling freque[...]

47 Recordin g E I m ag e S tab il iz er Y ou can select to activate or turn of f the image stabilizer depen ding on the recording conditions. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [IMG ST AB], s elect a setting option and close the menu. The image stabilizer cannot be turned off in the Easy Recording mode.  We recommend turning of f th[...]

48 Using the Pro gr ammed AE Modes Programmed auto exposure modes provi de advanced automated reco rding techniques ensuring professional result s in various shooting cond itions. Selecting the Programmed AE Modes Press the lock button and turn the dial. The symbol of the selected mode appears.  Do not ch ange the mode wh ile recording as the br[...]

49 Recordin g E Aperture-Priority ( 52) Use this mode to select between 7 aperture settings –from f/1.6 to f/9.5 (or to full iris close)– and the camco rder automatically set s a matching shutter speed. This mode allows for the best contro l of depth of field. M anual ( 53) This mode offers the creative freedom of a comp lete range of ma nual c[...]

50 A vai lability of functions in each recording program 1 Available when the exposure is locked. 2 Available during clear scan. Recording programs EXP . LOCK button – – – – Iris ring – – 1 – 1 –– SHUTTER dial – – 1 – 1 –– AE shift adju stment – (0) – – (0) – (0) GAIN adjustment – (AGC ON) – (0 dB) – (AGC O[...]

51 Recordin g E R ecor ding in the Shutter-Priority (Tv) Mode 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/ 120, 1/250, 1/50 0, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, 1 / 8000, 1/16000 , CS (clear scan) 1/3, 1/6, 1/ 12, 1/25, 1/50 , 1/120, 1/25 0, 1/500 1. Set the dial to Tv . 2. Select the shutter sp eed with the SHUTTER dial. With the customized functions ( 79) you can change[...]

52 R ecor ding in the Aper ture-Priority (A v) Mode Y ou can select an aperture value in the range F1.6 to F9.5 or CLOSE. 1. Set the dial to A v . 2. Select the aperture with the Iris ring. With the customized functions ( 79) you can change th e direction of the adjustme nt when you turn the Iris ring.  Settings other than the aperture value (sh[...]

53 Recordin g E R ecor ding in the Manual Mode Y ou can set the exposure at an y combination of shutter speed and aperture . A vai lable settings 1. Set the dial to M. • The exposure indicator appears. Use the exposure indica tor as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator denotes th e automatic exposure settin g. The mark of the indicator d[...]

54 Adjusting the Exposure Exposure Lock 1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av . 2. Press the EXP . L O CK butto n. • The exposure indicator appears. Use the exposure indica tor as an estimate. • The mark above the indicator denotes th e automatic exposure settin g. The mark of the indicator denotes the current exposure setting within ± 2 stops (beyond[...]

55 Recordin g E Using AE Shift Y ou can use the AE Shif t control to manually override the automatic exposure system in order to darken or lighten the image. Se lect from 15 AE levels (+2.0, +1.5, +1.25, +1.0, +0.75, +0.5, +0.25, ±0, -0.25, -0.5, -0.75, -1. 0, -1.25, -1.5, -2.0). 1. Set the dial to , Tv or Av . 2. Select the desired AE sh if t lev[...]

56 Adjusting the Gain The gain control adjusts th e level of the video signal generated depending on the lighting and shooting conditions. Y ou can select from automatic gain contro l or of 3 preset gain levels (L: low , M: middle, H: high) to which you can indepen dently assign gain values fr om -3 dB to +36 dB ( ) or +18 dB () . AGC switch set to[...]

57 Recordin g E Selecting the Gain Level 1. Set the dial to , Tv , Av or M . 2. Set the AGC switch to OFF . 3. Set the GAIN switch to the de sired gain position. When you select high gain values, the pi cture may flicker slight ly . The [36dB] setting in particular allows you to fil m with a higher sensitivity but is more prone to the appearance of[...]

58 Setting the W hite Balance The camcorder uses an electronic white balance process to calibrate the pictur e for ac curate color display under dif ferent lighting conditions. In addition to the fully automa ted mode, white ba lance modes include an indoor mode, an outdo or mode, a color temperature setting an d two user-defined custom preset valu[...]

59 Recordin g E 4. Press the WHITE BAL. button. The color temperature displ ay will start flashing. 5. T urn the dial to set the desired color t emperature. 6. Press the WHITE BAL. button aga in. The color temperature di splay stop s flashing and st ays on. Setting a Custom White Balance 1. Set the dial to a recording program other than . 2. Set th[...]

60 Using the Zebr a P atter n This camcorder has a zeb ra pattern feature that shows black and white diago nal stripes over the area that is overexposed. The zebra p attern is only displayed on the screen and will not af fect your recordings. The zebra pattern will not be displayed while using the Peaking assist function ( 35). Availab le zebra pat[...]

61 Recordin g E Using the Color Cor r ection With the color cor rection function you can set the camcorder to detect th e characteristics of a certain color or p attern (color phase, chroma, area an d Y level) and corre ct them automatically when record ing. Y ou can set the color corre ction for up to two different colors (A a nd B). When determin[...]

62 Activating the Color Correction 1. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP] and se lect the [COLOR CORR.] submenu. 2. Select [CORRECT], se lect a correction mode other than [OFF] to correc t only area A, only area B or both and then close the menu. MENU (2 3 ) CAM ERA S ETUP COL OR CO RR. CO RRE CT ••••••• OFF[...]

63 Recordin g E Using the Skin Detail Function With the skin det ail function, areas in the pi cture that have skin-tone characteristics will be detected, and the details in the se areas will be soften ed in order to conceal skin imperfections. On the screen, those skin areas will be identified by a zebra pattern alternating with the normal picture[...]

64 Using the Sk y Detail With the sky detail function, blue sky areas in the picture will be detected and the det ail level in these areas will be decreased to obt ain a softer picture. T o activate the sky det a il ef fect: Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [SKY DET AIL], set it to [SOFT ] and close the menu. MENU (2 3 ) CAM ERA S ET[...]

65 Recordin g E Using the Clear Scan Function This feature allows you to recor d a computer ’s CRT screen or other equipme nt without displaying black band or flicker on the screen. Y o u can adjust the freq uency from 50.2 Hz to 200.3 Hz. 1. Set the dial to Tv or M. 2. T urn the SHUTTER dial to se t the shutter speed to “CS”. 3. Open the men[...]

66 Using the Custom K eys Y ou can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys. The custom keys can have dif ferent functions assigned to them in each of the operation modes. Default settings: The following functions ca n be assigned to the custom key s: 1 Can only be as signed to Custom Key 2. 2 This function can only be operated with a cu[...]

67 Recordin g E Changing the Custom Keys Setting * Default value in mode. Open the menu and select [SYSTEM SETUP/ ]. Select [CUSTOM KEY 1] or [CUSTOM KEY 2], select the function you wish to assign to the cus tom key and close the menu. When you do not wish to use the custo m keys, select [(NONE)]. Activating the Functions with the Custom Key [TIME [...]

68 [TC HOLD] Time Code Hold Y ou can press the custom key butto n to freeze the display of the time code. The time code will continue running normally even while the time cod e display is on hold. T ime Code Hold can only be operated with the custom keys. Press the CUST OM KEY (1 or 2) button. • Pressing the custom key button again will rea ctiva[...]

69 Recordin g E R ecor ding Color Bar s/A udio R eference Signal Y ou can generate and reco rd color bars signals and a 1 kHz audio reference signal . With the customized functions ( 79) you can choose between EBU* ([TYPE 1]) and SMPTE** colo r bars ([TYPE 2]) and you can also select the stre ngth of the audio signal (-12 dB or -20 dB). * European [...]

70 Using the Digital Video Contr ol This feature ena bles the camcorder to control the record and stop functions of an external digit al device connected to the camcorder through the HDV/DV te rminal. The device must comply with the IEEE1394 A V/C protocol. Use the optional CV -150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable to connect the ex[...]

71 Recordin g E Other Camcor der Functions/Settings Changing the Recording Mode (SP/LP) When recording in S tandard Definition (SD mode) only , you can choose be tween SP (stand ard play) and LP (long play). LP extends the t ape usage by 1.5 times. T o change to LP mode, open the menu and sele ct [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [DV REC MODE], set it to [[...]

72 Customization Using the Custom Preset Y ou can define preset levels for 23 recordin g specifications used when recording on tape (17 when recording still images on the memory card). Up to 9 custom preset files can be saved on the camcorder (custom preset files 7 - 9 are pre defined files) and up to 20 on a memory card. Custom p reset files can b[...]

73 Customization E [PED] Master Pedest al Adjust the master pede stal level in the rang e -9 to +9. [SET] Setup Level Adjust the setup level in the range -9 to +9. • Depending on the value set for the master pedestal [PED], the setup leve l may not be able to take a negative valu e. In that case, adju sting the setup va lue wi thin a certain valu[...]

74 [CPH] Color Phase Adjust the color phase in the range -9 to +9. [RGN] R Gain Adjust the red level in the range -50 to +50. [GGN] G Gain Adjust the green level in the range -50 t o +50. [BGN] B Gain Adjust the blue level in the range -50 to +50. [RGM] R-G Matrix Adjust the level in the range -50 to +50. [RBM] R-B Matrix Adjust the level in the ra[...]

75 Customization E Changing the Custom Preset Settings 1. Open the menu, select [CUST OMIZE] and then sele ct the [CUSTOM PRESET] submenu. The custom prese t submenu appea rs. 2. Select [ EDIT] from the c olumn on the lef t. The cursor will move to the bo ttom bar of the custom pre set editing scre en. T o return one level back to the options on th[...]

76 Renaming a Custom Preset File Follow steps 1- 3 as described in Changing the Custom Prese t Settings ( 75) to open the custom preset editing screen and select the custom prese t file you want to rename. 1. From the bottom bar , select [ RENAME]. The first character of the custom preset file name will start flashing. 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial [...]

77 Customization E Activating the Custom Preset Settings 1. Press the CUSTOM PRESET SELECT button. • Repeatedly pressing the button will cycle t hrough the available custom preset files. Y ou can also set a custom key as [CP BKWD KEY] to cycle through the opt ions in reverse order (from last to first) ( 66). • When you are not using the custom [...]

78 5. Select [ EXECUTE] and in the confirmation screen select [EXECUTE] to load the file. 6. Close the menu. Loading a Custom Preset File from a Still Image to the Camcorder With the customized functions ( 79) you can select to save the custo m preset settings curre ntly in use along with a still image of the re cording in mode. This is very useful[...]

79 Customization E Using the Customized Functions Y ou can customize to your pe rsonal preferences many aspect s of the operation of the camcorder , most of them governing ho w the camcorder operates in mode. Y ou can adjust up to 3 dif ferent custom function files and save them on the camcorder or to a memory card. By just rea ding the custom func[...]

80 Resetting a Custom Function File 1. Open the menu, select [CUST OMIZE] and then sele ct the [CUSTOM FUNCTION] submenu. 2. From the column on the lef t select the custom function file you want to reset. 3. From the bottom bar select [ RESET]. 4. Select [OK], press the SELECT/SET dia l and close the menu. Activating a Custom Function File Even if [...]

81 Customization E A vailability of custom f unctions in each recording program/playback mode 1 Only during ex posure lock. 2 Only when using a battery pack. When the power adapter is connected, the function will be set t o [OFF]. 3 Only when [LED] is set to a sett ing other than [OFF]. When [LED] is set to [OFF], t his function will be set to [OFF[...]

82 A vailability of custom functions in each record ing program/playba ck mode 1 Only during ex posure lock. 2 Only when using a battery pack. When the power adapter is connected, the function will be set t o [OFF]. Custom Function Items List The default value for all items is the opti on assigned to 00. [SHCKLSS WB/GN] Shockless White Balance/Gain[...]

83 Customization E [HIGH-SPEED ZOOM] High-speed Zoom In mode, makes the zoom operation at the const ant zoom speeds 14 - 16 even faster (in mode the default is [ON] and cann ot be changed). • Wh en set to [ON], if you operate the zoom ring very quickly the zoom res ponse may lag slightly . • At the fastest zoom speed settings the autofocus may [...]

84 [DIALS DIRECTION] Dials Direction Changes the direction of th e adjustment when operating the shutter dial and the SELECT/SET dial when it serves as a cursor (for example, while selecting s etting options in the menu screens or in the index screen). SELECT/SET dial ([CURSOR]): NORMAL – turn up to move left, REVERSE – turn down to move lef t.[...]

85 Customization E [1kHz TONE] 1 kHz Reference Audio Signal Selects the stren gth of the audio signal. Setting Options: 00 – OFF , 01 – -12dB , 02 – -20dB. [WIRELESS REMOTE] Wireless Remote Controller Selects the remote sensor mode that the camcor der will accept. When set to [OFF ] the camcorder will not accept commands from wireless control[...]

86 Customizing the On-Screen Displays Hiding/Showing the Displays on the TV Screen When you connect a TV for recording, you can select to hide the camcorder displays on the TV screen. For playback, you can show the camcorde r displays on the TV screen. T o activate the on-screen displays at the level that you customi zed, repeatedly p ress the DISP[...]

87 Customization E The custom display items appea r in one screen represented only by the ite m number on the top (numbers 00 – 21 with a black ba ckground), and the code of the cu rrent setting immediately under it. Resetting a C ustom Display File 1. Open the menu, select [CUSTOMIZE] and t hen select [CUSTOM DISPLA Y]. 2. From the column on the[...]

88 [IMAGE EFFECTS] Image Effect s [F .ASSIST FUNC.] Focus Assist Functions [CUSTOMIZE] Customized Functions [RECORDING STD] HD St andard Icon Setting Options: 00 – OFF , 01 – ON . [DV REC MODE] Recording Mode in S tandard Definition Setting Options: 00 – OFF , 01 – ON. [FRAME RA TE] Frame Rate Display Setting Options: 00 – OFF , 01 – ON[...]

89 Customization E [LIGHT METERING] Light Metering-Related Displays [CARD] Still Images-Related Icons [CARD REMAINDER] Remaining Still Images on the Memory Card Y ou can select to di splay the information regarding the number of still images available on the memor y card permanently or only the warn ing when the memory card is about to get full. Se[...]

90 Location of the Custom Displays / 00 03 02 09 1 1 14 12 01 02 06 04 21 12 19 14 18 10 14 18 07 08 06 05 07 02 08 20 13 12 00 03 16 15 15 14 14 01 02 06 04 21 19 07 08 06 07 05 02 08 16 20 17 02[...]

91 Playbac k E Playback Playing Bac k a T a pe Select a playback st andard according to the tape you wish to play back. 1. Set the dial to . 2. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [PLA YBACK STD] and set it to [AUTO], [HDV] or [DV] to match th e t ape you wish to playback. 3. Close the menu. Special Playback Modes All special playbac k [...]

92 (Frame Advance) Plays back frame-by-frame. Re peatedly press th e button on the wireless controller during playback pause. Hold the button pressed down to enter the con tinuous frame a d vance playb ack. (Slow Forward) Plays back at ab out 1/3 normal speed. Press the SLOW button on the wireless controller during normal or reverse playback. Press[...]

93 Playbac k E Connecting to a Monitor/TV The differ ent recording modes and the corresponding output termi nals are given in the table bel ow: Connection to a High Definition TV or Monitor (HDTV/HiV ision) Using the SD/HD SDI T erminal Activate the HD/SD SDI output and select the appropriate video output option (HD or SD). 1. Set the dial to . HD/[...]

94 2. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [SDI OUTPUT] and set it to [ON]. 3. From the same [SIGNAL SETUP] submenu select [SDI SPEC.]. Select [AUTO] or [SD LOCKED] to match the video output you wish to use. 4. Close the menu. Using the COMPONENT OUT T erminal Select the appropriate compo nent video signal depending on the TV or monitor [...]

95 Playbac k E • If nece ssary , turn on the DV co nversion and select whethe r to convert a tape rec orded in HD to S D with the following procedure. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SETUP]. Select [HD DOWN-CONV], select a setting option and close the menu. Using the VIDEO T erminal If connecting to a TV , set the input selector to VIDEO. If con[...]

96 Using the SCART Adapter If connecting to a TV set the input selector to VIDEO. If connecting to a VCR, set the inpu t selector to LINE. The supplied PC-A 10 SCART Adap ter is for output only . For analog line-in recording or analog-digit al conversion, use a comme rcially availa ble SCART ad apter with input cap ability . Refer also to the instr[...]

97 Playbac k E A udio Output Selecting the Audio Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [SEL AUDIO CH], se lect a setting option and close the menu. Selecting the Audio Monitor Open the menu and select [AUDIO SETUP]. Select [AUD.M.SET], select a setting option and close the menu. If you selected [MIX/V AR.], adjust the mix balance with the [...]

98 R etur ning to a Pr e-mar k ed P osition If you wish to return to a p articular scene later , mark the point with the zero set memory , and the t ape will stop at that point when you rewind /fast forward the t ape. This function is operated with the wireless contr oller . 1. During playback, press t he ZERO SET MEMORY button at the point you wis[...]

99 Playbac k E Index Search With the index search you can locate any point you have marked befor ehand with an index signal ( 67). This function is operated with the wireless con troller . 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display “INDEX SEARCH”. appears. 2. Press the or button to begin searching. • Press more than once to search for fu rt[...]

100 Date Search Y ou can locate the change of th e date/time zone with the date search function. This function is operated with the wireless contr oller . 1. Press the SEARCH SELECT button to display “DA TE SEARCH”. appears. 2. Press the or button to be gin searching. • Press more than once to search for further date changes (up to 10 times).[...]

101 Playbac k E Displaying the Data Code The camcorder maint ains a data code contain ing the recording date and ti me and other camera dat a such as shutter speed, gain an d exposure (f-stop). Selecting the Dat a Code Display Combination Open the menu and select [DISPLA Y SETUP/ ]. Select [DA T A CODE], select a setting option and close the menu. [...]

102 Changing the R emote Sensor Mode T wo remote sensor modes and an of f setting are available to prevent interference from other Canon wireless controlle rs being used nearby . T o change the remote sensor mode of the camcorde r Change the [WIRELESS REMOTE] setting of the custom function file ( 85). T o change the remote sensor mode of the wirele[...]

103 Editing E Editing R ecor ding an Exter nal Video Signal (Analog Line-In, HD V/D V In) Y ou can record on the tape an external video sign al, either from the analog vide o input (SD standard) or from the HDV/DV input (SD or HD standard). Analog Line-In 1. Connect the camcorder to the analog video device. For the connection dia gram to an analog [...]

104 Concerning Copyright Copyright Precaution Certain pre-recorded video tape s, films and other materials, as well as some television programs are copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of these materials may violate copyright protection laws. Copyright Signals During playback: If you try to play back a t ape that contains copyright control signals f[...]

105 Editing E Con v er ting Analog Signals into Digital Signals (Analog-Digital Conv er ter) Using the camcorder you ca n convert analog video input signal s to a digital video signal (SD st andard) and output it through the HDV/DV terminal. Open the menu and select [SIGNAL SET UP]. Select [A V DV], set it to [ON] and close the menu.  Depending [...]

106 Connecting to a Computer (IEEE1394) T o con nect the camcorder to a computer you need to ensure the following requir ements: a comp uter equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal and video editing software with video capturing capability installed . Use the optional CV -150F (4 pin-4 pin) or CV -250F (4 pin-6 pin) DV cable. For th e minimum syste[...]

107 Using a Memory Ca rd E Using a Memory Card Selecting the Ima g e Quality/Size Changing the Still Image Quality Y ou can choose from Superfine, Fine and Normal. * Only when playin g back a tape. Open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [IMG QUALITY], select a se tting option and close the menu. Changing the Still Image Size The availab[...]

108 File Numbers S till images are automatically assigned file numbers from 0101 to 9900, and stored in folders cont aining up to 100 images. Folders are numbere d from 101 to 998. * Only when playin g back a tape. T o change the setting, open the menu and select [RECORDING SETUP]. Select [FILE NOS.], set it to [RESET] and close the menu. RESET The[...]

109 Using a Memory Ca rd E R ecor ding Still Ima ges on a Memor y Car d Y ou can record still images directly on the memory card. Y ou can also record still images on the memory card simult aneously while recording vide o on the tape a nd capture still images while p laying back a tap e. 1. T urn the dial to a recording program and move the / (card[...]

110  When the Focus-Priority mode is set to [ON] in the custom function file ( 84): When you press the PHOTO button fully before the symbol turns green, it may take up to 2 seconds (4 secon ds in the Night recording program) until the focu s is adjusted. If the subject is not suita ble for autofocus, th e camcorder locks the focus. In th at case[...]

111 Using a Memory Ca rd E Screen Displays during Still Image Recording Metering Method Icon ( 1 14) Indicates the metering mode currently selected for recording still images. Drive Mode Icon ( 1 12) Indicates the drive mode currently selected for recording still images. Image Quality and Size Indicates the quality and si ze currently selected for [...]

112 Selecting the Driv e Mode Changing the Drive Mode 1. Set the dial to a recording program other th an and move the / (card/ t a pe) switch to . 2. Press the DRIVE M ODE button to switch between the drive modes. The setting changes with ea ch press of the button. Continuous Shooting/High-Speed Continuous Shooting Press and hold the PHOT O button.[...]

113 Using a Memory Ca rd E Auto Exposure Bracketing Press the PHOT O button. Three still images in different exposures are recorded to the memory card. Make sure that there is sufficient space on the memory card.[...]

114 Selecting the Metering Method 1. Set the dial to , Tv , Av or M , and move the / (card/t ape) switch to . 2. Press the button. • The setting changes with ea ch press of the button. • The symbol of the currently se lected setting is disp layed. • If you selected (SPOT), the AE point frame a ppears in the center of the screen. EV ALUA TIVE [...]

115 Using a Memory Ca rd E Using an Optional Flash Y ou can use E-TTL II compatible Can on Spee dlite flashes designed for use with Canon SLR cameras, including the 420EX/430EX/550EX/58 0EX models, to record natural still images under low light conditions. Refer also to the instruction manu al of the S peedlite flash. Connecting a Speedlite Flash ?[...]

116 R e viewing a Still Ima g e Right after R e cording Y ou can select to display a sti ll image for 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 seconds af ter it has been recor ded. Open the menu and select [CAMERA SETUP]. Select [REVIEW], select a sett ing option and close the menu.  A still image is displayed as long as you hold t he PHOT O button after recording. [...]

117 Using a Memory Ca rd E Playing Bac k Still Ima ges from a Memor y Car d 1. T urn the dial to and move the / (card/tape ) switch to . 2. Press the + / – button to move between images.  Images not recorded with this camcord er , uploaded from a compute r , edited on a computer and images whose file names have been cha nged may not be played [...]

118 Index Screen 1. Move the zoom lever towa rd W . Up to 6 images appear . 2. T urn the SELECT/SET dial to select an image. • Move the “ ” to the image you wish to view . • Y ou can switch between the index pages by pressing the + / – button. 3. Move the zoom lever towa rd T or press the SELECT/SET dial. The index screen is ca ncelled an[...]

119 Using a Memory Ca rd E Erasing Ima ges Y ou can erase images on e at a time or all at on ce.  Be careful when erasing im ages. Erased images c annot be recovered.  Erasing a still image that had a custom preset file embedded (recorded with the [ON+CP DA T A ] setting) will erase the image and the embe dded custom preset file. Protected im[...]

120 Protecting Ima ges Y ou can protect import ant images from accidental erasure whe n displaying a single image or the ind ex screen. If a memory card is i nitialized, all still images, ev en protected ones, will be erased permanently . 1. Select the image you wish to protect . 2. Press the SELECT/SET dial to open the still image operatio ns menu[...]

121 Using a Memory Ca rd E Initializing a Memor y Car d Initialize new memory cards, or when you get the message “CARD ERROR”. Y ou can also initialize a memory card to erase all data recorded on it. The regul ar initialization option [INITIALIZE] will clear the file allocation table but will not physically erase the stored data. If you need to[...]

122 Print Or der Settings Y ou can select still images for printing and set the number of copies. These print order settings are compatible wi th the Digita l Print Order Form at (DPOF) standard s and can be used for printing on DPOF compatible printers. A maximum of 998 still images can be selected. Selecting S till Images for Printing (Print Orde[...]

123 Additional Information E Additional Information Settings R etained at P ow er Of f or ST ANDBY Mode The following list shows the settings that are retained when you turn the power off or press the ST ANDBY button. If the built-in lithium button battery discharg es completely , all settings will be erased. * mode only . The following list shows [...]

124 Men u Options and Default Settings Default settings are shown in boldface. CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP TIME CODE COUNT -UP REC-RUN , REC-RUN PS., FREE-RUN 39 ST A RT V ALUE SET , RESET GENLCK ADJST -1023 – 1023 40 SIGNAL STD HD , SD16:9, SD4:3 29 FRAME RA TE 50i , 25F 38 COMP . OUT 5 76i, 1080i/576i 94 SDI OUTPU[...]

125 Additional Information E CAMERA MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options RECORDI NG SETUP DV REC MO DE* SP , LP 71 UB REC INT . USR-BIT , EXT . USR -BIT 42 UB SELECT 00 00 00 0 0 , TIME, D A TE 42 IMG QUALITY SUPER FINE, FINE , NORMAL 107 IMAGE SIZE or L W 1920x1080 , SW 848x480 L 1440x1080 , S 640 x480 107 FILE NOS. RESET , CONTINUOUS 10[...]

126 CAMERA MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET EDIT SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A , 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_F , 7 VIDEO.C, 8 CINE.V , 9 CINE.F 72 TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET Setting Items: GAMMA NORMAL , CINE1, CINE2 KNEE AUTO , LOW , MIDDLE, HIGH BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE , PRESS MASTER PED. -9 [...]

127 Additional Information E CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION C.Fn1, C.Fn2, C.Fn3 APPL Y THIS SET 80 TUNE 79 SA VE TO CARD 80 READ FROM CARD 80 RESET 80 Setting Items: 82 SHCKLSS W B/GN 00 – 03 AE RESPONSE 00 – 02 HIGH-SPEED ZOOM 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) FOCUS RING CTRL 00 (NORMAL) – 01 (SLOW) BUTTO NS OPER. 00 – 15 RINGS DIRECTION 00 – 07 DIALS DIR[...]

128 CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM DISPLA Y TUNE 86 SA VE TO CARD 87 READ FROM CARD 87 RESET 87 Setting Items: REC PR OGRAMS 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) 87 CAMERA DA T A1 00 – 07 [03] CAMERA DA T A2 00 – 07 ZOOM 00 – 02 [01] FOCUS 00 – 02 [01] ND 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) IMAGE EFFECTS 00 – 07 F . ASSIST FUNC. 00 – 03 CUSTOMIZE 00 – 03 RECORDING STD 00 (OFF) ?[...]

129 Additional Information E HD DOWN-CONV .: Selects whether to down- convert the v ideo signal out put from the HDV/ DV terminal while playing back a tap e recorded in HDV st andard.  The down-converted outp ut video signal will always be 5 0 fps interlaced , regardless of the frame rate of the original recording.  Even if the audio was orig[...]

130 VCR/PLA Y MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options DISPLA Y SETUP/ CVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS 16 CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS BACKLIGHT BRIGHT , NORMAL LCD SETUP BRIGHTNESS 17 CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS BACKLIGHT BRIGHT , NORMAL CVF+LCD BW ON , OFF 18 CVF+LCD ON ON, OFF 18 TV SCREEN ON, OFF 86 AUDIO LEVEL ON , OFF 45 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH , ENGLISH , ESP [...]

131 Additional Information E VCR/PLA Y MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM FUNCTION C.Fn1, C.Fn2, C.Fn3 APPL Y THIS SET 80 TUNE 79 SA VE TO CARD 80 READ FROM CARD 80 RESET 80 Setting Items: 82 SHCKLSS W B/GN 00 – 03 AE RESPONSE 00 – 02 HIGH-SPEED ZOOM 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) FOCUS RING CTRL 00 (NORMAL) – 01 (SLOW) BUT[...]

132 CARD CAMERA MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP GENLCK ADJUS T -10 23 – 1023 40 COMP . OUT 5 76i, 1080i/576i 94 SDI OUTPUT * ON, OFF 93 SDI SPEC. * AUTO , SD LOCKE D 93 CAMERA SETUP AE SHIFT -2.0, -1.5, -1.25, -1.0, -0.75, -0.5, -0.25, ±0 , +0.25, +0.5, +0.75, +1.0, +1.25, +1.5, +2.0 55 GAIN SETT ING GAIN L -3dB, ±0dB , 3dB,[...]

133 Additional Information E CARD CAMERA MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options DISPLA Y SE TUP/ CVF SETUP BRIGHTNESS 16 CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS BACKLIGHT BRIGHT , NORMAL LCD SETUP BRIGHTNESS 17 CONTRAST COLOR SHARPNESS BACKLIGHT BRIGHT , NORMAL CVF+LCD BW ON , OFF 18 CVF+LCD ON ON, OFF 18 LANGUAGE DEUTSCH , ENGLISH , ESP AÑOL, FRANÇAIS,[...]

134 CARD CAMERA MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CUSTOMIZE CUSTOM PRESET EDIT SELECT CP 1 PRESET_A , 2 PRESET_B, 3 PRESET_C, 4 PRESET_D, 5 PRESET_E, 6 PRESET_F , 7 VIDEO.C, 8 CINE.V , 9 CINE.F 72 TUNE RENAME PROTECT RESET Setting Items: KNEE AUTO , LOW , MIDDLE, HIGH BLACK STRETCH, MIDDLE , PRESS SHARPNESS -9 ~ 9 H DTL FREQ LOW , MIDD[...]

135 Additional Information E CUSTOM FUNCTION C.Fn1, C.Fn2, C.Fn3 APPL Y THIS SET 80 TUNE 79 SA VE TO CARD 80 READ FROM CARD 80 RESET 80 Setting Items: 82 SHCKLSS W B/GN 00 – 03 AE RESPONSE 00 – 02 HIGH-SPEED ZOOM 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) FOCUS RING CTRL 00 (NORMAL) – 01 (SLOW) BUTTO NS OPER. 00 – 15 RINGS DIRECTION 00 – 07 DIALS DI RECTION 00[...]

136 CUSTOM DISPLA Y TUNE 86 SA VE TO CARD 87 READ FROM CARD 87 RESET 87 Setting Items: REC PR OGRAMS 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) 87 CAMERA DA T A1 00 – 07 [03] CAMERA DA T A2 00 – 07 ZOOM 00 – 02 [01] FOCUS 00 – 02 [01] ND 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) IMAGE EFFECTS 00 – 07 F . ASSIST FUNC. 00 – 03 CUSTOMIZE 00 – 03 RECORDING STD 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON)[...]

137 Additional Information E CARD VCR/PLA Y MENU Submenu Menu Item Setting Options SIGNAL SETUP COMP . OUT 5 76i, 1080i/576i 94 SDI OUTPUT * ON, OFF 93 SDI SPEC. * AUTO , SD LOCKE D 93 CARD OPERA TIONS PRINT ORD. ALL ERASE NO , YES 122 ERASE ALL IMAG ES NO , YES 1 19 INITIALIZE CANCEL , INITIALIZE, COMPL.INI T . 121 After pressing the SET button wh[...]

138 CARD VCR/PLA Y MENU (cont.) Submenu Menu Item Setting Options CUSTOMIZE M E TA D ATA C P CARD CAMERA IMPORT 72 SELECT POS ITION EXECUTE CUSTOM FUNCTION C.Fn1, C.Fn2, C.Fn3 APPL Y THIS SET 80 TUNE 79 SA VE TO CARD 80 READ FROM CARD 80 RESET 80 Setting Items: 82 SHCKLSS W B/GN 00 – 03 AE RESPONSE 00 – 02 HIGH-SPEED ZOOM 00 (OFF) – 01 (ON) F[...]

139 Additional Information E Screen Displays Screen Displays during Recording See also 27. * In Manual mode. ** On-screen displays other than th ose marked in reverse : With the customized displays yo u can select whether the icons/indicators will appear on the screen or not ( 86). Zoom position/Zoom speed (3 1 ) / Exposur e level (5 3 ) Programmed[...]

140 Screen Displays during Playback Date search (1 0 0 ) / Index se arch (9 9 ) / End search ( 30) Audio output (9 7 ) Audio monitor ( 97) Custom keys ( 66) Data code ( 101) Recording standard ( 29) Frame rate ( 38) T ape operation ( 91) REC PA U S E STOP EJECT PLA Y : Fast forwa rd : Rewind : Fa st forward playback/rewin d playback : u 2 playback [...]

141 Additional Information E Side p anel Ti me c o d e T ape ha s reache d the end Remaining batte ry charge Genlock Audio level ind icator Ti m e c o d e s e t ti n g Vide o output signa l from the HD/ SD SDI T erminal Ti me c o d e synchronizat ion setting[...]

142 List of Messa g es Message Explana tion SET THE TIME ZONE, DA TE AND TIME Y ou have n ot set the time zon e, date and time . This message app ears each time you turn th e power on until yo u set the time zon e, date and time. 24 CHANGE THE BA TTERY PA C K Battery pack is exhausted. Replace or charge the battery pack. 13 THE T APE IS SET FOR ERA[...]

143 Additional Information E Maintenance/Others Camcorder Handling Precautions  Do not carry the camcor der by the viewfinder , the LCD panel , the microphone or it s cable.  Do not leave the camcorder in pla ces subject to high temper atures, such as a sun-heated car , and high humidity .  Do not use the camcorder in place s subject to ma[...]

144 Viewfinder 1. Open the protect cover ( e.g. using a flathead screwdriver). 2. Clean the glass with a cotton swab. 3. Reatt ach the protect cover . Be careful not to scratch the glass wh en cleaning . Video Heads  When the message “HEADS DIR TY , USE CLEANING CASSETTE” appea rs, when the playback picture becomes distorted, or if, when pla[...]

145 Additional Information E Condensation Moving the camcorde r rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensati on (water droplet s) to form on its intern al surfaces. S top using the camcorder if condensation is detected. Continued use may damag e the camcorder . Condensation may form in the following cases: How to avoid condensatio[...]

146 Battery Pack Handling Precautions  Charged battery packs continue to di sc harge naturally . Therefore, charge them on the day of use, or the day befo re, to ensure a full charge.  Attach the terminal cover wh enever a battery pack is not in use. Contact with metallic objects may cause a short circuit and damage the ba ttery pack.  Dir[...]

147 Additional Information E Cassette Handling Precautions  Rewind tap es after use. If th e tape is lose or damage d, it may cause picture and sound distor tion.  Return cassettes to their case and store th em upright. Rewind t apes from time to time if they are stored for a l ong time.  Do not leave the cassette in the camcorder af ter u[...]

148 Using the Camcorder Abroad Power Sources Y ou can use the c ompact power adapter to operat e the camcorder and to charge battery packs in any country with power supply betw een 100 and 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Cons ult the Canon Service Center for information on plug adapters for overseas use. Playback on a TV Screen Y ou can only play back yo ur re[...]

149 Additional Information E T roubleshooting If you have a problem with your camcord er , refer to this checklist. Consult your dealer or a Canon Service Center if the problem persists. Power Source Recording/Playback Recording Problem Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn on. Battery pack is not correctly attached. Attach the battery pack correc[...]

150 Recording Playback Memory Card Operations About the LCD screen The LCD sc reen is produ ced with extreme ly high-precision manufacturing tec hniques, with more than 99.99% of the pixels operating to specification. Less than 0.01 % of the pixels may occa sionally misfire or appear as black, red, green or bl ue dots. This ha s no effect on the re[...]

151 Additional Information E System Dia gr am (A v aila bility differs fr om area to area) ZR-1000 Zoom Remo te Controller FS-72U Filter Set Battery Video Light VL-10Li ll WL-D5000 Wi reless Controller MiniDV V ideo Cassette HC-4200 System Case T A-100 Tripod Adapt er SS-1 100 Sh oulder S tr ap DC-920 DC Coupler BP-930, BP-945, BP-950G , BP-970G Ba[...]

152 Optional Accessories Battery Packs The BP-950G is also available as an optional accessory . The optional BP -970G provides over 35% more recording time than the BP-950G . Car Battery Adapter CB- 920 Use the car battery adapter to power the camcorder or charge battery packs on the move. The car battery adapter plugs into yo ur car ’s cig arett[...]

153 Additional Information E CH-910 Dual Battery Charg er/Holder The CH-910 can charge two battery p acks consecutively . Y ou can also pow er the camcorder by conn ecting the CH-910 with charged battery p acks to the camcorder . When you attach two battery packs, a battery pack can be exchanged without interrupting the power su pply . Charging tim[...]

154 Specifications XH G1 / XH A1 * The camcord er’s operation s have been teste d with SD memory card s up to 2 GB. Perfor mance cannot be guaranteed for all memory cards. ** The camcor der supports Exif 2.2 ( also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enh ancing the communica tion between camc orders and printe rs. By connecting[...]

155 Additional Information E CA-920 Comp act Power Adapter BP-950G Battery Pack Weight and dimensions are approximate. Errors and omissions exc epted. Subject to chan ge without notice. Input/Ou tput T erminals Video T erminals A/V1 :  3.5 mm mi ni jack (audio and video) , V2 : BNC jack (video only) 1 Vp-p/75 ohms un balanced Audio Out T erminal[...]

156 Index A Abroad, using th e camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 152 AE shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 AEB - Auto exposure bracketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

157 Additional Information E R Record review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Recording - Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Recording - S till images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Recording mode (SD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

158 Custom Keys Make a copy of this p age and carry it with you as a reminder of the functions that can be assigned to each of the two custom keys in each operation mode. Y ou can assign frequently used functions to the custom keys. The custom keys can have dif ferent functions assigned to them in each of the operation modes. Default settings: The [...]

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